Episode 107: Fair Maps in Wisconsin

Host Ashlie Benson sits down with Sheila Plotkin with We, the Irrelevant, Matthew Rothschild with the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, and Chris Ford with the People’s Maps Commission to discuss redistricting and fair maps in Wisconsin. They discuss the importance of redistricting to the democratic process, how the maps were drawn in the past, and efforts to ensure the upcoming redistricting process is fair and transparent. To learn more, visit:We, the IrrelevantWisconsin Democracy CampaignThe People’s Maps Commission Actions Steps:Sheila’s Actions Steps are:Host a Screening of “Can you Hear us Now?”Contact your legislatorGet Involved with a Fair Maps Group Support Law ForwardMatthew’s Action Step is: Demand a Public Hearing on Bills SB 389 and AB 395 Chris’ Action Steps are: Submit Comments and Sample Maps to the People’s Maps CommissionFollow the PMC on Twitter Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue.Music by Casey Masters.