Drawing the Line

Virginia’s redistricting amendment is finally on the ballot after the state supreme court finally cleared the way for the April 21st election to move forward — an election that could dramatically shape how the mid-decade redistricting battle moves forward. In this episode, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down what’s at stake in Virginia and why former President Barack Obama is encouraging voters to get involved. They also discuss Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to aggressively pursue joining the redistricting arms race, and how Utah Republicans taking new steps undermine a voter-approved measure to curb gerrymandering.

During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump called voting a “privilege.” Not a fundamental right guaranteed to all Americans by the Constitution — a privilege. This is beyond troubling, but it’s also part of a larger pattern by Trump & Republicans’ to undermine our democracy. In the latest episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins & John Bisognano break down Trump’s disturbing rhetoric and how it plays directly into the recent wave of mid-decade redistricting.🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ | 🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠ Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

Republicans started an unnecessary mid-decade redistricting war because they thought they could get away with it. Instead, voters and lawmakers across the country are pushing back — and they can’t handle it. They are turning to the courts to block voter-led ballot initiatives, stall reforms, and revive extreme legal theories to protect their gerrymandered maps.In this episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down how Republicans are trying to cheat their way to victory in the 2026 midterms and give an update on the latest redistricting news across the country in states like Virginia, Maryland, Utah, and beyond.🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ | 🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠ Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

Is Donald Trump & Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting scheme falling apart? In this week’s episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down redistricting updates in Virginia, Florida, and beyond, from voting referendums to Republican infighting. We also cover Republican efforts to further undermine our democracy with the SAVE Act, a bill that could disenfranchise millions of people if passed.🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ | 🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠ Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

2026 is here! Republicans have wasted no time getting back to work on trying to redraw already-gerrymandered maps, testing the limits of state constitutions, and further escalating Trump’s national gerrymandering scheme.In our first episode of the new year, John Bisognano and Marina Jenkins break down upcoming redistricting battles in Florida, Utah, Missouri, and other states across the country and the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision in Louisiana v. Callais.🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ | 🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

That's a wrap on 2025! In our final episode of the year, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down how Indiana Republicans unexpectedly blocked a Trump-backed mid-decade gerrymander, the pressure and intimidation that followed behind the scenes, and why those tactics backfired.* BIG UPDATE! * We just launched Redistricting Action, a new grassroots hub for getting involved in the fight for representative democracy. Learn more: https://redistrictingaction.org/🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

Trump’s gerrymandering scheme is getting messier each day. From intimidating Indiana lawmakers to Florida’s decision to stall maps until a major ruling on the Voting Rights Act, the fight for fair maps is going head to head with extreme, corrupt politicians that believe they can threaten and cheat their way to power.In this week’s episode, John Bisognano and Marina Jenkins break down what’s driving the growing pressure around redistricting in Indiana, Florida, and states across the country.🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

Huge news out of Texas! A federal court issued a preliminary injunction on November 18th, blocking Texas’s 2025 gerrymandered map from being enacted and used in the 2026 elections. The 2-1 decision called this map what it is: an unconstitutional, racially gerrymandered map.In this episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down this huge victory, what comes next, and other big developments in the redistricting world.🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

Democrats scored major wins across the country on Election Night, from Virginia to California, shifting the momentum as we head into 2026. In this episode of DRAWING THE LINE, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano sit down with Marc Elias, founder of  @DemocracyDocket , to unpack what these victories could signal and the ongoing fight to protect our democracy.🌐 Visit Our Website🗳️ Support Our WorkFollow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee:Bluesky | X/Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Threads

They’ve destroyed the East Wing of the White House. Millions of Americans are on track to lose their SNAP benefits in a few days. The federal government is still shut down. Trump & Republicans’ top priority? Maintaining control of Congress in 2026 (and building a $300 million ballroom).On this week’s episode of DRAWING THE LINE, we discuss Trump and Republicans’ continued assault on our democracy. We break down what’s happening in North Carolina, Indiana, and Missouri, and give critical updates on the upcoming elections in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California.📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawthelineFollow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee:→ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democraticredistricting.com⁠→ X/Twitter⁠: https://x.com/demredistrict→ Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/DemRedistrict⁠→ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/demredistrict/→ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@demredistrictChapters:00:00: Introduction00:38: Breaking News in North Carolina07:00: The Clock is Ticking in Indiana13:10: Missouri on the Line17:12: Virginia, California, & Pennsylvania Election Updates17:24: Virginia Election18:52: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election19:31: California Prop 5020:50: Standing up to Trump’s Authoritarianism23:02: Closing Statement + Production Credits

In this episode of DRAWING THE LINE, we’re sounding the alarm on a redistricting case that could have disastrous effects on America’s political future: Louisiana v. Callais. Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down how the Supreme Court’s decision in this case could potentially gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and deliver a devastating blow to voters across the South and the rest of the country.We also unpack the ongoing redistricting arms race, voter-led reform efforts, and what happens when lawlessness becomes a political strategy.📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawthelineFollow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee:→ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democraticredistricting.com⁠→ X/Twitter⁠: https://x.com/demredistrict→ Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/DemRedistrict⁠→ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/demredistrict/→ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@demredistrictChapters:00:00: Introduction00:47: History of Louisiana v. Callais06:54: Why Louisiana v. Callais is Unprecedented18:07: Missouri Redistricting Update20:20: Utah Redistricting Update24:12: Voter-Led Reform Efforts27:19: The GOP’s Authoritarian Playbook33:00: Closing Notes & Production Credits

Republicans just can’t stop cheating — and voters are paying the price. On this episode of DRAWING THE LINE, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano unpack the GOP’s latest round of gerrymandering schemes in Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, and other states alongside critical updates on redistricting litigation in Utah and Louisiana.📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawthelineFollow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee:→ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democraticredistricting.com⁠→ X/Twitter⁠: https://x.com/demredistrict→ Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/DemRedistrict⁠→ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/demredistrict/→ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@demredistrictChapters:00:00: Introduction01:28: Missouri's Gerrymandering Controversy07:21: Ohio's Redistricting Process12:56: Indiana's Political Pressure15:03: New Hampshire's Redistricting Dynamics21:38: Utah's Court Ruling on Redistricting Update27:07: Update on Louisiana v. Callais

We’re back! 😎 Last month, Texas Republicans kicked off a redistricting arms race that has now spread to California and Missouri, with more states preparing to follow. On this episode of DRAWING THE LINE, John Bisognano and Marina Jenkins explain how Trump’s blatant attempt to pick his own voters threatens fair representation, targets communities of color, and undermines our democracy.📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawthelineFollow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee:→ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democraticredistricting.com⁠→ X/Twitter⁠: https://x.com/demredistrict→ Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/DemRedistrict⁠→ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/demredistrict/→ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@demredistrict

Today, Monday July 21st, the Texas Legislature convened for a special session to draw an even more egregiously gerrymandered congressional map at the behest of President Trump. In this episode of DRAWING THE LINE, John Bisognano and Marina Jenkins give an update on the GOP’s plot to gerrymander their way to a House majority before a single ballot is cast in the 2026 midterms.📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawtheline

BREAKING NEWS: Texas Governor Greg Abbott just formally added redistricting to Texas’s July special session, and it’s not just a local fight – it’s a power grab. In this episode of DRAWING THE LINE, John Bisognano and Marina Jenkins break down what’s happening in the Lone Star State, why this sudden redistricting push is happening now, and the bogus legal arguments behind it.📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawtheline

In this episode of DRAWING THE LINE, Marina Jenkins discusses the Supreme Court’s shocking decision to reargue Louisiana v. Callais, a major redistricting case with far-reaching implications for the Voting Rights Act and the future of fair representation.We also break down the Court’s other alarming rulings, from limiting civil rights protections to limiting federal injunctions to paving the way for states to exclude certain providers from Medicaid. The Court is sending a clear message — are we ready for what comes next?📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawtheline

Everything is bigger in Texas, including attempts to undermine our democracy. Today on Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins breaks down the fight over congressional maps in Texas – and how the Trump administration is pressuring state lawmakers to intentionally gerrymander and suppress voters. 📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawtheline

After more than a decade of suffering under egregiously gerrymandered Congressional maps, Wisconsin voters continue to fight for fair representation. In this episode, we examine the two anti-gerrymandering cases that voters recently filed with the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and discuss what these cases could mean for democracy in the Badger State.📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawtheline

This week, we dive deep into voting rights litigation in Texas and Georgia, the VRA, the importance of redistricting in shaping policy, and how we’re addressing challenges faced by communities of color in securing fair representation with the NDRC’s Director of Litigation & Policy, Olivia Mendoza. Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawtheline

Across the country, direct democracy is under attack. In this episode, we break down the mechanics of ballot initiatives, the structural barriers manufactured by politicians, and growing efforts to strip away the power of direct democracy from citizens. And, most importantly, why protecting direct democracy is essential for the future of civic engagement.* * * * * * *📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawtheline

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs won her election in November 2024, yet the North Carolina Supreme Court now stands poised to disregard the will of the voters and toss out thousands of votes, a move that would specifically disenfranchise absentee and military voters. In this urgent discussion, Attorney General Eric Holder and Justice Allison Riggs unpack everything that’s at stake in North Carolina right now.Originally posted on YouTube on April 16, 2025.

Ohio is once again at the center of the redistricting fight, the only state rewriting its congressional map this year. Join us as we unpack the relentless push for gerrymandered districts, the Ohio Supreme Court’s limited power to intervene, and the calculated misinformation campaigns that derailed recent reform efforts.STAY UP TO DATE:⁠Our Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

On Monday, March 24, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that will determine whether Louisiana’s Voting Rights Act-compliant congressional map, which includes two Black opportunity districts, will remain in place for the remainder of the decade.The congressional map was already passed into law in 2022, when, immediately upon enactment, a separate lawsuit—the Callais case—was filed, and a lower federal court wrongly struck down Louisiana’s VRA-compliant map. In this episode of Drawing the Line, we break down the legal battle that got us here.STAY UP TO DATE:⁠Our Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

On April 1st, Wisconsin voters will decide on a new state supreme court justice in one of the first major statewide elections since Trump’s re-election. The race has drawn intense attention, with Elon Musk injecting tens of millions of dollars into the campaign of Trump-backed candidate Brad Schimel.The ideological balance of Wisconsin’s court is on the line, and the future of key issues like reproductive rights, fair redistricting, and democracy hang in the balance. We discuss what’s at stake and why Judge Susan Crawford is the right choice to move Wisconsin forward.STAY UP TO DATE:⁠Our Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Four months after Justice Allison Riggs won her race for North Carolina’s Supreme Court, her opponent, Jefferson Griffin, still refuses to concede and is challenging 60,000+ votes. What does this mean for the future of the NC Supreme Court?STAY UP TO DATE:⁠Our Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Welcome to the first episode of Drawing the Line, a podcast by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Join us as we discuss the maps that shape our democracy and what it takes to make sure every vote counts. Originally posted on YouTube on March 5, 2025.STAY UP TO DATE:Our WebsiteYouTubeBluesky⁠Instagram⁠Threads⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠Facebook