Episode 837: Redistricting Week: Who Does the Redistricting, and How Can Encourage Fair Maps and Curb Gerrymandering?

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 7, 2025Redistricting Week:  Who Does the Redistricting, and How Can Encourage Fair Maps and Curb Gerrymandering?We’ve been explaining the basics of fair redistricting and unfair gerrymandering this week.  Who does the redistricting, and how can that encourage fair maps and curb partisan and racial gerrymandering?Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday’s LinksArticles & Resources:BallotPedia - State by State Redistricting ProceduresNational Conference of State Legislatures - Redistricting Commissions: State Legislative PlansNational Conference of State Legislatures - Redistricting Commissions: Congressional Plans Brennan Center for Justice - A Better Way to Draw DistrictsCampaign Legal Center - Independent Redistricting CommissionsCommon Cause -  Independent and Advisory Redistricting CommissionsGroups Taking Action:Common Cause, FairVote, League of Women Voters USRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #IndependentRedistricting #FairMaps #EndGerrymandering