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applegrove

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Tue Aug 19, 2025, 05:30 PM Aug 2025

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California has walked the walk on independent redistricting at the state level for 15 years.

But we cannot unilaterally disarm while other states throw out the rules to gain power.

With one vote, Californians can punch back and also demand nationwide independent redistricting.

Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) 2025-08-19T21:41:45.274Z
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A simple explanation of the need for California to move forward with this effort... even MAGAs can understand it... bsiebs Aug 2025 #1
If You Can't Win By Playing By The Rules... BurnDoubt Aug 2025 #2
I agree with you. slightlv Aug 2025 #3
YEP! BurnDoubt Aug 2025 #5
Umm, that is classism. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #7
Most don't vote out of some principle. Ligyron Aug 2025 #12
Lets do it. republianmushroom Aug 2025 #4
Very well put. n/t SpankMe Aug 2025 #6
The Founders didn't include anti-gerrymandering John Farmer Aug 2025 #8
Yes. Martin68 Aug 2025 #9
Agree republianmushroom Aug 2025 #10
Let's use the Orange Turd's own excuse LogDog75 Aug 2025 #11
I read/heard that the redistricting responsibility will be returned to the independent committee in2herbs Aug 2025 #13
The redistricting will be in effect through the 2030 elections LogDog75 Aug 2025 #14
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