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We've combined with @CHANGEIL to keep the fight going for Illinois redistricting reform. Please follow: @CHANGEIL & https://teapawt.org/t.co/csGB2gInIy for updates!

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Let's put an end to extreme partisan gerrymandering & demand a fair electoral system that's open & impartial #twill teapawt.org/wifairelections/status…
FairElectionsWI (@wifairelections) profile pictureFairElectionsWI@wifairelections6 Jan 2017
This case brings hope for redistricting reform not only in WI, but for the whole country. Read more: thesouthern.com/news/opinion…
Guest View: A new hope for redistricting reform

Guest View: A new hope for redistricting reform

With the New Year freshly upon us, that deep sigh of relief you may be hearing from family, friends and colleagues is a reminder that 2016 is over. Many of

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Wisconsin federal case could impact redistricting reform in Illinois #twill @ruthgreenwood @campaignlegal ilnews.org/11602/wisconsin-f…
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The 21st Show@21stShow1 Sep 2016
We're following up on the @MapAmendment with @MattReboot right now. Listen in: bit.ly/21stShow
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WNIJ@WNIJNews1 Sep 2016
.@MapAmendment coalition continues to push for independent redistricting, asks IL SC to reconsider decision: bit.ly/2bDeP5q
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Ra Joy@Ra_Joy31 Aug 2016
Redistricting reform is going to happen in Illinois.. It's not a question of “if." It's a question of “when." #twill teapawt.org/MapAmendment/status/77…
Independent Maps (@MapAmendment) profile pictureIndependent Maps@MapAmendment31 Aug 2016
Replying to @Ra_Joy
@Ra_Joy speaks at press conference talking about our plans to petition #SCOIL for reconsideration.
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Madeleine Doubek@mdoubek31 Aug 2016
Text here of @MapAmendment's petition for redistricting rehearing before @illinoiscourts bit.ly/2bRXhI9
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Matt Dietrich@MattReboot31 Aug 2016
.@MapAmendment not giving up: Filing petition for rehearing before IL Sup Ct. They say decision "inconsistent"
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.@MapAmendment's FitzSimons: W/out guidance, no one willing to invest time, effort, $ money necessary for genuine redistricting reform
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"As a Democrat we ask the Il Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling," Secretary William Daley @MapAmendment #fairmap
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.@MapAmendment will ask @illinoiscourts for a rehearing. Says court ignored "plain language" argument...
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.@MapAmendment says court failed to provide guidance and contradicts on Auditor General question. Seeks rehearing.
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.@MapAmendment in rehearing court must look at legis history, framers' intent. Con. debates show they stuck to intent.
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Scott T. Holland@sth74930 Aug 2016
The @MapAmendment wasn't perfect, but it deserved better than what state supreme court gave. mywebtimes.com/opinion/colum… via @MyWebTimes
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SBAC@SBACIL30 Aug 2016
The Illinois Supreme Court, by a vote of 4-3, disqualified the redistricting reform amendment for @MapAmendment ow.ly/Zi8m303GEus
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What’s next for the Independent Maps Amendment? @joeymac_net talks with @Ra_Joy about @MapAmendment #twill shar.es/1w4nSx via @wtax
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Bob Fioretti
@BobFiorettiChi28 Aug 2016
"In USA, politicians should not pick their voters; voters should pick their politicians" @BarackObama @MapAmendment fw.to/YYwH3vC
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PODCAST: Cindi Canary, Exec. Dir. of @MapAmendment shares reaction to the SC decision with @scott_beatty #twill news-gazette.com/audio/2016-…
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Greg Hinz@GregHinz26 Aug 2016
After @illinoiscourts remap decision, might as well make #MikeMadigan king. tinyurl.com/zryxnzk
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The 21st Show@21stShow26 Aug 2016
“I don’t think that the language of the constitution itself has been as much of an impediment as the process.” – Dave Mellet, @MapAmendment
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Matt Dietrich@MattReboot25 Aug 2016
Justice Bob Thomas dissent calls @MapAmendment decision "nullification of a critical component of the Illinois Constitution of 1970"
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