Politics of the Possible in Action is proud to be working on the following advocacy projects :
Census Outreach
The 2020 Census is less than a year away. Responsible for the allocation of more than $900B in Federal funding and in determining the count for our representation, the 2020 Census is crucial for our country over the next 10 years. We must all do our part to ensure that everyone gets counted.
NextGen Redistricting
NextGen Redistricting ignites civic engagement in high school students through theatrical performance and a dialogue with experts. Students learn about decennial redistricting and attend a live performance of Many Maps, One Voice – a one woman show dramatizing the battle to redistrict WA in 1965. Students will ask the actor and local experts about controversies over gerrymandering and redistricting reform. Finally, students discuss how to advocate for change.
2021 Redistricting Reform
The boundary drawing process, called redistricting, determines the political representation of all communities. The formation of these congressional and legislative districts is fundamental to the equity of our voting system. How and where district lines are drawn in 2021 will determine how strong a voice each voter has in coming elections.
We are working on the following reform:
#1 -Enhance administrative requirements of the Washington State Redistricting Commission by moving commissioner appointments sooner, requiring more public access and increasing transparency.
#2 – Change the composition of Washington’s Redistricting Commission to include women and people of color, additional representation from outside the dominant parties and from regions outside of Puget Sound.