Politics & Government
Main Line Synagogue Hosting Anti-Gerrymandering Meeting Feb 25
Gerrymandering among Pennsylvania's Congressional Districts is a hot topic at the moment. Learn about its issues at the Feb. 25 event.
With gerrymandering of Pennsylvania's Congressional Districts a hot topic in the state at the moment, a Main Line synagogue is hosting an anti-gerrymandering information session aimed at teaching residents about how gerrymandering adversely affects democracy.
Fair Districts PA's Chester County chapter is hosting a community event from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 in Congregation Or Shalom's Society Hall located at 835 Darby Paoli Road in Berwyn.
The state Supreme Court this week will make a decision on whether or not the current map violates the state's constitution.
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At the event – which is titled "Make Your Vote Count: Understanding and Ending Gerrymandering in Pennsylvania" – Phoenixville business owner Chuck Yeiser will explain PA’s current redistricting process, demonstrate how it undermines democracy, and then offer a solution to the problem.
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Attendees will be able to ask questions, participate in discussion, and cover potential actions to be taken to address the issue.
Those who wish to attend the event are asked to RSVP on Facebook here.
Fair Districts PA is a non-partisan coalition of citizens and organizations seeking to reform PA re-districting rules.
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