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

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We've combined w/ @CHANGEIL to keep the fight going for redistricting reform. Follow @CHANGEIL & CHANGEIL.org for updates!
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"This is how to get rid of gerrymandered districts": A must read: wapo.st/2nio7xu
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ICYMI: Read @CHANGEIL's letter to redistricting reform supporters bit.ly/2mAmkQ9 and be sure to follow them on Facebook & Twitter
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Map Amendment is passing the baton! Visit CHANGEIL.org and learn how to help @CHANGEIL enact redistricting reform in Illinois!
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Let's put an end to extreme partisan gerrymandering & demand a fair electoral system that's open & impartial #twill xitter.cf/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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Check out a new oped by @CHANGEIL in @SJRbreaking re: why we can't and won't give up on reform in Illinois bit.ly/2hwFgBx #twill
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Reform advocates take note: #SCOTUS to consider cases which impact racial & partisan gerrymandering #twill @NPR: n.pr/2gCwPTy
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OUR VIEW: Thank Independent Map group; refuse to surrender #twill mywebtimes.com/news/editoria… via @MyWebTimes
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BREAKING: Independent Maps responds to IL Supreme Court refusal to reconsider ruling on redistricting reform. ow.ly/oaBV304aWsZ
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The @bellevillenewsd is ready for the revolution. #redistricting bnd.com/opinion/editorials/a…
Illinois justices must give voters a chance to end incumbents’ tyranny

Illinois justices must give voters a chance to end incumbents’ tyranny

You should at least have a chance to vote on the question, so supporters of an Independent Map Amendment to the Illinois Constitution just asked the Illinois Supreme Court to take another look at the...

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The @Trib_ed_board says IL #redistricting process is a "self-protection racket." fw.to/GpN8IkP
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.@Dispatch_Argus Editorial: "Bravo and brava" to #IndependentMaps for refusing to surrender to #SCOIL ow.ly/IWbw303PZYl
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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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"The majority's refusal even to consider the legislative history is unprecedented" says FitzSimons. @rebootillinois ow.ly/HphP303NPP6
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"Our amendment does exactly what the framers intended to allow citizens to do." - Dennis FitzSimons. @rebootillinois ow.ly/QD2C303NP2e
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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 xitter.cf/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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"We owe it to the 563,000 petition signers, the thousands of volunteers and our contributors to keep trying." -Dennis FitzSimons
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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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