| Title: | Fair and Equitable Representation for American Voters |
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| ID: | EXC102017.16 |
| Committee: | Advocacy and Networking for Mission (report 33) |
| Citation: | Executive Council Minutes, October 18-21, 2017, Linthicum Heights, MD, pp.13-14. |
| Text: |
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church (TEC) affirms the need for voters to be represented fairly and equitably, and commits to representation for all Americans in the legislative bodies of the U.S.; and be it further Resolved, That TEC affirms that “one-person-one-vote” means that the votes of people of all races and ethnicities are fairly represented, counted, and accounted for; and be it further Resolved, That TEC commits to advocating and engaging at the federal, state, and local level to ensure fair districting and representation; and be it further Resolved, That TEC commits to opposing any form of partisan gerrymandering which has the same effect of racial gerrymandering; and be it further Resolved, That TEC commits to advocating against any form of political district mapping that has the effect of diluting the votes of people of color at the statewide and national level. |
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