Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the League of Women Voters – Whitewater area.
The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area invites the public to attend a virtual presentation, “Drawing Power: The Consequences of Gerrymandering on Representation in the 2020s,” on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. with Dr. Eric Loepp, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Dr. Loepp is a specialist in American political behavior, the newly-appointed Director of the UWW Learn Center, and a longtime friend of the League. Eric will share with us his insights on the history of gerrymandering, the issues confronting us now, and what lies in store for us as political boundaries are redrawn for the first time in a decade.
This event will be virtual. To attend live, please join the webinar by using the URL: https://bit.ly/3FAJ5NB. Passcode: 055146. Or, join us by telephone: Dial (312) 626-6799, Webinar ID: 892 3274 3970, Passcode: 055146. This event will also be recorded and afterwards will be made available to the public.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area and like us on Facebook!
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