I'm Dan Schaeffer.
Let's recombobulate.
In February of 2024, Governor Tony Evers signed new maps for the Wisconsin State Legislature
into law, putting an end to one of the most extreme partisan gerrymanders anywhere in
the country.
While that was a momentous achievement for democracy in the state, that wasn't the
end of the story.
Since then, for more than a year, fair maps, advocates, and pro-democracy activists have
been looking to take the next step and propose a new plan for independent redistricting in
Wisconsin that would be here for the long haul.
It's a compelling, well-constructed plan that would take the job of drawing maps away from
the politicians who run for office on those very maps.
In this new feature story, I take a closer look inside this citizen-led grassroots effort
as it goes from the idea phase to being presented to the public.
Because we absolutely need a long-term solution for redistricting reform in Wisconsin, so we
don't end up seeing either political party, gerrymandor Wisconsin's maps ever again.
And all of Dan's work at the Recombobulation Area.