Voters should be able to choose their representatives — not the other way around. Explore our work to support independent redistricting so that Congress better reflects the will of the American people and not the political parties that control the process.
Analysis
Introduction In the 2024 elections, democracy felt less like a shared experience and more like a multiverse — a realm where different realities collided and coexisted, often with jarring contrast.…
In the media
Our March 22 event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Issue One Founder and CEO Nick Penniman accounted for 45% of our total press hits last month.…
In the media
Our “Fair Pay” report on low congressional staff pay continued to grab headlines as reporters covered the challenging environment facing many junior staffers on Capitol Hill. Founder and CEO Nick Penniman appeared…
Press releases
“Voters should pick their elected representatives, not the other way around,” says Issue One CEO Nick Penniman...
Issue One published a new report today that highlights 12 extreme gerrymanders — examples of how state legislators have drawn unfair maps for partisan gain over the next decade. “Other…
Reports
12 examples of how state legislators have drawn unfair maps for partisan gain over the next decade...
Gerrymandering is the intentional practice of manipulating the boundaries of congressional districts to provide an unfair advantage for a specific party or group. The practice has increasingly created barriers to…
Op-eds
By Issue One Founder and CEO Nick Penniman
Press releases
"Our democracy is under assault. President Biden’s emphasis on democracy abroad is important, but it is not enough."...
As the White House convenes leaders from around the world for their first-ever Democracy Summit aimed at galvanizing countries to defend against authoritarianism, Issue One Founder and CEO Nick Penniman…
Podcast episodes
Every 10 years, after the U.S. Census has been completed, congressional and state legislative districts are redrawn across the country in a process known as redistricting. However, districts are often…
Op-eds
By ReFormers Caucus Co-chair Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN)
Podcast episodes
In the latest episode of our Swamp Stories podcast, Weston chats with former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) about what it was like being a member of Congress, how she…
