Braver Angels Debate: Redistricting Reform

Community Room East. In a democracy, the way voting districts are drawn can shape elections, representation, and public trust. Share your views, ask questions, or observe in this debate on: "Resolved: The Illinois legislature should establish an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with eliminating safe Congressional seats and maximizing electoral competitiveness." In partnership with Braver Angels. You probably haven't experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a highly structured conversation in which members of the public can state their positions and feelings on the issue and ask each other questions, all in a respectful manner. It is not about "winning" the debate. Instead, it is a collective search for truth and understanding, where a group of people think together, listen carefully to one another, and allow themselves to be touched and perhaps changed by each other's ideas. To learn more about these debates, you can view "What is a Braver Angels Debate?"