ALP National Conference Simulation
The Census, Redistricting, and gerrymandering
Notes
Do your best to stick to the time limits for each question.
Use this time wisely–speak openly and honestly. Listen without judgement.
Use extra time to answer additional questions from Rounds 3 or 4.
Conversation Guide
Round 1
1 min/person
Share your name, where you live, what drew you here, and if this is your first conversation.
Round 2
Answer 1 or 2 questions
1 min/person
What are your hopes and concerns for your community and/or the country?
What would your best friend say about who you are and what inspires you?
What sense of purpose / mission / duty guides you in your life?
Round 3
Answer 2 questions
2 min/person
Who should decide voting districts? I.e. the state legislature, citizen commission, party-appointed commission, governor appointed commission, the courts/judges, or ??
If you were king/queen for a day, how would you draw districts? Should certain ethnic or minority groups have protected districts to increase representation?
How should city/county boundaries and geography play a role in drawing district lines?
Have you ever been surprised to find out you were or were not in a voting district?
Round 4
Answer 1 Question
1 min/person
In one sentence, share what was most meaningful or valuable to you in the experience of this Living Room Conversation?
What new understanding or common ground did you find within this topic?
Has this conversation changed your perception of anyone in this group, including yourself?
Name one important thing that was accomplished here.
Is there a next step you would like to take based upon the conversation you just had?