Redistricting CA (RCA) is an Alliance of non-profit organizations funded by The James Irvine Foundation to ensure the 2011 redistricting is fair and inclusive. The 12 organizations are:
Asian Pacific American Legal Center, California Common Cause, California NAACP, Center for Governmental Studies, Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy, League of Women Voters of California, Los Angeles Urban League, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, Rose Institute of State and Local Government, Statewide Database at Berkeley, and the Greenlining Institute.
Advancement Project’s main goal in our national Redistricting Project is to build power in communities of color through grassroots engagement in redistricting planning relevant to local campaigns. We will provide grassroots organizations representing communities of color with the tools they need to participate in the redistricting process. Visit Advancement Project’s website >
The Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) is the nation’s largest legal organization serving the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Founded in 1983, APALC is a unique organization that combines traditional legal services with civil rights advocacy and leadership development. Contact redistricting@apalc.org for more information about APALC’s redistricting work. Visit APALC’s Website >
The California NAACP is committed to equality and justice for all. Your oldest and most effective civil rights organization in the country will continue the fight for freedom until all people have realized the equal hand of justice. We trust this site will be informative and of value to all California citizens. Visit California NAACP’s Website >
The Center for Governmental Studies (CGS) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1983. CGS conducts research and performs policy analysis in a number of key areas of governance including campaign finance laws, campaign ethics and disclosure laws, redistricting, term limits, and ballot initiatives. Visit CGS’s Website>
CAUSE builds grassroots power for social, economic and environmental justice in the CA central coast region through policy research, leadership development, organizing and advocacy. Together we create a global community where we all contribute to, and benefit from, a sustainable economy that is just, prosperous and environmentally healthy. Visit CAUSE’s Website >
Common Cause California is a non-profit, non-partisan citizens’ lobby organization. We believe that by banding together, citizens can make a difference. We throw a spotlight on issues that affect all Californians. We work to strengthen public participation and to ensure that the political process serve the public interest, rather than the special interests. Visit Common Cause CA’s Website >
The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of California Education Fund works to encourage informed and active participation in government and to increase understanding of major public policy issues. We support an independent redistricting commission that reflects California’s diversity and an open process with sound criteria for the drawing of maps. Visit LWV’s Website >
Founded in 1921, the Los Angeles Urban League is the city’s premier community organization in advancing equal opportunities on behalf of African Americans and other minority youths and adults through innovative job training and placements, education achievement initiatives and business development programs. Visit LAUL’s Website >
Founded in 1968, MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Often described as the “law firm of the Latino community,” MALDEF promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access. Visit MALDEF’s Website >
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund is the nation’s leading non-partisan organization that facilitates the full participation of Latinos in the American political process, from citizenship to public service.
For more information about our redistricting outreach efforts, please contact Rosalind Gold, at 213-747-7606, ext. 4420, or rgold@naleo.org. Visit NALEO’s Website >
The Rose Institute pursues complementary missions by providing research experiences for Claremont McKenna College students by conducting and publishing research primarily on California government and politics. Using computer technology, students and faculty in the Rose Institute advance knowledge about politics, and help create services that make the political process more democratic. Visit Rose Institute’s Website >
The Greenlining Institute is a national policy, organizing, and leadership institute working for racial and economic justice. Visit Greenlining’s Website >
The Statewide Database (SWDB) is the redistricting database for the state of California. Statewide Database staff is dedicated to providing nonpartisan support and assistance to all interested in using these data, including the general public, scholars and politicians. Visit SWDB’s Website >