Issue Date: September 29, 2025

DOES THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE MATTER?

You might think that Gerrymandering in Utah was coming to end with Judge Gibson throwing out the old map and declaring it a "result of an unconstitutional process." Well, you would be wrong. The battle continues and time is running out.

What to know:

Republicans are still against having fair maps. State Senator Brady Brammer has authored a Draft Redistricting Standards Bill that undermines the anti-gerrymandering goals of Proposition 4, and it is designed to benefit only one political party - a violation of the rules listed in Proposition 4.
The newly formed Legislative Redistricting Committee (8 Republicans, 2 Democrats) is trying to narrow down which maps will be proposed to the full legislature in a special session on October 6.
The Republican expert drew five different maps. You can review them here.
The Democrats expert drew one map, here.
A Utah resident drew one, here

TogetherWorks Southern Utah stop gerrymandering

What to do by October 6, 2025:

Call or email your state representative and senator today and urge them to REJECT Senator Brammer's Draft Redistricting Standards Bill.
Comment on the maps. Above each map is a link to share your opinion.
5 Republican Maps
1 Democrat Map
1 Citizen drawn map.

Find your representatives name and contact info here.

For a more in-depth look at what is happening, the Utah Dispatch News has an excellent in-depth article about the situation: As lawmakers fight over dueling redistricting experts, Utahns ask: Why not one of our maps? It's worth taking the time to read.

THIS OLD VET

Lionel Atwill served as a Recon Platoon Leader with the First Division in Vietnam in 1968. He was Ranger, Airborne, and Special Forces qualified. He was awarded two Bronze Stars for Valor.

MAGA and MAGNOT

By: Lionel "Tony" Atwill

Two Veterans, Two Paths: A Contrast in Leadership

Two Veterans are in the news a lot these day. One is Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War (emit growl, make mean face). The other is Congressman Jason Crow of Colorado’s 6th Congressional District. We are just starting to see him on the national stage, and I hope we’ll see much more of this honorable, decorated veteran. Hegseth is the MAGA darling, a former Fox weekend newscaster, his hair oozing product, his shirt collar sporting a pretty-boy look. Substance takes a back seat.... Continue reading

UPCOMING EVENTS

Questionnaires are going out this week to municipal candidates in Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, St. George and Washington City. We are asking four questions that we hope will give us a sense of the person they are. Watch this page for updates!

DEMOCRATS CONNECTING COMMUNITY & CANDIDATES

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 5PM-6:45PM

Santa Clara Library

1099 Lava Flow Dr, St. George UT 84770

As part of their ongoing efforts to reach out to Democrats in each city and community the Washington County Dems are hosting their SANTA CLARA/IVINS NEIGHBORS at the Santa Clara Library. They want to build networks of support for the upcoming elections in 2026, and enlist community help in finding Democratic candidates for the 14 open races in Washington county: 1 US Congressional seat; 1 state senate seat; 4 state house seats; 2 county commission seats; county assessor; county attorney; county sheriff; and 4 local school board seats! Questions Contact: Sherry Nicholes 📞 802-209-0754 | 📧 sherrynicholes@hotmail.com

Bringing a sign? Consider one with a"Release the Epstein Files" theme. A sentiment in these times which is oddly unifying.

No Kings!

October 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Vernon Worthen Park

300 S 400 E

St. George, UT 84770

No Kings Rally in the Park. We will be meeting at the same place(s) as last time: near fire pits and covered tables by pickle ball courts, on the East side of the park.

When we organize these kinds of events, we work closely with the St George Police to ensure a safe gathering. We ask that you sign up for the rally so that we have some idea of how many people will be there. However, signing up is not required to attend.

RESPECT, KINDNESS & HUMANITY WINS

According to the organizers it was a record breaking crowd a the 2025 Pride in the Park festival in St. George. TWSU and Southern Utah Indivisible joined together and had a blast meeting and greeting people, enjoying great music, food and fine weather. A community event worth attending!

"Queer people are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for the same chance as everyone else: to live long enough to die of old age. Utahns deserve leadership that upholds that simple, human promise."

Cici Clawson: Utah Must Stop Failing Its LGBTQIA+ Citizens

HELP SPREAD THE WORD

With the passage of HB300 a broad coalition of organizations have come together to ensure all eligible Utahns are prepared and ready to vote in our elections. We have created an informational brochure that can be used by individuals or organizations who want to help spread the word.

Download printable brochures here.

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