They Better Get These Lines Right S2 Ep2: Understanding Redistricting and Community Representation
On this episode of They Better Get These Lines Right, Jazmin breaks down the ACS and it’s connection to redistricting and how it impacts you! Redistricting influences how communities are represented and how resources are allocated. The American Community Survey (ACS) provides essential data on social and economic characteristics, impacting funding for services like healthcare and education. Community participation in the ACS is vital for accurate data collection, which affects congressional district forecasts and representation. Proper mapping through redistricting is crucial for addressing voting rights and education equality.