John -- Right now, state legislatures across the country are working to redraw district lines, in a process commonly called “gerrymandering.”

People tend to think of this as a Republican tool, but the fact is that both parties use this process to their own advantage. In fact, gerrymandering is as old as America itself. 

It’s time we abandon this Red State vs. Blue State mentality. As Charles Booker said recently, these states, these cities are not “red,” they are disenfranchised.

Brand New Congress has always worked independently of the party infrastructure because we believe change must come from regular working people committed to progressive policies that work for the good of all.

This is much bigger than numbers on a scorecard. We are working to radically transform our economy and lift millions of people out of poverty.

When BNC looks at candidates to support, we don’t ask about the polling or calculate how easy it would be to flip a seat.

We look at the person running, the needs of the COMMUNITY they will serve, and how we can build a movement that transforms people’s lives.

Our candidates are regular working people -- not career politicians. They are activists, organizers, and leaders in their communities. Most of them are running for office for the first time in their lives.

All of them need support to overcome the incumbent protection machine. And that’s what we do here at Brand New Congress.

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This work isn’t glamorous, and it doesn’t make headlines. But this is the work we must invest in as a movement to build a foundation for lasting change.

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Adrienne Bell
Executive Director
Brand New Congress