California official on redistricting: Time to ‘fight back or roll over’

Political Landscape & Gerrymandering - California is taking a stand against gerrymandering, viewing it as a threat to democracy [1][4] - California is moving with urgency to release maps, introduce a constitutional amendment, and pass it out of both chambers of the legislature with a two-thirds majority to put it on the ballot [2][3] - The goal is to let the people of California decide on the boundaries, not politicians [3] - Texas Democrats wish Texas would give the power to the people and let them decide [8] - Republicans are allegedly trying to steal 15 seats through redistricting in Texas, Missouri, New Hampshire, and Indiana [11] Moral Responsibility & Call to Action - California feels a moral responsibility to the entire country to fight against authoritarianism [7] - California is ready to step up and defend democracy [20] - It's time for people who have been indecisive to defend democracy [16] Criticism & Concerns - Republicans' policies are hugely unpopular [12] - There is buyer's remorse among voters [13] - Texas Governor Abbott is criticized for being weak and not standing tall [15]