Gerrymandering efforts are being considered in states like Texas and California, but a nonpartisan approach to districting in California is in place. The current system, which is compact and adheres to fair guidelines, should be preserved. Democrats are encouraged to focus on identifying and supporting qualified candidates, especially in districts with vulnerable Republican incumbents. Additionally, the Stop Deaths and Harm group is pushing for better health care in the Alameda County Jail, criticizing the current provider, Wellpath, for failing to meet medical care standards.
The Stop Deaths and Harm group, an offshoot of the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails, is advocating for a change in the health care provider at Alameda County Jail. Wellpath, a for-profit company owned by a global investment firm, has over 1,500 nationwide lawsuits pending against it. Internal evaluations have shown that Wellpath is not adequately complying with basic standards of medical care and cell monitoring at the jail. Community groups are calling on the sheriff to not renew the contract.
Democrats should invest their energy and dollars into finding and supporting great candidates for districts with vulnerable GOP incumbents, especially those who are particularly craven in the face of Donald Trump's pressure. Such efforts need not only be in California. A Democratic representative in Eire, Pennsylvania, is as good as one in Hanford, California.
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