A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists attempts to explain “the challenges and shortcomings of the 2020 Census, and… practices for responsible, science-based use of the challenging Census data for redistricting to ensure fair representation of historically undercounted groups, such as immigrants, low-income communities, and people of color, and to guard against gerrymandering.” It aims to “identify communities where undercounting and redistricting may affect representation” and consider “best practices for censuses going forward to ensure communities are properly counted and represented.”
In conjunction, the activist group will host a webinar on “The Census, Science, and Fair Representation” on August 24.
- “The 2020 Census Delays, Changes, and Complications for Accuracy and Redistricting.” By Coleman Harris. July 23, 2021. https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/census-redistricting
The Census Project 