Here's How to Begin Preparing for Redistricting on Your Own.

• Position: SELF-STARTER? - Brief article - Instructions

* Learn all you can about the last cycle in your state. What were the debates about? What work was required of staff?

* Get to know your state's demographics. What are the population trends? Are there regions of cultural affinity or rivalry? If so, why do those exist?

* Find out about previous or pending legal challenges in your state.

* Know the constitutional provisions, statutes and guidelines that relate to redistricting in your state.

* Understand the history of your state's procedures...