77% of Illinoisans say they only trust the state government “some of the time” or “almost never.”
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Majorities of Illinois residents believe it is “worth getting money out of politics” and reject the idea that corruption will always be present in state government.
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80% of Illinois residents are “extremely interested” in an organization working to create “a more honest, accountable, and responsive government.”
Midwest Democracy Network is proud to announce its new report, Redistricting and Representation in the Great Lakes Region In 2011, reformers set out to challenge the secretive and partisan system of redistricting in six Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,…
We at Midwest Democracy Network have had the chance to work with Common Cause state chapters, as well as their D.C. based national group for our entire history. Bob Edgar, Common Cause’s President, passed away this morning at the age…
Midwest Democracy Network is proud to announce its new report, Redistricting and Representation in the Great Lakes Region In 2011, reformers set out to challenge the secretive and partisan system of redistricting in six Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,…
Nonprofit VOTE released an analysis of the 2012 elections, which covers an array of information about state voter turnout, participation amongst certain groups of voters, and the impacts of convenience voting in states. Some points from the report,
The Asian American Institute was established in 1992 as a pan-Asian not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. Its mission is to empower the Asian American community through advocacy, utilizing research, education, and coalition building.
The Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice is a nationally connected social impact research and advocacy organization that works to achieve fundamental, systemic reform by addressing policies and practices that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. We focus on social justice and government effectiveness issues ranging from fair criminal justice systems to equal access in financial institutions.
The Illinois Sunshine Project database makes it easier than ever for voters to find out who is funding candidates for state office in Illinois. The database consists of all contributions and expenditures reported by incumbents and challengers for constitutional office, state legislature and state Supreme and Appellate Court, as well as legislative caucus committees and the two principle state political parties.
Founded in 1968, MALDEF is the nation’s leading non-profit Latino legal organization. Often described as the “law firm of the Latino community,” MALDEF promotes equality and justice through litigation, advocacy, public policy, and community education in the areas of employment, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, education, and language rights.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Illinois PIRG takes on powerful interests on behalf of Illinois’s citizens, working to win concrete results for our health and our well-being. With a strong network of researchers, advocates, organizers and students across the state, we stand up to powerful special interests on issues to stop identity theft, fight political corruption, provide safe and affordable prescription drugs, and strengthen voting rights.
Common Cause has been the “people’s lobby” since 1970. With nearly 400,000 members from every state in the union, Common Cause works for open, honest and accountable government and increased civic engagement. In Congress, state legislatures, town halls, and courtrooms around the country, Common Cause represents the unified voice of the people against special interests and the corrupting influence of money.
Founded in 1923 by a group of citizens concerned about the growing influence of the Capone mob, the Better Government Association (BGA) is an independent, non-partisan government watchdog group committed to fighting waste, corruption and inefficiency in government.
The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is a non-partisan public interest group that conducts research and advocates reforms to promote public participation in government, address the role of money in politics and encourage integrity, accountability, and transparency in government.
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Redistricting and Representation in the Midwest
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