According to Gavel Grab, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has plunged into an intense debate and endorsed an end to local and state elections of judges. At a question-and-answer session Thursday before the National Association of Women Judges, Justice…
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday about whether proposed legislation could change the Citizens United outcome and reinstate limits.According to The New…
Redistricting reform could significantly impact the country’s democracy after the 2010 census. And as awareness rises, nonprofits are increasing their efforts in advocating for a process that is independent, non partisan and fair, according to OMB Watch. The League of…
A Democratic group is asking the Federal Election Committee if they can side-step a 2002 law that restricts members from raising soft money for their campaigns.According to the Hartford Courant, the National Democratic Redistricting Trust is…
CHICAGO - State Senator Kwame Raoul and Mary Schaafsma of the League of Women Voters of Illinois outlined reform proposals at a recent forum held in downtown Chicago.The LWVIL has proposed a constitutional…
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In Support of People’s Rights and Our Democratic Process - 2011
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Census and Redistricting - 2009-2010
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