Every two weeks we take a look at some of the issues from beyond the Midwest Democracy Network. This installment looks at non-profit journalism outlets, the partisanship of state governors, voter ID commentary, consumer finance…
Here’s a look at some of the news from beyond the Midwest, and beyond the issues that we normally look at. Included here are updates on redistricting, corporate accountability measures, corporate speech regulations, health insurance reform, online news consumption and…
From the sweltering Mississippi of 1964’s “Freedom Summer” to Washington’s marbled corridors of power to the rough-and-tumble of Illinois politics, Larry Hansen devoted his nearly 50-year career to making American democracy work better. Hansen, vice president of the Joyce Foundation…
The League of Women Voters Minnesota announced Public Policy Coordinator Laura Fredrick Wang will assume the role of Interim Executive Director when Executive Director Keesha Gaskins leaves in January 2011.
The Newseum and First Amendment Center launched the “
After weeks of contentious hearings and negotiations, the Chicago City Council has approved a new city ward map, which will go into effect for the next mayoral election, to be held in 2015. The Council voted 41-8 to approve the…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman will not recuse himself from three cases pending before the Court, reports the Wisconsin State Journal. Attorneys involved in the case had asked Justice Gableman to recuse himself after he had received legal services…
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has come out in favor of reforming the state’s redistricting process, but also believes that it must be done through certain means. “If we do not act, I believe outside groups will move forward…
A Dane County, Wisconsin judge has agreed to hear a case involving the state’s voter ID law. The case was brought forth by Network partner League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. The judge also agreed to…
Network partner Common Cause Minnesota has released a new report that connects the dots between state legislators in Minnesota, the bills they introduce, and the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC. Bills introduced in the…
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In Support of People’s Rights and Our Democratic Process - 2011
Midwest reform groups declare support for demonstrators protesting…
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Census and Redistricting - 2009-2010
Midwest a hotspot for census, redistricting efforts
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