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Network partner TakeAction Minnesota staged a protest against Wells Fargo at the bank’s offices in Minneapolis. The marches and protests were in response to major banks’ unwillingness to address the current foreclosure crisis. Over 200 people participated in the march,…
Minnesota donors to who give money to support or oppose ballot questions will have to disclose their spending, ruled the state’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. The disclosure requirements will have an impact on the upcoming 2012 election, when…
Network Partner Brennan Center for Justice has released a guide to new voter laws that go into effect in 2012.The report, Voting Law Changes in 2012, finds that more…
Ohio legislature’s proposed redistricting map scores last in redistricting competition Redistricting competitions, calls for transparency spread throughout Midwest
On Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27, Midwest Democracy Network will be attending the Democracy Convention in Madison, Wisconsin. The conference will be covering many of the issues…
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Nonprofit VOTE has created a new voter registration poster that is available for free from their website by filling out a brief form. Order the poster here. It is designed for nonprofits to display in their offices…
Network partner organizations in Ohio have been closely following a bill that would require voters to show photo identification when they cast a ballot. A similar initiative is being considered now in Minnesota as well.Network partner League…
The Government Operations and Elections Committee heard testimony on two bills requiring Minnesota residents to provide a photo ID before they vote.Mike Dean of Common Cause Minnesota argued a process involving…
Minnesota Republican leaders hope to repeal several easy-to-vote laws, including same-day registration and allowing someone with no voter registration and no identification to vote – known as “vouching”.
Despite a potentially uphill battle in the upcoming legislative session, proponents of judicial election reform are moving full speed ahead with their message, according…
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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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