Network partner Brennan Center for Justice released results for a national poll that shows 26 percent of Americans are less likely to vote because of the increased influence that super PACs have over elected officials. Additionally, the poll found that…
Network partners have launched a campaign to defeat the recent legislature-approved voter ID amendment this fall. Our Vote, Our Future, a collaboration that includes Network…
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By Brandon LeeCommunications and Program Coordinator Redistricting in the United States, at every level of government, has a long and sordid history. The year 2012…
Network partner League of Women Voters Minnesota released new poll numbers showing that a majority of Minnesotans felt as though their voice was not heard during the redistricting debate.The…
The Minnesota State Senate has passed the proposed voter ID amendment with small changes which allow for new technologies to be used for identification. Like in the House, the measure passed the Senate by…
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Network partners in Draw the Line Minnesota have completed their scheduled hearings by the Citizens Redistricting Commission, and have released a summary report of their findings, along with sample maps. The report also covers four key principles that the Commission…
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…
Though the redistricting process in some states has wrapped up for the decade, some are still going strong. Network partners across the region are involved in legal challenges, public hearings, and redistricting competitions. Read on to hear more about what…
This week’s Beyond the Network takes a look at some of the issues happening outside the Midwest, and provides a national perspective on some of the issues that Midwest Democracy Network covers. Read on, read on!
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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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