Network partners announced their participation in the Draw the Line Midwest campaign earlier this week, and they have hit the ground running with organizations and collaboratives preparing for the next steps of the redistricting process. From forums in…
The Sunlight Foundation is shining a light on state transparency rollbacks this week. In the wake of some state governors advocating for, or signing new laws and policies that restrict public access to government information, the Foundation is
“Draw the Line Midwest” shines spotlight on remapping, seeks greater public involvement in traditionally secretive process of drawing political boundaries CONTACTS: Leah Rush, Midwest Democracy Network, 312-235-2855James Chase, Jasculca/Terman and Associates, 312-573-5476FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 15, 2011CHICAGO—Civic engagement and…
Texas Rep. Ron Paul told a University of Iowa crowd that Americans should have the same right to remove federal judges as Iowans did with their historic vote last November to remove three State Supreme Court…
CHICAGO — Midwest Democracy Network partner organizations today issued a statement in response to the historical demonstrations taking place in Madison, Wisconsin, and our states’ common fiscal crisis. Statement In Support of People’s Rights and Our…
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The deadline in the Ohio Secretary of State competition to redraw the state’s election districts has been extended to April 24. The redistricting game aims to promote an open dialogue about the redistricting…
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The League of Women Voters of Ohio announced last week a competition for redistricting in Ohio. For the first time, a statewide office will provide all Ohioans with the opportunity…
MIDWEST -- New Guide Brings Redistricting Out into the Open The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, George Mason University, and the Joyce Foundation are pleased to announce the release of 'A Citizen's Guide to Redistricting', authored by…
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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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