New poll gauges Midwest’s attitudes on political reform Midwesterners issue call to action on reform and voice support for candidates who offer changes in political system Distrust of state government continues to rise in five-state region, public supports broad political reform agenda to make government more effective
New report documents special interest pressure on Midwest courtsWASHINGTON, DC—This spring, Wisconsin voters endured their second special-interest-group dominated Supreme Court campaign in the last twelve months, featuring over $4 million in TV advertising by outside groups more interested in using judicial elections as a tool of political intimidation and control than for public accountability. This spectacle once again confirms former U.S. Supreme Court Justice…
MDN releases presidential candidates’ final responses to political reform questionnaireCHICAGO – Since mid-February, the country has witnessed a heated debate about which presidential candidates are or are not committed to forgoing private financing of their general election campaigns this fall in favor of participating in the presidential public financing system. This controversy has attracted widespread news coverage and prompted numerous editorials, including in the…
A Call to Action from America’s Heartland Midwest reform groups sound alarms about serious flaws in state political systems Efforts underway in five Great Lakes states to repair damage, restore public trust CHICAGO – A new book released today finds that five key Midwestern states with significantly different political histories and political cultures all have…
Study finds deficiencies in Midwest election administration systemsCOLUMBUS, Ohio – With the 2008 presidential election quickly approaching, a recent analysis of the election administration systems of several key battleground states showed deficient systems that jeopardize voters’ access to the polls and the integrity and finality of election results. Researchers at Election Law @ Moritz at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, with…
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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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