Today, Network partners Justice at Stake and Brennan Center for Justice, along with the National Institute on Money in State Politics, released a report, The New Politics of Judicial Elections, which provides an overview of some of the major…
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…
Network partner Illinois Campaign for Political Reform has released a report that chronicles the state’s 2010-2011 redistricting process, ultimately noting that little progress had been made from previous redistricting years. The state’s Democratic majority…
Project Vote has released a research memo called Election Legislation 2011: Threats and Opportunities Assessment Update (PDF). The memo takes a look at state level legislation that restricts voting rights, be it through voter…
A study by the Campaign Finance Institute released today attempts to find a Constitutionally viable means of campaign finance reform that would withstand legal challenge. CFI’s report examines states in the Midwest (all Network…
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A study by the Campaign Finance Institute released today attempts to find a Constitutionally viable means of campaign finance reform that would withstand legal challenge. CFI’s report examines states in the Midwest (all Network…
The Los Angeles Times has compiled a report on the disclosure practices of major corporations. Some corporations already disclose donations to candidates, trade associations, and issue advocacy groups, but a heavy majority of the…
OpenSecrets.org has added new features to its outside spending section
The record for money raised by candidates for governor in an Illinois election has been shattered by 2010 candidates, and legislative candidates, who will determine control of the state House and Senate, also reported…
Ad spending in Illinois, Ohio and Michigan have reached epic proportions this election, according to a Justice at Stake report.Illinois Justice Thomas L. Kilbride reported Oct. 18 he raised almost $2.1…
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In Support of People’s Rights and Our Democratic Process - 2011
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