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April 29 2013 at 01:35 PM

New Midwest Democracy Network report: Redistricting and Representation in the Great Lakes Region

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Midwest Democracy Network is proud to announce its new report, Redistricting and Representation in the Great Lakes Region[text] In 2011, reformers set out to challenge the secretive and partisan system of redistricting in six Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,…

Redistricting

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August 01 2013 at 05:36 PM

Is McCutcheon v. FEC the next Citizens United?

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The Supreme Court has decided to hear arguments in a case challenging aggregate campaign contribution limits. McCutcheon v. FEC has a chance to be the “next Citizens United,” as the Court could open the floodgates by striking down the current…

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July 26 2013 at 05:30 PM

Voting Rights Updates from Beyond the Midwest

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In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to strike down key parts of the preclearance requirement in Shelby v. Holder, at least one state previously covered has moved to make extreme voting law changes, while the Department of Justice…

Election Law & Voting Rights

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June 17 2013 at 03:43 PM

Supreme Court ruling a victory for voters

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This morning, the Supreme Court upheld major provisions of the National Voter Registration Act (frequently called “Motor Voter” or the NVRA), in a 7-2 opinion authored by Justice Antonin Scalia. The ruling said that states cannot ask for proof of…

Election Law & Voting Rights

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June 04 2013 at 05:12 PM

Midwest states and immigration reform

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The conversation on immigration reform is gaining momentum heading into the summer. Indiana and Michigan might not always be on the front lines of the national immigration discussion, but local advocates are pushing their leaders to support reform.[text]

Ethics in Government

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