“1 for All” campaign strives to increase First Amendement education
The Newseum and First Amendment Center launched the “
We are an alliance of political reformers and policy researchers committed to improving democratic institutions in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. We advocate for a political system that will create a healthy economy, good jobs, access to health care and quality schools.

Television broadcasters have a responsibility to promote democratic participation through ongoing, high-quality coverage of public affairs, elections, candidates and issues. Studies show that broadcasters are not honoring the public interest obligations they accept in exchange for free use of the airwaves.
The Newseum and First Amendment Center launched the “
Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner’s office unveiled what she called an improved campaign-finance Web site that she says will be easier for people to navigate and find data. according to The Plain Dealer.Office spokesman…
Minnesota, Illinois and Ohio are among seven states leading the country in online access to government spending data.A new U.S. PRIG report, “
CHICAGO – In the month leading up to the recent 2006 mid-term elections, local television news viewers got considerably more information about campaigns from paid political advertisements than from actual news coverage, a new study shows. Local newscasts…
Census and Redistricting - 2009-2010
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Public Financing for Federal Campaigns - 2009
Midwest reform groups urge President Obama to support federal public financing legislation
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Midwest Open Government Project - 2009
New study finds five Midwestern states have dim sunshine laws Clouded…
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A Citizen’s Guide to Redistricting - 2008
New guide brings redistricting out into the open
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