To strengthen democracy by promoting campaign finance reforms, government openness and ethics, fair and competitive elections, an independent judiciary, and informed citizen participation.
An excerpt from the Joyce Foundation's 2010 annual report
Protecting the voting rights of citizens and the integrity of elections. A new study from the Moritz College of Law finds serious deficiencies, but also some strengths, in the election administration of five Midwest states.
Justice At Stake issues a new report on growing influences that are threatening the independence of America's judicial branch.
An alliance of Midwest political reform advocates issues a new book, "Democratic Renewal," showing that Midwest states with different political histories and political cultures all have something in common: democracies that are in serious trouble.
OpenSecrets.org, the website of the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, receives top honors for its indepth analysis of money-in-politics
Ensuring honest and accountable government through increased transparency and disclosure.
Increasing fair and competitive elections through open and nonpartisan redistricting procedures
Justice at Stake publishes latest report on campaign finance
Joyce grantee publishes review of the 2008 elections in five midwestern states
Grant making program will continue Foundation’s investment in a healthy democracy
Joyce-funded Campaign Finance Institute study focuses on public campaign financing after recent court decisions
Joyce-supported campaign brings attention to redistricting process, encourages public participation