MoneyandPolitics
To strengthen democracy by promoting campaign finance reforms, government openness and ethics, fair and competitive elections, an independent judiciary, and informed citizen participation.
Money and Politics Program 2010 Annual Report
An excerpt from the Joyce Foundation's 2010 annual report
Election Law & Voting Rights
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.
Judicial Independence
Justice At Stake issues a new report on growing influences that are threatening the independence of America's judicial branch.
Midwest Democracy Network
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.
Campaign Finance
OpenSecrets.org, the website of the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, receives top honors for its indepth analysis of money-in-politics
Government Ethics
Ensuring honest and accountable government through increased transparency and disclosure.
Redistricting
Increasing fair and competitive elections through open and nonpartisan redistricting procedures
Latest News
The New Politics of Judicial Elections 2009-10
Justice at Stake publishes latest report on campaign finance
From Registration To Recounts Revisited
Joyce grantee publishes review of the 2008 elections in five midwestern states
Joyce Board Reaffirms Commitment To Money And Politics Program
Grant making program will continue Foundation’s investment in a healthy democracy
Small-donor Public Matching Fund Programs Could Dilute the Power of Big Donors
Joyce-funded Campaign Finance Institute study focuses on public campaign financing after recent court decisions
MDN Launches Draw The Line Midwest
Joyce-supported campaign brings attention to redistricting process, encourages public participation
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