Improving the quality of life in the Great Lakes region and across the country.

Democracy

Democracy Program

Encouraging citizens to participate in our democracy by promoting campaign finance reform, ethical government, fair elections, and an independent judiciary.

 
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Redistricting

Gerrymandering – the drawing of districts to promote particular interests rather than the fair representation of citizens – is as old as the Republic. But new technologies have made it a fine art, reducing choice and competition in elections and undermining the public’s sense of the importance of voting. The Joyce Foundation has supported thoughtful efforts to address this problem through open and nonpartisan redistricting procedures

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4/30/2013 9:00:00 AM

Redistricting and Representation in the Great Lakes Region

Report Released at Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Symposium.

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4/1/2013 11:59:00 AM

Welcome Council on Foundations Annual Conference

Joyce Foundation staff speaks during philanthropy conference in Chicago April 7-9 in Chicago

2/11/2013 12:29:00 PM

Joyce Foundation Launches New Strategic Goals for Redefined Democracy Program, formerly known as the Money and Politics

In December, the board of the Joyce Foundation approved an updated strategy for the Money & Politics program, now renamed the Democracy Program to better...

 
 

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