Strengthening American Democracy

The Foundation is exploring the question of how to strengthen democracy in the US, given our perception that the political system has failed to adequately address major issues confronting the nation – from climate change to health care, from our fiscal future to the criminal justice system, from immigration to education.  Read our strategy

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"Rhyming for Democracy"

From Latino USA
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Winners Announced in Looking@Democracy Competition

From a pool of more than 400 submissions, judges selected 11 winners to share in $100,000 in prize money. Read More

“True citizenship requires active, informed participation” –MacArthur seeks to strengthen American #democracy http://t.co/zowoEu9fc0

MacArthur thinking deeply about the complex relationship between #politics and #policy in our #democracy http://t.co/zowoEu9fc0

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Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay

In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More

Public voting now open for the People's Choice Award @LookDemocracy digital media challenge. Choose your favorite entry:...

One week left! Submit your digital media ideas for improving democracy to @LookDemocracy contest: http://t.co/J8YbUgQxKT

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After Long Lines of 2012, States Push to Expand Voting Access

Nearly 200 bills to expand voting access were introduced in 45 states in 2013, with many drawing bipartisan support. Read More

MT @KnightFdn: No taxation without participation: making governments more open & accountable http://t.co/q1Imwn0Ajk via @TheGovLab #govlab

#DigitalMedia makers: Less than 20 days remain to send submit your @LookDemocracy creations - $100K in prizes: http://t.co/Cw7i4YlFfA

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Elspeth A. Revere

Vice President, Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives
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Julia M. Stasch

Vice President, U.S. Programs
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Kathy K. Im

Director, Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives
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Constance M. Yowell

Director of Education
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Valerie Chang

Director for Policy Research
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Lauren Pabst

Program Officer
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Jeff Ubois

Program Officer