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November 11, 2012 -
In the Media
"Foundations Are Searching for Ways to Fix an Ailing Political Process"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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November 2, 2012 -
In the Media
"Mo Rocca Tells Us About His New Documentary 'Electoral Dysfunction'"
From WBEZ Chicago
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November 1, 2012 -
In the Media
"Mo Rocca on New Documentary, 'Electoral Dysfunction'"
From CBS News
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October 29, 2012 -
Article
Introductory Remarks by MacArthur President Robert Gallucci at Preview Screening of "Electoral Dysfunction"
A film screening sponsored by MacArthur, The Brennan Center for Justice, the Joyce Foundation, and WTTW, the documentary "Electoral Dysfunction" takes an irreverent–but nonpartisan–look at the voting process and its impact on American democracy. Read More
August 29, 2012 -
In the Media
"The Right to Vote"
From The New York Times
Featuring an op-doc produced by MacArthur-supported Center for Independent Documentary
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Featuring an op-doc produced by MacArthur-supported Center for Independent Documentary
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August 9, 2012 -
Press release
MacArthur Grants Support Efforts to Ensure Fair Elections, Protect Voting Rights
The grants were awarded to organizations and initiatives that help eligible voters, particularly those in disenfranchised groups, participate in the democratic process. Read More
July 31, 2012 -
In the Media
"Partisan Rifts Hinder Efforts to Improve U.S. Voting System"
From The New York Times
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July 31, 2012 -
Publication
Voter ID Laws Present Obstacles for Eligible Voters
According to a report by the Brennan Center for Justice, nearly 500,000 eligible voters in 10 U.S. states with restrictive voter ID laws could face hurdles in obtaining a government-issued ID to show at ... Read More
July 23, 2012 -
From the field
Overview of Voter ID Laws
Voter ID laws have been enacted in 30 states. Supporters say the laws are necessary to combat voter fraud, while critics see the laws as a tactic to disenfranchise voters. MacArthur grantee ProPublica examines the facts ... Read More
July 22, 2012 -
Publication
Assessing States’ Preparedness to Protect Every Vote
Only five states are prepared to confront potential voting system problems in the upcoming election, according to a report by the Verified Voting Foundation, Common Cause, and the Rutgers Law School Constitutional Litigation Clinic Read More
April 16, 2012 -
Press release
MacArthur Grants to Support Campaign Finance Research, Information Sharing, and Efforts to Improve Elections Process
With studies showing that Americans’ confidence in their government is at an all-time low, MacArthur has been exploring ways that grantmaking can help strengthen the institutions of U.S. democracy. Read More
December 31, 2010 -
Grantee Profile
"How Democracy Works Now: Twelve Stories" Documentary Film
In this 12-part series, "How Democracy Works Now", filmmakers Shari Robertson and Michael Camerini track how comprehensive immigration reform went from almost assured passage in 2001 to an uncertain future in 2007. Read More
