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February 24, 2013 -
Video
"Are You the Psy of American Democracy?"
From The Washington Post
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February 3, 2013 -
Press release
Digital Media Challenge Offers $100,000 in Prizes For Fresh Ideas on Democracy
Looking@Democracy is a national competition offering a total of $100,000 in prize money for short, provocative media submissions designed to spark a national conversation about why government is important to our lives, or how ... Read More
February 3, 2013 -
Video
Looking@Democracy Digital Media Challenge
Looking@Democracy is a national competition offering a total of $100,000 in prize money for short, provocative media submissions designed to spark a national conversation about why government is important to our lives, or how ... Read More
December 13, 2012 -
From the field
Studying the Impact of New Technology on Democratic Institutions
Opening Government, a MacArthur supported research initiative, seeks to study the impact of technology on democratic institutions in the United States and globally. Read More
December 12, 2012 -
In the Media
"Eric Holder: We Need National Standards for Voting"
From MSNBC Read More
November 21, 2012 -
Video
"Voting Reform: Good for the GOP, Too"
From the National Journal Read More
November 14, 2012 -
In the Media
"Inside the Beltway: Herding Republicans"
From The Washington Times Read More
November 14, 2012 -
In the Media
"New Poll: Americans Want to Standardize Elections"
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
November 14, 2012 -
Press release
New Poll: Americans Strongly Support National Standards for Voting
Eighty-eight percent of Americans who voted in last week’s election support establishing national standards for voting, including the hours polls are open, who is eligible to vote, and the design of ballots. Read More
November 14, 2012 -
Publication
Examining Congressional Election Financing
A report from the Campaign Finance Institute (CFI) takes a close look at financing in the House and Senate elections of 2012. Read More
November 11, 2012 -
In the Media
"Foundations Are Searching for Ways to Fix an Ailing Political Process"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy Read More
November 2, 2012 -
In the Media
"Mo Rocca Tells Us About His New Documentary 'Electoral Dysfunction'"
From WBEZ Chicago Read More
November 1, 2012 -
In the Media
"Mo Rocca on New Documentary, 'Electoral Dysfunction'"
From CBS News Read More
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
