Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

Search Results

You searched for: -

There are 403 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • Iowa keeping partisanship off the map

    Tracy Jan

    December 08, 2013 |

    The Boston Globe |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Des Moines, Iowa

    In Iowa, the “redistricting” of the state’s legislative and congressional boundaries is done by mapmakers who abide by nonpartisan metrics that all sides agree are fair — a seemingly revolutionary concept in the high-stakes decennial rite of redistricting.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Can Democracy Work in Chicago?

    Deanna Isaacs

    September 16, 2010 |

    The Chicago Reader |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    A Chicago Alderman experimented with participatory budgeting, where residents decide how some of their tax money will be spent, by allowing 49th Ward residents to determine how to spend $1.3 million in the district. Residents selected 14 projects, including commissioning murals, creating a dog park and community gardens, purchasing solar-powered garbage compactors, and repaving streets. All projects are moving forward. Over 200 mural proposals were received, which the Alderman’s office narrowed down to 24 choices for community members to vote on. 12 will be funded by the city with stipends for the artists.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Compulsory Voting

    Emma Eisenberg

    October 01, 2001 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Australia

    In the U.S. the electorate skews white, wealthy, and old because such demographics are more likely to vote. Creating mandatory voting laws would increase voter turnout and thus increase voting equity.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Go to All Solutions in Focus