August 17, 2006

In This Issue:
• New Sunshine: Database, Contributor Lists Updated through June 30, 2006
• Democracy at Risk? Concerns about Balloting Procedures and Equipment
• Save the Date: September 14, ICPR Network Meeting on Impact Litigation

New Sunshine: Database, Contributor Lists Updated through June 30, 2006
COMING MONDAY, AUGUST 21
You've had questions, now we've got answers. Which donors have given to both major party candidates for governor? How much have the statewide candidates really raised? Which individuals gave the most to all candidates, and who are these people with so much to give away? How many wealthy candidate bought their way through the primary? (hint: it's even fewer than you think) How much did that guy get from that contributor? Find the answers to these questions and more on our website.

Democracy at Risk? Concerns about Balloting Procedures and Equipment
The Illinois Ballot Integrity Project, together with other local sponsors, is hosting two events this weekend with Mark Crispin Miller, Professor of Media Studies at New York University. Prof. Miller will examine concerns about balloting equipment and procedures in Illinois and other states. He will be at the Highland Park Community House on Friday, August 18 from 7 pm to 9 pm, and IBEW Hall in Warrenville from 1 pm to 6 pm on Saturday, August 19. For more information, please visit the Illinois Ballot Integrity Project

Save the Date: September 14, ICPR Network Meeting on Impact Litigation
The next ICPR Network meeting will be on Thursday, September 14 in Chicago. Deborah Goldberg, Director of the Democracy Program at the Brennen Center for Justice at New York University Law School, will speak on impact litigation. Hear all about the controversial notion of winning through the courts what the legislature can't deliver. Lunch will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but space is limited. Contact Margo Alpert at Margo (at) ilcampaign (dot) org

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