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Democracy and Civic Engagement

by Barbara Mabe — last modified 12-28-2005 11:20 PM
Goals
The Foundation seeks to foster a government that is accountable to the needs of the people; a media that provides fair and substantial information on issues facing the state and its people; a citizenry that is engaged, well-informed and participates in the life of the state; and sound public policy that is built upon comprehensive and balanced research.

Results Sought
The Foundation invests in organizations and projects that achieve the following:

1: Responsive, accountable governance
  • Reduce the influence of money on politics
  • Increase educational opportunities for local and state policymakers
  • Increase the degree of fairness and equity with which government policies and practices affect each resident of the state
  • Create credible, timely, policy-relevant research on pressing issues (particularly those within the areas of focus of the Foundation)


    2: A populace that is educated about and participates in civic affairs

  • Increase knowledge of, participation in and discourse about state and local government policies and politics
  • Increase the number of individuals from marginalized or underrepresented populations who gain and use leadership skills to address community issues
  • Increase public understanding and analysis of media content and operations
  • Protect and strengthen voters’ rights
  • Increase voter participation in elections and government affairs


    3: Fair, accurate and substantial media coverage of state and local government policy issues and politics
  • Increase the level of reporting about state and local government institutions and issues
  • Protect media and public access to government records and meetings
  • Increase investigative reporting (particularly on issues within the areas of focus of the Foundation)
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