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Gautreaux Turns 50

Today is an important day for BPI—the 50th anniversary of the filing of the Gautreaux case on August 9, 1966.  Gautreaux resulted in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that stands as a milestone in combating racial discrimination in public…

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BPI Mourns Passing of Robert “Bud” Lifton

BPI is saddened by the passing of director and former Board President Bud Lifton, whose service to BPI began in 1972, just three years after BPI’s founding. He actively and enthusiastically led, supported, guided, and promoted BPI and our work…

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BPI Board Endorses Independent Map Amendment

The Independent Map Amendment, which the BPI Board of Directors has officially endorsed,  has garnered enough signatures to qualify for appearance on the Nov. 8 ballot.  The right to appear on the ballot is being challenged in the Illinois courts,…

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Meet Our 2016 Summer Interns

BPI is pleased to welcome a diverse group of student interns, whose many talents are being put to good use this summer through work on a variety of projects in the areas of housing, education, criminal justice, and political reform….

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BPI Loses a Great Friend in Abner Mikva

BPI was saddened to learn of the passing on July 4 of its great friend—and a great friend of democracy—Abner Mikva, who died at the age of 90. Abner was elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 1956, followed by…

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