Reasonable people can debate the wisdom of voting to oust elected representatives before their terms are up – or the merits of rethinking the rules that govern public-sector unions. But there is no way to defend the one-two move to destroy a crucial safeguard of judicial integrity while burdening the right to vote.
The Brennan Center for Justice sent the following letter to the Department of Justice asking it to implement the state secrets policy it announced on September 23, 2009. The Brennan Center initially sent a letter on December 15, 2010, but after five months the DOJ has neither responded to nor acknowledged receipt of the letter.
Wisconsin’s 2011 Supreme Court election has been widely criticized, but there are also some silver linings. Most importantly, this election illustrates the importance of Wisconsin’s new judicial public financing system.
Dark money in politics poses a serious threat to our democracy. Maryland's disclosure laws are some of the worst in the country, but a new bill, currently awaiting the governor's signature, seeks to bring clarity on the Chesapeake.
Many of the financial disclosure laws that govern our elections are woefully out of date. Oregon's Legislature is currently considering a bill that would fix this problem through improved on-ad disclaimers.
Lady Gaga broke ties with Target because of their anti-LGBT political spending, but now we must fight for more corporate transparency laws so citizens can see who is spending money and where.
Months after the 2010 elections ended, America is still waiting for insiders to come forward to let the public know where the secret money in campaigns came from. That is why America needs more robust transparency laws.
As elections turn into fundraising arms races, we need stricter disclosure laws to shine a light on spending. Voters must be able to "trust but verify" the true source of money in politics.
An Attack on Elections With Broad Implications
Reasonable people can debate the wisdom of voting to oust elected representatives before their terms are up – or the merits of rethinking the rules that govern public-sector unions. But there is no way to defend the one-two move to destroy a crucial safeguard of judicial integrity while burdening the right to vote.
Letter to Attorney General Holder on the Justice Department's State Secrets Policy
The Brennan Center for Justice sent the following letter to the Department of Justice asking it to implement the state secrets policy it announced on September 23, 2009. The Brennan Center initially sent a letter on December 15, 2010, but after five months the DOJ has neither responded to nor acknowledged receipt of the letter.
In Wisconsin, Judges Are Elected—But Candidates Are Now Publicly Financed
Wisconsin’s 2011 Supreme Court election has been widely criticized, but there are also some silver linings. Most importantly, this election illustrates the importance of Wisconsin’s new judicial public financing system.
Darkness or Disclosure?
Secret spending in our elections is a toxic problem. But last week, strong steps in the right direction were taken to fix it.
Bringing Transparency to Maryland Elections
Dark money in politics poses a serious threat to our democracy. Maryland's disclosure laws are some of the worst in the country, but a new bill, currently awaiting the governor's signature, seeks to bring clarity on the Chesapeake.
Did Marge Have a Bake Sale or Did Monty Burns Write a Check?
Many of the financial disclosure laws that govern our elections are woefully out of date. Oregon's Legislature is currently considering a bill that would fix this problem through improved on-ad disclaimers.
Citizens Get United
Lady Gaga broke ties with Target because of their anti-LGBT political spending, but now we must fight for more corporate transparency laws so citizens can see who is spending money and where.
We Can’t Rely Only on Whistle-Blowers
Months after the 2010 elections ended, America is still waiting for insiders to come forward to let the public know where the secret money in campaigns came from. That is why America needs more robust transparency laws.
A Broader Perspective on WikiLeaks
The U.S. already classifies and hides too much information. The danger is that, due to WikiLeaks, it will try to hide more.
Trust but Verify...
As elections turn into fundraising arms races, we need stricter disclosure laws to shine a light on spending. Voters must be able to "trust but verify" the true source of money in politics.
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