Campaign finance reform opponents are complaining about a new proposed rule to require disclosure of corporate political spending. But having the courage of your convictions is as American as Wall Street itself — and one way or another soon could be the law of the land.
In response to a recent New York Times editorial on delays in Bronx courts, Thomas Giovanni urges legislators to invest in public defenders, reclassify petty offenses and to end mass incarceration in a letter to the editor.
Although no system can stop individuals from behaving badly, public financing combined with strong enforcement, disclosure, and reasonable contribution limits can change Albany's "show me the money" culture.
The Senate's dubious vote on gun background checks is a failure from our elected officials, but also from the media, which help Senate obstructionists by trying to appear "objective."
The Brennan Center for Justice, along with 30 additional organizations, sent the following letter to President Obama urging him to establish a steering committee to help rein in the government’s systemic overclassification of information.
The Senate’s failure to respond meaningfully to the Newtown massacre was deplorable, but the real tragedy is that it was utterly predictable. In our "show me the money" political system, special interests and their armies of lobbyists call the tunes.
The vast majority of poor Americans cannot afford attorneys to help them in basic civil cases. Although the Obama administration's latest budget includes increased legal services funding, it is still not nearly enough to do what needs to be done to help low-income families.
Although constitutional protections have been codified into specific rules for the NYPD, we have little assurance they are being followed. An inspector general could help the police ease these concerns and hew closer to constitutional requirements in their efforts to keep the city safe.
The continued push for voting restrictions in the states shows the Voting Rights Act is more important than ever. How about a new Section 5 coverage plan that requires states with new discriminatory voting policies to justify their measures?
Voters and judges in North Carolina agree that justice should not be for sale. Unfortunately, the legislature looks poised to eliminate a successful program that helps judicial candidates say no to special interest money.
Bringing Corporate Political Spending to Light
Campaign finance reform opponents are complaining about a new proposed rule to require disclosure of corporate political spending. But having the courage of your convictions is as American as Wall Street itself — and one way or another soon could be the law of the land.
Letter to the Editor: Broken Justice in the Bronx
In response to a recent New York Times editorial on delays in Bronx courts, Thomas Giovanni urges legislators to invest in public defenders, reclassify petty offenses and to end mass incarceration in a letter to the editor.
Campaign Reform Would Curb Albany Corruption
Although no system can stop individuals from behaving badly, public financing combined with strong enforcement, disclosure, and reasonable contribution limits can change Albany's "show me the money" culture.
On Filibuster, It’s Past Time to End ‘False Equivalence’
The Senate's dubious vote on gun background checks is a failure from our elected officials, but also from the media, which help Senate obstructionists by trying to appear "objective."
Letter to President Obama on Security Classification Reform Steering Committee
The Brennan Center for Justice, along with 30 additional organizations, sent the following letter to President Obama urging him to establish a steering committee to help rein in the government’s systemic overclassification of information.
In Gun Legislation, Blame the Role of Money in U.S. Politics
The Senate’s failure to respond meaningfully to the Newtown massacre was deplorable, but the real tragedy is that it was utterly predictable. In our "show me the money" political system, special interests and their armies of lobbyists call the tunes.
How the Sequester Will Take Its Toll on Access to Justice
The vast majority of poor Americans cannot afford attorneys to help them in basic civil cases. Although the Obama administration's latest budget includes increased legal services funding, it is still not nearly enough to do what needs to be done to help low-income families.
An Inspector General for the Police: An Assurance of Constitutional Safeguards
Although constitutional protections have been codified into specific rules for the NYPD, we have little assurance they are being followed. An inspector general could help the police ease these concerns and hew closer to constitutional requirements in their efforts to keep the city safe.
The Voting Rights Act Becomes More Vital By the Day
The continued push for voting restrictions in the states shows the Voting Rights Act is more important than ever. How about a new Section 5 coverage plan that requires states with new discriminatory voting policies to justify their measures?
Public Financing Helps Keep Special Interests Out of N.C. Courts
Voters and judges in North Carolina agree that justice should not be for sale. Unfortunately, the legislature looks poised to eliminate a successful program that helps judicial candidates say no to special interest money.
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