June 9 marks a troubling first anniversary. For one year, the United States government has been holding an American citizen in prison, incommunicado, without access to counsel, and no criminal charges filed against him.
In October, President Bush signed the Help America Vote Act. It is designed to help states reduce barriers to voting and restore confidence in the system. Gov. Pataki, however, has turned New York’s implementation process into a political power grab that focuses more on party politicians than on voters.
Unemployment Insurance Fails Many Workers By Annette Bernhardt
Congress last week took up the long-overdue task of helping millions of jobless Americans who have exhausted their unemployment benefits. The debate centered on how many weeks of additional benefits should be provided and who should qualify for them.
Floridians Who Can't Vote
New York Times
April 4, 2004
Floridians Who Cant Vote
By Jessie Allen
To the Editor:
Collateral Consequences of Convictions
Bridging the Gap
Wal-Mart Makes Workers Pay
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Wal-Mart makes workers pay
By Annette Bernhardt
Still Awash in Cash
The Brennan Center writes about the role of corporate and union money in elections.
Imprisoned Citizen Has Been Held Too Long
Chicago Tribune
June 2, 2003
Imprisoned Citizen Has Been Held Too Long
By Marina Sheriff
June 9 marks a troubling first anniversary. For one year, the United States government has been holding an American citizen in prison, incommunicado, without access to counsel, and no criminal charges filed against him.
Locking Out the Vote
American Lawyer
April 2003
Locking Out the Vote: When a 135-year-old policy with racist origins is still having discriminatory effects, it is time for the policy to go.
By Jessie Allen
Gov's Panel Should Put Voters First
The Daily News
March 25, 2003
In October, President Bush signed the Help America Vote Act. It is designed to help states reduce barriers to voting and restore confidence in the system. Gov. Pataki, however, has turned New York’s implementation process into a political power grab that focuses more on party politicians than on voters.
White House Takes Opposing Views on Charities
Unemployment Insurance Fails Many Workers
Newsday
January 13, 2003
Unemployment Insurance Fails Many Workers
By Annette Bernhardt
Congress last week took up the long-overdue task of helping millions of jobless Americans who have exhausted their unemployment benefits. The debate centered on how many weeks of additional benefits should be provided and who should qualify for them.
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