Audio from a media telebriefing held by the Brennan Center for Justice and New America Media on federal and state reforms to make our election system better.
Groups like ATP, seeking to deregulate elections entirely, would turn the clock back more than 100 years to a time when elections — and government — were for sale to the highest bidder. The court got it wrong in Citizens United. Let’s hope they get it right this time.
Gov. Brewer should work with state officials to make sure that Arizona truly invests in foreclosure-prevention efforts. This will provide relief to distressed homeowners -- and it will also pay off in huge dividends for all Arizonans.
We should repel the push to make voting harder for millions of Americans. But if lawmakers really want to protect the integrity of our elections, modernizing our registration system is the answer.
On Wednesday, the House Administration Committee will hold hearings on H.B. 300. The proposed reforms deserve wide support. Before summer, the Delaware Elections Disclosure Act should be enacted into law.
It's time for Congress to protect the rights citizens of a democracy hold most dear and create the opportunity for greater citizen participation. Members can begin by opening up the voter rolls to the four million Americans covered by the Democracy Restoration Act.
America has made great progress toward guaranteeing the fundamental right to vote for all our eligible citizens. We cannot afford to turn back the clock to an era when politically motivated laws prevented too many of us from exercising our constitutional right to vote. The Voting Rights Act forbids and prevents such activity and must be upheld.
Instead of relying on stereotypes, law enforcement officials should focus on signs of actual criminal conduct. And they should build strong, trusting relationships with American Muslim communities — relationships that will enable us to more effectively fight our common enemy.
How to Make Our Election System Better
Audio from a media telebriefing held by the Brennan Center for Justice and New America Media on federal and state reforms to make our election system better.
Can Montana Brief End Citizens United?
Groups like ATP, seeking to deregulate elections entirely, would turn the clock back more than 100 years to a time when elections — and government — were for sale to the highest bidder. The court got it wrong in Citizens United. Let’s hope they get it right this time.
Halting Foreclosure is Good Investment
Gov. Brewer should work with state officials to make sure that Arizona truly invests in foreclosure-prevention efforts. This will provide relief to distressed homeowners -- and it will also pay off in huge dividends for all Arizonans.
Between Voting Rights and Voting Wrongs
We should repel the push to make voting harder for millions of Americans. But if lawmakers really want to protect the integrity of our elections, modernizing our registration system is the answer.
Disclosure Bill Essential for Del. Voters
On Wednesday, the House Administration Committee will hold hearings on H.B. 300. The proposed reforms deserve wide support. Before summer, the Delaware Elections Disclosure Act should be enacted into law.
Democracy Restoration Act Would Restore Voting Rights to Millions
It's time for Congress to protect the rights citizens of a democracy hold most dear and create the opportunity for greater citizen participation. Members can begin by opening up the voter rolls to the four million Americans covered by the Democracy Restoration Act.
States Shouldn't Tamper with Voting Rights Act
America has made great progress toward guaranteeing the fundamental right to vote for all our eligible citizens. We cannot afford to turn back the clock to an era when politically motivated laws prevented too many of us from exercising our constitutional right to vote. The Voting Rights Act forbids and prevents such activity and must be upheld.
Tracking Voter Suppression in the 2012 Elections
Audio from a media telebriefing held by the Brennan Center for Justice and New America Media on the wave of new restrictive voting laws.
What Would Real Voting Reform Look Like?
We have to do more than block bad laws. We need real voting reform to expand the franchise for the 21st century.
Religious Profiling: An Unwelcome Guest
Instead of relying on stereotypes, law enforcement officials should focus on signs of actual criminal conduct. And they should build strong, trusting relationships with American Muslim communities — relationships that will enable us to more effectively fight our common enemy.
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