Resources
National Survey: Super PACs, Corruption, and Democracy
Americans’ attitudes about the influence of Super PAC spending on government and the implications for our democracy.
Analysis
– 04/24/12
Reflections on the Supreme Court Argument on the Constitutionality of the Health Insurance Mandate
Pundits have predicted the health insurance mandate will be invalidated. This speculation is not only premature and misleading to the public, but also unfair to the Justices.
Analysis
Authored by: Sidney S. Rosdeitcher
– 04/23/12
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.
Commentary
Authored by: Elisabeth Genn
– 04/20/12
Money in Politics After Citizens United: Troubling Trends & Possible Solutions
If the Court refuses to recalibrate, we can expect citizens to continue to rally against the Supreme Court’s distorted democracy. If this occurs, Citizens United will someday cease to be the law of the land. The real question is not when, but how.
Analysis
Authored by: Mimi Marziani
– 04/18/12
Testimony for Congressional Forum on Campaign Finance
Brennan Center Constitutional Fellow Monica Youn testified before a congressional forum on "The Most Expensive Seat in the House: The State of Our Campaign Finance System."
Statements & Testimony
Authored by: Monica Youn
– 04/18/12
Testimony at House Hearing on Restrictive Voting Laws
Testimony delivered to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding restrictive voting laws and oversight of the Department of Justice.
Statements & Testimony
Authored by: Wendy Weiser
– 04/18/12
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.
Commentary
Authored by: Elizabeth Goitein and Faiza Patel
– 04/17/12
New Setbacks for Voting Rights Restrictions..And Yet
Today's news that a prominent backer of voter ID laws is responding to growing public opposition and no longer focusing resources on elections or social policy is a welcome announcement. Yet the right to vote for millions of Americans is more threatened now than it has been in decades, and the numerous new voter ID policies are just one part.
Press Releases
– 04/17/12
Testimony for Hearing on Ending Racial Profiling in America
The Brennan Center submitted testimony supporting the End Racial Profiling Act (S. 1670) and suggesting that Congress urge the U.S. Department of Justice to amend its Guidance Regarding the Use of Race by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.
Statements & Testimony
Authored by: Faiza Patel and Elizabeth Goitein
– 04/17/12
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Voter ID Appeal
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today refused to take up the appeals of rulings blocking the state's controversial voter ID law. The law, passed by the Wisconsin legislature and signed by Governor Scott Walker, was blocked last month by two Dane County Circuit Court judges.
Press Releases
– 04/16/12