Analysis & Commentary
Democracy
Hugh M. Caperton et al. v. A.T. Massey Coal Company, Inc., et al. - Petition for Writ of Certiorari
In the West Virginia recusal case, a petition for certiorari was filed by Petitioners with the U.S. Supreme Court on July 2, 2008.
– 07/03/08
Expanding Democracy in Florida
Editorial discusses the harshness of state laws, particularly in Florida, which disenfranchises ex-felons.
Authored by: Editorial Staff
– 06/30/08
Ex-felons, homeless are part of state voting process
The Michigan Citizen highlights the importance of its current laws that allow for voting rights for ex-felons to be restored automatically after release from prison.
Authored by: Eric T. Campbell
– 06/30/08
Disenfranchisement in the News
A listing of recent news articles and commentary about felony disenfranchisement.
– 06/30/08
Restrictions on Community-Based Voter Registration Drives
A summary of state statutory restrictions on voter registration drives.
– 06/30/08
Out of Jail, On the Rolls
Editorial references Brennan Center Restoring the Right to Vote report in making the case for restoring voting rights upon release from prison.
Authored by: Boston Globe Editorial Staff
– 06/24/08
Proof of Citizenship Requirements; Chart of State Legislation
In the most recent session (2007–2008), legislators in 19 different states have proposed proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration. The chart here, last updated on 6/19/2008, sets forth the known bills and their current status.
Authored by: Myrna Pérez
– 06/19/08
A Matter of Simple Justice
The Roanoke Times endorses Governor Kaine’s efforts to restore voting rights and maintains that voting rights expansion is really a matter of “simple justice"--not partisan interests.
Authored by: The Roanoke Times
– 06/18/08
Public Financing is the Only Real Reform
Gov. David Paterson has released a campaign finance proposal that was about real and needed reforms for the state. So what should we make of this belated proposal?
Authored by: Andrew Stengel and Laura MacCleery
– 06/16/08