Analysis & Commentary
Democracy
Dancin’ With Them What Brung Ya: Electing Appellate Judges
Donald R. Lundberg, Executive Secretary Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, addresses a proposal before Indiana’s General Assembly to elect its appellate judges.
Authored by: Donald R. Lundberg
– 03/30/09
Voting After Criminal Conviction | 2009 Spring Update
In This Newsletter: Democracy Restoration Act, Faith & Religious Leaders Join Campaign to Restore Voting Rights, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Allies, New Report: DeFacto Disenfranchisement, and Progress in the States.
Authored by: Erika Wood & Garima Malhotra
– 03/10/09
Don’t Disenfranchise Millions
Discusses the Poverty Forum and the Democracy Restoration Act.
Authored by: Erika Wood
– 03/04/09
NPR’s The Takeaway | Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy appears on “The Takeaway” to discuss judicial diversity in a segment titled, “Making the judiciary look more like America.”
– 02/27/09
Approaching the Whites-Only Bench
Piece explores the most cowardly thing about our justice system.
Authored by: Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
– 02/25/09
Illinois Has Much to Teach PA.
Op-ed notes the Blagojevich debacle should be a warning to other states.
Authored by: Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
– 02/25/09
MSNBC | Michael Waldman on President’s Speech
The Center’s executive director discusses President Obama’s appearance before Congress with Chris Matthews on Hardball.
– 02/24/09
Another Clear Victory for Good Government: NYC’s Law Banning Pay-to-Play Found Constitutional
Recently, two federal courts upheld pay-to-play regulations in Connecticut and New York City, respectively, finding the laws to be constitutional. The Center applauds these victories and the courts’ recognition of important measures that break the nexus between corrupting campaign contributions and elected officials.
– 02/12/09
Landmark Decisions for Good Government, Federal Courts Uphold Pay-To-Play Laws
Editorial board memo covers recent campaign finance decisions in Connecticut and New York.
– 02/11/09
Reforms Needed to Eliminate Pay-to-Play Cases
Politicians continue to have problems turning down favors and bribes.
Authored by: Monica Youn
– 02/03/09