Analysis & Commentary
Democracy
Policy Brief on Proof of Citizenship
Analyzes requirements that will disenfranchise many eligible citizens, as well as violate the Constitution and federal laws.
Policy Brief on Alternatives to Voter Identification
Efforts to turn eligible voters away from the polls if they cannot produce identification are not justified. Alternatives discussed.
Court Needs Racial Diversity
– 09/03/06
At Issue: Are Elections Nationwide Open to Systematic Voter Fraud?
Authored by: Justin Levitt
– 09/01/06
Race and the Right to Vote
– 08/24/06
Re-Redrawing the Lines
This op-ed in surveys the landscape after the Supreme Court’s decision in LULAC v. Perry.
Authored by: Justin Levitt and Lisa Sandoval
– 06/29/06
About the Voting System Security Task Force
– 06/27/06
Missouri Bill Goes a Long Way—in the Wrong Direction
A bill to repeal contribution limits in Missouri would be a step backwards for campaign finance reform.
Authored by: Richard Reuben and Seema Shah
– 06/01/06
Stop the Abuse of Campaign Contributions
Here in New York, we are used to seeing politicians spend campaign contributions on everything from pool covers to trips to Europe. It’s as familiar a part of the state landscape as the change in seasons.
Authored by: Suzanne Novak
– 05/22/06