Analysis & Commentary
Democracy
Erika Wood Appears on Locked Out
The news special explores the difficulties people with criminal records face when attempting to restore their right to vote.
– 08/29/08
Bruno Breezes Through State’s Revolving Door
Discusses Sen. Joseph Bruno’s quick and questionable transition into the private sector after years of service in the New York Senate. Bruno now works for an information technology company that has contracts with several executive branch offices and agencies.
Authored by: Andrew Stengel and Susan Lerner
– 08/26/08
Larry Norden on Lou Dobbs—Voting Software Flaw
Voting technology expert Larry Norden appears on Lou Dobbs to discuss voting machine software flaws in Ohio.
– 08/21/08
Know Your Voting Rights Issues
Learn about all the issues facing the voting rights and elections community
– 08/19/08
CCP Survey Debunker
On August 5, 2008, the Center for Competitive Politics (CCP) issued a 4-page attack on New Jersey’s Clean Elections system. This analysis by the Brennan Center shows that CCP’s conclusions are unscientific and unsupported.
Authored by: Laura MacCleery
– 08/18/08
Fixing Congress: Oil Companies Out, Voters In
In light of Sen. Ted Stevens, piece notes Congress should act quickly next spring to pass the Fair Elections Now Act.
Authored by: Laura MacCleery and Jafreen Uddin
– 08/11/08
Selected Press and Commentary on Caperton v. Massey
Stories covering the West Virginia case.
– 08/05/08
Restrictions on Community-Based Voter Registration Drives
A summary of state statutory restrictions on voter registration drives.
– 08/04/08
ACLU Sues Alabama on Ballot Access
NY Times article highlights the newly filed ACLU lawsuit against Alabama election officals for disenfranchisement of people who have been labeled to committed a crime of “moral turpitude.”
Authored by: Adam Nossiter, NY Times
– 07/22/08