Analysis & Commentary
How to Make Our Election System Better
Audio from a media telebriefing held by the Brennan Center for Justice and New America Media on federal and state reforms to make our election system better.
– 05/22/12
Buying Time—2012: Arkansas
– 05/17/12
Halting Foreclosure is Good Investment
Gov. Brewer should work with state officials to make sure that Arizona truly invests in foreclosure-prevention efforts. This will provide relief to distressed homeowners -- and it will also pay off in huge dividends for all Arizonans.
Authored by: Mark Ladov and Meghna Philip
– 05/10/12
Buying Time—2012: Oregon
– 05/04/12
Buying Time—2012: Montana
– 05/04/12
Between Voting Rights and Voting Wrongs
We should repel the push to make voting harder for millions of Americans. But if lawmakers really want to protect the integrity of our elections, modernizing our registration system is the answer.
Authored by: Michael Waldman
– 05/01/12
The Battle Over the Vote in 2012
In this lecture delivered at Pitzer College, Wendy Weiser details the battle over voting rights in 2012, from photo ID laws to new rules curbing registration drives.
Authored by: Wendy Weiser
– 05/01/12
Disclosure Bill Essential for Del. Voters
On Wednesday, the House Administration Committee will hold hearings on H.B. 300. The proposed reforms deserve wide support. Before summer, the Delaware Elections Disclosure Act should be enacted into law.
Authored by: Mimi Marziani
– 05/01/12
Democracy Restoration Act Would Restore Voting Rights to Millions
It's time for Congress to protect the rights citizens of a democracy hold most dear and create the opportunity for greater citizen participation. Members can begin by opening up the voter rolls to the four million Americans covered by the Democracy Restoration Act.
Authored by: Myrna Pérez and Lee Rowland
– 04/25/12
States Shouldn’t Tamper with Voting Rights Act
America has made great progress toward guaranteeing the fundamental right to vote for all our eligible citizens. We cannot afford to turn back the clock to an era when politically motivated laws prevented too many of us from exercising our constitutional right to vote. The Voting Rights Act forbids and prevents such activity and must be upheld.
Authored by: Myrna Pérez
– 04/24/12