Analysis & Commentary
State-Based Advocacy
Jim Crow haunts N.Y. blacks
A law enacted nearly 140 years ago—intended to disenfranchise African-Americans—is still in effect here today in New York.
Authored by: Erika Wood
– 03/12/10
It Isn’t Complicated: Restore the Vote to 300,000 Americans
A call to Governor Tim Kaine to use the last few days in his tenure to restore to a huge number of citizens their right to vote.
Authored by: Erika Wood
– 01/13/10
Brennan Center Memo of Support of N.Y. Voting Rights Notification & Registration Act
Brennan Center memo supporting Senate Bill 1266 / Assembly Bill 2266.
– 05/04/09
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
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
New York State Voting FAQ
FAQ about voting eligibility in NY for people with a criminal record.
– 05/01/08
Denying the right to vote
El Diario calls on the New York Board of Elections to clarify voting eligibility rules for those with felony convictions in their past.
Authored by: El Diario
– 02/22/08
Factsheet on Restoring Voting Rights
A two-page overview of the facts and figures involved in restoring the right to vote to people with criminal conviction.
– 01/01/08
ASCA President’s Message
President of the Association of State Correctional Administrators,Theodis Beck, weighs in on the importance of restoring voting rights.
Authored by: Secretary Theodis Beck
– 09/01/07