Commentary
On ‘Moneyball’ and Super PACs
Just like the executives and big-league scouts in “Moneyball” who misread the baseball market by focusing on outdated statistics, political pundits breaking down the latest presidential fundraising figures are looking at the wrong numbers.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs
– 10/14/11
N.C. Should Fight to Keep Publicly Funded Judicial Campaigns
Judicial elections are different than legislative races, which is why North Carolina should maintain and strengthen its judicial public financing program as a vital bulwark against improper influence.
Authored by: David Earley
– 10/12/11
“Citizens Without Proof” Stands Strong
A 2006 national survey commissioned by the Brennan Center found that as many as 11% of voting-age adults – millions of Americans – did not have a current and valid government-issued photo ID. This is a troubling statistic for advocates of strict photo ID policies. Hans von Spakovsky and Alex Ingram of the Heritage Foundation recently published a memo attacking our study and this widely-cited, independently confirmed statistic. This document contains details on our study and explains why their attacks are baseless.
Authored by: Wendy Weiser, Keesha Gaskins, & Sundeep Iyer
– 09/08/11
They Have Undermined Our Historical Commitment to Human Rights
The "war on terror" has brought fundamental changes to America's place in the world, our international priorities and our system of laws. Although people may disagree about whether the past decade's changes have made us safer, there is no doubt they have undermined our historical commitment to human rights.
Authored by: Faiza Patel
– 09/05/11
Super Stardom Calling
By committing to transparency and accountability for the Super Committee, Senator John Kerry has a chance to be a Super hero.
Authored by: Elizabeth Kennedy
– 08/22/11
Sen. Toomey, be a Super (Committee) Hero
With great power comes great responsibility, and now Super Committee member Senator Pat Toomey has a responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability as the committee's work advances.
Authored by: Elizabeth Kennedy
– 08/21/11
The Need for Super Accountability
Given the stakes, the debt reduction super committee’s dealings must be as transparent as possible. All potentially corrupting outside influences — campaign contributors, ties to business corporations, relationships with political groups — must be made public.
Authored by: Mimi Marziani
– 08/10/11
Immigrants Deserve Equal Access to the Courts
The ABA should vote to increase language access in the courts. This will show the nation that the legal profession is serious about ensuring that the courts are accessible to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, language ability and income
Authored by: Laura Abel and Tina Matsuoka
– 08/01/11
On Capital Tonight, Brennan Center Urges LATFOR to Follow Law
The Brennan Center's Wendy Weiser appeared on Capital Tonight to discuss the decision by New York's task force on reapportionment, known as LATFOR, not to comply with the law ending prison-based gerrymandering.
– 07/28/11
Counter-Radicalization Lessons From the United Kingdom
To correctly assess our counter-radicalization policies, the United States can learn from mistakes made in the United Kingdom.
Authored by: Faiza Patel and Arun Kundnani
– 07/28/11