Brennan Center for Justice

Thousands of voters waited for hours to cast their ballots in November, standing in lines long after the polls closed. Even President Obama commented that “we have to fix that” in his election-night speech. To ensure our democracy remains free, fair and accessible for all eligible Americans, we need new and innovative ways to think about voter registration. This panel brought together a diverse set of voices to discuss recent battles over voting rights, what activists can do to ensure fairness at the polls and how we move forward in 2013.