Essay Series
America’s criminal legal system is unduly harsh. Experts explain how we got here and solutions that will benefit everyone.
The American people are engaged in a great struggle for the future of democracy. Voter suppression, money-drenched politics, and mass incarceration are just some of today’s challenges — and the Brennan Center is working for the change we need.
We can change the system when we work together. Let’s make sure all our voices count.
The For the People Act would make voting easier for people of color, the elderly, the young, the poor, and disabled voters, explains Brennan Center counsel Elizabeth Hira.