Finding the Golden Mean for Early Voting
Early voting makes sense. But allowing it too early can deprive voters of last-minute information. Making it too late vanquishes early voting’s advantages.
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The Syllabus for a Course on Criminal Injustice
It’s time to teach law students what the rule of law is really like. -
Does Big Money Still Matter?
The 2016 presidential race is costing less than the contest four years ago. Does this mean money is less important? -
How A Bank Error Led to the Throwing Out of an Election
The Florida Supreme Court orders a do-over because of a returned check. -
Is it Right to Report Results Before the Polls Close?
A new company intends to post election results before the polls close. Just because it can be done, should it? -
Future of Government Spying in Hands of 2016 Candidates
A chunk of the electorate remains willing to swap constitutional rights and privacy for protection against terrorism. The only chance to break this pattern is if the 2016 elections offer a definitive political verdict on restoring the privacy of electronic communications. -
Regina Kelly's Story
Regina Kelly’s story highlights the fact that in a plea-based criminal justice system, facts matter less than situations. -
Debunking Misinformation on Photo ID
The Wall Street Journal recently published an op-ed by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach. In the piece, Kobach touts restrictive voter ID bills, including Kansas Secure and Fair Elections Act. Because Kobach takes direct aim at the Brennan Center in this op-ed, using arguments built on inaccuracies, unsupported allegations, and flawed reasoning, we thought a thorough review of his claims was in order. -
Clear and Present Danger to U.S. Vote
We are not doing enough to shore up states’ vulnerable voting technology. -
The First Step to Hack-Proofing Our Elections
Our out-of-date voting systems need an upgrade, now.
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