Power Grabs in Wisconsin and Michigan Undermine Democracy
Lawmakers are using special sessions to pass anti-democratic measures — and undermine the will of voters.
Analysis
-
-
Lawmakers on the Need for Democracy Reform
“We believe that no matter what state you live in, Democrat or Republican, you should have a fair voice in our elections. Your vote is your voice.” -
House Democrats to Unveil Comprehensive Democracy Reform Bill
Voting rights, gerrymandering, and campaign finance reform will top Congress’s 2019 agenda. It’s an important step toward fixing our broken system. -
A Bipartisan Push for Redistricting Reform in Virginia
An independent redistricting commission would help limit partisan gerrymandering -
Michael Waldman: The Birth of a Democracy Movement
Brennan Center President Michael Waldman’s address to the Brennan Legacy Awards Dinner, November 2018 -
SCOTUS Could Offer Protections From Excessive Fines Imposed by States
But many unresolved questions remain. -
The Government Is Using Information From Children to Deport Their Family Members
“This administration has already been tearing families apart; playing them against one another is a new low.” -
New York Census Citizenship Trial Goes to Judge for Ruling
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’s involvement takes center stage -
Senate to Vote on Trump Judicial Nominee Who Defended Voter Suppression
Thomas Farr defended law that targeted black voters with “almost surgical precision” -
Letter to New York Leaders on Campaign Finance and Voting Reforms
This democracy package can be the gold standard for the rest of the nation
Stay up to date