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When Congress passed the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) in 1993, its goals were to “increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal office” and “protect the integrity of the electoral process.”Yet, while most states created effective programs for mail
Research
Lisa J. Danetz
Scott Novakowski

Testimony of Demos Counsel Lisa J. Danetz before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Elections on the challenges the National Voter Registration Act presents to public assistance agencies.

Testimony and Public Comment
Lisa J. Danetz
Turnout Increases of 5 to 10 Percent Possible Under Legislation Currently Before Statehouse
Press release/statement
We have analyzed the likely impact of adoption of Election Day Registration (EDR) by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Policy Briefs
Jonathan Nagler
The authors of "Up to Our Eyeballs: How Shady Lenders and Failed Economic Policies are Drowning Americans in Debt" blame the rising costs of health care, higher education and housing for making "debt the only mechanism available to many Americans for coping with a job loss or a medical emergency or
In the media
Kara McGuire
"In my opinion, Barber is right. The heart of this book--a section titled "The Eclipse of Citizens" — provides chapter and verse." --Washington Post Book World
Press release/statement
Ninth Circuit Makes Final its Ruling that Vote-Swapping Websites Are Entitled to First Amendment Protection New York — The Ninth Circuit has confirmed an important First Amendment victory for operators and users of political websites, denying California's petition for rehearing en banc in Porter v
Press release/statement
"Credit Card Reform Act" Will Put the Brakes on Wild Interest Rate Hikes, Changes in Terms of Agreements and Extreme Penalties
Press release/statement
The news is grim. Housing values are dropping, subprime mortgage meltdowns are spreading, the stock market's uncertain and the overall economy seems to be heading into a recession. No wonder plenty of us are worried. Still, you can protect yourself. Here are some experts' top five must-make
In the media
Leslie Haggin Geary
"Report from Milwaukee Police Department Investigation Unit is Misleading State on Efficacy of Election Day Registration"
Press release/statement