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Why the National Voter Registration Act is vital for helping millions of low-income people register to vote through state public assistance agencies.
Blog
August 6, 2019
Brenda Wright
Alex Ashbrook
Looking to the labor lessons of the past and to our vision for an inclusive, organized future.
Harris County should place voting machines inside of the Harris County Jail and ensure jailed, eligible voters are not disenfranchised.
Testimony and Public Comment
September 23, 2019
Naila Awan
Danielle M. Lang
On the anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act, we reflect on recent banking failures and the inequities inherent in our current financial system.
The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011 would protect the right to vote, the indisputable cornerstone of our democracy, without interfering with rights granted under the First Amendment. Congress should act quickly to pass this needed legislation.
Testimony and Public Comment
Congress now has the opportunity to erect new public structures guaranteeing stability, transparency and competition in banking.
Testimony and Public Comment
April 21, 2010
If passed, each of these pieces of legislation would destabilize a regulatory system that saves lives and improves our nation.
Testimony and Public Comment
December 1, 2011
More information about CEO-to-worker pay disparities is critical for investors.
Testimony and Public Comment
May 30, 2014
Heather C. McGhee
Catherine Ruetschlin
Testimony and Public Comment
October 28, 2015
An overview of the bureaucratic barriers to becoming—and remaining—registered to vote.
Policy Briefs
November 1, 2012
Early voting provides a means for eligible voters to cast their ballots at a time and location other than in person on Election Day.
Policy Briefs
July 15, 2013
Steven Carbó
Estelle Rogers
Same Day Registration (SDR) allows eligible voters to register to vote and cast their ballots on the same day, at the same time.
Policy Briefs
February 18, 2014
Voter intimidation and misinformation campaigns have significantly increased in recent years. They are toxic to democracy.
Policy Briefs
February 18, 2014
In January 2016, Oregon became the first state in the country to implement Automatic Voter Registration. It was a resounding success.
Policy Briefs
July 26, 2017
Sean McElwee
Brian Schaffner
Jesse Rhodes
14 Big Ideas to Build a Strong & Diverse Middle Class
Policy Briefs
August 10, 2012
David Callahan
Tamara Draut
Support for Growth, Job Creation, and Career Development
Policy Briefs
September 4, 2012
Amy Traub
Tamara Draut
David Callahan
11 ways Wall Street is more than a symbol of inequities in our economy and our democracy
Policy Briefs
May 1, 2012
David Callahan
Heather C. McGhee
On Tuesday, December 13th, the Congressional Progressive Caucus unveiled the RESTORE the American Dream for the 99% Act. The bill, if passed, would create more than 5 million jobs and save more than $2 trillion. This is a comprehensive plan to put America back to work by reversing the failed policies of the past, which the “Super Committee” could not achieve.
Policy Briefs
December 13, 2011
Our current system is characterized by long delays before needed regulations are issued.
Policy Briefs
August 12, 2011
Ben Peck
Coalition For Sensible Safeguards
Comprehensive and meaningful systemic risk reform must undo many of the ill-advised deregulatory measuresof the past 20 years, including the four key changes wrought by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Policy Briefs
November 10, 2009
Nomi Prins
Heather C. McGhee