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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
September 10, 2019 at 8:21 PM

The Briefing: Another Debate, Another Platform for Democracy

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing As Democratic presidential hopefuls take the stage in Houston for third primary debate this Thursday, Brennan Center experts will be listenin…
  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
September 6, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Announcing the Brennan Center's September Events

*|SUBJECT|* Brennan Center Live brings you compelling conversations on democracy and justice from today’s most influential leaders.   Defending Our Republic: A Conversation with Burt Neuborne Date: Thursday, September 12, 2019 Time: 6:00 p.m.— 8…
  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
September 6, 2019 at 3:04 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Arizona Governor Makes Contentious Appointment to State Supreme Court

*|SUBJECT|* Our latest Fair Courts E-Lert highlights Arizona Governor’s efforts to remake the state’s supreme court, an upcoming webinar about diversity on state supreme courts, and more. Donate [FAIR COURTS]   Announcements Webinar: Stat…
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
September 5, 2019 at 3:43 PM

New Domestic Terrorism Bill Could Target Protestors

*|SUBJECT|* Federal prosecutors already have the authority to prosecute domestic terrorism cases. [INSIDER]   A New Domestic Terrorism Bill Could Be Used Against Anti-Trump Protesters In the aftermath of high-profile white supremacist a…
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
September 3, 2019 at 9:14 PM

The Briefing: The FEC Is Closed for Business

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing The Federal Election Commission (FEC) long has been derided as dysfunctional. Now it is edging closer to non-functional. Last week, Vice Chai…
  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
August 28, 2019 at 12:04 PM

FW: Get your limited-edition tote bag

There are only three days left to double your gift and receive a limited-edition tote as a special thank you. Pledge your monthly support and join us as a Defender of Democracy. Give now and your tax-deductible contribution will be matched at 100% for three months! Americans like you are uniting to…
  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Democratic Senators Warn SCOTUS of Court Reforms

*|SUBJECT|* Our latest Fair Courts E-Lert highlights an amicus brief filed by Democratic Senators warning SCOTUS of potential court reforms, a group's effort to recall Alaska’s governor over cuts to Court’s budget, and more. Donate [FAIR COURTS]  …
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
August 22, 2019 at 5:52 PM

Trump’s Voter Fraud Fantasy

*|SUBJECT|* Brennan Center evidence proves the president’s take on fake voters is nothing but fake news. [INSIDER]   President Trump Continues to Spread False Claims of Rampant Voter Fraud President Trump is at it again. Ahead of a re-e…
  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
August 15, 2019 at 12:05 PM

Get your special tote when you join now

*|SUBJECT|* Get a limited-edition tote as a thank you when you become a Defender of Democracy this month. Become a Defender of Democracy. Get a limited-edition tote.   Dear John,   At a time when there are growing threats to American values and…
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
August 8, 2019 at 5:48 PM

How the U.S. Confronts Far-Right Violence

*|SUBJECT|* The DOJ chooses to deprioritize far-right violence as a matter of policy and practice. Donate [INSIDER]   Seeking More Effective Responses to Far-Right Violence and Hate Crimes In the aftermath of the El Paso shooti…
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
August 7, 2019 at 3:04 PM

The Briefing is on Hiatus

*|SUBJECT|* Stay connected to the Brennan Center. Weekly Briefings will resume in September. The Briefing The Briefing team is taking a hiatus for the month of August. Our other newsletters will continue to run on schedule. Please subscribe to the Insider …
  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
August 2, 2019 at 12:09 PM

Get your limited-edition tote bag

*|SUBJECT|* Become a Defender of Democracy in August, Get a Limited-Edition Tote as a Special Thank You. Become a Defender of Democracy. Get a limited-edition tote.   Dear John,   At a time when there are deepening threats to American values an…
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
July 30, 2019 at 8:44 PM

The Briefing: Senate Confirms Russia Targeted All 50 States in 2016

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing Congress still hasn’t allocated enough resources to protect America’s elections from foreign interference. Many election security projects at…
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
July 23, 2019 at 7:50 PM

The Briefing: Mueller’s Testimony Will Spotlight Foreign Interference

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing When Robert Mueller testifies before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees tomorrow, it will be bracing to hear him read his report…
  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
July 23, 2019 at 10:10 AM

New Report: State Supreme Court Diversity

*|SUBJECT|* ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Study Shows Extreme Lack of Diversity Among State Supreme Court Justices Donate [FAIR COURTS]     New Brennan Center Study Shows Extreme Lack of Diversity Among State Supreme Court Justice…
  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
July 17, 2019 at 4:07 PM

July Redistricting Round-Up: SCOTUS Blocks Citizenship Question

*|SUBJECT|* The controversial citizenship question was blocked by the Supreme Court but the census is still threatened. [REDISTRICTING]   Featured Stories Huge Win as Citizenship Question Blocked by Supreme Court, But Dangers Still Remain In a…
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
July 16, 2019 at 2:34 PM

The Briefing: Lingering Damage from Trump’s Citizenship Question

*|SUBJECT|* Weekly analysis and insight from Brennan Center experts The Briefing After threatening to press forward despite a Supreme Court loss, President Trump finally gave up on trying to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The administration …
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
July 9, 2019 at 10:38 PM

The Briefing: On Census Question, Will Trump or Won’t Trump?

*|SUBJECT|* Weekly analysis and insight from Brennan Center experts The Briefing Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s effort to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Last week, the Commerce Department began printing c…
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
June 30, 2019 at 10:04 PM

Last chance to make double the impact

*|SUBJECT|* $25,000 match! Join the Brennan Center. Make twice the impact to repair and restore democracy and justice.   Dear John,   Last chance! Today’s the deadline to make twice the difference during our fiscal y…
  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
June 29, 2019 at 1:04 PM

We're Suing FL; SCOTUS Steps Up on Census, Shortchanges Democracy on Gerrymandering

*|SUBJECT|* Breaking: We filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new FL law that undermines Amendment 4. BREAKING: We filed a federal lawsuit yesterday challenging a new Florida state law that creates wealth-based hurdles to voting and undermines Floridians’ overwhelming support for Amendme…
  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
June 28, 2019 at 7:21 PM

Welcome to the Brennan Center for Justice

*|SUBJECT|*Thank you for subscribing to our bi-monthly newsletter, the Brennan Center Insider.Donate Thank you for joining usThank you for subscribing to our bi-monthly newsletter, the Brennan Center Insider.We believe that lasting social change comes when a motivated and informed public helps drive…