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December 3, 2020 at 1:20 AM

FWD: Attacks won’t stop when Trump leaves office

Last chance to double your impact Last chance to double your impact   John — The strength of our democracy is on the line. That’s why we wanted to make sure you saw our extended Giving Tuesday match deadline below. We’re so close to reaching our goal! Your contribution funds v…

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December 2, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Attacks won’t stop when Trump leaves office

There’s still time to participate in our match opportunity.   Dear John, You know the Brennan Center is committed to fighting for a stronger democracy. For years, we have combated voter suppression efforts, bolstered…

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December 2, 2020 at 1:12 AM

Almost there, John!

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December 1, 2020 at 10:03 PM

The Briefing: Trump’s Legacy

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December 1, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Double your impact for democracy.

Protect voting rights and the integrity of the election. We need your support.   Dear John, We are living through unprecedented times. A global pandemic, a president and Congressional leaders who refused to concede …

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December 1, 2020 at 1:20 PM

Trump’s not done. So we’re still fighting.

This is a frightening moment. But together, we have the power to defend and protect our country.   Dear John, Let’s start with the good news: In 2020, Americans voted at the highest rate in 120 years.  Now, the trou…

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November 24, 2020 at 10:14 PM

The Briefing: Trump’s Coup Against Black Votes

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November 13, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: “Law and Order” and “Tough-on-Crime” Themes Persist in State Supreme Court Elections

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November 12, 2020 at 11:39 PM

A Win For Democracy

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November 5, 2020 at 12:41 AM

The Briefing: Count. Every. Vote.

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October 30, 2020 at 9:16 PM

Correction - Fair Courts E-Lert: Justice Amy Coney Barrett Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice

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October 30, 2020 at 3:20 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Justice Amy Coney Barrett Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice

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October 29, 2020 at 10:45 PM

It’s the Final Stretch — And We’re On the Frontlines

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October 28, 2020 at 7:46 PM

One Week Left - Let’s Protect Democracy!

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October 27, 2020 at 11:50 PM

The Briefing: One Week Left — Vote Vote Vote

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October 21, 2020 at 9:50 PM

FW: Lies Won’t Stop Democracy

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October 20, 2020 at 9:37 PM

The Briefing: The Fight for Voting Rights in the Courts

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October 19, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Alicia Garza on the Purpose of Power

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October 15, 2020 at 10:21 PM

Blame Big Money Politics for the Covid-19 Housing Crisis

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October 14, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Lies Won’t Stop Democracy

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October 13, 2020 at 11:10 PM

The Briefing: Voters Should Not Be Intimidated

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October 6, 2020 at 9:50 PM

The Briefing: 6 Reasons Not to Panic This Election

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October 5, 2020 at 10:02 PM

October Redistricting Round-Up

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October 2, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Senate GOP Fastracks Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Replace RBG

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October 1, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Be a Democracy Defender

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September 29, 2020 at 11:10 PM

The Briefing: As You Watch Tonight — It’s Not a Claim, It’s a Lie

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September 24, 2020 at 10:19 PM

We Need Democracy Defenders!

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September 22, 2020 at 10:29 PM

The Briefing: Justice Ginsburg’s Extraordinary Force

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September 21, 2020 at 11:54 PM

The Fight to Vote with Carol Anderson and the Future of Criminal Justice Reform

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September 17, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Mass Incarceration Traps People in Poverty

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September 15, 2020 at 10:27 PM

The Briefing: New Report Shows How Prisons Entrench Poverty

The Briefing: New Report Shows How Prisons Entrench Poverty Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing We all know the American criminal justice system upholds and perpetuates economic i…

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September 10, 2020 at 10:02 PM

It’s Time to Show Up for Democracy

FW: How to Defend Democracy Did you see our email last week? We want to make sure you have a chance to get a limited-edition vote tote Dear John, Did you see our email last week? We’re fighting to protect the election, and we need your support. For just $5 a month, you’ll beco…

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September 9, 2020 at 8:11 PM

The Briefing: What We Can Do to Protect the Election

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September 3, 2020 at 10:36 PM

Two Months to Defend Democracy

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August 21, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Democrats Include Unspecified Structural Court Reforms in Party Platform

Fair Courts E-Lert: Democrats Include Unspecified Structural Court Reforms in Party Platform This E-Lert highlight’s Democrats’ inclusion of court reforms in their 2020 party platform, the federal judiciary’s decision to table a proposed ban on judicial membership with the ACS and the Feder…

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August 20, 2020 at 10:11 PM

What the Postal Service Crisis Means for the Election

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August 18, 2020 at 9:47 PM

The Briefing: The Battle for the Vote

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August 17, 2020 at 9:48 PM

Upcoming Events: Authoritarianism on the Rise + a Second Seat for Montana

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August 11, 2020 at 9:48 PM

The Briefing: Tracking Trump’s Abuses of Power During Covid-19

The Briefing: Tracking Trump’s Abuses of Power During Covid-19 Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing The United States has by far the highest number of confirmed infections and deat…

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August 6, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Iowans Have Their Voting Rights Back

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August 5, 2020 at 2:50 PM

The Briefing: The Media’s Moral Obligation This Election Day

The Briefing: The Media’s Moral Obligation This Election Day Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing We know how election night usually goes. At 11 o’clock on the East Coast, the news…

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August 4, 2020 at 9:56 PM

Upcoming Events: Voting Rights Restoration, Ballot Design, Montana Redistricting

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July 31, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Pennsylvania Legislature Advances Judicial Gerrymandering Bill

Fair Courts E-Lert: Pennsylvania Legislature Advances Judicial Gerrymandering Bill This Fair Court’s E-Lert highlights the Pennsylvania Senate’s decision to advance a judicial gerrymandering bill, the New York State Legislature’s passage of legislation which bans ICE from making courthouse …

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July 28, 2020 at 10:04 PM

The Briefing: 100 Days and Counting to Avoid Election Chaos

The Briefing: 100 Days and Counting to Avoid Election Chaos Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing An Urgent Message This week, Congress is making critical decisions that wi…

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July 23, 2020 at 9:06 PM

What’s Happening In Portland is an Abuse of Power

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July 21, 2020 at 9:53 PM

The Briefing: A Triple Threat to Our Elections

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July 14, 2020 at 10:05 PM

The Briefing: SCOTUS Keeps Trump in Check

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July 10, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Immigration Judges Sue DOJ Over Speech Restrictions

Fair Courts E-Lert: Immigration Judges Sue DOJ Over Speech Restrictions This Fair Courts E-Lert highlights a lawsuit filed by Immigration Judges who are claiming that the DOJ’s restrictions on their speech are unconstitutional, a new report on judicial misconduct, and more. D…

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July 9, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Trump Is Not Above the Law

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July 7, 2020 at 10:04 PM

The Briefing: Faithless Electors Expose Bigger Issue

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