Stories by Wendy Weiser

Wendy Weiser is an attorney who directs the Brennan Center’s work on voting rights and elections. Her work and the work she directed protected the voting rights of hundreds of thousands of citizens in 2006, 2008, and 2010. subscribe to Wendy Weiser's feed

The Death of Voting Rights: Will New State Laws Reverse The Civil Rights Movement?

Posted on: May 16, 2012, Source: Brennan Center for Justice

Democrats are not saints. But since 2010 Republicans have been willing to unwind the Civil Rights movement's gains to stay in power.

Brennan Center: 2008's Voter Suppression Incidents So Far

Posted on: Oct 22, 2008, Source: Brennan Center for Justice

The Brennan Center for Justice details the voter suppression tactics unfolding as America faces another presidential election.

October Surprise: Goverment Computers To Go Offline During Voter Registration Peak

Posted on: Sep 25, 2008, Source: Brennan Center for Justice

The Social Security Administration, whose databases verify new voter registrations, will be shut down in mid-October for three days for maintenance.