The “Actual Malice” Standard, Explained
What exactly is the “actual malice” standard? Our new paper, explores the history, role, and purpose of the standard, and how it fits into our democracy.
Defamation and Democracy: The Democracy Case for Preserving the “Actual Malice” Standard
The “actual malice” standard is a core protection for a robust exchange of ideas, including a free and independent press.
Americans Deserve a House of Representatives That Better Represents Them
A right-wing minority has outsized power in the House today. With proportional representation, that problem would be much less likely.
19 Employers File Brief Against Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, Asserting the Law is Unconstitutional and an Impediment to Business Success
19 employers in a range of industries filed an amicus brief in support of our lawsuit against Florida's Stop WOKE Act.
January 8 Was A Terrible Day For Brazilian Democracy. It Was Not Another January 6.
Unlike in the United States, major political allies of Bolsonaro acknowledged his opponent’s win right out of the gate and spoke out quickly in support of democracy.
Jessica Denson & Protect Democracy on Precipice of Forever Voiding All 2016 Trump Campaign NDAs, Pending Court Approval
Today Lead Plaintiff Jessica Denson and the 2016 Trump presidential campaign filed a proposed settlement agreement to forever free all campaign workers formerly bound to silence.
Protect Democracy Celebrates the Passage of Historic Electoral Count Act Reform as Part of Omnibus Legislation
Congress has passed the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act as part of an omnibus appropriations bill.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Electoral Count Act
These are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Electoral Count Act and reform efforts.
There is broad support for Electoral Count Act reform
Support for Electoral Count Act reform has come from the press, a number of organizations, and many members of the Senate.
Report Update Details State Election Subversion Playbook in 2022 and Examines Post-Midterm Election Subversion Risk
End-of-year analysis finds over 400 state legislative proposals introduced since 2020 that would allow hyper-partisan actors to interfere in non-partisan election administration.