Why federal officers don’t have absolute immunity
Federal agents don't have absolute immunity, and can face state criminal penalties, including prison time, for illegal conduct on the job.
January 14, 2026
Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration
How to tell if the Trump DOJ is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.
December 16, 2025
Why the U.S. military is not a law enforcement organization
The military and law enforcement each serve as armed elements of the state, but have very different functions, training, and legal requirements.
November 21, 2025
New poll finds 63% of Iowa voters believe Trump Administration’s deployments of the National Guard are dividing Americans
A new statewide poll of Iowa voters finds that over 60% of Iowans believe that the president’s deployments of the National Guard are dividing Americans.
October 28, 2025
The introverts’ guide to fighting for democracy
You’ve taken the first and most difficult step: committing to action. Now come the fun parts!
October 15, 2025
The Trump administration’s conflict with the courts, explained
Understanding the threats to our judiciary, its historic role in supporting our Constitution, and what the courts can do in response to threats.
October 2, 2025
No, the president can’t ban mail voting
The president does not have any legal authority over the administration of mail voting for three main reasons
October 1, 2025
How funding the federal government works
Government funding is not working the way it's supposed to because of illegal impoundments and pocket rescissions.
October 1, 2025
Fusion voting as a path to proportional representation
Efforts to relegalize electoral fusion and introduce proportional representation can work together to build a better democracy.
September 30, 2025
To break two-party gridlock, democratize CongressÂ
How American politics could work better if our two major parties embrace their internal divisions
September 25, 2025