How the Fox settlement keeps a deep-rooted American tradition safe
Dominion v. Fox News could be the rare case where bad facts will help us keep good law.
April 21, 2023
Three key differences between legislative expulsions in Tennessee and Arizona
The rarity of legislative expulsions and the quick succession of the TN and AZ removals might tempt conflation. However, the expulsions are drastically different in three key ways.
April 14, 2023
The real reason autocrats expel their legislative opponents
Poisoning accountability tools today undermines accountability in the future
April 7, 2023
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.
March 30, 2023
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.
March 30, 2023
Towards Proportional Representation for the U.S. House
Replacing winner-take-all elections with a proportional system of representation could curb gerrymandering; increase the share of competitive congressional seats; and expand representation.
March 28, 2023
The right questions to ask about the Trump prosecution
How to evaluate an indictment – or lack of one
March 22, 2023
NC Supreme Court needs to walk back from the ledge and uphold Harper v. Hall
The state Supreme Court’s handling of the Harper case has brought the perception of it as a neutral arbiter to a precipice; overruling Harper would push it over.
March 16, 2023
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.
January 19, 2023
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.
January 16, 2023