Trump’s indictment for conspiring to hold onto power is a step forward for democracy
In the face of many unknowns, our democracy passed a critical test with Trump's indictment over January 6.
August 1, 2023
Chris Wray’s testimony on the politicization of law enforcement is critical. We need more of it.
FBI Director Chris Wray's testimony this week on the politicization of law enforcement is critical. We need more of it.
July 11, 2023
More than Red and Blue: Political Parties and American Democracy
Weakened political parties are contributing to democratic backsliding in the United States, but research shows that we need healthy political parties fulfilling critical functions to make our democrac
July 11, 2023
Parties Should Be Fixed, Not Sidelined
A new report from APSA finds broken political parties at the core of democracy crisis — fixing the broken party system must be a top priority.
July 11, 2023
Free speech and voter intimidation after Counterman v. Colorado
How to defend Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act under the updated “true threats” exception to the First Amendment.
July 7, 2023
One quiet bipartisan way state legislatures are making election administration stronger
The growing movement to protect election officials through state legislatures has built momentum.
July 6, 2023
Pastor Dousa’s case shows the U.S. is not immune to authoritarian crackdowns on dissent
Pastor Kaji Douša's case shows that additional guardrails are necessary to prevent future abuses of power.
July 5, 2023
Six justices agree: the independent state legislature theory is dead
A six-justice majority rejected the independent state legislature theory. Here's what that victory means, and what comes next.
June 27, 2023
Why Virginia’s felony disenfranchisement violates the Readmission Act
"The Commonwealth’s lifetime disenfranchisement of voters convicted of any felony violates the 150-year old Virginia Readmission Act
June 26, 2023
How to weigh the federal national security and obstruction charges against Trump
Answering three key questions will help us make sense of the historic federal indictment Donald Trump is currently facing.
June 9, 2023