A contingent election, explained
A contingent election is what happens if no one wins 270 electoral votes. The House selects a president & the Senate selects a vice president
August 22, 2023
What is the Big Lie?
The Big Lie is the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump and that the Republicans who affirmed Biden’s victory were part of a conspiracy to defeat their own party’s president
August 15, 2023
Four misconceptions about Trump’s federal January 6th indictment
Four things commentators are getting wrong about the federal charges against Trump for conspiring to overturn the election.
August 14, 2023
What is election subversion?
Election subversion is any effort to change the rules to prevent the true election winner from taking office. It includes disinformation, voter intimidation & suppression, and election denialism.
August 14, 2023
NEW Protect Democracy Report — Democracy on Trial: The Role of Pennsylvania’s High Courts in 2024 and Beyond
A new report released today by Protect Democracy focuses on the stakes of Pennsylvania’s upcoming court elections for democracy in the US.Â
August 8, 2023
All eyes on Pennsylvania: Upcoming court elections will impact the 2024 election and beyond
This November, Pennsylvania voters will weigh in on statewide judicial vacancies of critical importance for future elections.
August 8, 2023
There’s no First Amendment right to defraud the United States government
The First Amendment’s almost absolute protections do not extend to the conduct alleged in the latest federal indictment against Donald Trump.Â
August 3, 2023
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