Heroes of the 2020 Election
As we approach the anniversary of President Biden’s inauguration, we must remember the individuals and organizations who protected the democratic process in 2020.
January 19, 2022
Advantaging Authoritarianism: How the U.S. electoral system favors extremism
The U.S. electoral system is uniquely advantaging authoritarian actors and behaviors. Electoral reform can help shift incentives and outcomes.
January 10, 2022
Towards Non-Recurrence: Accountability Options for Trump-Era Transgressions
Towards Non-Recurrence: Accountability Options for Trump-Era Transgressions
January 6, 2022
One Year Later: Protect Democracy reissues report on accountability for Trump-era abuses
On the first anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, Protect Democracy is reissuing the paper with a new preface.
January 6, 2022
Beyond Lawyers and Technocrats
Democracy will not be saved through strictly legal or technocratic interventions. Rather, its redemption requires a diverse coalition.
December 13, 2021
Enforcement Provisions in New National Security Reforms Packages
Two bipartisan bills would reassert congressional war powers and lawmakers’ say in foreign arms sales and national emergencies.
November 5, 2021
There’s just one Department of Homeland Security. So why does it have so many bosses in Congress?
Why is congressional oversight of DHS so convoluted? How does this affect the bureaucratic functions of the department? And why hasn’t this situation changed?
October 21, 2021
How to Secure American Democracy
Any strategy to repair and secure America’s teetering democracy must begin with a clear analysis of the causes of our predicament.
September 15, 2021