Prosecuting Political Leaders During an Election
A framework for understanding when it’s appropriate to prosecute a candidate for public office
April 3, 2024
New Guidance on Preventing Election Certification Interference
The report outlines the mandatory duty of county officials to certify election results.
March 25, 2024
The presidential pardon power, explained
Presidential pardons are subject to various constitutional constraints.
March 18, 2024
The Shortlist: Seven Ways Platforms Can Prepare for the U.S. 2024 Election
Protect Democracy has produced four recommendations to inform preparations to safeguard the information ecosystem surrounding the U.S. general election.
March 12, 2024
The Shortlist: Messaging Platform Recommendations
These four recommendations will ensure messaging platforms are ready for global elections through 2024.
March 11, 2024
The Shortlist: Social Media Platform Recommendations
These four recommendations will ensure social media platforms are ready for global elections through 2024.
March 11, 2024
The Shortlist: Generative AI Platform Recommendations
These four recommendations will ensure generative AI platforms are ready for global elections through 2024.
March 11, 2024
The interesting history and opportunity of Biden’s evolution on war powers
The Yemen strikes show a need for Congress to reassert its role in war making and reestablish the balance the Founders envisioned.
March 5, 2024
Litigating for truth: The power and limits of defamation law
Defamation litigation is not a complete cure for what’s broken in our media ecosystem, but it can force those who spread lies to internalize some of the costs of the injuries they cause.
February 6, 2024
The triple threat to democracy in 2024
Alongside the election itself, these are the key uncertainties in an uncertain year. And every American — regardless of ideology, party, profession, or background — has a stake in the answers.
January 10, 2024