Remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing, 25 Years Later
The primary lesson is that right-wing extremism is a feature, not a bug, of American politics, writes Brennan Center Fellow Andrew Cohen.
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Covid-19 and Criminal Justice: It’s Time to Suspend Fees and Fines
Even during normal times, fees and fines are an ineffective source of government revenue. -
The Growing Prison Pandemic Wasn’t Inevitable, and It’s Not Too Late to Fight It
For too many officials, punishment is more important than fighting the coronavirus, writes Brennan Center Fellow Andrew Cohen. -
Voting During the Pandemic
The essence of democracy is the ability of every citizen to cast a valid vote, whether it’s in person or by mail, writes Brennan Center Fellow Walter Shapiro. -
Don’t Let Democracy Be a Victim of the Virus
An election campaign without an in-person component can diminish the voices of ordinary Americans and inflate the power of money. We must guard against that. -
Coronavirus, Jails, and the Conscience of a Community
This is the speech every local jailer in America needs to give today as they release at-risk prisoners, writes Brennan Center Fellow Andrew Cohen. -
A Pandemic, an Election, and a Census
Accurate information is essential for all three. -
The Problematic Trump Pardons
Scratch the surface of many Trump pardons and you will find a campaign finance angle. -
The Meaning of ‘Public Safety’ in a Time of Coronavirus
The criminal justice system must respond more quickly to the deadly threat, argues Brennan Center Fellow Andrew Cohen. -
Don’t assume that black America has spoken in South Carolina
Biden’s victory in South Carolina was largely the product of the overwhelming support he received from black voters. But can he replicate that elsewhere?
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