The Eighth Amendment, the Death Penalty, and the Supreme Court
A legal scholar explains the history of the Court’s death sentence jurisprudence and ponders its future.
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The Right to an Attorney: Theory vs. Practice
The head of the Sixth Amendment Center explains how to bridge the gap between what the Constitution guarantees and what people can actually get when it comes to public defenders. -
21 Things We Learned About Money in Politics in 2021
From campaign finance violations to corporate influence, the year was stocked with highs and lows. -
When Impeachment Fails
Elections are a vital safeguard against presidential abuse of power. They must be protected from subversion. -
Rationalizing the Presidential Nomination Process
Our democracy will benefit if components from debates to primaries to conventions are given much-needed updates. -
Surviving a Daily Storm
A formerly incarcerated writer reflects on her time behind bars and the gender disparities in the criminal justice system. -
The Supreme Court Moves the Goalposts on Donor Transparency
But the decision’s ultimate consequences remain to be seen. -
More Shareholders Seek Transparency on Corporate Political Spending and Climate Change
Shareholder proposals that would require companies to disclose more activities are gaining traction. -
Finding the Solidarity that Can Save Us
If America is ever going to overcome the existential threat of racism, we must bind together as one people in pursuit of our highest ideals. -
Police Reform Must Go Deep, and It Must Last
One year after George Floyd’s murder, the test for success isn’t about intentions and pronouncements — it’s about actions.
Pagination
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