The Supreme Court Should Stop This Georgia Execution
When a racist juror helps convict a black man, the Court should follow its own precedent and set the verdict aside.
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Amending the Constitution: A Civics Test Americans Need to Pass
Democracy watchdogs must stand firm against conservative attempts to hijack how the country’s founding document evolves. -
A Lilliputian Congress Needs to Grow Up
In a deeply polarized era, Congress must reassert its own constitutional powers and rein in the reigning monarch in the Oval Office. -
Like Its Namesake, the Trump Brand Barometer Swings Up and Down
Although solid information is hard to find, it’s clear Trump’s D.C. hotel is doing well, while his club in Palm Beach has just taken a major hit. -
When Guns Speak Louder Than Words
Charlottesville protests show that guns, more than hateful words, can convey a threat and silence debate. A simple fix: regulate gun carrying. -
The Trump-Sessions Leak Crackdown
DOJ’s investigation threatens leakers, whistleblowers, and robust journalism. -
Can Campaign Funds Pay for a Criminal Defense Lawyer? Maybe.
Trump’s 2020 campaign has spent $50,000 on Donald Jr.’s defense lawyer. Is that a proper use of campaign money? -
What Ever Happened to Mass Incarceration Reform?
A promising alternative strategy to reverse mass incarceration seems to have emerged — an approach that’s ripe for bipartisanship. -
The Fake Debate Over Mueller's Grand Jury
Contrary to what Sean Hannity and Alan Dershowitz may say, political scandals at the White House get heard and resolved in Washington. It was true in Andrew Johnson’s time, and it was true in Richard Nixon’s time, and in Bill Clinton’s time, and today. -
Trump Already Profiting From 2020 Campaign
Trump’s 2020 campaign has already paid $395,000 for space in New York’s pricey Trump Tower, ensuring the president and his family will profit.
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