Ending New York’s Stop-and-Frisk Did Not Increase Crime
New York City police ended their stop-and-frisk policy two years ago. Dire predictions about increased crime were wrong.
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Scalia on Democracy Without Disclosure
Justice Scalia’s legacy on campaign finance is clear. But perhaps less well known is how much he valued transparency in political activity. -
Just Facts: As Many Americans Have Criminal Records as College Diplomas
With as many criminal convictions as college degrees, it’s more evident than ever why “ban the box” laws are important for the economy. -
Secret Law Isn’t the Public’s Fault
Until the Office of Legal Counsel makes informal opinions available to the public, the public will remain a victim of secret law. -
Three Things the U.S. Could Learn from Canada’s Election
Some sensible election rules from our neighbor to the north. -
In Filibuster We Trust
Hard as one might try, it’s tough to distinguish between principled filibusters and those done out of pique. -
How Filibusters Are Like Zombies
Like the undead, filibusters are hard to kill. Unlike the undead, filibusters have a worthy purpose. -
America's Faulty Perception of Crime Rates
America’s crime rates are at their lowest point in decades. So why do so many Americans think crime is going up? -
Filibusters Are the Handmaiden of Dysfunction
When it comes to the filibuster, Democrats are now behaving like Republicans. -
Poor Ballot Design Hurts New York’s Minor Parties…Again
The New York City Board of Elections did it again. On this year’s ballot, candidates for governor will be on two rows, which can cause confusion and mistakes.
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