Analysis

Courts in Utah and Michigan recently blocked legislative assaults on the ballot initiative process.

The Ohio Ballot Board has approved deceptive ballot language for Issue 1, a measure aimed at ending gerrymandering in the state. This is yet another reason why Ohioans must vote to take politicians out of the redistricting process.

New standards give intelligence officials too much discretion in handling personal information purchased from third parties.

We correct the record on the 2020 election and crime rates.

Securing coveted positions and clout requires members of Congress to raise money long after they’re elected.

Curbing money bail helps address economic and racial disparities in the criminal justice system while preserving public safety.

While the Heritage Foundation has previously spread disinformation about purported noncitizen voting, the organization has now turned to desperate measures in search of nonexistent voter fraud.

Weak campaign finance rules give an outsize voice to the ultrarich, but reforms can help.

Public safety and fairness are not competing interests.

Ohioans will vote on a constitutional amendment that would establish a citizen-led independent redistricting process to replace the politically driven map-making system.