The Newest Attack on the Voting Rights Act
A federal appeals court decision is so outlandish that the Supreme Court will almost certainly reverse it.
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Ohio Legislators Target State Judges to Thwart New Constitutional Amendment on Abortion
Some state legislatures are demonstrating increasing hostility to judicial independence and the democratic process. -
Trump Wants to Use the Military Against His Domestic Enemies. Congress Must Act.
The Insurrection Act — which gives the president unchecked power to deploy the military on American streets — is a threat to democracy. -
What’s Missing from the Supreme Court’s Ethics Code
The justices have heard the public’s concerns about corruption, but they haven’t understood them.
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How AI Threatens Civil Rights and Economic Opportunities
The government and private companies use AI systems plagued by errors and biases that especially affect minority communities. -
We’re Suing the NYPD to Uncover Its Online Surveillance Practices
Police officers have spent a decade using social media and third-party tools to monitor New Yorkers with little transparency or oversight. -
New Supreme Court Ethics Code Is Designed to Fail
The justices still want to police themselves.
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Guns and Domestic Abuse at the Supreme Court
The justices reconsider their originalist Second Amendment ruling. -
Ohio Abortion Vote Shows Value of Direct Democracy
The ballot initiative process is a crucial way for the public to make its voice heard, especially when gerrymandering gets in the way. -
Reform Bill Would Protect Americans from Warrantless Surveillance
New legislation aims to safeguard privacy without compromising foreign intelligence.
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