How AI Puts Elections at Risk — And the Needed Safeguards
Widely accessible artificial intelligence tools could fuel the rampant spread of disinformation and create other hazards to democracy.
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A Rare Win for Voting Rights at the Supreme Court
A ruling in an Alabama case upheld a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, but challenges remain for communities of color. -
Taking on the Supreme Court
A conservative majority has ushered in a radical new era, according to a new book by Brennan Center President Michael Waldman.
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What Will Be Left of the Voting Rights Act?
The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority returns to one of its favorite victims. -
Whether the Supreme Court Rolls Back Agency Authority, Congress Needs More Expert Capabilities
The justices could reverse a precedent from the 1980s, highlighting the need for Congress to improve its policymaking acumen. -
Congress Must Rein in Presidential Emergency Powers
There is bipartisan consensus in favor of reforming emergency powers to restore Congress’s role as a check on executive power.
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New Data on Poverty and Criminal Records in New York State
More than 2 million New Yorkers have a criminal record, costing them some $12.6 billion in reduced earnings annually. -
Getting Racial Bias Off the Jury
Washington innovates on peremptory strikes. -
End Military Operations at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Border militarization stigmatizes migrants and asylum seekers and undermines core democratic values. -
New Data Shows Lack of Diversity on Many State Supreme Courts
State court benches continue to fall short of representing the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the communities they serve.
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