A BFD for Criminal Justice Reform
The fight to reduce mass incarceration just got a big boost.
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How the Radical ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ Could Disrupt Our Elections
If the Supreme Court turns this fringe notion into law, there will be crushing consequences for American voters and our multiracial democracy. -
After Redistricting, Here’s How Each Party Could Win the House
Partisan gerrymandering has continued to skew maps in favor of Republicans, but both parties still have viable paths to win control of the House in future elections. -
Insurrection, Inc.
The far right is organizing to seize our elections. -
In the Criminal Justice System, Don't Sacrifice Public Safety for Profit
Financial motivations — and their budgetary effects — have become persistent and self-reinforcing. Nevertheless, we can rebalance the scales of justice, and we must. -
2020 Election Deniers Organize to Challenge Votes in 2022
The effort by Trump advisers and January 6 supporters is an extraordinary investment in sustaining and bolstering the false narrative of widespread voter fraud. -
Emergency Powers Are Not the Answer on Abortion or Climate Change
The effects of the Supreme Court’s ruling and climate change are true crises, but there is no workaround for an unwilling Congress. -
Hold Cyber Ninjas Accountable
The shady cybersecurity firm should be barred from federal contracts. -
Cyber Ninjas and Its CEO Should Be Banned from Government Contracts
On behalf of local Arizona groups, the Brennan Center is formally asking the federal government to protect taxpayers from waste and abuse. -
Trump Knew
The latest Jan. 6 hearing laid bare Trump’s involvement in the attack.
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