How to Legislate During a Crisis
Legislatures are the ultimate instruments of representative democracy. They must continue to do their jobs during crises like the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Fighting Coronavirus in Rural Communities by Protecting Incarcerated People
Across the United States, rural counties with limited medical resources house large state prison populations that are vulnerable to Covid-19. -
Surprising Senate Vote Signals New Hope for Surveillance Reform
Measures to protect Americans’ privacy received strong bipartisan support. -
A Win for Public Financing at the Supreme Court
With a Seattle case, the Court continues to affirm that public financing programs are constitutional, writes Brennan Center Fellow Ciara Torres-Spelliscy. -
The Dangers Of Trump's Secret Executive Powers
The pandemic may leave Americans vulnerable to emergency powers they’ve never even heard of and can’t access. -
Covid-19 Shows the Disastrous Results of What Happens When Science Is Sacrificed for Politics
The Trump administration has ignored expert advice on coronavirus. -
Cutting Jail Populations Is Imperative for Fighting Covid-19
As the pandemic continues to unfold, the situation at New York City’s Rikers Island jail demonstrates the urgent need for action. -
With Mail Ballots More Important During Covid-19, Improper Voter Purges Can Do Even More Damage
What happened in Iowa shows how Americans can be disenfranchised. -
Warrantless Searches at the FBI
A transparency report finds a a major instance of non-compliance with the law with implications for the constitutional rights of Americans. -
Covid-19 Continues Its Toll on Jails and Prisons
The former chief medical officer of NYC Correctional Health Services warns that the situation for people behind bars is deteriorating.
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