There Is Shockingly Little Oversight of Private Companies That Create Voting Technologies
Failure to engage in real oversight of their practices leaves our elections vulnerable to breakdown and attack.
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Where’s the Line When Criticizing Judges?
Judges aren’t above reproach, but some kinds of attacks can undermine the judicial system. -
Close the 3 Loopholes that Are Harming the 2020 Election
We can do it with H.R. 1, a historic bill that would make it easier to vote, transform campaign financing, and ban partisan gerrymandering. -
How to Shorten Voting Lines for the November Election
By planning for high turnout and building in resiliency tactics, election officials can strengthen the public’s faith in the system and make sure voters’ voices are heard. -
Limiting This Governmental Emergency Power Could Curb Presidential Overreach
More than a year after President Donald Trump declared a “national emergency” at the southern border, Congress is just beginning to reckon with the many laws that give presidents enhanced powers when they use those words. -
New Evidence Shows How Russia’s Election Interference Has Gotten More Brazen
The Kremlin-linked operation behind 2016 election meddling is using similar tactics for 2020, plus some new ones. -
How Trump Is Undermining the U.S. Response to Coronavirus
By ignoring government health experts and pushing a false narrative, the president erodes the public trust that is key to dealing with the threat effectively. -
Congress Is Ready for Surveillance Reform — Will the House Rise to the Occasion?
Lawmakers should seize the opportunity to pass a strong FISA reform bill. -
Enhancing Civil Liberties Protections in Surveillance Law
At the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, the recently added advocate for privacy rights should be expanded. -
Fees, Fines and Ability to Pay
In far too many criminal courts across the country, judges impose fees and fines on defendants without consideration for their ability to pay.
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