The Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Undermine Science — And How to Stop It
A bill that is gaining bipartisan momentum in the House would protect the science that protects the public.
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U.S. Election Infrastructure Faces Steep Challenges
It’s a critical time for addressing the nation’s voting system vulnerabilities — including a troubling lack of election vendor oversight. -
Six Ways for Election Officials to Prepare for High Voter Turnout in 2020
From early voting to streamlined registration, there are clear steps that will help shorten lines on Election Day. -
Government Climate and Environmental Research Is Under Threat
Politically motivated manipulation of government research and data puts our health and safety at risk. -
Federal Appeals Court Considering Lawsuit Seeking More Secure Voting Machines
The Brennan Center is asking the court to let a case go forward that would make elections safer from cyberattacks. -
Virginia Democrats Must Follow Through on Redistricting Reform Following Election Victory
After gaining control of state government despite gerrymandering, newly empowered Democrats should continue pushing efforts to end it. -
Law Enforcement Social Media Monitoring Is Invasive and Opaque
Unbridled government surveillance using social media poses significant dangers to civil rights and civil liberties. -
A State Supreme Court Ruling to Make Fines More Fair
Excessive fines often hit those with the least ability to pay, exacerbating the problems with the criminal justice system. Courts are finally recognizing that. -
Crime Is Down. Does President Trump Deserve Credit?
In claiming responsibility for lower crime rates, President Trump latches on to dangerous misconceptions about violence and policing. -
FEC’s Status Quo is Hazardous — Proposed Legislation Would Help Fix It
At the hearing on H.R.1 before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, opponents of the bill set their sights on the bill’s reforms to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), charging that these changes would allow a dangerously partisan takeover of our nation’s campaign finance regulator. As someone who used to work at the FEC, I could not disagree more.
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