Why We Need to Protect Government Scientists from Political Retaliation
Inappropriate interference compromises the objectivity and integrity of government research.
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A Chance to Revive the Voting Rights Act
Congress must pass a bill to undo the damage from an infamous 2013 Supreme Court decision. -
How the FBI Violated the Privacy Rights of Tens of Thousands of Americans
A recently released secret court ruling found that the government’s warrantless surveillance of emails routinely violated the Fourth Amendment. -
Congress Should Strengthen Laws Outlawing Domestic Government Propaganda
Vigorous congressional oversight is critical to ensuring the government doesn’t use covert propaganda to mold U.S. public opinion. -
Promoting Diversity Among Federal Bankruptcy Judges
There is an extreme lack of diversity on the bankruptcy bench, but judges are showing leadership to help address the problem. -
The Hidden Costs of High-Tech Surveillance in Schools
Students of color already face disproportionate punishment in school. Deploying technologies like facial recognition cameras and “aggression detecting microphones” promises to make the problem even worse. -
Five Cases of Political Threats Against Scientific Integrity
Government research, particularly on environmental issues, is under threat from censorship and manipulation. -
Citizenship Questions on the Census Have No Historical Pedigree
Never in the census’ 230-year history has the decennial questionnaire asked for the citizenship status of everyone in the country. -
Congress, Protect the Political Appointments Process From Presidential Abuse
Here is how we can reform the political appointments process to protect government decision-making from political patronage or nepotism. -
The Executive Branch Must Stop Suppressing Science
Just about everything we do in society depends in some way on research and data coming out of the federal government.
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