What It’s Like to Be a Whistleblower
In the intelligence community, the rules for reporting abuse act like traps, not shields.
Analysis
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A Diverse Nation Demands Collaboration
There are opportunities for both Republicans and Democrats to focus on building coalitions across racial lines. -
Strict Confidentiality Laws Limit Trump Administration Search for Citizenship Data
The Census Bureau is required to protect people’s privacy, no matter where their data comes from. -
Fair Courts E-Lert: Brennan Center Calls for SCOTUS Ethics Code; Lawsuits Filed Against ICE for Courthouse Arrests
This week’s Fair Courts E-Lert highlights Chief Justice’s Robert’s rejection of allegations of partisanship, a lawsuit in Iowa over changes to the state’s judicial nominating commission, an upcoming Brennan Center event on judicial diversity, and more. -
A Whistleblower Explains the Pitfalls of Reporting Government Wrongdoing
FBI whistleblower and Brennan Fellow Michael German advocates for stronger protections so that more whistleblowers “do the right thing.” -
A Florida Pastor’s Fight for the Right to Vote Under Amendment 4
The Brennan Center is challenging a law that’s trying to take away newly restored voting rights from hundreds of thousands of people. -
The Nation’s Top State Courts Face a Crisis of Legitimacy
Judges on state supreme courts don’t reflect the diversity of their communities. -
Limiting Foreign Meddling in U.S. Campaigns
The 2016 election exposed multiple vulnerabilities to foreign interference in our elections. There are key policy reforms that can help protect against the next attack on democracy by a hostile foreign government. -
Voting Machine Security: Where We Stand Six Months Before the New Hampshire Primary
While there has been substantial progress in securing voting machines since 2016, there is still more to do ahead of 2020. -
What Does Election Security Cost?
The Brennan Center examines the potential cost of key election security measures.
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