Analysis

Trump’s pardons of Rudy Giuliani and other election deniers are a reminder that the 2026 midterms will face an extraordinary new source of pressure: the federal government itself.

State lawmakers can fight the influence of big money in politics by passing trigger laws that would go into effect if the Supreme Court’s misguided ruling is reversed.

Federal lawmakers can protect the American public by passing a new law to fully implement the Constitution’s oldest anticorruption safeguards.

Cities and states can protect immigrants and protestors from federal overreach.

Will the Supreme Court finally stand up to the president?

If the Court blesses the president’s use of emergency powers to evade Congress, the consequences would be profound.

The threat of attacks can influence elected officials’ votes, policy choices, and public engagement.

With Congress paralyzed and aid programs in jeopardy, state governments are proving to be laboratories for reform and resistance.

Shifting city elections to even-numbered years is proven to increase turnout among eligible voters, especially those from underserved communities.

By promoting an activist with a history of false election claims, the Department of Homeland Security is damaging its credibility.