Lech Walesa, Solidarity, and the Trump Era
The Polish former political prisoner who went on to win his country’s presidency and the Nobel Peace Prize offers lessons on how to resist authoritarianism.
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States, Not the President, Run Elections in America
The administration’s attempts to undermine or interfere with elections run afoul of constitutional delegations of responsibility.
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How Acquisition Reform Could Make Military AI More Expensive and Less Safe
Proposed changes to how the military acquires and tests weapons expose taxpayers to more wasteful spending while undermining the delivery of safe and effective capabilities.
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A Bizarro Take on the 14th Amendment for the Voting Rights Act
The justices consider tossing a decades-old tool to fight racial discrimination when it comes to fair representation.
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There Is No Insurrection
Troops are for national defense, not displays of presidential power.
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Private Prison Companies’ Enormous Windfall: Who Stands to Gain as ICE Expands
For years private prison companies have been an important partner for ICE as the government carries out its immigration agenda.
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New Supreme Court Term Pits Presidency Against Constitutional Values
As the justices take their seats, our system of checks and balances tilts precariously.
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Court Finds Trump’s Use of Soldiers in Los Angeles Is Illegal
The historic ruling shows how states can push back against the president’s use of the military as a domestic police force.
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Using Military Lawyers as Immigration Judges is Ill-Advised and Potentially Illegal
It violates individual rights and is an inappropriate use of the military.
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A Solution to Abuse of Executive Power
Both parties have misused presidential power. Congress must act to end it.
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