Rest in Power Joaquin Avila (June 23, 1948 - March 9, 2018)
The contributions he made to the country will be deeply felt for years to come, as will the country’s loss in his passing.
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DHS' Constant Vetting Initiative: a Muslim-Ban by Algorithm
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Credit for Falling Crime
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A Way Forward on Section 702 Queries
Five suggestions for improving accountability, transparency and understanding. -
Three Takeaways from Pennsylvania's New, Fairer Congressional Map
Although there’s an obvious impulse to figure out whether Democrats or Republicans will come out ahead, it is Pennsylvania voters who, in fact, benefit most from the court’s intervention.
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