Gerrymandering Lessons from Virginia's Elections
Even a tsunami election of unprecedented proportions wasn’t enough to overcome one of the most biased legislative maps of the decade.
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'Beyond Snowden' Falls Short on Upcoming Section 702 Re-authorization Debate
“Beyond Snowden” makes an important contribution to surveillance literature but falls short in its depth of analysis of Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act. -
Congress Can't Compromise on Privacy
In a well-intentioned effort to preempt opposition by surveillance hardliners, the USA Liberty Act adopts an approach that could paradoxically make Americans more vulnerable to surveillance in the future. -
When A Small Town’s Private Prison Goes Bust
Contrary to popular belief, private prisons often don’t save the economies of the rural towns that seek them out. -
Treasury's Turf War Over Domestic Spying
We have grown accustomed to stories of mass data collection by federal intelligence agencies, and while being incredibly troubling, this one is ripe with bureaucratic hypocrisy and inside-the-Beltway intrigue. -
This Bill Would Help Stop Russia From Buying Online Election Ads
But will Congress pass it? -
Don't Repeal the Second Amendment — Just Pass Sensible Gun Law
There is not a single word about an individual’s right to a gun — which the Supreme Court 'discovered’ less than a decade ago — in Madison’s notes from the Constitutional Convention. -
Leading Female Experts on How We Can Promote Gender Equity
On International Day of the Girl, experts weigh in on steps we can take in criminal justice, campaign finance and healthcare to ensure that our society is providing all girls with the tools they need to succeed. -
Does the Anti-Gerrymandering Campaign Threaten Minority Voting Rights?
We tested the theory — which has been put forward by both Democrats and Republicans. -
Five Things to Know about the Brennan Center’s Analyses of Crime Data
We look back to examine how accurately our analyses have estimated crime trends nationally and locally when compared to FBI data. And, we answer some frequently-asked questions about our work.
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