When it Comes to Justice, Algorithms are Far From Infallible
Algorithms are playing an increasingly important role in police departments and courtrooms across the nation. But “objective” algorithms can produce biased results.
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Trump’s ‘Extreme Vetting’ Could Criminalize Islam
Innocuous behaviors, specifically related to Islam, have already been used as grounds for added scrutiny at the border. -
Beware Trump’s Phony ‘Terror’ List
As a senator, Jeff Sessions had a history of falsely inflating the count of foreign nationals supposedly involved in terrorism. Now, he wants to do much more of that as attorney general. -
NYPD Muslim Surveillance Settlement a Victory for New Yorkers, but Vigilance Still Needed
Muslim New Yorkers have long been fearful of the NYPD’s dragnet intelligence operations. From eavesdropping in cafes to placing informants in student groups, mosques, and political organizations, the NYPD spied on Muslims for over a decade because of their religion – generating zero leads, widespread distrust of police, and three federal lawsuits. -
Correcting a Supreme Mistake
Neil Gorsuch could help the Supreme Court finally reverse its colossal blunder in Citizens United. -
What Neil Gorsuch Should Say About the Courts, and the Rule of Law
Supreme Court confirmation hearings are often national civics lessons. This one comes at a moment when we’re in need of just that. -
The Fight Over Voting Rules Didn't Start with Trump's Tweets
The next justice’s pen, not the president’s tweets, could redefine your right to vote. -
Kellyanne Conway Isn’t as Crazy as You Think With That Microwave Comment
Kellyanne Conway earlier this week was right to raise concerns about the security of “smart” devices connected to the Internet, even if it was an attempt to distract from Trump’s unsubstantiated claim that Obama had “wiretapped” Trump Tower. -
As President Trump Compromises Access to the Ballot Box, N.Y. Must Widen Participation
This year’s political climate demands nothing short of supercharging our democracy. -
Fighting for the Right to Vote in Louisiana
Residents with past criminal convictions are suing the state, arguing that a ban on voting for people on probation and parole goes farther than the state Constitution intended.
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