Predictive Policing Explained
Attempts to forecast crime with algorithmic techniques could reinforce existing racial biases in the criminal justice system.
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The Equal Rights Amendment, Explained
Thirty-eight states have finally ratified the ERA, but whether its protections for women’s rights are actually added to the Constitution remains an open question.
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The Honest Ads Act Explained
The proposed law would close a major loophole that allowed Russia to pay for online political ads that attempted to influence the 2016 U.S. elections. -
How Cash Bail Works
The cash bail system is unfair to low-income people and people of color, but there are ways to fix it. -
Citizens United, Explained
The 2010 Supreme Court decision further tilted political influence toward wealthy donors and corporations.
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Automatic Voter Registration, a Summary
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have already approved automatic voter registration. More states are expected to pass the reform soon.
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