The Voting Rights Act, Explained
The landmark 1965 law is one of the most successful civil rights measures in history, but the Supreme Court has eviscerated it.
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Small Donor Public Financing, Explained
Public financing is the most effective solution we have to the problem of big money in politics.
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Fact Check: House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Crime in New York City
Participants misstated key facts about public safety statistics. -
The Impact of Reforming Census Questions About Race and Ethnicity
Changes proposed by the government would increase the accuracy, equity, and legitimacy of the decennial count. -
How Electoral Votes Are Counted for the Presidential Election
The Electoral Count Reform Act addresses vulnerabilities exposed by the efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. -
What Happens in a Lame-Duck Session of Congress?
These special postelection meetings have been far more momentous (and controversial) than their name suggests.
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7 Facts About Voting — and Myths Being Spread About Them
Our elections are secure and trustworthy, but rumors and lies on social media abound.
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Government Classification and the Mar-a-Lago Documents
Understanding how the classification system works is critical to understanding Trump’s culpability — legal and otherwise. -
Understanding the FBI’s 2021 Crime Data
Changes to the way the FBI reports national crime data may significantly complicate public understanding of recent crime trends. -
Allen v. Milligan: Gerrymandering at the Supreme Court (Formerly Merrill v. Milligan)
A redistricting case challenging Alabama’s congressional map could make it harder to ensure fair representation for communities of color.
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