Adam
Conner
Vice President, Technology Policy
Structural Reform and Governance
We work to ensure a more representative democracy that delivers results for all Americans through our government, courts, and in new digital town squares.
What We're Doing
Encouraging professional diversity on the federal bench
Despite recent historic gains, professional diversity on the federal appellate courts is severely lacking, with significant implications for the legal expertise underlying judges’ decisions. Our analysis identifies policy proposals to improve the pipeline for judicial diversity.
Advancing voting rights and countering election sabotage
With states introducing hundreds of bills to disenfranchise voters, new federal election standards are vitally needed. Our research makes the case for these standards and shows how the Freedom to Vote Act would counter state laws seeking to suppress voter turnout and sabotage valid election results.
Addressing social media’s threat to our democracy
In the wake of widespread disinformation about the 2020 general election, social media companies must modify their products and policies to mitigate threats to democratic legitimacy and public safety. We identify concrete steps that could help address health and election-related disinformation.
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Recent Work
Fact Sheet: Stopping Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations
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Fact Sheet: Stopping Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations
Strengthening Antitrust Enforcement by Modernizing Merger Guidelines
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Strengthening Antitrust Enforcement by Modernizing Merger Guidelines
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Has Been Confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Has Been Confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court
San Jose Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations
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San Jose Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations
Latest
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Has Been Confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Has Been Confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court
History made: Judge Jackson will be the first Black woman to be a Supreme Court justice.
Imagine a Filibuster-Free Future
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Imagine a Filibuster-Free Future
It's time to say farewell to the filibuster so Congress can pass vital and popular legislation on voting rights, equal pay, and more.
Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained
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Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained
Americans’ civil liberties are in danger if Congress does not ensure that ordinary people can hold state and federal officials accountable for wrongdoing.
4 Ways Religious Communities Can Ensure a Safe and Fair Election
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4 Ways Religious Communities Can Ensure a Safe and Fair Election
This video from faith leaders explains four concrete, nonpartisan ways that religious communities can support the 2020 election.
Reproductive Rights at the Supreme Court
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Reproductive Rights at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's decisions this term on reproductive health are a reminder of the need for proactive policies that protect reproductive rights.
End Gerrymandering To Help Prevent Gun Violence
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End Gerrymandering To Help Prevent Gun Violence
Putting an end to gerrymandering could lead to tougher gun legislation at the state level—and, as a result, safer communities.
How to Fix Gerrymandering
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How to Fix Gerrymandering
Implementing voter-determined districts is a sensible way to end partisan gerrymandering and ensure fair representation.
CAP Ideas 2019: A Conversation With House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
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CAP Ideas 2019: A Conversation With House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks with Neera Tanden at the 2019 CAP Ideas Conference about the swell of progressive successes in the new House of Representatives and the path forward.
CAP Ideas 2019: Stacey Abrams on Amplifying Voices and Votes
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CAP Ideas 2019: Stacey Abrams on Amplifying Voices and Votes
Stacey Abrams spoke at the 2019 CAP Ideas Conference, sharing her three solutions to combat voter suppression efforts and amplify new voices.
CAP Ideas 2019: Rep. Adam Schiff and Ari Melber on the New Era of Oversight
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CAP Ideas 2019: Rep. Adam Schiff and Ari Melber on the New Era of Oversight
Rep. Adam Schiff and Ari Melber sit down at the 2019 CAP Ideas Conference to discuss the new era of oversight in the House.