Embrace the Union
To revive and rebuild the trans-Atlantic alliance, the United States should fully embrace the European Union.
The Path to 270 in 2020
One year out from the 2020 election, the contours of the eventual vote, both demographically and in the Electoral College, seem clear—but the paths both parties may eventually choose to successfully harness these tangible trends remain in flux.
Donald Trump’s Gift to Kleptocrats
The president’s attempted shakedown of Ukraine is a colossal blow to U.S. efforts to fight corruption around the world.
Trump’s Impeachable Conduct Strikes at the Heart of the Rule of Law: Part 2
President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine demonstrate just how much he thinks he can get away with. Congress must hold him accountable.
The Federal Judiciary Needs More Judges From Historically Underrepresented Groups
These fact sheets examine the lack of diversity in the federal judiciary.
The Executive Privilege Is Far From Absolute
There are limits on the president’s ability to withhold information from Congress.
Worse Than Watergate
Trump’s foreign interference extortion scheme echoes the Nixon scandal but poses an even greater threat to our democracy and national security.
Building a More Inclusive Federal Judiciary
The federal judiciary does not reflect the population that it serves, which has severe consequences for both the institution’s legitimacy and the parties who come before it.
Trump’s Extortion of Ukraine: A Complete Government Shakedown
While President Trump is at the center of the Ukraine controversy, the alleged extortion scheme likely implicates a host of top administration officials and advisers.
The Impact of Partisan Gerrymandering
New CAP analysis finds that the impacts of partisan gerrymandering are comparable to switching the majority of votes in 22 states.
Brett Kavanaugh: A Representation of the Damaged U.S. Judiciary
Kavanaugh’s appointment to the nation’s highest bench is a direct result of the increasingly ideological nature of the courts and ethical loopholes that benefit federal judges.
Trump’s Impeachable Conduct Strikes at the Heart of the Rule of Law: Part 1
President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine demonstrate just how much he thinks he can get away with. Congress must show him that he is wrong.
The Founders Would Have Impeached Trump for His Ukraine-Related Misconduct
Constitutional principles espoused by our nation’s founders dictate that a president should be impeached if he abuses his public office by soliciting campaign help from a foreign government.
Civil Justice Needs Federal Leadership
The United States needs federal leadership to ensure that it has a civil justice system that works for all Americans.
How Big Pharma Reaps Profits While Hurting Everyday Americans
The pharmaceutical industry leverages Washington’s culture of corruption to increase profits while everyday Americans suffer from high drug prices.