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.
Strengthening Democracy With a Modern Civics Education
Local, state, and national policymakers need to support and cultivate a robust high school civics education.
Lobbying Disclosure Exemption Allows for Continued Foreign Influence in U.S. Politics
An existing lobbying exemption continues to allow foreign principals the ability to influence U.S. politics through undisclosed channels.
The Lack of Oversight in Trump’s Justice Department
A troubling trend suggests serious evidence of corruption at the Justice Department is going unexamined by its watchdog.
The Impact of the Filibuster on Federal Policymaking
This report looks at the impact of the filibuster on legislative policymaking, describing how the filibuster came to be; its increased use; the disproportionate power it provides to a small segment of society; and what legislative priorities it has been used to derail.
Ending Foreign-Influenced Corporate Spending in U.S. Elections
A bold new law is needed to close the loophole that allows political spending by foreign-owned U.S. corporations.
Fact Sheet: Ending Foreign-Influenced Corporate Spending in U.S. Elections
Foreign ownership thresholds will close the loophole on inappropriate election-related spending by foreign-influenced U.S. corporations.
Women of Color: A Collective Powerhouse in the U.S. Electorate
Women of color—a diverse and increasingly active voting bloc—are a growing force in American politics.
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.