Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security ReportJuly 9, 2026 Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security Jul 9, 2026 Alexandra Thornton, Devon Ombres, Allison McManus
The Supreme Court’s Continuing Role in Undermining American Democracy: The 2025–2026 Term in Review ArticleJuly 7, 2026 The Supreme Court’s Continuing Role in Undermining American Democracy: The 2025–2026 Term in Review Jul 7, 2026 Devon Ombres
In Defense of Hawaii’s Corporate Redefinition In Defense of Hawaii’s Corporate Redefinition Jul 1, 2026 The Wall Street Journal Tom Moore
The SAVE Act May Be Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced All Across the Country ReportJune 29, 2026 The SAVE Act May Be Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced All Across the Country Jun 29, 2026 Gréta Bedekovics, Devon Ombres
Declaration for American Democracy The Declaration for American Democracy is an anti-oppression coalition working together to make the promise of democracy real for all of us. dfadcoalition.org
American Law at 250: The Supreme Court and Democracy Past EventJuly 9, 2026 American Law at 250: The Supreme Court and Democracy Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion of how the Supreme Court has transitioned into a blatantly political entity and what needs to be done to free it from political capture and reestablish it as a defender—not an enemy—of American democracy. Online via Zoom Jul 9, 2026
Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security ReportJuly 9, 2026 Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security Government employees’ use of insider information to profit on prediction markets raises both national security and ethical concerns, and there are several steps Congress and the president should take, including completely banning government employees’ use of prediction markets as a condition of employment. Jul 9, 2026 Alexandra Thornton, Devon Ombres, Allison McManus
The Supreme Court’s Continuing Role in Undermining American Democracy: The 2025–2026 Term in Review ArticleJuly 7, 2026 The Supreme Court’s Continuing Role in Undermining American Democracy: The 2025–2026 Term in Review The Supreme Court’s 2025 term furthered a far-right agenda that undermines the Constitution and the interests of the American people in favor of the powerful and special interests. Jul 7, 2026 Devon Ombres
In Defense of Hawaii’s Corporate Redefinition In the NewsJuly 1, 2026 In Defense of Hawaii’s Corporate Redefinition In a Letter to the Editor in The Wall Street Journal, Tom Moore defended Hawaii's bipartisan law that limits corporate spending power in politics. Jul 1, 2026 The Wall Street Journal Tom Moore
The SAVE Act May Be Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced All Across the Country ReportJune 29, 2026 The SAVE Act May Be Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced All Across the Country Fourteen states now have SAVE Act-like laws on the books requiring Americans to provide proof of their citizenship, chiefly a passport or birth certificate, to register to vote or stay registered; more are following in their footsteps. Jun 29, 2026 Gréta Bedekovics, Devon Ombres
Paramount’s Anticompetitive Merger With Warner Bros. Is Fueled by Investments From Regimes With Deep Trump Ties ArticleJune 2, 2026 Paramount’s Anticompetitive Merger With Warner Bros. Is Fueled by Investments From Regimes With Deep Trump Ties Government regulators must block Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. for several reasons, including that foreign autocracies with deep financial entanglements with President Donald Trump and anti-democratic values—including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar—could end up owning the combined corporation. Jun 2, 2026 Michael Sozan, Andrew Miller
How Trump’s Potential Settlement Could Shield His Family and Businesses From Investigation ArticleJune 1, 2026 How Trump’s Potential Settlement Could Shield His Family and Businesses From Investigation The Trump-DOJ settlement could clear the entire Trump family and organization of any potential wrongdoing committed before May 19, 2026. Jun 1, 2026 Devon Ombres
The Supreme Court’s Callais Decisions Undermine the Voting Rights Act and Sow Election Chaos ArticleMay 6, 2026 The Supreme Court’s Callais Decisions Undermine the Voting Rights Act and Sow Election Chaos The Supreme Court is disregarding decades of its own conservative precedent—and the bedrock Purcell principle—in an ongoing quest to undermine voting rights. May 6, 2026 Hayley Durudogan, Devon Ombres
Virginia Joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Puts the Finish Line in Sight ArticleMay 6, 2026 Virginia Joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Puts the Finish Line in Sight Virginia’s newly added 13 electoral votes mean that four more states signing could bring the agreement into force, ensuring that presidents would finally be selected by popular vote and that the promise of “one person, one vote” would be fulfilled. May 6, 2026 Ben Olinsky
Trump May Have To Pay a Price for Weaponizing the DOJ ArticleMay 4, 2026 Trump May Have To Pay a Price for Weaponizing the DOJ Long-standing but long-neglected federal law allows those subjected to politicized prosecutions to recover legal costs. May 4, 2026 Tom Moore
Addressing Questions Surrounding Hawaii’s Bold Move To Undo Citizens United ArticleApril 29, 2026 Addressing Questions Surrounding Hawaii’s Bold Move To Undo Citizens United Hawaii is poised to become the first state to use its long-dormant legal authority to drain corporate money from its elections—and the legal questions raised about the move have clean answers. Apr 29, 2026 Tom Moore
Orbán’s Defeat in the Hungarian Election Signals a Blow to the Global Authoritarian Movement ArticleApril 14, 2026 Orbán’s Defeat in the Hungarian Election Signals a Blow to the Global Authoritarian Movement Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary signals a repudiation of corrupt governance and a blow for the global authoritarian movement—including Trump. Apr 14, 2026 Robert Benson, Gréta Bedekovics