The Protection of Voting Rights Requires State Action ReportMar 25, 2024 The Protection of Voting Rights Requires State Action As legislation on voting rights awaits action in Congress—and states continue to pass restrictive, discriminatory voting policies and the courts strip federal voter protections—states must step up and protect the right to vote. Mar 25, 2024 Rebecca Mears
Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy ArticleMar 14, 2024 Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy The U.S. Supreme Court case Murthy v. Missouri has significant national security implications and could hamstring private and public efforts to combat disinformation. Mar 14, 2024 Nicole Alvarez, Devon Ombres
Opinion: Make all votes count under national popular vote bill In the NewsFeb 11, 2024 Opinion: Make all votes count under national popular vote bill In an op-ed for The Detroit News, Patrick Gaspard and co-author Stephen Silberstein urge Michigan policymakers to pass the National Popular Vote bill. Feb 11, 2024 The Detroit News Patrick Gaspard, Stephen Silberstein
2024 Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFeb 9, 2024 2024 Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Hawaii Senate in support of S.B. 3243, a bill that would strengthen campaign-related spending disclosure requirements and limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Feb 9, 2024 Michael Sozan
Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape ArticleFeb 1, 2024 Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape The Democratic Progressive Party’s triumph in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election signals Taiwan’s resilience against the People’s Republic of China’s coordinated and intense interference efforts; but it also accentuates the critical need for nations worldwide to formulate robust strategies against escalating threats of interference, thereby safeguarding the integrity of global democratic processes. Feb 1, 2024 Alan Yu, Michael Clark, Megan Shahi
2024 Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyJan 29, 2024 2024 Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Washington State House in support of H.B. 1885, a bill that would strengthen campaign-related spending disclosure requirements and limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Jan 29, 2024 Michael Sozan
DeSantis’ Lackluster Campaign Unleashed Campaign Finance’s Nightmare Scenario In the NewsJan 25, 2024 DeSantis’ Lackluster Campaign Unleashed Campaign Finance’s Nightmare Scenario In an op-ed for TPM, Tom Moore explains how Ron DeSantis’ campaign failures may have opened the door for an even bigger disaster in the form of an alarming loophole in federal campaign finance law. Jan 25, 2024 Talking Points Memo Tom Moore
Point: Confronting the Stain of an Insurrection on American Democracy In the NewsJan 4, 2024 Point: Confronting the Stain of an Insurrection on American Democracy Greta Bedekovics writes in "DC Journal" about the January 6 insurrection. Jan 4, 2024 DC Journal Greta Bedekovics
8 Ways To Protect American Democracy ReportJan 4, 2024 8 Ways To Protect American Democracy To safeguard American democracy, it is important to both protect elections in 2024 and address systemic issues to protect those in the future. Jan 4, 2024 Rebecca Mears, Greta Bedekovics
Threats From Political Minority Rule in Wisconsin and North Carolina ReportDec 7, 2023 Threats From Political Minority Rule in Wisconsin and North Carolina Partisan legislators in Wisconsin and North Carolina are aggressively erecting anti-democracy barriers to lock out a growing political majority and hinder America’s progress. Dec 7, 2023 Michael Sozan
Election denialism nearly shattered our democracy. Meta’s allowing it anyway. In the NewsNov 27, 2023 Election denialism nearly shattered our democracy. Meta’s allowing it anyway. Megan Shahi writes in The Hill about Meta’s updated ad policy, which allows for election denial content in paid political ads. Nov 27, 2023 The Hill Megan Shahi
Is Alaska the Secret to Saving American Democracy? Past EventNov 19, 2023 Is Alaska the Secret to Saving American Democracy? How Electoral System Reform Can Reduce Polarization, Increase Voters’ Choices, and Incentivize Bipartisan Policymaking Nov 19, 2023 State Sen. Cathy Giessel, State Rep. Calvin Schrage, State Rep. Genevieve Mina, 1 More Rebecca Mears
Trump and His Allies Are Starting To Face Accountability for Their Plot To Overturn the 2020 Presidential Election ReportOct 17, 2023 Trump and His Allies Are Starting To Face Accountability for Their Plot To Overturn the 2020 Presidential Election The justice system is beginning to bring a measure of accountability for the events surrounding the unconstitutional conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election—a welcome development for the rule of law. Oct 17, 2023 Michael Sozan
Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond ReportSep 14, 2023 Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond A series of high-profile global elections in 2024 will require social media platforms and generative AI developers to meet the moment amid an evolving and uncertain technology landscape. Sep 14, 2023 Megan Shahi
Guatemala’s Election Result Is a First Step in the Right Direction ArticleSep 6, 2023 Guatemala’s Election Result Is a First Step in the Right Direction However, the long transition period presents a risk to Bernardo Arévalo and Guatemala’s fragile democracy. Sep 6, 2023 Joel Martinez, Dan Restrepo, Heba Malik
9 Ways the Freedom to Vote Act Would Strengthen Democracy ArticleAug 16, 2023 9 Ways the Freedom to Vote Act Would Strengthen Democracy This transformative federal legislation would bolster democracy by expanding the right to vote, combating corruption, and reducing dangerous political extremism. Aug 16, 2023 Michael Sozan, Greta Bedekovics
Supreme Court’s Decision in Moore v. Harper Is a Win for Democracy, But Some Questions Remain Unanswered ArticleJul 24, 2023 Supreme Court’s Decision in Moore v. Harper Is a Win for Democracy, But Some Questions Remain Unanswered The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a maximalist interpretation of the independent state legislature theory while leaving the door open for future litigation. Jul 24, 2023 Michael Sozan
Foreign-influenced corporations must stop meddling in domestic affairs In the NewsJul 5, 2023 Foreign-influenced corporations must stop meddling in domestic affairs Gordon Laxer and Michael Sozan write about how discussion on foreign-influenced corporations' political spending in the United States can inform Canada's policies on the matter. Jul 5, 2023 the Toronto Star Gordon Laxer, Michael Sozan
Nationwide Momentum Grows To Stop Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations ArticleJun 27, 2023 Nationwide Momentum Grows To Stop Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations This people-powered policy helps protect U.S. democracy and rests on strong legal foundation. Jun 27, 2023 Michael Sozan
How Michigan Became a Blueprint for Strengthening Democracy ReportJun 15, 2023 How Michigan Became a Blueprint for Strengthening Democracy Despite an increasingly partisan national landscape, Michigan has implemented key voting and representation reforms and set a trailblazing example for transformative change, largely due to citizen-initiated constitutional amendments. Jun 15, 2023 Greta Bedekovics, Ashleigh Maciolek
Trump and His Allies Must Be Held Accountable for the January 6 Insurrection ReportApr 20, 2023 Trump and His Allies Must Be Held Accountable for the January 6 Insurrection Without full accountability for the events surrounding the unconstitutional plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election, U.S. democracy remains under substantial threat. Apr 20, 2023 Michael Sozan, William Roberts
Prominent Conservatives Warn About Dangerous Potential Repercussions of Moore v. Harper ArticleMar 15, 2023 Prominent Conservatives Warn About Dangerous Potential Repercussions of Moore v. Harper Conservative experts are sending sharp warnings that the meritless independent state legislature theory could undermine democracy and should be rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts. Mar 15, 2023 Michael Sozan
Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyMar 14, 2023 Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Washington State House in support of S.B. 5284, a bill that would strengthen campaign-related spending disclosure requirements and limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Mar 14, 2023 Michael Sozan
Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFeb 22, 2023 Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Hawaii Senate in support of S.B. 1179, a bill that would limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Feb 22, 2023 Michael Sozan