Congress Should Exclude Elected Insurrectionists
The legislature should use its constitutional authority under the Disqualification Clause to uphold democracy.
No, the Supreme Court Cannot Save Democracy
The Supreme Court is forcing a deregulatory agenda under the guise of restoring democracy.
Safeguarding the Right to Vote Through a Strong Regulatory System
Increased voter participation requires a regulatory system that invites public engagement.
Creating an Inclusive Political Order
True representative democracy depends on making access to voting a realistic option for all.
Democratic Innovation to Improve Agency Rulemaking Comments
Agencies should consider new tools to expand access to public opinion in the rulemaking process.
Algorithmic Safeguards For the People and By the People
The White House seeks public input on a “bill of rights for an automated society.”
Democracy, Rulemaking, and Outpourings of Comments
Scholars and policymakers should recognize the democratic benefits of public comments.
The Administrative Shallow State
Scholars argue that federal advisory committees help align agency decision-making with electoral politics.
A First Amendment Balancing Act
Scholars recommend limited government restrictions on false political speech.
France’s Health Crisis Is a Democracy Crisis, Too
France’s inadequate response to COVID-19 is a failure to prepare, not a failure to predict.
Voting Amid a Pandemic
As COVID-19 persists, governments must decide whether, when, where, and how to hold elections.
The Costs of Voter ID Requirements
Research shows that requiring voter IDs imposes substantial costs, especially on disadvantaged groups.