Rewarding people who tried to ignite an insurrection turns the pardon power on its head. The losing candidate for a seat on the high court is trying to have more than 60, valid votes thrown out. The Posse Comitatus Act bars the armed forces from serving as civilian police, but loopholes and exceptions undermine its effectiveness. For decades, the federal government used its grant-making power to spur states to incarcerate more people and to impose longer sentences.
It should now use that power to reverse course. Staggered year terms would bring regular turnover to the bench. The result would be a Court that better reflects prevailing public values. State legislators, local administrators, and advocates must strengthen and clarify election processes, preempt disinformation, and enact stronger measures against intimidation. Speakers: Corey Brettschneider, Terrence L. Johnson, M. Cathleen Kaveny, Vincent L. Wimbush, Sewell Chan.
Since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, dozens of states have enacted laws making it harder to vote, especially for people of color. The result: a growing racial turnout gap. We can change the system when we work together.
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that has the potential to both help and hurt our democracy. We respect your privacy. Skip Navigation. Restricting the Freedom to Vote. Read More about Restricting the Freedom to Vote. It will open the door to further abuses unless the courts step in.
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