The FBI’s reluctance to acknowledge white supremacy in law enforcement undermines U.S. counterterrorism efforts. The January 6 attack highlights this urgent issue.
In the 2024 election, state courts were pivotal in addressing voter deception. Missouri and Montana courts intervened to counter state-backed disinformation on ballot initiatives, influencing the outcomes favorably for voter protection. This contrasts with Florida and Ohio, where courts did not act, highlighting the crucial role of judicial oversight in upholding electoral integrity.
It was an insurrection. Pardoning the perpetrators won’t change that.
President-elect Trump plans to pardon Jan. 6 Capitol rioters on his first day back in office, a move seen as endorsing attacks on democracy and unsettling many.
The decline in participation by Black men under 50 shows how elections increasingly amplify white voices over others.
New Census Bureau estimates indicate significant demographic shifts that may alter U.S. political dynamics post-2030.
In the 2024 election, online ad spending on state ballot measures soared to over $61 million, driven by national donors. This shift highlights growing external influence in local policy decisions, as seen in Florida and Ohio’s contentious measures on abortion rights, where major funding came from groups like Planned Parenthood and conservative advocacy organizations.
Gerrymandering helped Republicans gain a narrow House majority, with manipulated maps giving them a 16-seat advantage. Supreme Court rulings and partisan map drawing in states like North Carolina played crucial roles, underscoring the urgent need for electoral reform to ensure fair competition and reconnect government to disillusioned voters.
President Biden’s recent clemency grant for nearly 1,500 Americans recognizes the overly punitive nature of the criminal justice system, marking progress towards reform.
As President Biden’s term concludes, the Brennan Center urges him to use clemency to cement his legacy and counteract racially biased justice policies, ensuring lasting reform.
President-elect Trump aims to reinstate the federal death penalty, prompting advocates to urge Biden to commute sentences for the 40 on death row.
The Federal Protective Service, tasked with guarding federal buildings, possesses extensive authority but lacks sufficient checks.
