Democrats are discussing changing the Supreme Court. What do Americans think?
Here’s how they think about it.
Trump won’t cooperate with congressional oversight. Here are Congress’s options.
Liz Hempowicz and Anne Tindall - September 14, 2020
The legislature’s powers of inherent contempt might allow it to punish non-compliers.
What Bill Barr doesn’t understand about the office of attorney general
Cornell W. Clayton - December 17, 2019
The U.S. attorney general’s office started in the judicial branch, not the executive — and has never been entirely under presidential control
Black candidates know they have to be careful in talking about race. Here’s what the research suggests.
Christopher Stout - February 19, 2019
The 2020 Democratic presidential primaries will have the most diverse
What comes next in the fight against partisan gerrymandering
John Sides - October 13, 2018
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President Trump claims the FBI is tainted and its reputation in tatters. This graph shows he’s wrong.
David Lewis - December 16, 2017
“It’s a shame what’s happened with the FBI,” President Trump
Trump’s values are abhorrent to the Federalist Society of conservative lawyers. That doesn’t stop them from helping him.
Henry Farrell - May 17, 2017
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This is how to get rid of gerrymandered districts
Ryan Williamson, Michael Crespin, and Barry Edwards - March 17, 2017
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We have a standard for judging partisan gerrymandering. The Supreme Court should use it.
Michael Latner, Anthony Smith, Anthony McGann, and Alex Keena - February 2, 2017
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The fight over Justice Scalia’s replacement has already started. Here’s how it will play out.
Sarah Binder - February 14, 2016
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