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A women participates in demonstration against U.S. President Trump's travel ban as protesters gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court following a court issued immigration ruling June 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. Her sign reads, “We will not be banned.”

The ‘NO BAN’ Act: A Needed Check on Presidential Decision-Making

The NO BAN Act ensures that presidential orders to bar or restrict people from entering the United States are the product of proof rather than prejudice.
People walk past a campaign billboard reading "April 21st. Decisive choice!" and bearing the portraits of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin, on April 15, 2019, in the center of the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.

To Battle Russian Disinformation, Ukraine Mimics … Russia

In the five years since the conflict between Ukraine and Russia began, several Ukrainian initiatives have been introduced to reduce the influence of Russian disinformation and…
Activists rally against the transgender military service ban at the Reflecting Pool of the U.S. Capitol April 10, 2019 in Washington, DC. Their signs read, “Stand with transgender service members, recruits and their families.”

How the Pentagon Made Transgender Rights Disappear

The Pentagon's new limits on transgender military service amount to a ban that is anything but "gender-blind."
Protesters march during the Stand Against Racism and Islamophobia: Fraser Anning Resign! rally on March 19, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. A banner reads, “Mourn the dead. Fight for the living.” and lists the names of those murdered in the Christchurch terror attacks on Friday, March 15, 2019.

The Consequences of Legislating Cyberlaw After Terrorist Attacks

Hastily drafted laws passed under pressure tend to create new problems while doing little to counter threats from terrorists and violent extremists.
A man takes part in a protest against the walkover victory of Halimah Yacob as Singapore's President at Hong Lim Park in Singapore on September 16, 2017. He wears tape over his mouth and another over his chest, both reading, “Not my president.”

Citing ‘Fake News,’ Singapore Could Be Next to Quash Free Expression

Singapore has moved from outlier to trendsetter in the troubling transnational uptick in government efforts to restrict free expression. Amid an increase in arrests and prosecutions…

Revisiting Carter Page

With Robert Mueller’s probe of Russian electoral interference finally complete—even though the public is still waiting to learn what it says—many Republicans are declaring…
A group of people gather near the Pulse Nightclub on June 17, 2016 in Orlando, Florida, where Omar Mir Seddique Mateen killed 49 people and wounded 53 others at the popular gay nightclub early Sunday. One person wears a shirt in remembrance of those who were killed. The shirt reads, “#OrlandoUnited #OnePulse” and lists the names of those murdered.

A Public-Health Approach to Countering Violent Extremism

The recent horrific attack on two mosques in New Zealand has again prompted criticism that the United States and the international community fail to address violence committed…
Silhouettes of soldiers on a transgender flag

The Mattis Transgender Policy Will Go Into Effect Next Friday

Last Tuesday, in response to a government motion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit altered its previous schedule and ordered the Clerk to issue the…
People walk past flowers and tributes displayed in memory of the twin mosque massacre victims outside the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch on March 29, 2019.

Scramble to Erase New Zealand Attack Videos Exposes Pitfalls Too

The white supremacist who attacked two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, created a Facebook livestream of his assault that spread at an alarming rate. At times, YouTube said,…
The National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters at Fort Meade, Maryland, as seen from the air, January 29, 2010.

Fulfilling the Promise of the USA Freedom Act: Time to Truly End Bulk Collection of Americans’ Calling Records

The new Section 215 "call detail records" program is still ineffective and doesn't justify the privacy threats it poses.
A police officer stands next to portraits of Guatemalas 1960-1996 civil war victims outside the Congress building in Guatemala City on March 13, 2019.

The U.S. Must Forcefully Oppose Blanket Amnesty for Civil War Atrocities in Guatemala

“All the people have disappeared.” So reads a declassified cable from the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, dated Dec. 28, 1982. The subject was an incident that occurred just…
Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, is projected on a giant screen while speaking as New Economic Party leader Mingkwan Saengsuwan, Pheu Thai party prime ministerial candidate Sudarat Keyuraphan and Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva listen during a live televised debate for candidates in Bangkok on March 20, 2019, ahead of the March 24 general election.

Taking No Chances, Thailand’s Junta Locks Down the Internet ahead of Elections

Thailand's political parties’ use of social media is restricted even though the electoral framework all but guarantees defeat for the opposition.
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