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The Meta Studies: Nuanced Findings, Corporate Spin, and Media Oversimplification
A collaboration between social scientists and Meta has been held up as a potential “new model for platform research” that may help explain the effects social media companies…

An Overlooked January 6 Charge: The “Stop the Count” Scheme
Section 241 can form the basis for charging Trump and conspirators in connection with their effort to "stop the count" in 2020 presidential election.

Guatemalan Election Runoff Endangered by Corrupt Authorities
A surprise finish by an opposition candidate has spurred concern that the second round of elections will be canceled or stolen.

Unpacking the “Surprise” Crime in DOJ’s Target Letter to Trump
What does that law say? How has DOJ used it in past? What alleged Trump conduct meets the elements of the crime?

Trump on Trial: A Model Prosecution Memo for Federal Election Interference Crimes
A bipartisan team of former federal prosecutors, defense counsel, and other legal experts drafted a "model prosecution memo" for the potential case of United States vs. Donald…

The Road to Fairer Congressional Districts Might Start with the States
The route to less racially or politically gerrymandered congressional districts could pass through remapping state legislative districts.

Detailed Timeline of Trump Hush Money-2016 Election Investigation
Part of Just Security’s work on accountability and election law. Originally published on March 29, 2023; updated version published on May 24, 2023. On April 4, 2023, Manhattan…

Erdoğan Appears Poised to Win Runoff: Why, and What’s Next for Turkey?
His divisive, authoritarian politics carried the day despite a dire economy and the government's failures in the Feb. 6 earthquake.

Dealing with Hybrid Regimes: Pursuing US Interests Without Giving them a Pass on Democracy
Failing to address their democratic deficiencies sets up the US and G7 for long-term strategic failure and hinders economic prosperity.

How Trump’s CNN Town Hall Remarks Put Him in Greater Legal Peril for Jan. 6 Investigations
During a town hall event on CNN Wednesday night, former President Donald Trump made multiple incriminating remarks about his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.…

Don’t Look Away From What May Be Turkish Democracy’s Last Stand
The US, Europe, and voters in other countries teetering toward autocracy must pay heed, be vocal, and support democratic forces robustly.

Why the E. Jean Carroll Verdict Will Matter to Voters
Sexual assault is incompatible with serving in public office, according to large majorities of voters.