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America’s Democracy Moment

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, it is crucial to recognize the gravity of the threats still facing US democracy.
A depiction of network circles that change color as they are infected with a virus. The background shows letters and numbers as if it were computer coding.

Holding the LINE: Chinese Cyber Influence Campaigns After the Pandemic

An analysis of China's cyber influence tactics in Taiwan's 2020 elections can help us understand the extent of China’s capabilities and how to prepare for future operations.
Facebook co-founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill April 11, 2018 in Washington, DC.

A Deeper Dive: Facebook’s Response to Oversight Board on Trump May Be Less Than It Appears

A deeper dive shows the company is not ready to engage with the board's most far-reaching recommendations,
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte shakes hands with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Murad Ebrahim during the Ceremonial Confirmation of the Bangsamoro Organic Law Plebescite Law Canvass Results and Oath-taking of Transition Authority at the Malacanang palace in Manila on February 22, 2019.

A Pending Decision Pits Peace vs. Democracy in the Philippines

The question of postponing an election due next year in an autonomous region of Mindanao has some civil society organizations supporting the president's position.

Same Data, Same Strategy: A New Look at How the Trump Campaign and Russian Intelligence Operated in 2016

The recent Biden administration sanctions on the Russian government are part of an ongoing effort to push back against the Kremlin’s malign influence campaign against the West.…
U.S. Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during the January 06, 2021 attack on the Capitol in Washington, DC.

The World Is Watching: The US Should Follow Its Own Advice and Establish a 1/6 Commission

Overseas, the U.S. government has repeatedly advocated for – and even demanded – commissions in the wake of national crises similar to Jan. 6.
Voters enter a polling station at the Zion Baptist Church on January 5, 2021 in Marietta, Georgia. A large sign reads, “Vote Here 7:00am – 7:00pm”

How Voter Suppression Laws Impede Religious Liberty: The Next Frontier of Litigation

New restrictive election laws have targeted more than the right to vote - they also implicate religious liberty.
Giuliani and Parnas walk together as they arrive for the funeral of late US President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on December 5, 2018.

Giuliani’s FARA Problem

Rudy Giuliani's communications – in the form of emails, WhatsApp messages, and phone logs between Giuliani and his associates – show that, in seeking Yovanovitch’s removal,…
Video evidence of Trump’s incitement of the January 6th attack on the Capitol is presented during Trump’s second impeachment trial. The video shows Trump at a podium speaking to the insurrectionists on January 6th.

Facebook Oversight Board’s Decision on Trump Sets Up New Tests

The board made critical recommendations: that Facebook reckon with its own role in amplifying content and overhaul its approach to high-reach accounts.
Roger Stone, former adviser and confidante to Trump, leaves the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia after being sentenced February 20, 2020 in Washington, DC. He is surrounded by staff and two police officers lead the way.

Is Roger Stone Getting Off Easy for Tax Fraud?

Why is Roger Stone not being criminally prosecuted for tax evasion?
U.S. President Joe Biden stands at a podium and announces new economic sanctions against the Russia government from the East Room of the White House on April 15, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Limited Sanctions Will Not Deter Putin, But They Are a Fine Start

All this disclosure is arguably the best way for democracies to use true information to fight back against manipulative active measures
Paul Manafort, Campaign Manager for Donald Trump, speaks on the phone while touring the floor of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena as final preparations continue July 17, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. Seats are lined up in rows and a “Make America Great Again” sign is hung across the baseboards of the bleachers.

US Treasury Provides Missing Link: Manafort’s Partner Gave Campaign Polling Data to Kremlin in 2016

The U.S. Treasury Department said Thursday that Konstantin Kilimnik, an associate and ex-employee of Paul Manafort, “provided the Russian Intelligence Services with sensitive…
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