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No, State Legislatures Cannot Overrule the Popular Vote
Trump supporters' idea of state Legislatures' picking electors to overrule Americans' votes in Pennsylvania or elsewhere is a complete non-starter.
Early Edition: November 5, 2020
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major national security news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news. US ELECTIONS:…
Initial Risk Assessment for U.S. Post-Election Violence
President Donald Trump's false statements about the results are the primary driver for the increased threat of post-election violence.
Early Edition: November 4, 2020
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An Analytic Framework for Assessing Risks of U.S. Post-Election Violence
"When I served as a senior analyst for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, I developed frameworks to evaluate the risk of election-related instability overseas. As a National…
Civic Leaders Are Stepping up to Safeguard the Election and Our Rule of Law
Civic leaders of all stripes can perform a critical function, by setting high expectations for officials and the public, urging responsible and peaceful conduct, and reinforcing…
Timeline of the Coronavirus Pandemic and U.S. Response
The most comprehensive timeline on the coronavirus and the U.S. government's response. Readers suggestions welcome [email protected].
Election Law Primer: What to Expect During and After the 2020 Election
Assessing the Supreme Court's most recent rulings and the election scenarios to watch out for.
Six Disinformation Threats in the Post-Election Period
Those seeking to sow discord may be keeping their powder dry until after November 3rd.
Early Edition: November 3, 2020
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Good Governance Paper No. 23: Rebuild and Renew the Diplomatic Corps
Last in a series of top experts exploring proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government, public integrity, and rule of law.
Good Governance Paper No. 22: Preventing Politicization of the Security Clearance System
Latest in a series of top experts exploring proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government, public integrity, and the rule of law.