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Comprehensive Timeline on False Electors Scheme in 2020 Presidential Election
The most comprehensive factual record of former President Donald Trump and his close associates coordination of the false electors scheme.

How the Georgian Government, Once a US Ally, Became an Adversary, Against the Wishes of Its Protesting Citizens
Western leaders will have to respond quickly to deter the ruling Georgian Dream party from further repression against its opposition.

Key January 6th Instigator, Nick Fuentes, Reinstatement on Twitter/X: The Implications
Analysis of extremist Nick Fuentes in the run-up and on January 6th, by two authors who served on the House Select Committee.

The Case for Admitting Kosovo to the Council of Europe
Some European democracies, including France and Italy, are imposing conditions, in essence siding with backsliding Serbia.

What U.S. Policymakers Can Learn from the European Union’s Probe of Meta
Early efforts to enforce the Digital Services Act shed light on what is at least theoretically possible in the U.S.

Welcoming Tom Joscelyn, Senior Fellow at Just Security
Tom Joscelyn joins Just Security as a Senior Fellow.

Trump’s Challenge to Democracy Through the Lens of Transitional Justice
The United States could use transitional justice tools to create a shared understanding of anti-democratic events and move forward with accountability.

Protect Democracy by Defending its Defenders
In the face of global attacks on democracy, its defenders, led by democratic governments, should work together to map existing initiatives and assess what groups are left uncovered…

Trump’s ‘Ill-Gotten Gains’: Breaking Down the $464M Civil Fraud Appeal
Understanding the reasons for the judge's calculations helps demystify the findings about how Trump illegally profited from a long fraud.

Trump’s Promise to Free Jan. 6 Inmates in DC Jail — Almost All of Them Assaulted Law Enforcement Officers
See who exactly is detained in DC jail for January 6th charges, with D.C. Department of Corrections’ official list obtained by Just Security.

Tracking Tech Company Commitments to Combat the Misuse of AI in Elections
Tracking social media platforms' and AI companies' public commitments to combat deceptive uses of AI in the 2024 elections.

The Just Security Podcast: Crisis in Haiti
Joining the show to discuss the situation in Haiti and how policymakers addressing it are Rosy Auguste Ducéna and Beatrice Lindstrom.