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Coronavirus, Public Perceptions and the Dangers of “News Deserts”
For many reasons, areas of the U.S. or segments of the populace don’t have – or don’t seek – access to fact-based, even existentially vital information.

Congress Needs a “Rocket Docket” for Its Disputes With the President
A rocket docket could have prevented many of the abuses seen during the Trump administration, would reduce the likelihood of future abuses, and will enhance Congress’ ability…

As Trump Returns from India, Others in U.S. Must Press Modi on Rights in Kashmir and Across the Country
It is critical that a broad and diverse group of powerful actors in the United States not ignore the Indian government’s turn toward authoritarianism.

The Friday Night Massacre’s Broader Context: Trump’s Redesign for American Democracy
As we discussed with one of the authors of the book, How Democracies Die, the purges fit an ominous path followed by elected autocrats.

Republican Senators’ Short-Sighted Justifications for Acquitting Trump
Why Senator Ted Cruz's approach, rather than Lamar Alexander's, creates vulnerabilities for the White House and Republican Senators down the line.

Timeline: Trump, Giuliani, Biden, and Ukrainegate
A comprehensive chronology of events involving "Ukrainegate" and President Trump and Rudy Giuliani's efforts to persuade the Ukrainian government to investigate former Vice President…

The Ukrainian “Drug Deal” and All the President’s Lawyers
Lawyers in the Trump administration appear to be acting more like operatives helping to facilitate an illegal scheme, rather than lawyers with an obligation to end it.

Impeachment Trial and Legal Ethics: Cipollone Should Be a Witness, Not a Trump Lawyer
Top legal ethics expert, Stephen Gillers, raises an issue hiding in plain site.

Hearsay and the Impeachment Trial
How big an issue is it that the Senate will allow hearsay objections as a basis to exclude evidence from the record?

Four Fundamental Flaws in President Trump’s Impeachment Trial Memo
Leading impeachment law scholar pens a scathing critique of President Trump’s Trial Memo sent to senators on Monday.

15 Questions the Media Should Be Asking Lev Parnas
A list of specific questions reporters (and perhaps members of Congress, if the time comes) should be asking Lev Parnas.

Trump Loved “His Generals”—Until He Got To Know Them
The caricature of a “a gruff, tough-guy persona" with powerful toys lay at the heart of the contradiction Trump promised as a candidate in 2016.