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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…

His divisive, authoritarian politics carried the day despite a dire economy and the government's failures in the Feb. 6 earthquake.

Failing to address their democratic deficiencies sets up the US and G7 for long-term strategic failure and hinders economic prosperity.

The US, Europe, and voters in other countries teetering toward autocracy must pay heed, be vocal, and support democratic forces robustly.

Sexual assault is incompatible with serving in public office, according to large majorities of voters.

The recent indictment of Russian and U.S. citizens for election interference reveals Kremlin’s new mix of strategies to destabilize American democracy.

A comprehensive database of efforts to bar from public office individuals who engaged in the January 6th insurrection.

A jury finding Fox News liable for defamation would be both a fair outcome and a victory for democracy and the First Amendment.

"While there are other legal hurdles for the Manhattan DA to cross in the indictment of the former president, this element of the relevant offenses poses no obstacle..."

The alleged indictment raises important questions about efforts to interfere with the 2016 presidential election and the rule of law. 

Surreptitious third-party payments are routinely prosecuted as campaign finance violations in New York and nationally under various statutes.

The vote could set the tone for democratic rights in the region, curb the junta’s influence, and return power to the people.