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Gutting Congress’ Ethics Office Was a Disaster – and an Opportunity
The House "gutting their own ethics regulator with their first vote in Congress was so obviously unethical, so clearly about maintaining power and avoiding accountability, that…
Setting the Board: Congressional Investigations and the New House Rules Package
Expert Explainer on the new House of Representatives' Rules Package and what it means for investigations and oversight.
As Haiti’s Last 10 Lawmakers’ Terms Expire, Political Transition Must Take Priority Over Military Intervention
A human rights defender urges the US to press the Prime Minister to reach an agreement to proceed with a civil society transition plan.
The Government Was Right to Charge Seditious Conspiracy
Former senior Justice Department official and leading expert on militias assesses Justice Department's approach to seditious conspiracy cases following Oath Keepers verdict.
Is Colombia Trapped in “War Mode?” In Wake of Truth Commission, New Leftist Government Recalibrates US Ties
Strengthening rule of law and democracy will require re-engineering the joint policies of the US and Colombian governments.
Encryption Helps Ukrainians Resist Russia’s Invasion, but a European Plan Threatens the Underlying Trust Any Tech User Needs
The intended crime-fighting proposals could force encrypted-messaging services to abandon basic confidentiality or pull out of the market.
Roadmap to Accountability: How the Jan. 6 Committee Can Help Enforce the 14th Amendment
How current legal processes — across the states — provide for the enforcement of section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Deploys Sweden and Finland’s NATO Membership Bids to Further His Repression
Any accession deal must ensure the potential newest members don’t flout the rule of law that helps underpin the strength of the alliance.
Democracy at Risk: Are The Florida Election Police Violating the Law?
This is an important test case for American democracy in the newfound battles over voter suppression."
Six Ways the US and the International Community Can Help Haiti Without Armed Intervention
History shows that sending a military force isn't likely to improve security in the short- or long-term without other crucial steps.
The UN Cybercrime Treaty Has a Cybersecurity Problem In It
Proposals for an international cyber crime treaty could have unintended consequences that undermine the very purpose for its existence.
In Weaponizing Asylum Seekers, DeSantis & Abbott Unwittingly Demonstrate the Possibility of Safe Transit Policies for Migrants
Ironically, the governors' actions show that the US could implement policies that better reflect the realities of migration - by treating migrants has human beings rather than…