Slowly but steadily, SCOTUS is decimating every legal justification for campaign-finance rules.
Abby Rapoport
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Pardon Me, Mr. President?
By appointing an advocate for defendants’ rights as the new pardon attorney, the Obama administration has signaled it is serious about commuting drug offenses.
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Get Ready for the Datapalooza of Election Performance!
For the first time, we can compare states’ election performance from one election to the next.
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The Quality of Mercy
An evangelical Christian and former prosecutor, Mark Osler has become one of the country’s most effective advocates for criminal-justice reform.
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It’s Andrew Cuomo’s Fault!
This week, New York State failed to pass public financing reform for campaigns. The buck stopped at the governor’s desk—reformers are ticked.
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George Takei, Living Long and Prospering from Social Media
How the former Star Trek star has become internet’s funny, corny uncle and its moral compass.
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When Death Comes to the Festival
Will the tragedy at SXSW change the nature of the celebration in years to come?
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Why Does the National Media Get Texas So Wrong?
There’s no binary opposition between “establishment” candidates and those affiliated with the Tea Party in the state—in other words, no convenient narrative.
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Why Obama Should Take a Cue from Gerald Ford on Crack Pardons
A ’70s-style clemency board could free thousands still serving unjust crack sentences—and restore faith in presidential pardons
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The Year in Preview: Post-Preclearance Voter Protection
Handicapping the big fights yet to be waged for voting rights