Predictable turnover on the high court would improve its stability and accountability, and the justices would still be safe ...

What if political parties are a big part of the answer? I know, I know. You have mixed feelings about parties. So did James ...

A new Brennan Center survey finds that large majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and independents share deep-seated concerns about government corruption, which most voters define broadly and blame ...

You’re reading The Briefing, Michael Waldman’s weekly newsletter. Click here to receive it in your inbox. I’ve written that corruption is the sleeper issue of 2026. Well, it’s awake. And the issue may ...

You’re reading The Briefing, Michael Waldman’s weekly newsletter. Click here to receive it in your inbox. On Monday, Donald Trump dropped his sham lawsuit against the federal government. In exchange, ...

You’re reading The Briefing, Michael Waldman’s weekly newsletter. Click here to receive it in your inbox. The late 19th century was a dismal time in American politics. Corruption ran rampant. Congress ...

Americans head to the polls this fall in arguably the most important election in modern history. More than just a contest between candidates or parties, the 2024 general election will decide the ...

From targeting election officials to making us more vulnerable to cyberattacks, implementing the radical conservative agenda’s proposals would be disastrous for democracy. Project 2025, a blueprint ...

False claims have eroded trust in elections and provoked a wave of anti-voter laws. The Brennan Center offers recommendations for how to fight back. Election deniers are working to undermine ...