What the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers Don't Want You to Know
Two years after the January 6th attack, the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers – two of the groups that stormed the Capitol and tried to overturn an election – are on a mission. This time, their goal is more...
17 Mar 202330min
Spies, Balloons, and International Law
Last month, a mysterious object appeared in the sky over Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. U.S. officials determined it was a “spy balloon” sent by China to gather intelligence. Chinese officials insisted t...
10 Mar 202320min
A Year in Russia's War Against Ukraine: Forging a US Response
Since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine a year ago, we’ve seen some surprising military, diplomatic, and legal developments in the war. Ukrainian forces have proven remarkably strong, an...
24 Feb 202351min
Eliminating the Judicial “Blue Slip”
One of a President’s most important jobs is appointing federal judges. And it’s not just Supreme Court Justices that matter. Across the country, hundreds of federal judges decide cases that impact eve...
13 Feb 202314min
Two Years After the Myanmar Coup
Two years ago, Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup. It was a major setback for the country, which had begun to slowly move toward democracy and free elections after decades of military rule. For...
1 Feb 202322min
How Should the Press Cover Democracy?
The democracy beat is all the rage in news coverage. But the press needs to do more than follow current events. As the “fourth estate,” independent news works in a system of checks and balances. At it...
27 Jan 202322min
Closing the War Crimes Impunity Gap
As Russia’s war against Ukraine rages on and evidence of thousands of war crimes continues to mount, countries around the world have looked for ways to hold Russian generals and troops accountable. O...
20 Jan 202315min
Promoting Diversity in the U.S. Military
This year, the Supreme Court may decide Students for Fair Admissions v. The President and Fellows of Harvard College, a case that could prevent schools from considering a student’s race in the admissi...
13 Jan 202323min
