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Who counts as a whistleblower?

Disclosures about the National Security Administration’s (NSA) surveillance programs have prompted a discussion on whether the person who…
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Daniel Schuman
Drawing a Line on Mass Surveillance: How Congress Must Reform Section 702

Drawing a Line on Mass Surveillance: How Congress Must Reform Section 702

On Monday, members of the House Intelligence Committee held an open hearing into Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election that…
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A small step towards a better House of Representatives

Today the Committee on House Administration took a small but important step to restore the House of Representatives as an effective…
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Daniel Schuman
The Fight Against Trump’s Horrifying Cabinet

The Fight Against Trump’s Horrifying Cabinet

It’s clear that Donald Trump and his administration pose unprecedented threats to our nation.
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The House Rules Should be Publicly Available in Advance of Their Adoption

At the start of the 115th Congress, there was a fight over whether the Office of Congressional Ethics should continue its existence. I won…
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Daniel Schuman
Lesser known Senate rules

Lesser known Senate rules

Rule 19 is interpreted to prevent any disparagement of another senator, regardless of whether it is true. (Rarely used)
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Daniel Schuman
Internet freedom: A populism for free expression

Internet freedom: A populism for free expression

Earlier this week, President Trump officially tapped Ajit Pai to head the Federal Communications Commission. As an FCC commissioner, Pai…
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Mark Stanley
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