One of the challenges with writing about the war in — and on — Ukraine is that so little changes.I don’t mean the fighting on ...

IntroductionWe have spent decades arguing about abortion policy on ideological grounds. I think we now have an opportunity to ...

Falling confidence in election fairness means the central test may be whether the losing side still accepts the result.

Alaska voters will once again vote on a measure to repeal its nonpartisan election system. Those fighting to preserve the ...

Ronald L. Hirsch is a contributor for The Fulcrum, a nonpartisan publication dedicated to strengthening democracy by fostering informed civic engagement and elevating diverse perspectives.

Last Minute RushWe’re not going to describe every bill the House aims to take action on this week because there’s lots.

Democracy is facing a paradox. Around the world, citizens continue to support democratic ideals while simultaneously losing faith in democratic institutions. According to a 2024 Pew Research Center ...

The enemy is in our midst, but the enemy is not us; it's AI. Whatever negative thoughts I had about AI—how it is being ...

I happened upon a civil discussion blog and read a post by a man who said he was happy to report that when he attended a ...

On August 21, Congressman Jamie Raskin, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, released a report entitled ...

Constitution Day is September 17. In her Constitution Day Conversation with Fulcrum Contributor Rick LaRue, NYU School of Law ...

While immigration is a highly divisive issue in Washington, DC, new surveys in 11 competitive states and 28 congressional ...