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Federalism & Governance


Beyond the False Choice: A New Framework for Democracy and Security
For too long, American policy debates have been trapped by a fundamental misconception: that we must choose between freedom and safety,...

Security and Democracy Forum
Sep 292 min read
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When Justice Becomes a Weapon: Lessons from Afghanistan and Milwaukee
"From Afghan Villages to American Courtrooms, False Accusations Threaten Justice" When I served as an infantry officer in Afghanistan, I...

Security and Democracy Forum
Sep 224 min read
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The Military-Civil Divide Is a National Security Risk
Only a fraction of Americans serve in the military, and fewer still know someone who does. Most service members are drawn from a small...

Security and Democracy Forum
Sep 82 min read
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One Step Away from Martial Law
There are moments when a city feels less like itself. Sirens crowd the air. Curfews narrow ordinary life. Armed uniforms become the most...

Security and Democracy Forum
Aug 134 min read
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The Strategic Power of Restraint: How Democratic Values Win Wars
Consider a scenario that plays out daily in modern conflicts: A soldier has clear authorization to engage hostile forces but chooses...

Security and Democracy Forum
Jul 283 min read
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Signing Away Safety: What the Declaration of Independence Teaches Us About Courage
On July 4, 1776, a group of men sat in a sweltering room in Philadelphia and did something extraordinary. They committed treason.

Graham Markiewicz
Jul 42 min read
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From Teapot Dome to Tarmac Deals: Foreign Gifts, Presidential Power, and the Return of Corruption Concerns
When news broke that the United States had accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar to serve as the next Air Force One for President...
Staff Writer
Jun 302 min read
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Federalizing the National Guard in California: A Posse Comitatus Concern
Recent reports that the National Guard has been federalized in California to support immigration enforcement raise serious legal and...

Security and Democracy Forum
Jun 243 min read
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