Crises test more than an administration’s technical readiness; they test the nation’s character and its commitment to governing with integrity. When emergencies strike, what choices can leaders make to foster cooperation and maintain a government of the people?
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Emergency Powers and Guarding Liberty – Part 1
How are emergency powers are defined, constrained, and used in limited scope? How can the nation maintain the balance of urgent response to crises while protecting liberty and accountability?
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Federal Transparency in the Modern Age
Government transparency is a promise that public institutions operate openly, decisions aren’t hidden, and power is held to sight rather than to speculation. In an age of increasing technological advancement and cyber warfare, what is the future of federal transparency?
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DHS Establishes Parole Fee to Increase Oversight of Immigration System
The new $1,000 fee is intended to strengthen accountability and prevent misuse of the immigration parole process. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the implementation…
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Truth in a World of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant possibility. It’s actively being used in healthcare, hiring systems, courts, and finance. But who is liable when AI makes a mistake or harmful decision?
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The Nation’s Legal Shield
The U.S. Department of Justice was established in 1870 during the Reconstruction era and reflected a realization that the U.S. needed a dedicated institution to uphold federal law, represent the government in court, and ensure consistency in legal enforcement across states. After 154 years, how has this department shaped every day life in America?
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Ethics and Morality in Government
Government officials take an oath of office not only to uphold the Constitution but to act in ways that preserve the republic’s integrity. This oath implies an ethical commitment that should inform decisions, even when the law permits questionable courses of action.
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Privacy in a World of Technology
In a time when a smartphone holds more information about us than our homes did in 1791, how does the centuries-old document protect our personal freedoms in an ever changing modern technological world?
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The Federal Balance of Power
Unlike legislation passed by Congress, executive orders do not require approval from the legislative branch. They obtain authority from the Constitution. What are the checks and balances within the federal government maintain the balance of power amidst the growing use of executive orders?
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Is America in Moral Decline?
In a pluralistic society, where beliefs vary widely across cultures, faiths, and generations, whose version of morality wins out in the end? Are Christians still participating in shaping the future of morality in America?
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