What are checks and balances in our government?
And are they in danger?
The RepresentUs Blog
4 Supreme Court Cases We’re Watching
We're watching the Supreme Court closely for issues relating to the consolidation of power in the executive branch and money in politics.
It’s Not about Comey, Letitia James, or Soros. It’s about You.
Political prosecutions silence dissent and enable corruption.
I’ve Lived Through Political Violence—We Don’t Want It Here
We need to double down on democracy, not give up on it.
What on earth are pocket rescissions?
Pocket rescissions are not cool, not normal, and are an illegal power grab.
Our political system has been failing us for decades and real change is long overdue
It’s time to take action & demand something better.
The Deep Roots of US Corruption
And what we can actually do about it
Can Congress Stop Tariffs?
Does Congress really have the ‘power of the purse’?
ICE is now the largest federal law enforcement agency in the country. And it has the fewest checks on its power.
If left unchecked, ICE could be transformed into something far more dangerous than an immigration enforcement agency.
What is Due Process?
Constitutional rights aren’t privileges for the favored. They’re limits on government power. The moment we allow exceptions, we risk turning those exceptions into the rule.
Quiz: Will the SAVE Act affect your ability to vote?
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) says its purpose is to protect voters, but the onerous voter ID regulations it contains means millions of Americans would lose the right to vote.