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Once designed to be the most powerful branch of government, Congress is now overburdened, underresourced, and gridlocked. It is time to ask questions about congressional reform and the future of U.S. democracy. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly
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Congress is overburdened, underresourced, and gridlocked. Americans are doubtful that government can solve the problems they care about — from affordability and health care to immigration and the environment. Our latest report offers eight proposals to reform Congress.
Eight Solutions to Unstick Congress
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Congress rarely stands up to the executive, serving instead as a cheering or booing section for whoever occupies the Oval Office. We’ve got some ways to change that.
A Wake-Up Call for a Moribund Congress
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Americans believe corruption is a serious problem throughout politics and government. The good news: Across party lines, voters overwhelmingly support reforms to curb concentrated wealth in politics and unchecked self-enrichment by those in power.
Poll: Voters Want Solutions for Government Corruption
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James Wilson penned the phrase "We the People." He also speculated compulsively, fled from his creditors, and died in the back room of a tavern. Learn more about the forgotten founder. He wrote the first draft of the Constitution and was on the first Supreme Court. Then he was
The Supreme Court Justice Who Ended Up Behind Bars
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We are excited to welcome Kate Andrias, Olatunde Johnson, William Novak, Alice O’Brien, and Julie Suk as the new class of Polan Fellows. Drawn from the law and academia, the fellows will join the fight for the future of the U.S. Constitution.
Brennan Center Announces 2026-2027 Steven M. Polan Fellows in Constitutional Law and History
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From age limits for lawmakers to restoring Congress’s authority over federal spending, here's how to fix a broken Congress.
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Congress reasserted itself after Watergate and Vietnam, transforming its own operations to give rank-and-file lawmakers more say over policy. Now those reforms have been eroded or smashed to bits.
A Wake-Up Call for a Moribund Congress
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“Dark money” campaign finance strategies are evolving to keep funders hidden. Here’s what can be done about it:
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Money in Politics Roundup — May 2026
As midterm races heat up, we review major developments in campaign finance, from dark money loopholes to new levels of entanglement between Trump’s business and his presidency.
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It is now crystal clear who is obstructing reauthorization. Cornyn & other reform opponents would rather see Sec. 702 expire than allow reforms to protect Americans’ privacy. Sen. Wyden offered an easy path forward for renewing the law. Reform opponents would prefer sunset. 2/2
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Senator Cornyn just blocked a 9-month extension of Section 702 with a warrant requirement for backdoor searches. He then blocked a 5-week extension with no warrant requirement, just basic transparency measures. 1/2
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Republican, independent, and Democratic voters agree on this: Government corruption is hurting democracy. A new Brennan Center survey finds strong support for bold solutions to combat corruption.
Poll: Voters Want Solutions for Government Corruption
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From reining in the Iran war to pushing back on Trump’s slush fund, Congress appears to be reasserting its constitutional authority. But to fully reclaim its power, it must strengthen itself as an institution. Our new report explains how.
Eight Solutions to Unstick Congress
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