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President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General William Barr
Chipping Away at Democracy
Since the vast majority of Republican senators failed in their constitutional duty to be a check on serious government corruption, President Donald Trump has repeatedly exhibited his willingness to abuse the power of his office. But involving himself in the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) recommended sentencing of Roger Stone, a convicted federal criminal-and Trump's close political ally-was perhaps the most flagrant display of how little respect Trump's administration has for American democracy.

Throughout his presidency, Trump and his attorneys general have worked to turn the DOJ and the federal judiciary into political puppets, thereby delegitimizing both institutions.

An independent DOJ and judiciary are essential to the well-being of American justice. If President Trump is ultimately allowed to corrupt them, his administration's actions will undermine a critical xxxxxx of American democracy.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during a ceremony in Beijing
Coronavirus, President Xi Jinping, and Risk Management
The coronavirus epidemic is a crisis of epic proportions-one that is raising questions about Chinese President Xi Jinping's political future. But a close analysis of China's crisis response efforts suggests that while heads will roll, Xi's is unlikely to be among them.

A newly sworn-in U.S. citizen holds an American flag at a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens
Bait and Switch
Immigration officials have been using a legal process designed to create sensible on-ramps to compliance for people without lawful status-specifically those who are married to a U.S. citizen and living in the United States—to instead entrap them into being arrested and deported.

Latino parents attend a school board meeting at an elementary school in Minneapolis
When's the Last Time School Called?
When schools and parents have strong communication, everyone benefits. Backed by a new original analysis, CAP provides federal and state level policy recommendations for improving parent-school communication.

A street in the once-thriving town of Braddock, Pennsylvania, which faced economic decline following the closure of its steel mills
Government-Sanctioned Gentrification
The Opportunity Zones tax incentive has been a blatant contradiction—causing a new wave of government-sanctioned gentrification. To move toward more equitable economic development, it must be completely overhauled or fully repealed.

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