Our weekly op-ed highlight reel
News is the heart of what we're about. But The Fulcrum is also a forum for debate about what's ailing American democracy and what could make the system healthier. So here are the most provocative opinion pieces we've posted this week.
What Covid has taught Congress about constituent communications
"Congress can and should play a vital role in making sure the country gets necessary information in a crisis," writes Anne Meeker, a fellow working on the Connecting to Congress project at Ohio State University.
A democracy designed for a diverse country faces its latest test
"The president has politicized the census in an unprecedented attempt to further marginalize communities that have struggled for political representation in the past," writes Paul Smith of the Campaign Legal Center.
Three ways to start rebuilding the system after a crippling campaign
"The 2020 election was a painful and divisive experience for most Americans. Now that it is over, it can be a turning point for our democracy," write Matt Leighninger and Quixada Moore-Vissing of Public Agenda.
Meanwhile, here are our latest news stories:
Byzantine rules for felon voting in Tennessee challenged in new suit
Strict N.C. voter ID law upheld by appeals court but won't take effect yet
Restore 200,000 Georgians to the rolls before Senate election, lawsuit demands