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Donald Trump continues to face criminal charges in Georgia, even though some have been dismissed by a judge. AP Photo/Steve Helber

March 13, 2024

Judge nixes some of Georgia’s charges against Trump and his allies − but that won’t necessarily derail the case

Anthony Michael Kreis, Georgia State University

A Georgia election law scholar explains what’s behind the ruling and what it means for the state’s prosecution of Trump.

Security fences stand near the U.S. Capitol on January 5, 2022. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

January 6, 2022

How democracy gets eroded – lessons from a Nixon expert

Ken Hughes, University of Virginia

The January 6, 2021, Capitol riot happened a year ago. But the attempt to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power was just one part of a larger, and more long-term, attempt to undo US democracy.

On Aug. 9, 1974, Nixon announced his resignation from the presidency. 12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

January 5, 2021

Trump’s ‘smoking gun’ tape is worse than Nixon’s, but congressional Republicans have less incentive to do anything about it

Ken Hughes, University of Virginia

After release of tape recordings in which Nixon ordered the Watergate coverup, he resigned under pressure by congressional Republicans. Today’s GOP had a different response to the Trump tape.

Certain characteristics mean moral rebels are willing to not go with the flow. Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment via Getty Images

January 7, 2021

Here’s why some people are willing to challenge bullying, corruption and bad behavior, even at personal risk

Catherine A. Sanderson, Amherst College

Psychologists have identified the characteristics of ‘moral rebels’ who make the tough choice to stand up for their principles in the face of negative consequences.

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