Just 17% of Americans now say they trust the government in Washington to do what is right “just about always” (2%) or “most of the time” (15%). While trust in government has been low for decades, the ...

Type to search articles, cases, and authors. Press ↵ to view all results. Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme Court’s decisions will mean ...

According to a recent letter to the editor by the President and CEO of the Bill of Rights Institute, David J. Robb, this country needs civics teachers now more than ever. Given the current political ...

Washington — Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday, October 1, after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. Republicans had proposed extending government funding at ...

For individuals working in local, state or federal government, information about public trust can provide valuable insights and implications. Understanding the level of public trust and what citizens ...

September 6, 2023 - Lawyers interested in government service have a wide range of opportunities to consider. The first question being: at which level of government to serve — federal, state or local?

U.S. adults with low levels of religious engagement are much more likely than highly religious Americans to say the government should provide more assistance to people in need (58% vs. 35%). About one ...