Richard L. Hasen

Richard L. Hasen, a professor of law and political science at the University of California, Irvine, is at work on a book on campaign financing, equality, and the Supreme Court.

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Really?

Fix America in Six Easy Steps!

From campaign finance to political gerrymandering, the retired Supreme Court justice skips hard arguments in his new book in favor of unrealistic, poorly drafted solutions.

Richard L. Hasen

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Supreme Doubletake

Why Judge Posner Changed His Mind

In a revelation that shocked the legal community, one of the judges who voted to uphold voter ID laws in Indiana recently admitted he was wrong. Richard L. Hasen on why the about-face is warranted.

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Stop the Vote

The GOP’s North Carolina End Run

Amid an outburst of right-wing energy, North Carolina is set to pass one of the most restrictive voting laws in the nation. But the experiences of other states should tell them how badly it could backfire.

Richard L. Hasen

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Crunch Time

What’s Taking So Long?

The big cases are still to come. Richard L. Hasen on why we should be celebrating this drawn-out finale.

Richard L. Hasen

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States' Rights

The Other Voting Case

What looks like a victory for the federal government may give states new powers to resist Washington’s control over elections, writes Richard L. Hasen.

Richard L. Hasen

Fix America in Six Easy Steps!

Why Judge Posner Changed His Mind

The GOP’s North Carolina End Run

What’s Taking So Long?

The Other Voting Case

Hey Congress, Wake Up!