In this research, we update the measure of case salience for state supreme courts originally developed by Vining and Wilhelm (2011). The original measure was compatible with the Brace-Hall State
Oct 2025
Surveillance as the past and future of public administration
We trace how privacy-encroaching technologies have unfolded over the course of human history and how such technologies have influenced human societies and economies; governments have been central to this evolution.
Oct 2025
Digital Responsibility at the Nexus of Big Tech and Government: Evidence from Transparency Reports
Transparency reports are public documents released by companies such as Google, Facebook, and Verizon that contain extensive information regarding data privacy. For instance, these reports document the number of times
Sep 2025
Gendered Policy Leadership in the Judicial Branch
In most states, the chief justice is tasked with leading the judiciary and working within the political environment to address its shortcomings. This requires public advocacy that emphasizes the needs
Aug 2025
Redistricting and Party Loyalty in the State Supreme Courts
In this research, we examine redistricting plan review by state supreme courts to determine what factors influence party-aligned voting in judicial decisions. We analyze whether judicial selection systems matter, as
May 2025
Strategic Responsiveness: How Congress Confronts Presidential Power
Because the constitutional separation of powers often leads to delay or obstruction rather than coordinated policymaking, US presidents are increasingly acting unilaterally to move policy. With the issuance of executive
