OpinionCONNIE HAIR: Why the US Census needs an accurate count of citizens, not just populationCounting non-citizens is only one of several major problems affecting the accuracy of the Census.By Connie Hair·Jun 29, 2026
OpinionCONNIE HAIR: FISA has gone off the rails—it's time for Congress to rein it inCongress should use this opportunity to restore the distinction between foreign intelligence collection and domestic surveillance.By Connie Hair·Jun 18, 2026
OpinionCONNIE HAIR: Mike Lee dismantled SAVE Act opposition—will it be enough?"If we cannot secure the most basic element of our elections of any free and fair system of elections, we’re inviting a level of distrust that this country cannot afford."By Connie Hair·Mar 20, 2026
OpinionCONNIE HAIR: The US Senate is about to remember why it existsThe Senate will debate a bill before deciding its fate. How novel!By Connie Hair·Mar 17, 2026
OpinionCONNIE HAIR: Cloture is not required for the SAVE America ActIf Sen. Thune files for cloture anyway to resurrect a 60-vote hurdle, he is conceding that the Senate doesn’t intend to consider this bill.By Connie Hair·Feb 26, 2026
OpinionCONNIE HAIR: Maryland is playing a dangerous game with drug cartels and public safetyUndermining ICE enforcement capacity and detention is not symbolic; it has real world consequences.By Connie Hair·Feb 26, 2026
