Research Intern
Oliver Ni joined Issue One in September 2024 as a Research Intern. Oliver (he/him) is a junior of Georgetown University pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, and International Affairs and minors in mathematics and journalism. Oliver is actively involved as a board member of the university newspaper as well as various political organizations across campus. He is also involved in freelance journalism projects relating to governmental corruption and educational reform.
Reports
President Trump's first 100 days have been focused on consolidating power and sidestepping anti-corruption safeguards....
Introduction The Founding Fathers rejected being ruled by a king. That’s why they crafted a system of government with three co-equal branches. At its core lies the separation of powers:…
Reports
How Legislative Leaders Are Trapped on a Relentless Fundraising Treadmill to Pay Party Dues...
A new Issue One examination of federal campaign finance filings illuminates a slice of the relentless fundraising pressure faced by legislative leaders, focusing on the top Republicans and Democrats on…
Reports
How Big Tech’s Failures Empowered Foreign Adversaries and Undermined the 2024 U.S. Election...
Jamie Neikrie and Liana Keesing authored this report. Michael Beckel, Angelina Clapp, Alix Fraser, Abigail Gaetz, Oliver Ni, and Claire Woodall contributed to this report.
Analysis
Even before the results of the presidential election are tabulated, partisan actors are busy behind the scenes filing lawsuits seeking clarification about existing election rules and, in the most extreme…
Reports
Records reviewed by Issue One illuminate connections, secretive donors behind groups pushing false narratives that noncitizens are voting in U.S. elections...
Introduction In America, only citizens can vote and have their votes counted in elections. People who are not U.S. citizens are ineligible to vote in federal elections. The federal government…
