Tag: government transparency

  • Broken Bench Series 1: The Silent Crisis of Judicial Appointments

    Broken Bench Series 1: The Silent Crisis of Judicial Appointments

    Virginia’s judicial appointment process is characterized by political cronyism, where insiders dominate while citizens remain excluded. Judges are appointed through backroom deals, leading to favoritism and lack of accountability. This entrenched political system erodes public trust and results in significant human costs for the vulnerable. Urgent reforms are necessary to restore democracy.