Nothing wrong with a good franking scandal -- that is, a scandal about high officials abusing their free mailing or "franking" privilege. After all, there have been plenty of those scandals throughout ...

Franking is a long-standing privilege in American politics. This video explores the definition of franking, how it is used for political communication, and highlights its impact on local politics.

Members of Congress are granted generous franking privileges that permit them to mail newsletters, speeches, surveys and other letters to their constituents free of charge. This is a costly perk borne ...