A Dangerous Legal Theory Is Rejected
Writing for a six-justice majority, Chief Justice John Roberts firmly rejected the so-called independent state legislature theory.
From Marc
What Trump’s Indictment Means for 2024
Trump is convinced that his entire future hinges on the results of the 2024 election: his legacy, his stature and, most importantly, his personal liberty.
In a Major Victory, the Supreme Court Didn’t Break Democracy
Ten years after Chief Justice John Roberts struck down Section 5 in Shelby County, he spared a different critical provision of the Voting Rights Act.
We Cannot Out-Organize Voter Suppression
The names of the states change, but the results are the same: voting for minorities and young voters becomes harder and elections become less free and fair.
Republicans Continue To Attack Mail-in Voting
If Republican leaders have had a change of heart about voting by mail, no one has told their lawyers or Republican-controlled legislatures.
Trump’s Indictment Adds Insult to Injury
Please stop calling Donald Trump’s indictment in New York a test of our democracy. It is just the latest insult he and his supporters have hurled at it.
A Run on Democracy
The government doesn’t wait until the next bank failure to write its playbook. We certainly shouldn’t wait for the next crisis in our democracy, either.
Brad Raffensperger Is Just Another Republican Vote Suppressor
If there was any doubt where Brad Raffensperger stands on voting rights, he has put it to rest. He is in lockstep with the Republican Party.
How the Supreme Court Turned a Community Leader into a Criminal
In 2016, the Arizona Legislature passed a ban on ballot collection that was aimed at decreasing electoral participation by minorities, especially among the state’s large Latino community.
Five Voting Laws Needed To Protect Democracy
My message to state Democratic leaders is simple: Use your power to expand voting rights and protect democracy.
