The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight
Justice Riggs is right. We should not have to fight for democracy. But the reality is that we must.
Marc Elias
As the founder of Democracy Docket and Partner at Elias Law Group, Marc Elias is a nationally recognized authority in voting rights, redistricting and law. In 2020, Marc led the historic legal effort to protect voting rights, winning over 60 lawsuits against the GOP’s efforts to suppress the vote. As Republicans continue to mount aggressive challenges to voting, Marc continues to fight back in court and on Twitter. Fighting for democracy by his side is Marc’s Portuguese Water Dog named Bode.
Justice Sotomayor’s Message to Lawyers: Stand Up, Fight and Win
In an era when judges are often assessed by their commitment to democracy, Justice Sonia Sotomayor stands as a stalwart in the pro-democracy camp.
We Have More Power Than Trump Wants Us To Believe — Here’s What You Can Do
There are things every one of us can do in our daily lives to help ensure free and fair elections — and, in doing so, limit Trump’s power. Here is the list.
My Time on 60 Minutes and Why I Refuse To Stay Silent
I have been fighting Donald Trump nonstop for a decade. I officially became general counsel to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign on April 12, 2015. A month later, on June 16, Trump announced his campaign.
The Courts Must Stop Presuming Donald Trump is a Regular President
If there is one thing that is clear from Donald Trump’s first 100 days, it is that he is not a regular president. But the courts continue to treat him as one, which is what has us barreling towards a full-blown constitutional crisis.
One Hundred Days of Republican Complicity
While it is understandable to focus attention on Trump’s attacks on democracy and the rule of law, we must not lose sight of the fact that it is the Republican Congress enabling his authoritarianism.
The State of Democracy Requires Us to Expand the Map
Sparked by a wave of voter suppression laws and GOP efforts to justify the “Big Lie,” nearly 600 lawsuits were filed between 2021-2024.
Republicans Are Trying to Steal an Election
The GOP has so far failed to convince a court to adopt its radical approach to contesting elections. That could change with this race in North Carolina.
What We Must Do Now To Win in 2026
Since Trump entered the political scene, Democrats have outperformed in midterm elections.
Trump’s Most Dangerous Power Grab
It was only a matter of time before Trump’s executive order targeting free and fair elections was challenged in court.
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