In Trump’s America, There’s Democracy Only When He Wins
What Trump did to our elections he is now doing to the other institutions of our democracy.
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.
We Are on Our Own
Each time I have sat down to write something since the election, I am bothered by this recurring phrase that I simply cannot get out of my head.
The Most Litigated Election Ever
The good news is that despite the sharp increase in litigation, pro-voting forces continued to win, notching three times as many victories as losses.
Donald Trump Tamed the Media. Some Even Paid for the Privilege.
On the morning that Donald Trump was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, he was honored at the New York Stock Exchange by ringing in the opening bell. But the biggest news of the day, perhaps the week, took place during his brief remarks afterwards.
Now Is the Time for Courage
I started Democracy Docket to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy. It will always stand tall. It will not obey.
Building the Opposition
After the 2016 election, a movement that would become known as “the resistance” quickly emerged to protest and confront Trump’s incoming administration.
The Choices I’ve Made
Since the election, media figures and outlets have followed suit — each moving gradually towards obedience to Trump and then suddenly.
The Fight Continues
In her speech, Kamala spoke to what I value and who I am. We all owe Kamala a lot for her fight and perseverance. But I owe her much more.
When We Fight, We Win
Four years ago, I wrote about the honor, the anxiety and the anguish of litigating voting and election cases when democracy is literally at stake.
The GOP’s Sisyphean Punishment for Supporting Trump
For four years, Republican party operatives have tried to convince Donald Trump to stop attacking mail-in voting.
