Trump’s Plan To Remain on His Throne
With election conspiracists taking center stage, Trump is slowly but surely desensitizing the public to a brand of authoritarianism aimed at subverting the will of the electorate.
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 Blue.
Why My Law Firm is Litigating 63 Voting Rights Cases
With fewer than 60 lawyers, we are currently litigating 63 voting and election cases in 30 states — a number that will almost certainly rise in the weeks to come.
I Refuse to Stay Silent. Will You?
Just because I am scared does not mean I am helpless. I will not let that fear drive me to hide or stay silent.
The Crucible of 2020 and the Birth of Democracy Docket
Democracy Docket became the unofficial tracker, organizer and scorekeeper for the dozens of lawsuits filed to contest the outcome of the 2020 election.
Legacy Media Bows to Trump, But I Never Will
The Trump administration is quickly and not-so-quietly ridding our media landscape of anyone who dares disagree with it.
Trump’s Plan To Use the State To Crush Dissent
Trump is quickly changing the nature of politics from adversarial contests to weaponized governance.
A Long, Hard Week
For the past seven months, Trump has demonized those who fight for democracy and weaponized the government against them.
Last Call for Democracy Now Boarding
The Trump administration is using crime and degradation as an excuse to control important transportation hubs.
What Gives Me Hope
Hope is what we do when the odds are long and the options limited. It is the stubborn act of trying when despair feels easier.
The Voting Rights Act’s Final Test
Less than 20 years ago, Congress unanimously voted to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act. Now, the Republican Party is ready to throw the whole thing out.
