Now Is the Time for Courage
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Opinion
Read in-depth op-eds on voting rights and democracy from our contributors, guest authors and Democracy Docket's founder, Marc Elias. Use the drop-down menu to organize by topic.
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 Last Chance To Confirm Biden’s Fair and Qualified Judges
Most cases don’t make it to the Supreme Court, so who sits on our lower courts matters terribly.
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.
Sheriffs Are Ready To Challenge Election Results
Sheriffs’ belligerent insistence that they will pursue alleged voter fraud generally defies the will of the people they claim to represent.
Black Voters in Arizona Could Be the Reason Harris Wins in 2024
Is it a coincidence that 2020 was a record year for Black voter turnout in Arizona? I doubt it.
What Apathetic Death Penalty Rulings Tell Us About the Supreme Court
It’s essential that we be able to correct the mistakes of our justice system when lives are on the line.
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.
How the Freedom to Vote Act Could Have Changed the 2024 Election
Nearly 8 million more American citizens would likely have registered to vote ahead of the 2024 general election.
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