Trump wishes he seized ballots in 2020. What does that mean for 2026?
The 2026 midterms will be easier for Trump to steal than the 2020 election.
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.
How new USPS rules put the right to vote at risk
While the Trump era has been marked by chaos, mail-in voting has consistently remained the most contentious election-related issue.
Trump, Venezuela, and the threat to the 2026 elections
Donald Trump has no settled view of foreign policy or the use of military force. His decision over the weekend to attack Venezuela and seize its president, Nicolás Maduro, cannot be explained by any coherent worldview.
Big Law walks away from democracy
In the past, voter suppression and election subversion efforts would have been met with a flurry of legal actions by the nation’s largest law firms. This time, there has been complete silence.
Trump’s DOJ Wants Your Data
Donald Trump and the Republican Party know that they are likely to be voted out of power in November 2026. The tools they are counting on to prevent this are the same ones being deployed by the largest technology companies: big data sets and vast computing power.
“60 Minutes” Obeyed in Advance
Last night, only hours before it was set to air an episode about the treatment of migrants shipped to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison, “60 Minutes” mysteriously pulled the episode.
The Right to Vote Deserves First-Class Protection
While conservatives are concerned with protecting the Second Amendment, my concern lies with the right to vote being treated as an afterthought.
The Greatest Threat to Democracy
The Republican Party is a party of vote suppressors and election deniers. This is no longer a flaw in some members of the GOP; it is the defining feature of the MAGA takeover.
Seven Voting Laws Every Blue State Should Enact Right Now
While the voting laws and rules in red states can pose serious challenges to voters, we cannot fail to look at the entire picture.
Trump Sued Me. I Fought and Won.
Yes, this case may be over, but Trump’s abuse of the courts to go after his political opponents has only just begun.
