Ballot measures are core to democracy. That’s why they’re under attack
At a time when voters feel disenfranchised and disconnected from democracy, ballot initiatives allow us to directly engage and make a tangible impact in our day-to-day lives.
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.
Equal rules don’t produce equal opportunity
The case could determine whether Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is constitutional.
Texas Republicans are punishing voters ‘because we can’
Tuesday’s primary descended into chaos for voters in Dallas and Williamson counties.
Trump is undermining the people who run our elections. Here’s how we can fight back
Donald Trump’s actions threaten free and fair elections. As part of his effort, election administrators are being undermined as the federal government overreaches its power.
Trump has declared war on states that oppose him. It’s time to stop him
Donald Trump and his cronies are engaging in a highly coordinated, systematic effort to force all state governments to submit to his will.
Felony disenfranchisement must end, once and for all
Despite the possible consequences on election outcomes, felony disenfranchisement fails to receive the degree of attention and condemnation it warrants.
The SAVE America Act would disenfranchise Americans living abroad
The “SAVE America Act” is a rebranded version of the anti-voter SAVE Act, and its new name should not fool anyone.
Abortion bans have always been part of the attack on democracy
The Trump administration has been laying the groundwork for obliterating reproductive rights from the start.
Beyond Callais: We need new tools to uphold voting rights
Over 60 years of precedent and protection for voters of color, especially Black voters, could be upended and voided if SCOTUS fails to uphold the right to vote.
Standing up to DOJ’s voter roll power grab
Why would the administration place your personal data in harm’s way? The answer returns to Trump’s Big Lie.
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