Republicans want to impeach judges they don’t agree with
It’s the latest example of Republican legislators taking aim at judges whose rulings they don’t like.
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.
Through a mid-decade gerrymander, it’s the voice of the people that is threatened
Whether the new map is left to stand will determine the voices, power, and well-being of my community.
Ousted North Carolina GOP leader assaulted democracy, checks & balances for decades
Berger leaves behind a legacy of undermining the foundations of democratic government in North Carolina.
The SAVE America Act: a modern-day poll tax
Congress holds the power to further narrow who can participate in our democracy.
California sheriff who seized ballots has ties to radical ‘constitutional sheriffs’ movement
The California sheriff who last month seized over 650,000 ballots has ties to a movement of radical right-wing local enforcement officials.
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.
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.
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