The False Prophet of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk has been anointed as the architect of federal government reform, a position that would be laughable if it weren’t so dangerous.
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.
The Key to Opposing Trump 2.0? Direct Democracy
The second Trump administration is underway, and conservative officials across the country appear emboldened.
Like Trump, Jefferson Griffin May Be One Vote Away From Overturning a State’s Election Result
North Carolina voters won’t forget how the judges charged with protecting their democracy handled this attempted election theft.
Building Youth Engagement in Democracy Goes Beyond Voting
The civic process goes beyond simply casting a ballot; it involves understanding the issues at stake and actively participating in our communities.
Trump Aims To Destroy American Civil Society. Here’s Why He Must Be Stopped.
I think there’s a strong adjunct role for most of us building anti-MAGA strength in the 21 months left till the U.S. midterm elections in 2026.
The National Sheriffs Association Reveals Fealty to Trump, Not the Law
It seems clear that sheriffs across the country foresee themselves as having more political power during the Trump administration.
The Supreme Court Could Gut Access to Birth Control This Year
With Donald Trump back in the White House, access to contraception is, sadly, not something that people can bank on anymore — whether they know it or not.
The Resistance We Need From Senate Democrats Under Trump 2.0
Of the harms Trump can and will do over his next four years in office, the judges he appoints will have the most lasting effect.
Trump’s Presidency Will Unleash Right-Wing Sheriffs Across America
Donald Trump was clear throughout his campaign that he would give law enforcement a new mandate for violence.
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.
