The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight
Justice Riggs is right. We should not have to fight for democracy. But the reality is that we must.
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.
Justice Sotomayor’s Message to Lawyers: Stand Up, Fight and Win
In an era when judges are often assessed by their commitment to democracy, Justice Sonia Sotomayor stands as a stalwart in the pro-democracy camp.
We Have More Power Than Trump Wants Us To Believe — Here’s What You Can Do
There are things every one of us can do in our daily lives to help ensure free and fair elections — and, in doing so, limit Trump’s power. Here is the list.
The SAVE Act Extends the GOP’s War on Women to the Voter Rolls
It sounds like Trump’s idea of protecting women is limiting their rights to preserve his own grip on power.
Nonprofits Under Attack: Is ‘Institutional Strength’ Strong Enough to Defeat the Authoritarians?
Collective action is the only force capable of meeting an authoritarian movement with equal resolve.
25 Hours: All Gas, No Brakes in the Fight for Democracy
This weekend you can join a “Hands Off” rally — or one of the 1,100+ events to show Trump and Musk that this country doesn’t belong to them.
The Power of Standing Up
Sen. Cory Booker stood on the floor of the U.S. Senate for 25 hours and 5 minutes, speaking about the threat Donald Trump poses to our democracy.
Rage Against the Obscene: The Totally Organic Movement Confronting Trump
The biggest reason for long-term optimism is the most obvious: people are finding their voices. Please use yours.
We Can’t Give In to Fear
It seems that everyone is afraid — afraid that Donald Trump will target them next, afraid that Elon Musk may single them out on his social media platform.
The Key to Opposing Trump 2.0? Direct Democracy
The second Trump administration is underway, and conservative officials across the country appear emboldened.
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