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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.

By Lauren Groh-Wargo, Max Flugrath

April 4, 2025

A protest sign adorns a bike on the sidelines of a demonstration against the U.S. presidential election results in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 9, 2024. Protesters gathered outside the Heritage Foundation as part of the Women's March's "Rapid Response: Time to Resist," opposing Project 2025 with messages denouncing President-elect Donald Trump and perceived threats to democracy. (Photo by Alejandro Alvarez/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

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.

By Marc Elias

April 2, 2025

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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.

By Tom Watson

March 10, 2025

Demonstrators hold signs as they attend the Stand Up For Science rally near the Lincoln Memorial, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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.

By Marc Elias

March 10, 2025

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The Key to Opposing Trump 2.0? Direct Democracy

The second Trump administration is underway, and conservative officials across the country appear emboldened.

By Emma O. Sharkey, Lauren Brenzel, Rachel Sweet

February 14, 2025

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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.

By Grace Edwards

February 5, 2025

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10 Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy

The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. Here are ten things all of us can do.

By Marc Elias

January 25, 2025

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Why I Left X

My advice to you is if you want to always follow my work, sign up for Democracy Docket’s free newsletters and get the latest updates sent to your inbox.

By Marc Elias

December 30, 2024

Icons of two rival social networks, X by Elon Musk and Bluesky founded by Jack Dorsey, are captured side by side. The image highlights the growing competition in the social media landscape, with Bluesky emerging as a key alternative to X, in on November 27, 2024. (Photo by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto via AP)

In Trump’s America, There’s Democracy Only When He Wins

What Trump did to our elections he is now doing to the other institutions of our democracy.

By Marc Elias

December 26, 2024

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Democracy Docket Opinion Writers Covered Crucial Voting Rights Issues in 2024

Democracy Docket’s opinion writers range from professors to activists to lawyers, creating exclusive content just for our readers. They’ve provided their unique perspectives on a variety of topics

By Courtney Cohn

December 24, 2024

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