The Surprising Way Texas Republicans Should Inspire Us
Texas Republicans are taking a hardline against corruption in their state. You read that right.
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.
Youth Voter Suppression Is a Policy Problem. We Need Policy Solutions.
On April 20, a leading voice in conservative politics said the quiet part out loud: Republicans should make it harder for young people to vote.
A Different Kind of Investment
Proper election infrastructure investment could have prevented the 2022 ballot fiasco in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
We Cannot Out-Organize Voter Suppression
The names of the states change, but the results are the same: voting for minorities and young voters becomes harder and elections become less free and fair.
How Can We Trust a Court That Doesn’t Care To Be Independent?
With Thomas’ latest betrayal, the curtain has been pulled back and we can no longer blindly trust his or the Court’s independence.
Abortion Rights Are at the Center of Ohio GOP’s Latest Attack on Democracy
The toolbox Ohio Republicans have at their disposal to ensure voters never get a real say in our political future is unfortunately incredibly well stocked.
Voter Registration Should be Simple. Red States Are Making It Harder.
GOP leaders are intentionally imposing new barriers to the voter registration process. What a shame.
Trump’s Indictment Adds Insult to Injury
Please stop calling Donald Trump’s indictment in New York a test of our democracy. It is just the latest insult he and his supporters have hurled at it.
Two Visions for the Constitution Stand Before Us, But It’s Not a Hard Choice
It has been roughly one year since two seismic events in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court.
To Protect Democracy in Red States, Look To Underutilized Tools
Many of the states that make it hardest to vote are home to the legislatures that are the least likely to make improvements.
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