We need a Second Founding to build a stronger democracy. Young Americans must lead it
The role of young people in helping to build a freer and more democratic America has often been overlooked.
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.
To save American democracy, invest in state houses
The future of American democracy will not be decided in Washington. It will be decided in state capitols across the country.
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.
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.
Six years in, the future of democracy is still on the docket
None of these attacks on our elections were getting the attention they deserved. In October 2019, I decided to do something about it.
Trump’s war on elections is hiding in plain sight
False claims that foreign government interference caused him to lose in 2020 have been a staple of the diet of lies Trump feeds to his faithful.
Susan Rice is right. Now Netflix must choose.
The institutions and individuals who betrayed democratic principles will bear that mark of shame well into the future.
Two cases and the grease that breaks democracy
The obvious lesson many are drawing is that ordinary citizens are more reliable protectors of democracy than judges in black robes.
Abortion bans have always been part of the attack on democracy
The Trump administration has been laying the groundwork for obliterating reproductive rights from the start.
Collective State Action Can Stop Trump and Protect Democracy
Collective state action means states working together: pooling resources, harmonizing policies, and coordinating responses to federal failures and national challenges.
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