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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why I Left X
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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.
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
We Are on Our Own
Each time I have sat down to write something since the election, I am bothered by this recurring phrase that I simply cannot get out of my head.
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