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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.

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Saving Our Courts Means Questioning All U.S. Supreme Court Norms

My guiding principle is simple: The public deserves to understand the operations and decisions of its Court.

By Rakim Brooks

March 14, 2023

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Brad Raffensperger Is Just Another Republican Vote Suppressor

If there was any doubt where Brad Raffensperger stands on voting rights, he has put it to rest. He is in lockstep with the Republican Party.

March 7, 2023

Red background with black and white toned trash cans behind an image of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) walking in front of the trash.

It’s Time for Our Parents To Take Young Voters Seriously

A national survey conducted by RUN (Represent Us Now) AAPI found that campaigns did not reach 68% of young Asian Americans leading up to the 2022 midterms.

February 13, 2023

Light blue background with image of blue wave, an American flag and the word "VOTE" laid over a ballot box and someone inserting their ballot into the box, a black and white image of someone speaking into a megaphone, a peach-shaped sticker that reads "I'm a Georgia voter," and signs that read "Together and Stronger," "Protect Our Mothers Fathers Grandmas Grandpas," "We stand with our Asian family until we all win," and "Voice in Unity"

Five Voting Laws Needed To Protect Democracy

My message to state Democratic leaders is simple: Use your power to expand voting rights and protect democracy.

February 8, 2023

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Congress’ Present to Election Officials Last Year? A Lump of Coal

Congress’ failure to invest even the bare minimum in our democracy will have a ripple effect throughout the next several election cycles, at least.

By Sam Oliker-Friedland

February 3, 2023

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What 2022 Tells Us About Winning the Latino Vote in 2024

The clearest lesson from 2022 is to start today and invest in long-term engagement with Latino voters.

By Maria Teresa Kumar

January 29, 2023

Light blue background with image of blue wave, an American flag and the word "VOTE" laid over a ballot box and someone inserting their ballot into the box, a black and white map of the United States with Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado highlighted in white, a white sign that reads "AQUI VOTE HERE" and a black and white image of someone filling out a form and a white button that reads "First Time Voter"

State Courts Stepped up in 2022 To Protect Our Freedoms

State courts across the country stepped up to protect voters and the integrity of our electoral system. But now those courts are under attack.

By Manuel Madrid

January 27, 2023

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The Power of the Youth Vote

While we continue to face unprecedented threats to our democracy, young voters not only stood up for themselves — they also protected democracy.

By Stephanie Young

January 23, 2023

Light blue background with image of blue wave, an American flag and the word "VOTE" laid over a ballot box and someone inserting their ballot into the box, a black and white image of Michelle Obama wearing a shirt that reads "WHEN WE ALL VOTE," a black and white image of a sign that reads "STOP THE BAN VOTE NO ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AUGUST 2," and a black and white images of people with a camera, painting and spray painting.

Meet Wisconsin’s Proudest Vote Suppressor

Even among vote suppressors, Wisconsin election official Robert Spindell (R) stands out for his enthusiasm for voter suppression.

January 21, 2023

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Santos, McCarthy and the Shameless Republican Party

The Republican Party today embraces crooks. It revels in cheating. It celebrates fraudsters.

January 19, 2023

Red background with a black and white image of former President RIchard Nixon standing at a podium on the left with a text bubble that reads "I am not a crook" and to the right, a black and white image of members of Congress being sworn in with Rep. George Santos highlighted in red and a text bubble that reads "I am."

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