Sounding the Alarm: The 8th Circuit’s Discordant Note on Voting Rights
We can ensure that the dream of Dr. King endures, and the Voting Rights Act remains a potent instrument in the pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive America.
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.
Where Are the Judges Who Know How To Fight for Workers?
When our judges are more familiar with our experiences, that wisdom transforms the justice they dispense.
Three Years After Jan. 6 Trump Is Even More Dangerous
The America that emerges on Jan. 7, 2025, will be different from the one in place four years earlier or even today.
A Banner Year for Democracy in Ohio
I’ve always been proud to hail from this little heart-shaped state, but this year? That pride grew about 14 times.
Felony Disenfranchisement Should Concern All Americans
As of 2022, more than 4.6 million Americans with a felony conviction were disenfranchised — disproportionately Black and Latinx citizens.
The National Sheriffs Association Could Police Its Members, But It Does Not
Restoring the public’s trust in law enforcement requires that organizations like the nation’s largest sheriffs’ association promote, not hamper, democracy.
Donald Trump’s Plot Against America
Donald Trump is plotting to overthrow American democracy. It is not a secret, and he is not subtle.
Despite Ohio GOP’s Efforts to Silence Us, the People of Ohio Won
The fight for abortion rights is the fight for our democracy and this week, Ohioans stood firmly against rampant attacks from Republicans.
A Quarter of Federal Courts Have Only Ever Had White Judges
We deserve a country where the administration of law reflects not just our hope for justice, but the beauty of our common struggle against racial hierarchy.
A “Big Lie” Ring Leader Becomes Speaker of the House
The newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is no ordinary Republican election denier.
