The Latest Gambit From North Carolina Republicans
North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Legislature has never been shy about abusing its power to undermine free and fair elections.
Opinion
Read in-depth op-eds on voting rights and democracy from guest authors and Democracy Docket founder, Marc Elias. Use the drop-down menu to organize by topic.
Taking “Every County, Every Vote” to the U.S. Senate
When I decided to run for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seat, I knew this wouldn’t be a typical campaign.
It Is Time to Reform the Electoral Count Act
I am thrilled to now support the Electoral Count Reform Act and urge both chambers of Congress to pass it as soon as possible.
Democracy Is Still Under Threat After the Midterms
Election deniers lost several high-profile races in the midterms and Democrats performed better than expected, but democracy remains in jeopardy.
The GOP: Breaking Our Democracy One State at a Time
The Republican Party has abandoned decency and respect, choosing instead to break our fragile electoral system for political gain.
I Was Unconstitutionally Disenfranchised in Jail
We passed legislation to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
Republicans Turn To Courts To Attack Democracy
Stymied at the ballot box, Republicans are now turning to courts directly to undo voter protections and enable election subversion.
Florida’s Returning Citizens Are on the Frontlines of the Battle Over Democracy
Florida and democracy are in the headlines again. This time, it’s because the state government arrested dozens of Florida citizens for voting in August.
The Small Races With Huge Implications for the Future of Our Democracy
Protecting our right to vote and our democracy itself depends on flipping just a handful of pivotal seats in state legislatures.
Louisiana at the Forefront of the Fight To Save the Voting Rights Act
Next term, the six conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court could gut what remains of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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