Like Trump, Jefferson Griffin May Be One Vote Away From Overturning a State’s Election Result
North Carolina voters won’t forget how the judges charged with protecting their democracy handled this attempted election theft.
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.
Elon Musk Hollows Government So Trump Can Refill It
In more than 30 lawsuits filed against the new administration — including involving Musk’s activities — the government has not won one on the merits.
The Coming Attack on Free and Fair Elections
If we truly care about the future of free and fair elections, we must take the threat Trump poses to our elections literally and seriously.
There Will Be Retribution
The pro-democracy movement will not survive four years of Trump if its members cannot or will not stand up and do their work.
The Supreme Court Could Gut Access to Birth Control This Year
With Donald Trump back in the White House, access to contraception is, sadly, not something that people can bank on anymore — whether they know it or not.
Bringing Norms to a Trump Fight
You hear the complaint all the time: When fighting Trump, our side too often brings a knife to a gun fight.
The Resistance We Need From Senate Democrats Under Trump 2.0
Of the harms Trump can and will do over his next four years in office, the judges he appoints will have the most lasting effect.
Courts Are the Last Guardrail
If democracy is to survive the next four years, the courts will need to perform each of these functions.
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
The Most Litigated Election Ever
The good news is that despite the sharp increase in litigation, pro-voting forces continued to win, notching three times as many victories as losses.
