The Legitimacy of the Supreme Court is at Stake in November
Our individual freedoms and rights are hanging on a thin wire, at the mercy of the corrupt, corporate-captured Supreme Court.
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.
Abortion Is On The Ballot in Arizona
We made history once already, and we will make history again in November by enshrining a right to abortion in our state’s constitution.
The GOP’s Sisyphean Punishment for Supporting Trump
For four years, Republican party operatives have tried to convince Donald Trump to stop attacking mail-in voting.
True the Vote, Sheriffs and the Big Grift
The right-wing efforts to recruit sheriffs is a ploy by multiple groups to intimidate people based on a foundation of self-interest and grift.
Autocrats Are Hiding Behind the Robes of Justice
We have no choice as a country but to meet the moment and take required bold action to ensure our institutions meet the mandate they were given.
Trump Reveals Plan To Subvert Georgia’s Elections
Like a washed-up Vegas performer, Trump offered his audience what they came for — his greatest hits of hate, lies and bizarre digressions.
Trump’s Nomination and Immunity Affirm the Need for Pro-Democracy Bills
Those who are attacking our freedom to vote, denying election results, harassing election workers and threatening political violence are relentless.
The Fight To Certify Elections Has Already Begun
With fewer than 100 days until the election, Republicans are building an election subversion war machine.
Can the New York Early Mail Voter Act Survive Its Constitutional Challenge?
All New York voters can now vote by mail, thanks to the governor signing into law the New York Early Mail Voter Act in September 2023.
The Supreme Court Only Cares About the Wealthy and Powerful
If you don’t already have money and power, the current Supreme Court majority doesn’t care about you. That must be our major takeaway from the 2023–24 term.
