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.
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.
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.
How the Supreme Court Bolstered Project 2025
The Supreme Court has recently become a witting or unwitting facilitator of Project 2025’s dystopian agenda for the future.
How This Season’s SCOTUS Rulings Could Give Conservatives More Power Over State Policy
Each year, this is the month progressive organizations hold our breaths on certain weekday mornings, wondering which life-altering decisions will drop next.
The Dangerous Asymmetry of Election Denialism
We cannot survive as a democracy if only one party is willing to accept defeat.
The Supreme Court Homelessness Case Threatens Our Basic Humanity
If the question is whether cities like Grants Pass are engaging in “cruel and unusual” behavior, this should be an open-and-shut case.
When Trump Attacks Our Elections, We Will Have No Excuse
Donald Trump and his Republican allies have no intention of accepting the outcome of a free and fair election.
Kari Lake Wants Arizona Sheriffs To Enforce Abortion Ban
Even though Arizona Democrats — and two Republican legislators — succeeded in overturning the 1864 law, there is still cause for concern.
