Republicans Prepare a New Wave of Legal Attacks on Voting
Bolstered by his three new hires, Michael Whatley has promised to “work around the clock to file aggressive litigation where needed.”
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.
It Is Past Time To Bring Trump to Justice
With the fate of democracy hanging in the balance, we are left wondering whether the courts are up to the task of holding Trump accountable at all.
In 9-0 Ruling, Supreme Court Justices Bend Toward Trump
The Supreme Court docket is long, but for now, at least, it bent toward Trump.
Alabama’s IVF Ruling Is Exactly What Conservatives Have Been Promising for Years
That we got to this point so quickly after Roe v. Wade was demolished should surprise no one. This was always the plan.
Ohio AG Pulls Out the Stops to Block Voting Rights Amendment
It’s a tale as old as time in Ohio, but Republican officials are again using their authority to thwart efforts to expand the people’s power.
Redefining “Politicians” in 2024
The path to a brighter future lies in the hands of those who are ready to step up and lead.
Republicans Launch a Legal Assault on Democracy
The fight in Arizona is only the latest example of how Republicans seek to alter and weaken rules to undermine election officials and subvert elections.
The 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Clause Was Made for This Moment
The Constitution has a provision to protect our democracy in exactly the situation in which we find ourselves right now. We need to use it.
The Justices Must Choose: Trump or the Constitution
There really is no way for the Court to protect Trump and defend the U.S. Constitution — it must choose and bear the consequences.
Every Vote Counts Unless the GOP Doesn’t Like It
The GOP is determined to undermine democracy. This election in Louisiana shows how.
