The Republican Inferno And The Nine Circles Of Trump
The good news is that we are not trapped in Trump’s political inferno. We still have time to reject his invitation to go deeper into the hopeless MAGA void.
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.
Once Again The Courts Protected Democracy
A new Democracy Docket report shows that 2023 was another year in which pro-voting litigation groups played an outsized role in protecting voting rights.
Sounding the Alarm: The 8th Circuit’s Discordant Note on Voting Rights
We can ensure that the dream of Dr. King endures, and the Voting Rights Act remains a potent instrument in the pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive America.
Where Are the Judges Who Know How To Fight for Workers?
When our judges are more familiar with our experiences, that wisdom transforms the justice they dispense.
Three Years After Jan. 6 Trump Is Even More Dangerous
The America that emerges on Jan. 7, 2025, will be different from the one in place four years earlier or even today.
What I’m Watching on the Docket
As we begin a consequential election year, here are a few of the most important cases I am watching.
Intimidating Voters Is Nothing New in Georgia, It’s Just Easier Now
The genie of violence has been blessed, approved and legitimized, especially by the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
Felony Disenfranchisement Should Concern All Americans
As of 2022, more than 4.6 million Americans with a felony conviction were disenfranchised — disproportionately Black and Latinx citizens.
Democracy Was on the Docket in 2023, and It Won
As it was in previous years, one of the main story lines in 2023 is the staggering record of losses Republican lawyers had in court.
Donald Trump’s Plot Against America
Donald Trump is plotting to overthrow American democracy. It is not a secret, and he is not subtle.
