Martinez Fischer: “We Are the Test Case”
Texas Republicans doing the bidding of President Trump are seeking a deeply cynical map aimed at the heart of the minority community.
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.
SCOTUS May Let the GOP Gerrymander Black Southerners Out of Congress
If recent Supreme Court decisions are any hint, our nation’s highest court won’t be stepping in to protect voters of color.
We Will Not Be Drawn Out: The Fight for Fair Maps in Tarrant County, Texas
The conservatives who run the county are redrawing maps not in the spirit of fairness but in the pursuit of control. What is happening in Tarrant County is not just a local issue. It is a warning to the nation.
Building Youth Engagement in Democracy Goes Beyond Voting
The civic process goes beyond simply casting a ballot; it involves understanding the issues at stake and actively participating in our communities.
The Lawsuit Fighting for Fair Representation in Louisiana’s Capital City
Without a legal remedy, the people of East Baton Rouge Parish will have to spend at least the next six years living under a misrepresentative local district map.
Ohio’s Democracy Pays the Price for LaRose’s Political Ambition
Just because LaRose’s path to the U.S. Senate hit a major roadblock doesn’t mean his anti-democratic actions will.
Redefining “Politicians” in 2024
The path to a brighter future lies in the hands of those who are ready to step up and lead.
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.
In a Community Fight, Galveston County Voters Combat Discriminatory Districts
The brave citizens in Galveston recognized the injustice that was thrust upon them and spoke out because they knew the power of their voices.
Here’s What I’m Thankful for This Year
If Allen was the only VRA victory of the year, it would be a good year. But the impact of this landmark decision didn’t extend just to Alabama.
