60 Minutes Obeys in Advance
I tuned in to watch Norah O’Donnell interview Donald Trump on “60 Minutes.” Over the span of 40 minutes, I sat in disbelief as Trump was asked a series of softball questions with little follow-up.
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.
Trump’s Plan To Remain on His Throne
With election conspiracists taking center stage, Trump is slowly but surely desensitizing the public to a brand of authoritarianism aimed at subverting the will of the electorate.
I Refuse to Stay Silent. Will You?
Just because I am scared does not mean I am helpless. I will not let that fear drive me to hide or stay silent.
“Constitutional” Sheriffs Have Already Shown Us How the Trump Administration Might Attempt To Overthrow Elections
“Constitutional” sheriffs have used their political and policing powers to harass local officials, criminally investigate select individuals, and intimidate voters with displays of force. Their historical plans, however, provide a roadmap for what is ahead.
Legacy Media Bows to Trump, But I Never Will
The Trump administration is quickly and not-so-quietly ridding our media landscape of anyone who dares disagree with it.
Trump’s Plan To Use the State To Crush Dissent
Trump is quickly changing the nature of politics from adversarial contests to weaponized governance.
A Long, Hard Week
For the past seven months, Trump has demonized those who fight for democracy and weaponized the government against them.
Last Call for Democracy Now Boarding
The Trump administration is using crime and degradation as an excuse to control important transportation hubs.
I’m Not Panicking. I’m Outraged.
Since Trump stepped back into the Oval Office, we have quickly developed a warped sense of what is acceptable conduct from government officials. It goes without saying: if Joe Biden’s director of national intelligence had made a similar claim about a Republican lawyer, it would have been treated as a scandal.
The Trump Administration Is Turning Local Police Into ICE Agents
An unpopular provision in a decades-old law lets ICE collaborate with state and local police by delegating to them the authority to enforce immigration rules.
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