The State of Democracy Requires Us to Expand the Map
Sparked by a wave of voter suppression laws and GOP efforts to justify the “Big Lie,” nearly 600 lawsuits were filed between 2021-2024.
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.
What We Must Do Now To Win in 2026
Since Trump entered the political scene, Democrats have outperformed in midterm elections.
Trump’s Latest Executive Order is a Sham—and a Warning
The greatest threat to Donald Trump’s authoritarian dream is not the courts — it is free and fair elections.
The Key to Opposing Trump 2.0? Direct Democracy
The second Trump administration is underway, and conservative officials across the country appear emboldened.
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.
Democracy Docket Opinion Writers Covered Crucial Voting Rights Issues in 2024
Democracy Docket’s opinion writers range from professors to activists to lawyers, creating exclusive content just for our readers. They’ve provided their unique perspectives on a variety of topics
The Fight Continues
In her speech, Kamala spoke to what I value and who I am. We all owe Kamala a lot for her fight and perseverance. But I owe her much more.
Sheriffs Are Ready To Challenge Election Results
Sheriffs’ belligerent insistence that they will pursue alleged voter fraud generally defies the will of the people they claim to represent.
Black Voters in Arizona Could Be the Reason Harris Wins in 2024
Is it a coincidence that 2020 was a record year for Black voter turnout in Arizona? I doubt it.
When We Fight, We Win
Four years ago, I wrote about the honor, the anxiety and the anguish of litigating voting and election cases when democracy is literally at stake.
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