Out With the Electoral College, In With the National Popular Vote
Last month, Minnesota brought the U.S. one step closer to reforming the Electoral College and ushering in a national popular vote for president.
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.
Black and Brown Voters Are Building Power in Rural America
Organizations like ours will keep building power with Black and brown folks in rural areas, but we can’t be the only ones.
Why the Texas Legislature Is Foolish To Suppress the Gen-Z Vote
Never mind “Don’t mess with Texas.” Don’t mess with Gen-Z’s political empowerment in Texas and don’t tread on us.
The Republican Party Sees the Power of the Youth Vote — Why Don’t We?
As a leader of a civic engagement organization and as a young voter, I am issuing a Bat-Signal to those that see our democracy is hanging in the balance.
Louisiana Gets a Shot at Fair Maps After Supreme Court Ruling in Allen v. Milligan
Most people who work on, or follow, civil rights issues in the U.S. woke up on Thursday, June 8, 2023, with a feeling of impending doom.
What Trump’s Indictment Means for 2024
Trump is convinced that his entire future hinges on the results of the 2024 election: his legacy, his stature and, most importantly, his personal liberty.
In a Major Victory, the Supreme Court Didn’t Break Democracy
Ten years after Chief Justice John Roberts struck down Section 5 in Shelby County, he spared a different critical provision of the Voting Rights Act.
Youth Voter Suppression Is a Policy Problem. We Need Policy Solutions.
On April 20, a leading voice in conservative politics said the quiet part out loud: Republicans should make it harder for young people to vote.
As a Young Voter in North Carolina, My Voice Won’t Be Silenced
Our generation is disproportionately affected by gun violence, and though we bear the heaviest burden, our voices are often silenced the most.
An Arizona Sheriff, His Helicopter and a U.S. Senate Run
It is quintessentially American to participate in the democratic process without threat of violence from law enforcement or vigilantes.
