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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.

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Every Vote Counts Unless the GOP Doesn’t Like It

The GOP is determined to undermine democracy. This election in Louisiana shows how.

By Jessica Pishko

February 1, 2024

Red background with a map of Louisiana faded into the background, and in the foreground, a blue shape of Louisiana with a ballot that reads "THE WINNING BALLOT" and three darts piercing through the middle. To the left of the state shape is John Nickelson, the white Republican candidate for Caddo Parish, Louisiana sheriff and to the right is Henry Whitehorn, the Black Democratic candidate for Caddo Parish, Louisiana sheriff.

Ohio’s New Motto: Give Us The Ballot

Give us the ballot and we will chart a course for our beloved Ohio that aligns with the people’s vision, not that of out-of-touch extremist politicians.

By Katy Shanahan

January 30, 2024

Dark blue background with people protesting faded into the background and three images of hands holding up a ballot measure and the map of Ohio and in the middle holding up a fist.

Early Victories in the Fight for Democracy in Wisconsin

As a key battleground state, we should expect more litigation by both pro- and anti-voting forces in Wisconsin in the months to come.

By Marc Elias

January 26, 2024

Blue background with newly elected liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, with her arms up holding hands with two other liberal justices on the court: Justice Rebecca Dallet to her left and Justice Ann Walsh Bradley to her right. Voting elements, like a mail-in ballot envelope, as well as a U.S. soldier and someone in a wheelchair are on the right hand side in blue tone.

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.

By Marc Elias

January 19, 2024