A Banner Year for Democracy in Ohio
I’ve always been proud to hail from this little heart-shaped state, but this year? That pride grew about 14 times.
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.
Intimidating Voters Is Nothing New in Georgia, It’s Just Easier Now
The genie of violence has been blessed, approved and legitimized, especially by the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
Felony Disenfranchisement Should Concern All Americans
As of 2022, more than 4.6 million Americans with a felony conviction were disenfranchised — disproportionately Black and Latinx citizens.
Democrats’ Secret Weapon in 2024
At the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, we’re seeing encouraging signs after two consecutive years of Democrats’ sweeping wins.
Donald Trump’s Plot Against America
Donald Trump is plotting to overthrow American democracy. It is not a secret, and he is not subtle.
Disenfranchising Rural North Carolina Is By Design
S.B. 747 makes it so that too many people would go to the polls, lawfully vote and later learn — or perhaps never learn — that their vote didn’t count.
Despite Ohio GOP’s Efforts to Silence Us, the People of Ohio Won
The fight for abortion rights is the fight for our democracy and this week, Ohioans stood firmly against rampant attacks from Republicans.
A “Big Lie” Ring Leader Becomes Speaker of the House
The newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is no ordinary Republican election denier.
Why the Sheriff’s Office Is an All-White Boys Club
Maybe the sheriff’s office should be relegated to history books. There, it could remain a relic and the rest of society can move on.
The Keystone to Democracy’s Future in Pennsylvania
The decisions made by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court have far-reaching consequences, and we cannot afford to let these rights be eroded or diminished.
