Democrats’ Secret Weapon in 2024
At the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, we’re seeing encouraging signs after two consecutive years of Democrats’ sweeping wins.
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.
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.
A Dangerous Legal Theory Returns for 2024
You may recall that last summer, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the fringe right-wing independent state legislature (ISL) theory.
The Danger of a Single Election Day Narrative
Harris County, Texas, is often described as a bellwether for Texas and the nation.
A Blue Texas Is in Reach
If Democrats can unite around these goals, they can build an undeniable voting coalition that will guarantee their success in 2024 and beyond.
