Can Sheriffs Endorse Candidates While in Uniform? This One Thinks He Can
“I think it’s time we put a felon in the White House,” Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said, with a smirk to the camera.
Democracy Reform
The Dangerous Asymmetry of Election Denialism
We cannot survive as a democracy if only one party is willing to accept defeat.
Three Things To Watch During the Supreme Court’s Argument on Trump’s Immunity
The nation’s highest court will hear arguments on whether former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from criminal prosecution over acts that allegedly happened when he was president.
Facing A Radical Right-Wing Lt. Gov., Josh Stein Offers A Vision for North Carolina
In his bid to be North Carolina’s next governor, Josh Stein is positioning himself as a fierce defender of abortion access for everyone, voting rights and upholding democracy and someone who’s not afraid to fight for what he believes in, even if it puts him at odds with his fellow lawmakers.
How Far Can Democracy Bend Before It Breaks?
Yes, the Supreme Court, another institution of democracy, bent to accommodate Donald J. Trump. Maybe it was the correct decision.
In Arizona’s Most Populous County, There’s a New Sheriff in Town
Maricopa County is an unfortunate example of how sheriff elections do not necessarily represent the will of the people.
A Strong Democracy Requires True Representation
The people who represent us impact our success personally and as a community in myriad ways.
Combating Threats to Election Workers Ahead of the 2024 Election
As we barrel head first into the thick of the 2024 election, Democracy Docket spoke with extremism researchers and experts to discuss threats to election workers.
It Is Past Time To Bring Trump to Justice
With the fate of democracy hanging in the balance, we are left wondering whether the courts are up to the task of holding Trump accountable at all.
In 9-0 Ruling, Supreme Court Justices Bend Toward Trump
The Supreme Court docket is long, but for now, at least, it bent toward Trump.
