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.
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How the 5th Circuit Is Dismantling Democracy
In a spate of recent decisions, the infamously conservative 5th Circuit has delayed fair maps, upheld voter suppression laws and agreed to reconsider its own established precedent that protects coalitions of minority voters from discriminatory maps.
The Little Known Wisconsin Legal Group Wreaking Havoc on Democracy
A little known Wisconsin legal group has fought teeth and nail to advance conservative causes in recent years, not the least of which include attacks on voting rights and Democracy in the Badger State.
What I’m Watching on the Docket
As we begin a consequential election year, here are a few of the most important cases I am watching.
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.
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.
Unjustifiable Barriers: Voting As an American With Disabilities
Millions of Americans with disabilities face numerous barriers to the battle box, and Republican legislatures are only making the problem worse.
Donald Trump’s Plot Against America
Donald Trump is plotting to overthrow American democracy. It is not a secret, and he is not subtle.
