Trump Aims To Destroy American Civil Society. Here’s Why He Must Be Stopped.
I think there’s a strong adjunct role for most of us building anti-MAGA strength in the 21 months left till the U.S. midterm elections in 2026.
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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.
The National Sheriffs Association Reveals Fealty to Trump, Not the Law
It seems clear that sheriffs across the country foresee themselves as having more political power during the Trump administration.
The Supreme Court Could Gut Access to Birth Control This Year
With Donald Trump back in the White House, access to contraception is, sadly, not something that people can bank on anymore — whether they know it or not.
The Resistance We Need From Senate Democrats Under Trump 2.0
Of the harms Trump can and will do over his next four years in office, the judges he appoints will have the most lasting effect.
Democracy Docket Opinion Writers Covered Crucial Voting Rights Issues in 2024
Democracy Docket’s opinion writers range from professors to activists to lawyers, creating exclusive content just for our readers. They’ve provided their unique perspectives on a variety of topics
Trump’s Presidency Will Unleash Right-Wing Sheriffs Across America
Donald Trump was clear throughout his campaign that he would give law enforcement a new mandate for violence.
The Last Chance To Confirm Biden’s Fair and Qualified Judges
Most cases don’t make it to the Supreme Court, so who sits on our lower courts matters terribly.
Sheriffs Are Ready To Challenge Election Results
Sheriffs’ belligerent insistence that they will pursue alleged voter fraud generally defies the will of the people they claim to represent.
Black Voters in Arizona Could Be the Reason Harris Wins in 2024
Is it a coincidence that 2020 was a record year for Black voter turnout in Arizona? I doubt it.
What Apathetic Death Penalty Rulings Tell Us About the Supreme Court
It’s essential that we be able to correct the mistakes of our justice system when lives are on the line.
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