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.
The Supreme Court Just Admitted That Public Pressure Is Working
Honor is the Court’s currency, and it can’t function if the nation perceives it as untrustworthy.
In a Community Fight, Galveston County Voters Combat Discriminatory Districts
The brave citizens in Galveston recognized the injustice that was thrust upon them and spoke out because they knew the power of their voices.
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.
The Future of Partisan Gerrymandering in North Carolina
The impact of the new maps — on state and national politics and on the lives of North Carolinians — will be profound.
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 Quarter of Federal Courts Have Only Ever Had White Judges
We deserve a country where the administration of law reflects not just our hope for justice, but the beauty of our common struggle against racial hierarchy.
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.
In South Carolina, Making Redistricting Work for All
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that will shape the future of South Carolina’s Black communities.
