The Choices I’ve Made
Since the election, media figures and outlets have followed suit — each moving gradually towards obedience to Trump and then suddenly.
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 Fight Continues
In her speech, Kamala spoke to what I value and who I am. We all owe Kamala a lot for her fight and perseverance. But I owe her much more.
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.
When We Fight, We Win
Four years ago, I wrote about the honor, the anxiety and the anguish of litigating voting and election cases when democracy is literally at stake.
How the Freedom to Vote Act Could Have Changed the 2024 Election
Nearly 8 million more American citizens would likely have registered to vote ahead of the 2024 general election.
The Arizona Sheriff Behind Trump’s Extreme Immigration Plan
Trump’s plans to deport millions of people is plainly inspired by right-wing fears of voter fraud, a version of the “Great Replacement Theory.”
The Key to November? Be Fearlessly Pro-Democracy
Democracy is under assault, its flag is flying upside down and the conservative majority will not protect it.
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.
The Dangerous Asymmetry of Election Denialism
We cannot survive as a democracy if only one party is willing to accept defeat.
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.
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