The Supreme Court Homelessness Case Threatens Our Basic Humanity
If the question is whether cities like Grants Pass are engaging in “cruel and unusual” behavior, this should be an open-and-shut case.
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.
When Trump Attacks Our Elections, We Will Have No Excuse
Donald Trump and his Republican allies have no intention of accepting the outcome of a free and fair election.
Kari Lake Wants Arizona Sheriffs To Enforce Abortion Ban
Even though Arizona Democrats — and two Republican legislators — succeeded in overturning the 1864 law, there is still cause for concern.
Republicans Are Suing for the Right To Harass Election Workers
In recent weeks, there have been a series of lawsuits aimed at undoing protections for election workers.
Supreme Court Mifepristone Case Forecasts Decisions Worse Than Dobbs
If we want to preserve what we have left we have to acknowledge the very real and present threat and demand champions who will fight back.
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.
A Strong Democracy Requires True Representation
The people who represent us impact our success personally and as a community in myriad ways.
Republicans Prepare a New Wave of Legal Attacks on Voting
Bolstered by his three new hires, Michael Whatley has promised to “work around the clock to file aggressive litigation where needed.”
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.
