Alabama’s IVF Ruling Is Exactly What Conservatives Have Been Promising for Years
That we got to this point so quickly after Roe v. Wade was demolished should surprise no one. This was always the plan.
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.
Ohio AG Pulls Out the Stops to Block Voting Rights Amendment
It’s a tale as old as time in Ohio, but Republican officials are again using their authority to thwart efforts to expand the people’s power.
Redefining “Politicians” in 2024
The path to a brighter future lies in the hands of those who are ready to step up and lead.
Republicans Launch a Legal Assault on Democracy
The fight in Arizona is only the latest example of how Republicans seek to alter and weaken rules to undermine election officials and subvert elections.
The 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Clause Was Made for This Moment
The Constitution has a provision to protect our democracy in exactly the situation in which we find ourselves right now. We need to use it.
The Justices Must Choose: Trump or the Constitution
There really is no way for the Court to protect Trump and defend the U.S. Constitution — it must choose and bear the consequences.
Every Vote Counts Unless the GOP Doesn’t Like It
The GOP is determined to undermine democracy. This election in Louisiana shows how.
Disqualifying Trump Is on the Docket
While we should take solace in the fact that no prior president has acted as recklessly as Trump, that is not a reason to ignore Section 3 of the 14th Amendment now.
Early Victories in the Fight for Democracy in Wisconsin
As a key battleground state, we should expect more litigation by both pro- and anti-voting forces in Wisconsin in the months to come.
The Republican Inferno And The Nine Circles Of Trump
The good news is that we are not trapped in Trump’s political inferno. We still have time to reject his invitation to go deeper into the hopeless MAGA void.
