Last March, when Democracy Docket launched its membership program, I promised that each week I would highlight the most important voting and election stories of the week that you had probably missed.
I knew then that as we got closer to November, news about the election would become so voluminous and overwhelming that it would be hard to keep up. I wanted to provide a space, at the end of the week, to reflect on news that might not have seemed important at the moment, but that will play an outsized role in the election and the future of democracy.
For example, you might think that the biggest news of the week involved the scandal-ridden GOP nominee for governor in North Carolina. But, as you will read below, it is another story from the Tar Heel State that will have a more direct impact on who can vote and how.
With 45 days until Election Day, I believe it is more important than ever to recommit spending a few minutes each week to ensure we are seeing the forest for the trees. That is what I offer today and what I promise you will get in the weeks to come.
Let’s get started.
