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November 26, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Missouri judge upholds strict voter ID law

Missouri judge upholds strict voter ID law Biden is set to fill more judicial vacancies than Trump did. Tuesday, November 26 Want a chance to win a premium Democracy Docket membership? Simply opt in here to automatically be entered to win a full year of exclusive content and more! Mi…

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November 26, 2024 at 12:48 PM

Correction: My tip sheet: Building the opposition

Correction: My tip sheet: Building the opposition Five principles we need to build an effective opposition movement. Note: A version sent earlier was an unedited version. The correct newsletter is below. We apologize for the error.After the 2016 election, a movement that would become k…

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November 26, 2024 at 12:01 PM

My tip sheet: Building the opposition

My tip sheet: Building the opposition Five principles we need to build an effective opposition movement. After the 2016 election, a movement that would become known as “the resistance” quickly emerged to protest and confront Donald Trump and his incoming administration. Democrats and t…

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November 25, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Judge dismisses Trump’s 2020 election subversion case

Judge dismisses Trump’s 2020 election subversion case Project 2025 is Trump's agenda. Monday, November 25Is Elon Musk serious about buying MSNBC? We don't know. But we can tell you that he'll never buy Democracy Docket. Consider upgrading to our premium membership for $120/year and hel…

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November 25, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Want to win a free premium membership?

Want to win a free premium membership? Opt in for a chance to be selected for a full year of exclusive content. GIVEBACK GIVEAWAYAs a thank you to our readers, we’re giving a year of Democracy Docket’s premium membership to a select number of our subscribers.WIN A MEMBERSHIP SAVE ON S…

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November 23, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Is election denialism disqualifying?

Is election denialism disqualifying? Five of my favorite writers and creators to read and follow. Every Saturday, I send members a weekend reading list with overlooked stories and headlines. This week, I’m recommending some of the newsletters and writers I read the most. If you enjoy t…

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November 22, 2024 at 11:03 PM

How Trump could use recess appointments

How Trump could use recess appointments Casey concedes to McCormick in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Friday, November 22For $120/year, upgrade to our premium membership and support a pro-democracy news outlet dedicated to keeping you up to date on voting, elections and democracy in the…

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November 22, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Recounts begin in Pennsylvania, North Carolina

Recounts begin in Pennsylvania, North Carolina Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate concedes Friday, November 22At Democracy Docket, we always put our readers first. Share this newsletter with a friend and join the movement to support a pro-democracy news outlet like ours.ON THE DOCKET THIS …

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November 21, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Last chance to confirm Biden judges

Last chance to confirm Biden judges Gaetz won’t serve as AG, says his confirmation would be ‘distraction.’ Thursday, November 21At Democracy Docket, keeping our readers informed is always our top priority — share this newsletter with a friend and help amplify a pro-democracy news outle…

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November 21, 2024 at 12:01 PM

The choices I’ve made

The choices I’ve made Corporate titans have gone out of their way to praise a man they promised never to support. In Ernest Hemingway's first novel, The Sun Also Rises, one of the characters is asked how he went bankrupt. “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” Nearly 100 years later the…

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November 20, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Recount begins in North Carolina Supreme Court race

Recount begins in North Carolina Supreme Court race Pennsylvania courts rule to block some ballots, count others in three counties. Wednesday, November 20North Carolina Supreme Court GOP candidate challenges 60K ballotsAs the recount in North Carolina’s state Supreme Court race begins,…

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November 19, 2024 at 11:04 PM

Pennsylvania judge denies GOP request to reject ballots

Pennsylvania judge denies GOP request to reject ballots Here’s why the North Carolina Supreme Court race is still undecided. Tuesday, November 19At Democracy Docket, keeping our readers informed is always our top priority — share this newsletter with a friend and help amplify a pro-dem…

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November 19, 2024 at 12:01 PM

My tip sheet: the media we need

My tip sheet: the media we need Recommendations for Bluesky, Substack, podcasts and Youtube. In 1964, as television was becoming a dominant feature in American life, Marshall McLuhan coined the phrase “the medium is the message.” This is even truer today and more important to the futur…

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November 18, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Flurry of Pennsylvania election lawsuits continues

Flurry of Pennsylvania election lawsuits continues A judge dismisses a lawsuit challenging local California voter ID law. Monday, November 18At Democracy Docket, we prioritize our readers in everything we do. Please take a moment to fill out our quick survey about our newsletters and c…

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November 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM

The old guardrails are off with Trump’s next term

The old guardrails are off with Trump’s next term Here are my four questions waiting to be answered. Preview of my members-only newsletterIn 2010, then-president Barack Obama coined the phrase “elections have consequences.” Decades earlier, Ronald Reagan explained that “personnel is po…

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November 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM

My reading list: understanding Trumpism

My reading list: understanding Trumpism Books to help contextualize the news you likely haven’t missed. Every Saturday, I send members a weekend reading list with the stories that I think could have the biggest impact on voters. These are stories that are often overlooked and have head…

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November 15, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Republicans continue effort to disenfranchise Pennsylvania voters

Republicans continue effort to disenfranchise Pennsylvania voters The RNC has filed four lawsuits in a bid to block the counting of certain ballots. Friday, November 15 At Democracy Docket, we prioritize our readers in everything we do. Help support our pro-democracy news outlet as we …

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November 15, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Senate race drama, explained

Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Senate race drama, explained Trump’s AG pick is … Matt Gaetz Friday, November 15At Democracy Docket, we always put our readers first. Share this newsletter with a friend and join the movement to support a pro-democracy news outlet like ours.ON THE DOCKET THIS…

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November 14, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Republicans target undated ballots in Pennsylvania

Republicans target undated ballots in Pennsylvania Maine conservative group pushes voter-ID ballot measure Thursday, November 14Republicans are trying to block counting of undated mail-in ballots in PennsylvaniaAs Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race heads toward a recount, the RNC and GOP …

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November 14, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Some early thoughts on the fight ahead

Some early thoughts on the fight ahead The signs of what would happen if Trump regained power have been known for years. We now know that Trumpism is not a passing fad, it is not a temporary condition. Starting on Jan. 20, 2025, it will be an empowered regime. Yet, unlike past governin…

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November 13, 2024 at 11:06 PM

Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general

Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general Democratic governors form a coalition to safeguard democracy. Wednesday, November 13We heard your feedback! If you’re looking for an alternative to X, you can now find us and follow us on Bluesky — where we’ll be sharing all the same gr…

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November 13, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Project 2025 Is The Agenda

Project 2025 Is The Agenda Election deniers won big in down ballot races. Wednesday, November 13I wrote and rewrote this edition of Eye On The Right many times in the past week. Like so many of you at this moment, words have escaped me in trying to say something significant about the e…

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November 12, 2024 at 11:02 PM

SCOTUS hands loss to Mark Meadows

SCOTUS hands loss to Mark Meadows Georgia certification proceeds today without any issues. Tuesday, November 12At Democracy Docket, we always put our readers first. Share this newsletter with a friend and join the movement to support a pro-democracy news outlet like ours.SCOTUS hands l…

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November 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM

My tip sheet: watch the Supreme Court this week

My tip sheet: watch the Supreme Court this week Plus, two court victories, a new lawsuit and a big decision. A lot has happened in the last week. Donald Trump won an Electoral College and popular vote victory. Democrats in the Senate prevented the worst outcome, but still lost the majo…

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November 11, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Why hasn’t the U.S. House been called yet?

Why hasn’t the U.S. House been called yet? Election deniers sweep local races across battleground states​​​​. Monday, November 11At Democracy Docket, we always put our readers first. Share this newsletter with a friend and join the movement to support a pro-democracy news outlet like o…

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November 9, 2024 at 12:00 PM

The path ahead

The path ahead My post-election weekend reading list. Every Saturday, I send members a weekend reading list with the stories that I think could have the biggest impact on voters. These are stories that are often overlooked and have headlines that don’t make it to the front page. If you…

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November 8, 2024 at 11:01 PM

5 takeaways from this year’s state Supreme Court races

5 takeaways from this year’s state Supreme Court races Walz pledges to continue protecting democracy as he returns to Minnesota. Friday, November 8New York judge strikes down state’s Voting Rights ActA New York court struck down the New York Voting Rights Act. The judge held that the s…

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November 8, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Reproductive freedom wins in several states

Reproductive freedom wins in several states Democrats triumph in Michigan Supreme Court races Friday, November 8ON THE DOCKET THIS WEEKKamala Harris concedes race, calls for ‘peaceful transfer of power’Ballot measures: Several states expand abortion accessDemocrats win Michigan Supreme C…

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November 7, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Biden wants to put to rest doubts of U.S. elections

Biden wants to put to rest doubts of U.S. elections A lawsuit seeks a special election in West Virginia after a candidate was left off the ballot. Thursday, November 7The fight continuesDemocracy Docket founder Marc Elias reflected on Vice President Kamala Harris’ concession speech and r…

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November 7, 2024 at 6:46 PM

The fight continues

The fight continues My entire career has been spent in the political arena taking on the fights Kamala describes. I was in New York City on election night in 2016. It was awful. As the general counsel to Hillary Clinton’s campaign, my job was to monitor and respond to legal issues that m…

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November 6, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Harris commits to peaceful transfer of power

Harris commits to peaceful transfer of power Two Black women make history in the Senate, and they’ll fight for democracy. Wednesday, November 6As we move into 2025, Democracy Docket’s mission has never been more important. We remain committed to tracking lawsuits that affect voting right…

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November 5, 2024 at 11:04 PM

Polling hours extended in numerous swing states

Polling hours extended in numerous swing states A judge in Georgia rejected an RNC challenge to disqualify absentee ballots. Tuesday, November 5 Happy Election Day! This is your last chance to claim your $20 off! Become a member to stay ahead of the curve and empower yourself with the …

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November 5, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Last chance to claim your $20 off!

Last chance to claim your $20 off! Upgrade to our premium membership before midnight tonight to save $20. ENDS TONIGHT AT 11:59 P.M. ETYou asked, we listened! We extended our membership sale through the end of Election Day — get $20 off a year of premium content, now at $100!At Democracy…

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November 5, 2024 at 12:32 AM

My final tip sheet before the election 

My final tip sheet before the election  This is your last chance to save $20 and upgrade to our premium membership. I normally publish my weekly tip sheet on Tuesdays. But this is anything but a normal week. Tomorrow, millions of Americans will cast their vote for the future of the count…

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November 4, 2024 at 11:04 PM

Victories for swing state voters ahead of Election Day

Victories for swing state voters ahead of Election Day The 2024 election is already the most litigated on record. Monday, November 4 You asked and we listened — we’re extending our membership sale for another 24 hours! The 2024 election is already the most litigated in American hist…

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November 4, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Last day to upgrade and save $20!

Last day to upgrade and save $20! Election countdown discount ends tonight at midnight. ENDS TONIGHT AT 11:59 P.M. ETDon’t miss out — there are less than 24 hours left to get $20 off our premium membership, now at $100!At Democracy Docket, we strive to be your go-to source for all things…

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November 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The news you’ll miss in the post-election

The news you’ll miss in the post-election Save $20 and upgrade to our premium membership to get exclusive content and support Democracy Docket’s work. With three days until Election Day, we are officially in the final stretch. Early voting has been underway in many states for weeks, but …

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November 1, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Pennsylvania Democrats win case over undelivered ballots

Pennsylvania Democrats win case over undelivered ballots The RNC asks the North Carolina Supreme Court to pause pro-voting ruling Friday, November 1 Time is running out — only 4 days left to save $20 on our premium membership! As we approach the 2024 election, our team is closely monit…

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November 1, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Most litigated election in U.S. history is almost here

Most litigated election in U.S. history is almost here My final Litigation Look Ahead before Election Day. Preview of my members-only newslettersOne of the reasons I was so excited to begin our premium membership program in March was to deliver this newsletter to the people who care most…

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November 1, 2024 at 11:02 AM

Philadelphia vs. Elon Musk

Philadelphia vs. Elon Musk SCOTUS reinstates Virginia voter purge program. Friday, November 1 In 2020, Democracy Docket was the only news platform tracking every post-election lawsuit brought by Trump and his allies. For the final week before Election Day, we’re taking $20 off our prem…

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October 31, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Judge upholds Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirement

Judge upholds Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirement A civil rights group sues over Iowa’s recent voter challenges. Thursday, October 31Republicans double down on noncitizen voting issueA federal judge denied the ACLU’s request to block Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) from re…

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October 30, 2024 at 10:12 PM

SCOTUS reinstates Virginia’s voter purge program

SCOTUS reinstates Virginia’s voter purge program Courts deliver wins for North Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin voters. Wednesday, October 30 The 2024 election is already the most litigated in American history, and after Trump filed 65 cases following Election Day in 2020, it’s more critical…

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October 30, 2024 at 11:01 AM

How Arizona became the conspiracy theory capital

How Arizona became the conspiracy theory capital Who watches the poll watchers? Wednesday, October 30Election conspiracy theories and far-right extremism have taken hold among Arizona Republicans more than in any other state. My latest feature digs into the reasons that could have led to…

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October 29, 2024 at 10:05 PM

What happens to ballots destroyed in drop box fires?

What happens to ballots destroyed in drop box fires? Victories for Pennsylvania voters Tuesday, October 29STARTING SOON: Join us tonight at 7 p.m. ET for a live virtual discussion featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin, political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen and Democracy Docket founder Mar…

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October 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM

My tip sheet: watch the Supreme Court this week

My tip sheet: watch the Supreme Court this week Plus, two court victories, a new lawsuit and a big decision. There is no more important maxim in politics than Maya Angelou’s admonition: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." As we head into the final week of …

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October 28, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Republicans take voting cases to SCOTUS

Republicans take voting cases to SCOTUS Voters should mail ballots by tomorrow for delivery by Election Day. Monday, October 28 Election Day is quickly approaching! To kick off the big week, we’re offering $20 off our premium membership — now just $100. If you want to help support a pro-…

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October 28, 2024 at 10:03 AM

We've never done this before

We've never done this before Support our team of 16 and upgrade to our premium membership today. Our Countdown to Election Day Sale is here! At Democracy Docket, we’re dedicated to being your go-to source for all things post-election by tracking and reporting on every voting and election…

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October 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM

[Reminder] Live panels with Rep. Raskin, Stacey Abrams and more

[Reminder] Live panels with Rep. Raskin, Stacey Abrams and more Reserve your spot to hear from leaders at the forefront of protecting our democracy. We’re just one day away from our exciting live panel event! This is your chance to hear from Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias, actress a…

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October 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Don’t miss the forest for the trees

Don’t miss the forest for the trees The five stories you probably missed this week. Preview of my weekend reading list As we enter the final week of the election, the news media has finally recognized that Republicans are filing a barrage of litigation aimed at sowing confusion and under…

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October 25, 2024 at 10:04 PM

5th Circuit leaves mail-in voting hanging in the balance

5th Circuit leaves mail-in voting hanging in the balance GOP state officials sue the Biden Administration over noncitizen voting. Friday, October 25Democracy Docket is proud to be a pro-democracy news outlet, unafraid to speak the truth about Donald Trump and election denialism. Democrac…

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