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September 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Left-leaning nonprofits speak out against Trump’s crackdown threats

Left-leaning nonprofits speak out against Trump’s crackdown threats Over 100 left-leaning groups warned in a letter that the Trump administration’s recent threats to target progressive political activity in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder “undermine…democracy and harm all Americans.” …

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September 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Join me live tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET!

Join me live tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET! The Constitution has never faced greater strain than it does today. From court rulings that weaken voting rights to rising threats against our democratic institutions, the foundation of our democracy is at risk. View in browser …

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September 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Death by a thousand maps: Republican gerrymandering threatens democracy

Death by a thousand maps: Republican gerrymandering threatens democracy Political trends come and go, but for Donald Trump, election subversion is forever. This summer, a compliant media assured us that Trump’s signature legislative achievement — the budget reconciliation bill — would un…

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September 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM

 Cleta Mitchell’s ‘Super SAVE Act’

Cleta Mitchell’s ‘Super SAVE Act’ At a Tea Party Patriot’s rally last week to pressure the Senate to pass the SAVE Act, prominent anti-voting activist Cleta Mitchell called on Congress to pass a “Super SAVE Act,” that goes further to disenfranchise voters than the current version before …

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September 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM

A big win for Utah voters

A big win for Utah voters The Utah Supreme Court denied the state legislature’s request to keep its gerrymandered congressional map in place for upcoming elections. The decision likely ensures Utahns will have fair districts in 2026. Tuesday, September 16 View in b…

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September 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Answering your questions: Electoral College, National Guard and the rule of law’s future  

Answering your questions: The Electoral College, the National Guard and the Rule of Law’s Future Each week, I take time from my day job as a lawyer to answer your questions and keep you informed about the latest in the fight for democracy. If you have a question for me, make sure to subm…

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September 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Tomorrow: Join Rep. Raskin, Marc Elias and more for a Constitution Day panel

Join Rep. Raskin, Marc Elias and more for a Constitution Day panel The Constitution has never faced greater strain than it does today. From court rulings that weaken voting rights to rising threats against our democratic institutions, the foundation of our democracy is at risk. …

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September 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Trump’s plan to use the state to crush dissent

Trump’s plan to use the state to crush dissent Ever since Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 election, I have warned that he would use every tool and level of government to target his political opponents. Eight days after he took the oath, I wrote that “across agencies and …

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September 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM

After Kirk murder, Trump and allies vow to ‘destroy’ progressive groups

After Kirk murder, Trump and allies vow to ‘destroy’ progressive groups In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder Trump and his allies are making clear they intend to “destroy” progressive groups. Monday, September 15 View in browser …

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September 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM

JB Pritzker serves a Chicago TACO

JB Pritzker serves a Chicago TACO At the height of Trump’s tariff negotiations, Wall Street traders developed a new strategy to make money: assume that, despite the tough talk, whenever another country stood up to him, Trump always chickened out. The “TACO trade” became an instant hit a…

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September 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM

My conversation with Sen. Raphael Warnock: The strength of our democracy, voter suppression, and the heroes that inspired him

My conversation with Sen. Raphael Warnock: The strength of our democracy, voter suppression, and the heroes that inspired him Recently, I sat down with Senator Raphael Warnock for an interview. Senator Warnock is more than a member of Congress. He’s a pastor at the historic Ebenezer Bapt…

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September 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM

The capital is fighting back

The capital is fighting back I first came to Washington, D.C., for the summer of 1992 when I was still in law school. After graduating in 1993, I began my legal career at a law firm near Metro Center on 14th Street. Over time, I built a practice that was uniquely Washington, D.C. Represe…

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September 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Trump says he’ll deploy troops to Memphis next (but there are 8 wins in here, too!)

Trump says he’ll deploy troops to Memphis next (but there are 8 wins in here, too!) Trump said today he plans to send federal agents and deploy the National Guard to Memphis, Tenn. A top local official called the idea “anti-democratic and anti-American.” Friday, September 12 …

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September 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM

The Republican war on democracy grinds on

The Republican war on democracy grinds on It doesn’t matter if it’s a busy week or a slow week: the Republican voter suppression and election subversion war machine grinds on. Even as the nation faces the prospect of a government shutdown and the tragic results of increased political vio…

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September 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Missouri Republicans move ahead with latest GOP gerrymander

Missouri Republicans move ahead with latest GOP gerrymander Donald Trump’s plan to rig the 2026 election by redrawing congressional maps across the country made progress this week in the Show Me State. Friday, September 12 View in browser …

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September 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Trump, allies vow to go after political opponents in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing

Trump, allies vow to go after political opponents in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing In a taped address Wednesday night, Trump blamed “the radical left” for Charlie Kirk’s murder, and hinted at a coming crackdown on progressive political activity. Thursday, September 11 …

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September 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM

A long, hard week

A long, hard week There are weeks that feel longer than they are, and weeks when every single day is hard. This was a long, hard week. Once again, the specter of violence that hangs over our political discourse turned into a tragic reality. View in browser …

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September 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Cleta Mitchell calls on Congress to pass a ‘Super SAVE Act’

Cleta Mitchell calls on Congress to pass a ‘Super SAVE Act’ Anti-voting activist Cleta Mitchell told a sparse crowd at a Capitol Hill rally today that Congress should pass a “Super SAVE ACT” — a turbo-charged version of the massive voter suppression bill approved by the House earlier thi…

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September 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Anti-voting activists have ideas for how Trump can take control of elections

Anti-voting activists have ideas for how Trump can take control of elections Anti-voting lawyer and Trump ally Cleta Mitchell appeared on a conservative podcast last week, where she made a disturbing prediction: The president may declare a national emergency to allow him to take control …

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September 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Missouri House approves GOP gerrymander

Missouri House approves GOP gerrymander The Missouri House GOP approved Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (R) mid-decade gerrymander in a 90-65 vote Tuesday, sending the map to the state Senate for consideration. Tuesday, September 9 View in browser …

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September 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM

 Q&A: Supreme Court, troops in cities, 2026 midterms 

Q&A: Supreme Court, troops in cities, 2026 midterms Donald Trump is sending soldiers into our cities, and the institutions we expect to protect us are failing. Republicans in Congress have become a rubber stamp. The ramifications of the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity are being fe…

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September 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM

SCOTUS says it’s good with ICE’s racial profiling 

SCOTUS says it’s good with ICE’s racial profiling In another unsigned order, the justices said the Trump administration can resume immigration stops based on appearance, language, job and location. Monday, September 8 View in browser …

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September 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM

I’m furious. You probably are too.

I’m furious. You probably are too. When I first started Democracy Docket, I made a promise that I would tell it like I see it and let the chips fall where they may. However, when it comes to my emotions, that hasn’t always been easy to sort out. In the last seven months alone, I’ve writt…

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September 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM

My conversation with Rep. Nicolle Wallace: Trump’s weakness, the media’s role, and how Democrats can fight back

My conversation with Rep. Nicolle Wallace: Trump’s weakness, the media’s role, and how Democrats can fight back Recently, I sat down with an ally in the fight for democracy, Nicolle Wallace, for a conversation. Nicolle and I chat a lot on her show, but there’s always more to discuss. We …

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September 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Jan. 6 will be July 4

Jan. 6 will be July 4 Jan. 6, 2021, was one of the darkest days in our history. Our country watched as rioters stormed the Capitol, crashing through the windows, scaling the walls and tearing through the sacred corridors of the historic building. View in browser …

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September 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Federal judges are fed up with SCOTUS

Federal judges are fed up with SCOTUS Lower court judges overseeing the avalanche of lawsuits against Trump’s power grab are increasingly voicing their frustrations with the Supreme Court’s gentle handling of the second Trump administration thus far. Friday, September 5 …

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September 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Trump’s latest threat: emergency powers over elections

Trump’s latest threat: emergency powers over elections In early January 2021, when Donald Trump tried to persuade Georgia election officials to “find 11,780 votes,” he was joined by his chief of staff, Mark Meadows, and three lawyers. Two of the attorneys, Kurt Hilbert and Alex Kaufman, …

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September 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Missouri GOPers join the attack on fair maps 

Missouri GOPers join the attack on fair maps The state’s special redistricting session is underway, with Republicans looking to grab another seat for Donald Trump at the expense of Black voters. Friday, September 5 View in browser …

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September 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Missouri begins GOP gerrymander to help Trump rig 2026 election 

Missouri begins GOP gerrymander to help Trump rig 2026 election Republicans’ national effort to gain an unfair edge in next year’s midterms landed at a Missouri House committee hearing today as the state became the latest to begin a rare mid-decade redistricting push at President Donald…

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September 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM

The Women who survived Jeffrey Epstein 

The Women who survived Jeffrey Epstein In life, Jeffrey Epstein terrorized young women and girls. In death, he haunts Donald Trump. It has been months since Trump first tried to divert attention away from the Epstein Files. With each passing week, he has grown more desperate to have the…

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September 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Cleta Mitchell has thoughts on Trump’s next anti-voting executive order

Judge rules Trump’s use of military in Los Angeles violated federal law  Cleta Mitchell, a prominent anti-voting lawyer who played a key role in Trump’s efforts to steal the 2020 election, mused on what Trump could do next to restrict voting. Wednesday, September 3 …

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September 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Join me live at 7 p.m. with Heather Cox Richardson

Join me live at 7 p.m. with Heather Cox Richardson Heather Cox Richardson is sitting down with me live on Zoom — make sure to register now to secure your spot for this members-only event. View in browser Attacks…

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September 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM

The authoritarian playbook comes to America

The authoritarian playbook comes to America Russia does it. So does China. And soon, Donald Trump’s America may be next. It’s a classic authoritarian tool: deploy troops from one part of the country to intimidate and suppress dissent in another. View in browser …

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September 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM

In Georgia’s biggest county, the fight continues to block election deniers from running elections

In Georgia’s biggest county, the fight continues to block election deniers from running elections A state judge ruled last week to hold the Fulton County, Georgia Board of Commissioners in civil contempt after Democrats blocked the appointment of two election deniers to the board of elec…

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September 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Judge rules Trump’s use of military in Los Angeles violated federal law 

Judge rules Trump’s use of military in Los Angeles violated federal law A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the military in immigration raids or law enforcement operations in California, ruling President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Los A…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

September 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM

What happens if Trump seizes control of our elections?

What happens if Trump seizes control of our elections? There is a crucial fault line within the pro-democracy coalition that may determine the fate of free and fair elections. Which side you fall on is answered by a single question: If tomorrow Donald Trump declared that federal forces u…

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September 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Clear eyes, full docket, can’t lose

Clear eyes, full docket, can’t lose Labor Day marks the end of the summer. As the distractions of vacations and fun fade, what’s most important comes into focus. That's starting to happen in the courts too. This fall, courts will begin to weigh some major questions concerning the future …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

August 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM

My conversation with Rep. Jamie Raskin: Voter suppression, the Constitution, and restoring American democracy

My conversation with Rep. Jamie Raskin: Voter suppression, the Constitution, and restoring American democracy Recently, I sat down with my good friend Congressman Jamie Raskin for a conversation. We had a lot to catch up on. We chatted about the need to expand voting rights, the adminis…

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August 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Last call for democracy now boarding

Last call for democracy now boarding In his novel “Night,” Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel recalls a horrifying memory: “Around eleven o'clock, the train began to move again. We pressed against the windows. The convoy was rolling slowly. A quarter of an hour later, it began to slow down e…

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August 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Texas governor signs Republican gerrymander as legal challenges loom

Texas governor signs Republican gerrymander as legal challenges loom Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Republicans’ gerrymander, which could add five GOP seats ahead of the midterm elections, into law. After signing the map, Abbott said, “Texas is now more red in the United States Congress.”…

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August 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM

You’re Invited: Join Heather Cox Richardson and Marc Elias live

You’re Invited: Join Heather Cox Richardson and Marc Elias live Attacks on democracy aren’t new, but history shows us the stakes and what’s at risk. Want to know how the past informs today’s fight for the future? Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. ET | Live on Zoom View in bro…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM

We hit a major milestone, all thanks to you

We hit a major milestone, all thanks to you On Friday afternoons, I send out my analysis of the most important democracy news of the week. Today, however, I want to share some news that is personally important to me. Last night, Oliver Darcy reported that Democracy Docket had reached sev…

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August 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM

3 wins for voters, 2 big threats ahead

3 wins for voters, 2 big threats ahead Yes, there was plenty of terrible news to process. But thanks to courts in Pennsylvania, Utah, California and Maryland, we also have some big wins to celebrate. Friday, August 29 View in browser …

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August 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Trump’s war on judges

Trump’s war on judges I have been a lawyer for more than 30 years, and in all that time I have never seen anyone sue a federal judge for issuing a procedural order. That is, until Donald Trump’s Department of Justice sued the entire federal bench — all 15 judges — in Maryland. …

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August 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Another win: Arizona court rejects GOP lawsuit targeting mail voting

Win! California Supreme Court rejects latest GOP redistricting challenge An Arizona court tossed a GOP lawsuit that tried to make voting by mail even harder. With nearly 90% of Arizonans casting a mail ballot, the ruling protects voters from being disenfranchised by minor signature misma…

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August 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Win! California Supreme Court rejects latest GOP redistricting challenge

Win! California Supreme Court rejects latest GOP redistricting challenge The California Supreme Court denied Republicans’ petition to block Democrats’ redistricting measure from being put on the ballot – the second GOP challenge to the redraw that it’s thrown out in one week. …

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