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December 10, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Trump’s assistant AG pick’s history of attacking voting rights

Trump’s assistant AG pick’s history of attacking voting rights Riggs’ win in the North Carolina Supreme Court race is solidified.  Tuesday, December 10 Trump’s assistant AG pick has history of attacking voting rightsPresident-elect Donald Trump selected Harmeet Dhillon to lead the U.S.…

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December 10, 2024 at 12:01 PM

My tip sheet: Trump’s meddlesome political opponents

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December 9, 2024 at 11:02 PM

North Carolina’s political power struggle continues

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December 9, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Fearlessly independent, unapologetically pro-democracy

Fearlessly independent, unapologetically pro-democracy Democracy Docket will widen its aperture to be a voice of opposition to Trump and MAGA at a time when many legacy news outlets are kissing the ring. UPGRADE  You may have noticed that since the election I have shifted my tone and …

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December 7, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Signs of a new opposition emerge

Signs of a new opposition emerge Four must-read pieces to inspire you to join the opposition on the road ahead.  Every Saturday, I send members a weekend reading list with overlooked stories and headlines. This week, I’m recommending some pieces to inspire you to join the opposition. I…

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December 6, 2024 at 11:02 PM

North Carolina Democrats, Republicans spar over ballot challenges

North Carolina Democrats, Republicans spar over ballot challenges An Arizona judge dismisses a right-wing voter roll challenge.  Friday, December 6North Carolina Democrats and Republicans spar over ballot challengesToday, North Carolina Supreme Court GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin fil…

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December 6, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Will Biden confirm more judges than Trump?

Will Biden confirm more judges than Trump? North Carolina justice declares victory  Friday, December 6 For $120/year, upgrade to our premium membership and support a pro-democracy news outlet committed to keeping you informed on voting and elections in the courts. Stay updated while he…

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December 5, 2024 at 11:02 PM

NAACP drops 2020 election lawsuit against Trump

NAACP drops 2020 election lawsuit against Trump California Democratic officials will appeal their challenge to a local voter ID law.  Thursday, December 5 We have a packed lineup of premium content from Marc in the coming weeks, only for members. Don't miss out! For $120/year, upgrade …

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December 5, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Now is the time for courage

Now is the time for courage In the face of Trumpism, we cannot allow ourselves or our leaders to be too tired. One month after the election of Donald Trump I feel more certain about who he is and what he aims to achieve but less certain about who stands in opposition to him. Trump is a…

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December 4, 2024 at 11:04 PM

Michigan bans firearms at polling locations

Michigan bans firearms at polling locations Lawsuits challenging election results filed in Florida and Kentucky Wednesday, December 4At Democracy Docket, keeping our readers informed is always our top priority — share this newsletter with a friend and help amplify our pro-democracy new…

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December 3, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Hand count underway in North Carolina Supreme Court race

Hand count underway in North Carolina Supreme Court race Iowa sues the Biden administration over noncitizen voting data. Tuesday, December 3 This Giving Tuesday, support a pro-democracy news outlet that has been committed to keeping you informed throughout this past election season. Fo…

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December 3, 2024 at 12:02 PM

My tip sheet: Trump’s henchmen

My tip sheet: Trump’s henchmen The five institutions to watch under a second Trump administration. Every new administration has its priorities. Typically, these involve specific policies. But Donald Trump doesn’t care about policy. His only goal is to have the ability to exercise unbri…

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December 2, 2024 at 11:03 PM

SCOTUS cases could upend election administration

SCOTUS cases could upend election administration November had the most voting rights lawsuits filed in 2024. Monday, December 2 We have a packed lineup of premium content from Marc in the coming weeks, only for members. Don't miss out! For $120/year, upgrade today to access exclusive n…

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December 1, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Litigation preview: Back into the bright light of reality

Litigation preview: Back into the bright light of reality Courts will continue to decide monumental cases shaping our democracy. When I was a kid, the local movie theater had an exit at the front that opened on my town’s main street. When the show ended, the door would open, and we wou…

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November 30, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Reflecting on what went right

Reflecting on what went right My weekend reading list with stories that stand the test of time. Every Saturday, I send members a weekend reading list with overlooked stories and headlines. This week, I’m recommending some of the stories that stand the test of time. If you enjoy this ne…

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November 29, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Judge drops Trump election case

Judge drops Trump election case Casey concedes in Pennsylvania Friday, November 29 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!  ON THE DOCKET THIS WEEKJudge drops fed elect…

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November 27, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Missouri judge blocks parts of voter suppression law

Missouri judge blocks parts of voter suppression law A judge dismisses a right-wing lawsuit seeking access to Wisconsin voter rolls. Wednesday, November 27 Want a chance to win a premium Democracy Docket membership? Simply opt in here to automatically be entered to win a full year of e…

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November 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Why Pam Bondi is a dangerous pick to lead the DOJ

Why Pam Bondi is a dangerous pick to lead the DOJ The coming legal battle over Project 2025, explained. Wednesday, November 27Many breathed a sigh of relief that former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz would no longer be considered to lead the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). But President-ele…

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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

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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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