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TODAY is #ElectionDay! Here are the key races YOU should be watching:
🗳️PA Supreme Court
🗳️ME Ballot Measure
🗳️CA Prop 50
🗳️VA Gov/AG/House
🗳️NJ Gov
🧵Here’s everything you need to know about why these elections could be especially consequential to our democracy👇
🗳️PA Supreme Court
🗳️ME Ballot Measure
🗳️CA Prop 50
🗳️VA Gov/AG/House
🗳️NJ Gov
🧵Here’s everything you need to know about why these elections could be especially consequential to our democracy👇
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
TODAY is #ElectionDay! Here are the key races YOU should be watching:
🗳️PA Supreme Court
🗳️ME Ballot Measure
🗳️CA Prop 50
🗳️VA Gov/AG/House
🗳️NJ Gov
🧵Here’s everything you need to know about why these elections could be especially consequential to our democracy👇
🗳️PA Supreme Court
🗳️ME Ballot Measure
🗳️CA Prop 50
🗳️VA Gov/AG/House
🗳️NJ Gov
🧵Here’s everything you need to know about why these elections could be especially consequential to our democracy👇
🎥NEW VIDEO: Can a podcast actually save America?
@podsaveamerica.crooked.com's Jon Favreau and @marcelias.bsky.social
go deep on what’s dividing Democrats, how to connect policy to democracy and what it’ll take to win hearts, minds (and votes) in a fractured America.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3ZIvjD8
@podsaveamerica.crooked.com's Jon Favreau and @marcelias.bsky.social
go deep on what’s dividing Democrats, how to connect policy to democracy and what it’ll take to win hearts, minds (and votes) in a fractured America.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3ZIvjD8
October 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🎥NEW VIDEO: Can a podcast actually save America?
@podsaveamerica.crooked.com's Jon Favreau and @marcelias.bsky.social
go deep on what’s dividing Democrats, how to connect policy to democracy and what it’ll take to win hearts, minds (and votes) in a fractured America.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3ZIvjD8
@podsaveamerica.crooked.com's Jon Favreau and @marcelias.bsky.social
go deep on what’s dividing Democrats, how to connect policy to democracy and what it’ll take to win hearts, minds (and votes) in a fractured America.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3ZIvjD8
From the Supreme Court to state benches, Trump-nominated judges are changing the rules of democracy. What can we do about it?
Join @marcelias.bsky.social
and @afj.org's Rachel Rossi for a live virtual event: Courts Under Attack.
🗓️Wed, Oct 29 | 6 PM ET
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and @afj.org's Rachel Rossi for a live virtual event: Courts Under Attack.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
From the Supreme Court to state benches, Trump-nominated judges are changing the rules of democracy. What can we do about it?
Join @marcelias.bsky.social
and @afj.org's Rachel Rossi for a live virtual event: Courts Under Attack.
🗓️Wed, Oct 29 | 6 PM ET
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and @afj.org's Rachel Rossi for a live virtual event: Courts Under Attack.
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LIVE EVENT: What happens in courtrooms today will define democracy tomorrow.
Join @marcelias.bsky.social and @afj.org 's Rachel Rossi for a live conversation on how extremist judicial nominees are reshaping the future of our rights.
🗓️ Wed, Oct. 29 | 6 PM ET
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Join @marcelias.bsky.social and @afj.org 's Rachel Rossi for a live conversation on how extremist judicial nominees are reshaping the future of our rights.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
LIVE EVENT: What happens in courtrooms today will define democracy tomorrow.
Join @marcelias.bsky.social and @afj.org 's Rachel Rossi for a live conversation on how extremist judicial nominees are reshaping the future of our rights.
🗓️ Wed, Oct. 29 | 6 PM ET
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Join @marcelias.bsky.social and @afj.org 's Rachel Rossi for a live conversation on how extremist judicial nominees are reshaping the future of our rights.
🗓️ Wed, Oct. 29 | 6 PM ET
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Trump’s second term has seen an unprecedented weaponization of National Guard deployments. So far, he’s targeted five Democratic-led cities across the country, and has threatened more.
📍Check out our new tracker to learn where things stand: bit.ly/42WhfJ0
📍Check out our new tracker to learn where things stand: bit.ly/42WhfJ0
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Trump’s second term has seen an unprecedented weaponization of National Guard deployments. So far, he’s targeted five Democratic-led cities across the country, and has threatened more.
📍Check out our new tracker to learn where things stand: bit.ly/42WhfJ0
📍Check out our new tracker to learn where things stand: bit.ly/42WhfJ0
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October 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
If you subscribe to legacy media, you get coverage that bends the knee to Donald Trump.
If you subscribe to Democracy Docket, you get coverage that holds him accountable.
Supporting independent, pro-democracy media is how you can fight too. Sign up now. https://bit.ly/47a0rR6
If you subscribe to Democracy Docket, you get coverage that holds him accountable.
Supporting independent, pro-democracy media is how you can fight too. Sign up now. https://bit.ly/47a0rR6
9:50 AM ET: Democracy Docket is on the ground at the Supreme Court this morning, where they’re covering a rally hosted by LDF, ACLU and ACLU of LA. Hundreds have turned out, and the energy is very lively.
October 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
9:50 AM ET: Democracy Docket is on the ground at the Supreme Court this morning, where they’re covering a rally hosted by LDF, ACLU and ACLU of LA. Hundreds have turned out, and the energy is very lively.
🚨LIVE FROM TEXAS
It’s day 5 of a hearing on whether to block the Texas GOP’s new congressional map, which could give the party an edge in the midterms. Democracy Docket’s Jen Rice is one of the few reporters still on the ground, and the hand behind the whole scheme takes the stand this week👇
It’s day 5 of a hearing on whether to block the Texas GOP’s new congressional map, which could give the party an edge in the midterms. Democracy Docket’s Jen Rice is one of the few reporters still on the ground, and the hand behind the whole scheme takes the stand this week👇
October 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🚨LIVE FROM TEXAS
It’s day 5 of a hearing on whether to block the Texas GOP’s new congressional map, which could give the party an edge in the midterms. Democracy Docket’s Jen Rice is one of the few reporters still on the ground, and the hand behind the whole scheme takes the stand this week👇
It’s day 5 of a hearing on whether to block the Texas GOP’s new congressional map, which could give the party an edge in the midterms. Democracy Docket’s Jen Rice is one of the few reporters still on the ground, and the hand behind the whole scheme takes the stand this week👇
🚨DAY 3 TX RECAP: A Texas Democrat testified in federal court Thursday that Republican leadership used minority communities as pawns when they redrew the state’s congressional map this summer at the request of President Donald Trump. @jenrice.bsky.social has the latest👇
#Txleg
#Txleg
October 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
🚨DAY 3 TX RECAP: A Texas Democrat testified in federal court Thursday that Republican leadership used minority communities as pawns when they redrew the state’s congressional map this summer at the request of President Donald Trump. @jenrice.bsky.social has the latest👇
#Txleg
#Txleg
A federal court began hearings yesterday on whether Texas can use its new congressional gerrymander in next year’s midterms. Day one opened with lawyers for minority voters arguing that the creation of the GOP-drawn map was driven by race.
For key takeaways, watch Jen Rice's recap ⤵️
For key takeaways, watch Jen Rice's recap ⤵️
October 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A federal court began hearings yesterday on whether Texas can use its new congressional gerrymander in next year’s midterms. Day one opened with lawyers for minority voters arguing that the creation of the GOP-drawn map was driven by race.
For key takeaways, watch Jen Rice's recap ⤵️
For key takeaways, watch Jen Rice's recap ⤵️
🚨 LIVE FROM TEXAS: Democracy Docket's @jenrice.bsky.social is reporting from El Paso for the next 10 days, covering a hearing that could block Texas' new congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Check back daily for all the updates you need to know 📲
Check back daily for all the updates you need to know 📲
October 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🚨 LIVE FROM TEXAS: Democracy Docket's @jenrice.bsky.social is reporting from El Paso for the next 10 days, covering a hearing that could block Texas' new congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Check back daily for all the updates you need to know 📲
Check back daily for all the updates you need to know 📲
🧵1/10 Tomorrow, Jen Rice is taking Democracy Docket to El Paso where a court will decide over 10 days whether to block Texas’ new congressional gerrymander, which could add five GOP seats in Congress. Need a refresher on how we got here? Keep reading below ⤵️
September 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🧵1/10 Tomorrow, Jen Rice is taking Democracy Docket to El Paso where a court will decide over 10 days whether to block Texas’ new congressional gerrymander, which could add five GOP seats in Congress. Need a refresher on how we got here? Keep reading below ⤵️
NEW: The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to pause a lower court order blocking Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s removal after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request last week.
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
NEW: The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to pause a lower court order blocking Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s removal after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request last week.
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Marc wants 🫵 to join the fight...
TONIGHT at 6:30 PM ET, Marc will be moderating a special virtual Constitution Day event with experts leading the fight for democracy: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Mary McCord, and Nikolas Bowie.
Secure your spot now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
TONIGHT at 6:30 PM ET, Marc will be moderating a special virtual Constitution Day event with experts leading the fight for democracy: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Mary McCord, and Nikolas Bowie.
Secure your spot now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Marc wants 🫵 to join the fight...
TONIGHT at 6:30 PM ET, Marc will be moderating a special virtual Constitution Day event with experts leading the fight for democracy: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Mary McCord, and Nikolas Bowie.
Secure your spot now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
TONIGHT at 6:30 PM ET, Marc will be moderating a special virtual Constitution Day event with experts leading the fight for democracy: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Mary McCord, and Nikolas Bowie.
Secure your spot now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🚨LAST CALL TO SECURE YOUR SPOT 🚨
The Constitution is in crisis. What does that mean for voting rights and democracy? Learn from the experts fighting on the frontline for Democracy during our Wednesday, Sept. 17, Constitution Day event!
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The Constitution is in crisis. What does that mean for voting rights and democracy? Learn from the experts fighting on the frontline for Democracy during our Wednesday, Sept. 17, Constitution Day event!
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨LAST CALL TO SECURE YOUR SPOT 🚨
The Constitution is in crisis. What does that mean for voting rights and democracy? Learn from the experts fighting on the frontline for Democracy during our Wednesday, Sept. 17, Constitution Day event!
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The Constitution is in crisis. What does that mean for voting rights and democracy? Learn from the experts fighting on the frontline for Democracy during our Wednesday, Sept. 17, Constitution Day event!
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🚨Next Wednesday: We’re hosting a virtual event for Constitution Day! The Constitution is in crisis. What does that mean for voting rights and democracy? Learn from the experts fighting on the frontline for Democracy during our Sept. 17 event.
RSVP👇 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🚨Next Wednesday: We’re hosting a virtual event for Constitution Day! The Constitution is in crisis. What does that mean for voting rights and democracy? Learn from the experts fighting on the frontline for Democracy during our Sept. 17 event.
RSVP👇 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
RSVP👇 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Mitchell, who played a key role in President Donald Trump’s failed bid to subvert the 2020 election, also took the chance to level an attack on Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias.
September 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Mitchell, who played a key role in President Donald Trump’s failed bid to subvert the 2020 election, also took the chance to level an attack on Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias.
BREAKING: An Illinois judge denies Texas AG Ken Paxton’s petition to enforce arrests against Texas House Democrats in Illinois, ruling that Illinois lacks the authority to compel state law enforcement to carry out Texas’ civil warrants.
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
August 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
BREAKING: An Illinois judge denies Texas AG Ken Paxton’s petition to enforce arrests against Texas House Democrats in Illinois, ruling that Illinois lacks the authority to compel state law enforcement to carry out Texas’ civil warrants.
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
BREAKING: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces that he’s taking action to hold former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) in contempt for continuing to support quorum-breaking Democrats, declaring “it’s time to lock [Beto] up.”
August 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
BREAKING: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces that he’s taking action to hold former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) in contempt for continuing to support quorum-breaking Democrats, declaring “it’s time to lock [Beto] up.”
BREAKING: The Texas House has 95 members present, therefore still lacking a quorum to vote on Republicans’ map, as several Democrats remain out of state to block the measure. Today was the Speaker’s deadline for them to return to the chamber.
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
August 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
BREAKING: The Texas House has 95 members present, therefore still lacking a quorum to vote on Republicans’ map, as several Democrats remain out of state to block the measure. Today was the Speaker’s deadline for them to return to the chamber.
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
BREAKING: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces that he will pursue a court ruling declaring the seats of quorum-breaking Democrats as vacant. More to come.
Background:
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Background:
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
August 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
BREAKING: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces that he will pursue a court ruling declaring the seats of quorum-breaking Democrats as vacant. More to come.
Background:
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Background:
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Democracy Docket reporter @jimsaksa.com attended a forum on recent trends in voter threats to fair elections. His takeaway? Democrats are ready to pull the alarm.
Read more about his reporting on what Democrats had to say below ⤵️
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Read more about his reporting on what Democrats had to say below ⤵️
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
July 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Democracy Docket reporter @jimsaksa.com attended a forum on recent trends in voter threats to fair elections. His takeaway? Democrats are ready to pull the alarm.
Read more about his reporting on what Democrats had to say below ⤵️
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Read more about his reporting on what Democrats had to say below ⤵️
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
UPDATE: Under the new proposed map, the district that once held Texas’ capitol is now split into two with the building's extension parking being in one congressional district (CD 37) and the exit being in another (CD 10).
July 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
UPDATE: Under the new proposed map, the district that once held Texas’ capitol is now split into two with the building's extension parking being in one congressional district (CD 37) and the exit being in another (CD 10).
Read the email sent to Rhode Island by DOJ criminal prosecutors hunting voter fraud. ⤵️
July 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Read the email sent to Rhode Island by DOJ criminal prosecutors hunting voter fraud. ⤵️
In her first public appearance since SCOTUS limited federal judges’ ability to block Trump’s actions with nationwide injunctions, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed the rule of law, the state of democracy and the potential implications of the Court’s recent ruling.
July 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
In her first public appearance since SCOTUS limited federal judges’ ability to block Trump’s actions with nationwide injunctions, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed the rule of law, the state of democracy and the potential implications of the Court’s recent ruling.