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November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Ten questions the media should ask Donald Trump about the Epstein Files

Ten questions the media should ask Donald Trump about the Epstein Files Donald Trump can’t hide it anymore: He is panicking about the release of the Epstein Files. After months of containment, the last few days have seen a series of cascading events that threaten to expose his deepest se…

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November 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM

Trump targets his critics. I say their names.

Trump targets his critics. I say their names. I don’t care how many times I need to write this: Donald Trump is using a corrupt Justice Department to target his political opponents and critics. Some of these men and women you may like; others you may loathe. Either way, they are victims …

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November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Trump’s magnum opus: A man in full panic

Trump’s magnum opus: A man in full panic The most revealing works of art are often created in times of stress and anguish. In “Starry Night” and “Wheatfield with Crows,” Vincent van Gogh’s swirling brush strokes and vivid imagery reflect his inner turmoil and fears. Pablo Picasso's famou…

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November 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM

Indiana deals major blow to Trump’s plan to lock down the U.S. House

Indiana deals major blow to Trump’s plan to lock down the U.S. House Indiana’s Senate president announced today the chamber will not reconvene in December to redraw the state’s already GOP-friendly congressional map, despite pressure from Trump. Friday, November 14 …

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November 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM

You’re invited: Join George Conway and Marc Elias live

You’re invited: Join George Conway and Marc Elias live A conversation you don’t want to miss! Marc Elias sits down with George Conway to uncover what really happened to the Republican Party. Join them on Tuesday, November 18 for an exclusive live conversation. View in br…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Soft coverage for Trump means hard consequences for democracy

Soft coverage for Trump means hard consequences for democracy Each Friday, I write to you with my perspective on the news of the week. If I’m being honest, it’s my favorite column to write. It forces me to make sense of what is happening in politics, law, elections and democracy. Most we…

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November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Utah gerrymander backfires on GOP 

Utah gerrymander backfires on GOP Trump’s national redistricting battle isn’t going as well as he’d hoped — so far. Here’s where things stand now, in Utah, Missouri, Kansas and more. Friday, November 14 View in browser …

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November 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM

DOJ wants to join GOP’s California redistricting lawsuit

DOJ wants to join GOP’s California redistricting lawsuit The Department of Justice seeks to join a Republican lawsuit aimed at blocking California’s new congressional map, which voters overwhelmingly approved last week. Thursday, November 13 View in browser …

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November 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Trump's political prosecutions in trouble

Trump's political prosecutions in trouble Judges determined three of Trump’s temporary U.S. attorneys have been serving unlawfully after finding the president and Attorney General Pam Bondi bent laws to get around the Senate confirmation process. Wednesday, November 12 …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM

It was the Epstein shutdown all along

It was the Epstein shutdown all along There was always something inexplicably strange about the recent government shutdown. From the beginning, it was crystal clear what Democrats wanted: lower health care costs, affordability and for a lawless president to start obeying the law. …

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November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Election conspiracy theorist claims he was briefed on new Trump voting order

Election conspiracy theorist claims he was briefed on new Trump voting order John Eastman, the Trump lawyer who helped conceive the failed effort to overturn the 2020 election, falsely said on a podcast appearance that Trump has the power to unilaterally implement voter ID, paper ballots…

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November 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Win! Utah judge strikes down GOP gerrymander

Win! Utah judge strikes down GOP gerrymander In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah judge struck down the GOP’s latest gerrymander, ruling that lawmakers violated the state constitution. Tuesday, November 11 View in browser …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM

I protected mail-in voting in 2020. Now I will be defending it at the Supreme Court.

I protected mail-in voting in 2020. Now I will be defending it at the Supreme Court. Democracy Docket’s origin story is rooted in making mail-in voting work for voters. Two weeks after Democracy Docket launched in 2020, I wrote about the need to ensure that voters casting ballots by mail…

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November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM

SCOTUS to hear GOP lawsuit that could radically restrict mail voting 

SCOTUS to hear GOP lawsuit that could radically restrict mail voting The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after should be counted. A ruling for Republicans could upend mail voting. Monday, November 10 V…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Trump pardons his election deniers

Trump pardons his election deniers You’re going to see a lot of people talking about the shutdown deal — and that’s a good thing, people should talk about it — but you subscribe to this newsletter for voting rights and election news, and today, there is a big piece of news we need to pay…

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November 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM

My conversation with Rep. Dan Goldman

My conversation with Rep. Dan Goldman Rep. Dan Goldman has the unfortunate super power of anticipating Donald Trump’s every move. As lead counsel in the impeachment inquiry into Trump, he’s become an expert on Trump’s brand of authoritarianism. For that reason, and because the congressma…

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November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM

An unlikely hero is born — and vindicated

An unlikely hero is born — and vindicated In moments of darkness, an unlikely hero must step forward — or in this case, a hero was thrown forward. More specifically, a hero was thrown at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer. I like to focus my Saturday pieces on important news t…

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November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM

North Carolina adds more partisan GOP staffers to election board 

North Carolina adds more partisan GOP staffers to election board Republicans added a slew of Republican staff to the North Carolina elections board, including a former aide to the legislator behind the state’s new gerrymander. Friday, November 7 View in browser …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM

The message from Tuesday: No kings

The message from Tuesday: No kings We’ve been hurtling toward the 2025 elections since Donald Trump took the oath of office. And after all the lies, disinformation and bogus polls, voters had their say on Tuesday. In state after state, they chose Democrats over Republicans and democracy …

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November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM

GOP upset that Dems are fighting back

GOP upset that Dems are fighting back After Republicans gerrymandered Texas, Missouri and North Carolina at Trump’s request, they’re filing lawsuits to block Democratic redistricting in California and Virginia. Friday, November 7 View in browser …

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November 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM

DOJ efforts to seize voter data ‘pose serious risks’ 

DOJ efforts to seize voter data ‘pose serious risks’ In a letter to the attorney general, a pair of Democratic senators said the DOJ’s efforts to seize voter data from states “appear to be driven by blind allegiance to the President’s unlawful” sweeping anti-voting order and pose seriou…

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November 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM

GOP sues to block California’s voter-approved congressional map 

GOP sues to block California’s voter-approved congressional map Republicans sued to block California’s Prop 50, which voters passed Tuesday. The lawsuit argues the state violated the 14th and 15th Amendments by drawing congressional districts that “favor Hispanic voters.” We…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM

What comes next after last night’s blowout elections

What comes next after last night’s blowout elections In my 35 years as an election lawyer, I’ve seen good election nights and bad ones. Last night was a very good one — for both Democrats and democracy. Democrats won everything, everywhere, all at once. View in browser …

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November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM

A top federal voting official claimed Dems ‘need the votes’ of ‘illegal citizens’

A top federal voting official claimed Dems ‘need the votes’ of ‘illegal citizens’ A Republican member of a key federal election panel is facing a call to step down after she claimed in an unhinged rant that Democrats “need open borders, they need illegal citizens to increase their votes,…

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November 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM

New Trump anti-voting order in the works

New Trump anti-voting order in the works The White House confirmed today it is drafting a new executive order aiming to further restrict voting. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested it will target mail voting. Tuesday, November 4 View in browser …

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November 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Independent journalism that makes an impact

Independent journalism that makes an impact Last week, we were the first to report on alarming, anti-voting comments made by a Republican member of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. View in browser SUPPORT SUPPORT …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Republicans just can’t stop losing in court

Republicans just can’t stop losing in court As someone who has worked on campaigns, I know that Election Day often feels like catching your breath after a very long, tiring sprint. This year feels different. While Virginia, New Jersey and California are facing consequential elections, re…

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November 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Key contests tomorrow that will shape the future of democracy 

Key contests tomorrow that will shape the future of democracy Voters head to the polls for crucial elections tomorrow that will shape the future of democracy as we know it. We rounded up the races you need to watch, and we’ll be updating you in real time. Monday, November 3 …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM

60 Minutes obeys in advance

60 Minutes obeys in advance My wife warned me not to watch. As usual, she was right. Like many of you, last night I tuned in to watch Norah O’Donnell interview Donald Trump on “60 Minutes.” Over the span of 40 minutes, I sat in disbelief as Trump was asked a series of softball questions …

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November 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM

The top issue for voters in 2026

The top issue for voters in 2026 Earlier today, NBC News released its latest opinion poll about how Americans view Donald Trump, the two major parties and a host of other issues. Many pundits were surprised that voters placed “protecting constitutional rights/protecting democracy” as the…

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November 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM

One year later

One year later A year ago, Vice President Kamala Harris stood before a crowd of her family, friends, staff and supporters and conceded the presidency. It was an unseasonably warm day in November, and had the previous night gone differently, the streets of Washington, D.C. would have been…

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November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM

I built Democracy Docket differently — on purpose

I built Democracy Docket differently — on purpose Democracy Docket has always been different. When I started the organization in 2020, legacy media was still powerful, and both-sides journalism was the norm. I knew there was a place for an independent news outlet with laser focus on the …

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October 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Top federal election official claims Dems ‘need the votes’ of ‘illegal citizens’ 

Top federal election official claims Dems ‘need the votes’ of ‘illegal citizens’ Christy McCormick, a Republican member of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), is facing a call to step down after accusing Democrats of encouraging “open borders” and widespread voting by “illega…

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October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM

A Democratic victory on Tuesday could reshape the redistricting fight

A Democratic victory on Tuesday could reshape the redistricting fight Elections are often fights between different policies and personalities. The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be different. Next year, control of Congress will be decided on voting and election rules. From voter suppres…

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October 31, 2025 at 11:04 AM

The most haunting map of 2025

The most haunting map of 2025 Trump has GOP states under his thumb; something wicked this way comes. That’s why we’ve launched a live redistricting tracker to keep you updated. Friday, October 31 View in browser …

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October 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM

Live map: Where redistricting battles are unfolding nationwide

Live map: Where redistricting battles are unfolding nationwide Our new live redistricting litigation map tracks every step in real time — a resource we’re proud to bring you and that you won't be able to find anywhere else. View in browser …

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October 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Ohio’s GOP gerrymander

Ohio’s GOP gerrymander A new Republican plan would redraw the state’s congressional districts in a way that could hand the GOP two more House seats before 2026. Thursday, October 30 View in browser …

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October 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Trump admin pressures Ohio to ban late-arriving ballots

Trump admin pressures Ohio to ban late-arriving ballots The Department of Justice (DOJ) threatened Ohio with “costly litigation” unless it changes its acts to ban the counting of ballots that arrive after Election Day, the state’s top election official revealed in comments exclusively re…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Join me live at 6 p.m. ET with AFJ President Rachel Rossi

Join me live at 6 p.m. ET with AFJ President Rachel Rossi Alliance for Justice President Rachel Rossi is sitting down with me live on Zoom — make sure to register now to secure your spot for this exclusive conversation exploring the role of the courts in shaping the future of democracy, …

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October 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Election conspiracy theorist denies DHS is using DOJ voter data

Election conspiracy theorist denies DHS is using DOJ voter data In a call last month with election leaders from nearly every state, a senior “election integrity” official in the Department of Homeland Security said that the department is not using voter registration data collected by the…

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October 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM

DOJ walks back key evidence in defense of Trump’s Portland deployment

DOJ walks back key evidence in defense of Trump’s Portland deployment The DOJ said it “deeply regrets” errors it made in presenting a key piece of evidence in defense of Trump’s attempted military deployment in Portland last month. Tuesday, October 28 View in brow…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM

9 lawsuits against Trump’s redistricting power grab

9 lawsuits against Trump’s redistricting power grab When I sat down to write to you today, my law firm was litigating cases challenging congressional redistricting in eight states. By the time I finished, that number was nine. All the cases have one thing in common: Republicans are abusi…

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October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM

LIVE EVENT: The courts, democracy and what’s at stake. Join us tomorrow!

LIVE EVENT: The courts, democracy and what’s at stake. Join us tomorrow! Join Democracy Docket and Alliance for Justice for a live virtual event: Courts Under Attack: Judicial Nominations and the Future of Democracy featuring Marc Elias and Rachel Rossi, president of AFJ. …

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October 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Indiana governor calls special session to pass GOP gerrymander

Indiana governor calls special session to pass GOP gerrymander Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) announced a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional map. Indiana would be the fourth GOP-controlled state to undertake a redistricting initiative at Trump’s request. …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM

The warning signs for 2026 are already here

The warning signs for 2026 are already here Donald Trump and the Republican Party aren’t waiting around for the midterms. Their attacks on free and fair elections have already begun, and on Nov. 4, we will get the live show. Trump’s Department of Justice — the one he controls and has sta…

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October 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Where is the outrage?

Where is the outrage? I planned to write to you this morning about the risk posed by the Department of Justice’s last-minute decision to send federal monitors to observe voting in several California and New Jersey counties next week. But as I was finishing up my thoughts yesterday, Dona…

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October 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM

My conversation with Rep. Swalwell: the Epstein shutdown

My conversation with Rep. Swalwell: the Epstein shutdown Rep. Swalwell is one of our toughest fighters in the battle for democracy — and that’s why he’s one of my favorite guests to have on the show. Recently, he joined me to discuss Mike Johnson’s Epstein Shutdown, the weaponization of …

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October 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Dictators love elections, just not free and fair ones

Steve Bannon’s long game for Trump ‘28 Steve Bannon has a talent for saying the quiet part out loud. In an interview this week, the “Trump whisperer”  revealed the next phase of the MAGA movement: Trump 2028. View in browser …

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October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Republicans keep gerrymandering and I keep suing

Republicans keep gerrymandering and I keep suing As Republicans keep up attacks on congressional maps, they should get used to seeing my law firm in court. On Wednesday, North Carolina Republicans enacted a newly gerrymandered map that targets Black voters to create an additional seat fo…

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October 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM

DOJ, now Trump’s tool of personal retribution, indicts John Bolton

DOJ, now Trump’s tool of personal retribution, indicts John Bolton John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor turned vocal critic, was indicted by a federal grand jury. Thursday, October 16 View in browser …

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