Defending Democracy

California Senator Alex Padilla foiled Republicans' attempt to pass the SAVE Act this week. Sen. Padilla joins Marc Elias to discuss protecting voters' information from DOGE, his experience expanding ballot access as California's secretary of state and the work Senate Democrats are doing to fight voter suppression.-Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0/-Become a member of our premium content: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcl0-0t-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Sabrina Jacobs.

Ohio Congressman Greg Landsman joins Marc Elias to discuss why Trump is the most corrupt president ever, how the Republicans' budget would gut healthcare for millions and how to remove extremism from Congress. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0/-Become a member of our premium content: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcl0-0t-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com  Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Sabrina Jacobs.

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins Marc Elias to discuss his trip to El Salvador to see Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Trump administration's attacks on the rule of law and why all of our civil rights are at risk.-Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0/-Become a member of our premium content: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcl0-0t-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced and edited by Paige Moskowitz.

New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim hosted a series of town halls in Republican congressional districts after the local representatives refused to do so. Sen. Kim joins Marc Elias to discuss what he heard from voters at these events, his co-Senator Cory Booker's historic speech and why he believes the GOP is no longer a political party.-Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/signup/-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis episode was produced and edited by Paige Moskowitz.

Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin joins Defending Democracy to discuss the state of democracy, how Republicans are ceding their constitutional powers and the one action every American should do to protest DOGE. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced and edited by Paige Moskowitz.

Former U.S. Attorney and legal expert Joyce Vance talks with Marc Elias about whether the court system can hold Trump accountable, how Trump loyalists are trying to transform the DOJ and why Vance is describing our current political state as a "soft coup."Check out Joyce's Substack: https://substack.com/@joycevance-Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Narineh Melkonian.

Sarah Longwell — Republican political strategist, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast — joins Marc Elias to discuss the cowardice of so-called moderate Republicans, why Elon Musk is one of the GOP's biggest liabilities and the media landscape.Check out The Bulwark: https://www.thebulwark.com/-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Narineh Melkonian.

California Congressman Eric Swalwell joins the podcast to discuss the first few weeks of the second Trump administration, how Trump's actions are harming our democracy and security and Democrats' plan to fight back.-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Narineh Melkonian.

Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, joins Marc Elias to discuss the legal efforts to fight against Trump's illegal and unconstitutional executive orders.Check out Democracy Forward's legal response center: https://www.democracy2025.org/Learn more about Democracy Forward and support its work: https://democracyforward.org/-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced and edited by Paige Moskowitz.

New York Congressman and former federal prosecutor Dan Goldman gives his opinion on Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's election subversion indictment, whether we'll see the classified documents report, cabinet nominees and more.-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Narineh Melkonian.

New York Congressman Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias to discuss how Trump's proposed January 6 pardons would harm our justice system, political nominees, the implementation of Project 2025 and more. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Paige Moskowitz.

Representative-elect Shomari Figures is Alabama's new congressman after litigation led to the creation of a second majority-Black district. Figures sits down with Marc Elias to discuss the ongoing fight for voting rights in Alabama, the people of his district and his plans for Congress. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Narineh Melkonian.

Now that President-elect Donald Trump is headed back to the White House and Special Counsel Jack Smith asked to dismiss the DC and Florida federal indictments, what happens now? Marc Elias and former federal prosecutor Harry Litman discuss the future of Trump's federal cases, whether the state cases will continue on and whether we'll see a Smith Report.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KVuTTKVetZA Check out Harry's Substack: https://harrylitman.substack.com/ Follow Marc on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marcelias.bsky.social Follow Harry on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/harrylitman.bsky.social -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Paige Moskowitz.

When will we know who won the presidential election? How exactly do states certify results to the Electoral College? Actor and voting rights activist Kerry Washington has been on the campaign trail for the past few months meeting with voters across the country. Kerry collected voters' questions and concerns about the election and got the answers right from the source — Marc Elias. Listen to Kerry and Marc discuss everything you should know about what we'll see on election night and after on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on Democrats' chances of winning the U.S. Senate and White House, the urgent need to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act and what voters should do between now and Election Day. Don't miss our next events! Election Roadmap: Eva Longoria and Voting Rights Activists on What To Expect One Week Out  Monday, Oct. 28 | 7:00 p.m. ET  Actress and producer Eva Longoria in conversation with voting rights leader Stacey Abrams, Voto Latino president Maria Teresa Kumar and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias. They'll kick off the final week before Election Day with an exciting discussion answering two key questions: what could happen between now and the election and what should we expect to happen after? RSVP NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817296921967/WN_4NLCO3-ySQeavGfKODetgw The Race to Certify: What Happens After Election Day with Rep. Jamie Raskin and Brian Tyler Cohen  Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 7:00 p.m. ET  Join us for a free, live panel featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin, political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias. They'll give a status update one week out from Election Day and preview what to expect during the post-election period, especially if things don't go Trump's way. This could be your last chance to hear from one of the greatest democracy defenders in Congress before the election! RSVP NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817297121470/WN_tCjQ3f7pSBmgAmr-KdVMoA -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

Former Minnesota Senator Al Franken joins Marc Elias to discuss how they met on, at the time, the largest election recount in American history, Franken's view on his former GOP colleagues and what people should do to get involved in the election.    -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com     Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

George Conway was set to join then-President-Elect Donald Trump's Justice Department, but decided against it at the last minute. Conway speaks with Marc Elias about why he refuses to support Trump, what made him speak out and his work to keep Trump out of office.  -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost talks with Marc Elias about engaging young voters, how Republicans are suppressing voters and what he's worried about in the upcoming elections. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, a former state attorney general, United States attorney and Supreme Court clerk, maps out the transformation of the Supreme Court from a revered institution to one facing immense distrust and credibility issues. Sen. Blumenthal speaks with Marc Elias about the necessary reforms to the Court and what is preventing their passage in Congress. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

New York Congressman Dan Goldman (D) joins Marc Elias to discuss why he's made voting rights a top issue, the major concerns he has about Project 2025, efforts to fix the U.S. Supreme Court and Republican voter suppression. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com     Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

Republicans have been laying the groundwork to subvert elections this fall. It's all a part of their three-part strategy to undermine free and fair elections and seize power for themselves. Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break it down. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

Sarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump, wants you to know that not all Republicans support former President Donald Trump. She discusses with Marc Elias fractures in the GOP, how Trump is a threat to democracy and conservative ideals and what Democratic voters need to understand about modern Republican voters. Learn more about Republican Voters Against Trump: https://rvat.org/ -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

As a critical swing state, Michigan is on the front lines in the fight to protect democracy. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins Marc Elias to discuss how Michigan has worked to protect elections this fall, the growing threat of election deniers and what citizens can do to help safeguard voting rights. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This episode was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

The Republican plan for the 2024 election is simple: make it harder to vote and easier to cheat. Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break down the various tactics the GOP is using to suppress voters, how these efforts will intensify and what actions voters can take to protect themselves.  -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/  -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket  -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket  -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket  -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

Nearly 50 million Americans lack an active ID that has their current name and address. And if they're in a state with strict voter ID laws, it likely means they can't vote. But who in America lacks photo ID and who gets squeezed out of the electorate because of it? Lauren Kunis of VoteRiders joins Marc Elias to break down these stats, myths behind noncitizens voting and more. Learn more about VoteRiders: http://voteriders.org/ Volunteer with VoteRiders: https://www.mobilize.us/voteriders/ Sign up for VoteRiders' updates: https://www.voteriders.org/volunteer/?swcfpc=1#form Donate to VoteRiders: http://voteriders.org/donate -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/   -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket  -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket  -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket  -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Resources: -New Research Ahead of 2024 Confirms Voter ID Laws Impact Millions: https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/new-research-ahead-of-2024-confirms-voter-id-laws-impact-millions/ -1 in 10 Eligible Voters Can't Easily Provide Proof of Citizenship, New Survey Reveals: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/1-in-10-eligible-voters-cant-easily-provide-proof-of-citizenship-new-survey-reveals/

While Congress makes laws for the whole country, the reality is that people's everyday lives are more affected by their state legislature. So why don't we pay more attention to state legislative races? Especially when extremist candidates are winning seats? Daniel Squadron of The States Project joins to discuss the power of state legislatures, why everyone should pay attention to these down-ballot races this fall and how to get involved. Learn more about The States Project: https://statesproject.org/ -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/  -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

What happened with election lawsuits in July and what cases should you look out for in August? Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break it all down.  -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/  -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III joins Defending Democracy to talk about the local solutions to national democracy problems, the Groundwork Project, whether Election Day should be a holiday and more. Learn more about the Groundwork Project: https://www.groundworkproject.com/ Learn more about the states and local organizations Groundwork works with: https://www.groundworkproject.com/our-states/ -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/  -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

It's clear that there are issues with the U.S. Supreme Court. From justices accepting lavish gifts to the shadow docket to outrageous rulings, immense reform is needed to ensure that faith and trust is restored in the nation's highest court. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses the most pressing issues facing the Court and how we fix them.  -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a Democracy Docket member: democracydocket.com/member  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Resources: -Mississippi Mail-In Ballot Receipt Deadline Challenge (RNC): https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/mississippi-mail-in-ballot-receipt-deadline-challenge-mississippi/-South Carolina Redistricting Challenge (SCOTUS): https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/south-carolina-redistricting-challenge/ -Sen. Whitehouse's law review article: https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-details-in-ohio-state-law-journal-roberts-courts-penchant-for-judicial-activism-through-false-fact-finding/ This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. Defending Democracy is a production of Democracy Docket, LLC

Everything is bigger in Texas — including voter suppression. Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discusses the fight for voting rights in the Lone Star State and how people can help. Support Powered by People: https://poweredxpeople.org/ -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/-Become a Democracy Docket member: democracydocket.com/member  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. Defending Democracy is a production of Democracy Docket, LLC.

New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie discusses New York's terrible voting laws, efforts to improve ballot access and how MAGA extremism has infected even the Empire State.  Check out Sen. Myrie's website: https://www.zellnor.nyc/ -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a Democracy Docket member: democracydocket.com/member  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This episode was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. Defending Democracy is a production of Democracy Docket, LLC.

Law professor and former United States Attorney Joyce Vance joins Marc Elias to discuss whether the justice system can handle a defendant like Trump, the state of voting rights in Alabama and what we all can do to save democracy. Read Joyce's Substack: https://joycevance.substack.com -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/-Become a Democracy Docket member: democracydocket.com/member  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket-Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This podcast was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. Defending Democracy is a production of Democracy Docket, LLC.

Pod Save America co-host, former Obama senior advisor and writer Dan Pfeiffer joins to discuss the role of media in protecting democracy, polls and changes in politics over the past 20 years with Marc Elias. -Get involved with Vote Save America: https://votesaveamerica.com -Read Dan's substack: https://www.messageboxnews.com -Listen to Pod Save America: https://www.crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-america/ -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a Democracy Docket member: democracydocket.com/member  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

Voting rights journalist Ari Berman joins Defending Democracy to discuss his new book, right-wing extremism, gerrymandering, the U.S. Supreme Court and more. Buy Ari's new book Minority Rule here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374600211/minorityrule

On May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a case arguing that drop boxes should be reinstated in the battleground state. Marc and Paige explain what's going on in the lawsuit, what to look for in oral argument and the potential electoral impact of the court's decision. 

On April 25, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear former President Donald Trump's claims that he has absolute presidential immunity and cannot be prosecuted for actions he took while in office. Former federal prosecutor and host of the Talking Feds Podcast Harry Litman joins to discuss the merit of Trump's claims, what you should look out for during oral argument and whether the justice system can handle Trump.   Sign up for Democracy Docket's premium membership! Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Learn more about the Talking Feds Speaker Series : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jen-psaki-discussing-say-more-with-harry-litman-tickets-866910250897 Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/

Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. secretary of state and 2016 presidential nominee, joins Defending Democracy to talk with Marc Elias about the harm Donald Trump has done to our democracy and America's global standing. Plus, Secretary Clinton talks about her thoughts on the GOP's plans for 2024, Supreme Court justices and President Joe Biden. Sign up for Democracy Docket's premium membership! Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins Marc to discuss the rising threats against election workers, efforts to hold Donald Trump and John Eastman accountable and how secretaries of state are securing elections — plus the details of Colorado Republicans' attempt to impeach her. Sign up for Democracy Docket's premium membership! Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/-Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/

How maps are drawn determines electoral power in the United States. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joins Marc Elias to discuss the fight for fair maps, attacks on voting rights and federal courts' failure to protect democracy.  Sign up for Democracy Docket's premium membership! Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/Resources: -South Carolina Will Use Gerrymandered Congressional Map in 2024, District Court Rules: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/south-carolina-will-use-gerrymandered-congressional-map-in-2024-district-court-rules/ -Find the redistricting lawsuits Democracy Docket is tracking: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/topic/redistricting-litigation/ -National Democratic Redistricting Committee: https://democraticredistricting.com

A second Trump presidency would last longer than 4 years. Writer and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast joins Defending Democracy to discuss how a second Trump term would be different, the myth of the "moderate" Republican and the media's role in all of this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new premium membership! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠ -⁠Facebook -⁠Instagram⁠ -⁠TikTok⁠ -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/ Read Mike Johnson's House is Imploding by Molly Jong-Fast: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/mike-johnson-gop-house-implosion

A bonus podcast episode! Between blatant gerrymanders, power-grab laws and hard-line positions threatening the future of the state's educational and business institutions, North Carolina Republicans have shown that they're committed to anti-democracy. Democratic Leader of the North Carolina House Rep. Robert Reives is here to discuss.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new premium membership! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/

Republican and conservative groups are filing lawsuits targeting states' voter info under the guise of "cleaning the rolls." But the real motivations behind the lawsuits are to purge voters and facilitate mass voter challenges. Marc and Paige break down what's happening in the latest episode of Defending Democracy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new premium membership! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/ Resources:-Find voter purge lawsuits Democracy Docket is tracking: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/?k=voter%20purge -On the Heels of Recent Shakeup, RNC Files Lawsuit in Michigan Seeking to Purge Voters: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/on-the-heels-of-recent-shakeup-rnc-files-lawsuit-in-michigan-seeking-to-purge-voters/ -RNC Files Second Lawsuit Targeting Voter Rolls This Year: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/rnc-files-second-lawsuit-targeting-voter-rolls-this-year/ -Right Wing Organization Files New Lawsuit To Gain Access To South Carolina Voter Rolls: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/right-wing-organization-files-new-lawsuit-to-gain-access-to-south-carolina-voter-rolls/ -Right-Wing Group Sues Illinois to Demand Removal of Allegedly Ineligible Voters: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/right-wing-group-sues-illinois-to-demand-removal-of-allegedly-ineligible-voters/ -The Growing Threat of Election Vigilantes by Marc Elias: https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-growing-threat-of-republican-election-vigilantes/ -How Voter List Maintenance Becomes Voter Purging by Mac Brower: https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/how-voter-list-maintenance-becomes-voter-purging/ -Republicans Want to Make It Easier to Access Vote Records by Paige Anderholm: https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/republicans-want-to-make-it-easier-to-access-vote-records/ -The Right's Dangerous and Unreliable Alternative to ERIC by Devon Hesano: https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the-rights-dangerous-and-unreliable-alternative-to-eric/

In 2023, the Republican Party launched the “Bank Your Vote” program to encourage people to vote early and by mail. Despite this, the RNC is involved in multiple lawsuits to restrict mail-in voting — some filed after this program was announced. Marc and Paige break down the GOP's hypocrisy and go over the details of the cases.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new premium membership! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Post⁠: https://post.news/@/democracydocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/ Resources: -In Hypocritical Move, RNC Releases New Ad Promoting Mail-in and Early Voting: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/in-hypocritical-move-rnc-releases-new-ad-promoting-mail-in-and-early-voting/ -Case: Arizona 2023 Election Procedures Manual Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizona-2023-election-procedures-manual-challenge-rnc/ -Case: Georgia Absentee Ballot Application Deadline Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/georgia-absentee-ballot-application-deadline-challenge/ -Case: Michigan Voting Rights Constitutional Amendments Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/michigan-voting-rights-constitutional-amendments-challenge/ -Case: Mississippi Mail-In Ballot Receipt Deadline Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/mississippi-mail-in-ballot-receipt-deadline-challenge-mississippi/ -Case: New York Early Mail Voter Act Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-york-early-mail-voter-act-challenge/ -Case: New York 2023 Absentee Voting Law A.B. 7931 Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-york-2023-absentee-voting-law-ab7931-challenge/ -Case: Ohio Mail-in Voting Assistance Limitations Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/ohio-mail-in-voting-assistance-limitations-challenge/ -Case: Pennsylvania Absentee Ballot Return Policy Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/pennsylvania-absentee-ballot-return-policy-challenge/ -Case: Wisconsin Absentee Ballot Witness Requirement Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/wisconsin-absentee-ballot-witness-requirement-challenge-federal-court/

The Republican Party and affiliates have filed almost a dozen anti-voting lawsuits so far in 2024. A majority of those lawsuits were filed in Arizona alone. The GOP's lawsuits are targeting Arizona election rules that restrict voter intimidation, ballot challenges, regulate voter registration cancellation and more. Marc and Paige break it down.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new premium membership! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Post⁠: https://post.news/@/democracydocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/ Resources: -Arizona 2023 Election Procedures Manual Challenge (RNC): https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizona-2023-election-procedures-manual-challenge-rnc/ -Arizona 2023 Election Procedures Manual Challenge (Petersen): https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizona-2023-election-procedures-manual-challenge/ -Arizona 2023 Election Procedures Manual Challenge (Arizona Free Enterprise Club): https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizona-2023-election-procedures-manual-challenge-arizona-free-enterprise-club/ -Arizona Mohave County Hand Count Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizona-mohave-county-hand-count-challenge/ -Arizona Counties Election Administration Challenge: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizona-counties-election-administration-challenge/

Abortion rights activist and founder of We Testify Renee Bracey Sherman joins the podcast to discuss how gerrymandering is an issue for both voting rights and abortion rights. Bracey Sherman talks with Marc about how we can't secure reproductive rights for all until fair ballot access is secured for all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new premium membership! Subscribe here.⭐️⭐️⭐️ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠ -⁠Post⁠ -⁠Facebook⁠ -⁠Instagram⁠ -⁠TikTok⁠ -Threads -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters -Support our work and keep our content free Resources:  -We Testify -This Country's Abortion Crisis Is Really a Voting Rights Problem by Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone -The Turn Away Study by Dr. Diana Greene Foster -The A Files: The Secret History of Abortion Podcast -Liberating Abortion: Our Legacy, Stories, and Vision for How We Save Us by Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone (Pre-Order)

While Republicans have focused on voter suppression laws, Michigan Democrats are using their trifecta to pass legislation focused on expanding ballot access, updating old election laws and ensuring that voters are fairly represented. Michigan Senator Jeremy Moss (D), President Pro Tempore of the state Senate, joins Marc Elias to talk about the state of voting rights and the Republican Party in the Great Lake State.   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Post⁠: https://post.news/@/democracydocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/ Resources:  -Michigan Legislature Sends Bill Permitting Paid Voter Transportation to Governor: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/michigan-legislature-sends-bill-permitting-paid-voter-transportation-to-governor/ -Using Rejected ISL Theory, Michigan Republicans Challenge Voter-Approved Constitutional Amendments: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/using-rejected-isl-theory-michigan-republicans-challenge-voter-approved-constitutional-amendments/ -Michigan House Democrats Pass Five Pro-Voting Bills: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/michigan-house-democrats-pass-five-pro-voting-bills/ -Michigan Democrats Introduce State Voting Rights Act: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/michigan-democrats-introduce-state-voting-rights-act/ -Michigan Legislature Advances Slate of Pro-Voting Reforms Implementing 2022 Ballot Measure: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/michigan-legislature-advances-slate-of-pro-voting-reforms-implementing-2022-ballot-measure/ Sen. Moss Op-Eds:-An election year like no other spotlighted need for reforms: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2021/01/01/opinion-election-year-like-no-other-spotlighted-need-reforms/4088140001/ -How Michigan is fighting back against threats to our elections, democracy: https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/01/06/jan-6-2020-election-2024-michigan-legislature/72121972007/

Democracy champion Congressman Jamie Raskin joins the podcast to discuss the threat a second Trump presidency could pose to the U.S. Constitution, democracy and voting rights. Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Post⁠: https://post.news/@/democracydocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/ Resources: Rep. Raskin's Democracy Summer: https://jamieraskin.com/DemocracySummer

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral argument in the Colorado lawsuit seeking to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Marc and Paige explain the top takeaways from the proceedings:1. Donald Trump won't be disqualified from the ballot 2. Trump's lawyer focused on questions of procedure, not the insurrection 3. Trump's lawyer said Jan. 6 was “shameful, criminal and violent” 4. The justices want to be sure they're not creating a future loophole 5. Trump's lawyer and Justice Kavanaugh made arguments for democracy Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Post⁠: https://post.news/@/democracydocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/ Resources: -Anderson v. Griswold Case Page: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/colorado-trump-14th-amendment-ballot-disqualification-challenge/ -What to Watch During Oral Argument in Trump's Ballot Disqualification Case: https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/what-to-watch-during-oral-argument-in-trumps-ballot-disqualification-case/ -Disqualifying Trump Is on the Docket by Marc Elias: https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/disqualifying-trump-is-on-the-docket/ -The 14th Amendment's Disqualification Clause Was Made for This Moment by Noah Bookbinder: The 14th Amendment's Disqualification Clause Was Made for This Moment -The Justices Must Choose: Trump or the Constitution by Rakim Brooks: https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-justices-must-choose-trump-or-the-constitution/

Every election, tens of thousands of ballots are rejected. Many of these rejections are due to minor mistakes made by voters or officials that cause otherwise valid ballots to be tossed. The Republican Party has been involved in efforts to expand what types of errors cause a ballot to be rejected and limit voters' opportunities to correct errors in key states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and more. Marc and Paige explain this widespread issue and what you should know. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠ -⁠Post⁠ -⁠Facebook -⁠Instagram⁠ -⁠TikTok⁠ -Threads -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtube-subscribe/ -Support our work and keep our content free: https://www.democracydocket.com/help-keep-our-content-free/ Resources: -Democracy Docket's 2023 Litigation Report: https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/democracy-dockets-2023-litigation-report/ Wisconsin: -Wisconsin Court Issues Major Mail-in Voting Victory Ahead of 2024 Election: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/wisconsin-court-issues-major-mail-in-voting-victory-ahead-of-2024-election -Rise v. Wisconsin Elections Commission Case: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/wisconsin-witness-certificate-incomplete-address-guidance-rise/ -League of Women Voters of Wisconsin v. Wisconsin Elections Commission Case: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/wisconsin-witness-certificate-incomplete-address-guidance-lwv/ North Carolina: -North Carolina Changes Same-Day Voter Registration Rules to Comply With Court Ruling: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/north-carolina-changes-same-day-voter-registration-rules-to-comply-with-court-ruling/ -Lawsuits challenging S.B. 747: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/state/north-carolina/2023/10/?k=747 -Disenfranchising Rural North Carolina Is By Design: https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/disenfranchising-rural-north-carolina-is-by-design/ -Unpacking North Carolina Republicans' Voter Suppression Bill S.B. 747: https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/unpacking-north-carolina-republicans-voter-suppression-bill-s-b-747/ Pennsylvania: -Republican Attorneys General Don't Want Your Ballot To Count: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/republican-attorneys-general-dont-want-your-ballot-to-count/ -Pennsylvania Supreme Court Explains 2022 Order Disqualifying Certain Mail-in Ballots: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/pennsylvania-supreme-court-explains-2022-order-disqualifying-certain-mail-in-ballots/ -Majority of Rejected Pennsylvania Mail-in Ballots Came From Democrats: ​​https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/majority-of-rejected-pennsylvania-mail-in-ballots-came-from-democrats/ -Eakin v. Adams County Board of Elections Case: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/pennsylvania-undated-and-wrongly-dated-mail-in-ballots-challenge-eakin/ -Pennsylvania State Conference of the NAACP v. Chapman Case: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/pennsylvania-undated-and-wrongly-dated-mail-in-ballots-challenge-pa-naacp/ -Pennsylvania Court Dismisses Republican Lawsuit Challenging Cure Procedures: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/pennsylvania-court-dismisses-republican-lawsuit-challenging-cure-procedures/ Texas:-Federal Judge Strikes Down Portions of Texas Voter Suppression Law S.B. 1: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/federal-judge-strikes-down-portions-of-texas-voter-suppression-law-s-b-1/-Texas Governor Signs Election Bills Into Law, Including Two Aimed at Harris County: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/texas-governor-signs-election-bills-into-law-including-two-aimed-at-harris-county/ -How We Broke Voting Records in Harris County by Chris Hollins: https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-we-broke-voting-records-in-harris-county/

On Feb. 8, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that will likely determine if Donald Trump is eligible for office following the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify him from the state's ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Marc and Paige break down the central questions in this case and give an update on some of Trump's legal troubles.    For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠ -⁠Post⁠ -⁠Facebook⁠ -⁠Instagram -⁠TikTok⁠ -Threads -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠ -Support our work and keep our content free Resources: -How the 14th Amendment Could Disqualify Trump and His Allies -Trump and Section 3 of the 14th Amendment -Case: Colorado Trump 14th Amendment Ballot Disqualification Challenge -US Supreme Court To Decide If Trump Can Appear On Colorado Primary Ballot -Maine Keeps Trump on the Primary Ballot Until Decision From U.S. Supreme Court -179 Congressional Republicans File Brief Supporting Trump in Colorado Case Before SCOTUS -House Democrats Urge Clarence Thomas to Recuse From Trump's Colorado Case

Over 20 lawsuits are using the 14th Amendment to challenge former President Donald Trump's eligibility to serve a second term in office due to his involvement in the January 6th Insurrection. Marc and Paige explain what these lawsuits are doing, the issues they face and when a decision might come on the issue.    For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠ -⁠Post -⁠Facebook -⁠Instagram -⁠TikTok -Threads -⁠Subscribe to our free newsletters Resources: -How the 14th Amendment Could Disqualify Trump and His Allies -The U.S. Court System, Explained -Profiles in Cowardice -Donald Trump's Plot Against America -A “Big Lie” Ring Leader Becomes Speaker of the House