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Democracy doesn't defend itself—and the road to the 2026 midterms is already a battlefield.In this BigTentUSA spotlight event, legal experts Joyce Vance and Marc Elias, moderated by Reed Galen, broke down the growing threats to free and fair elections and what citizens can do right now to push back. The speakers warned that MAGA-aligned forces are laying the groundwork to challenge election results long before ballots are cast—through lawsuits, state-level rule changes, and coordinated efforts to undermine trust in the system. Elias highlighted how the courts remain a critical front line in protecting voting rights, while Vance emphasized the broader rule-of-law stakes if election subversion tactics succeed. Both stressed that vigilance, legal accountability, and civic engagement are essential in the months ahead.The takeaway was clear: safeguarding democracy in 2026 won't happen automatically—it will require informed citizens, organized communities, and relentless defense of the rules that keep elections free and fair.Visit BigTentUSA's ACT NOW page: https://bigtentusa.org/act-now/ Check out Joyce's Substack:Explore Marc Elias's Democracy Docket: https://www.democracydocket.com/ Learn more about Reed's projects the Union here: https://www.jointheunion.us/ and the Lincoln Project here: https://lincolnproject.us/ ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:Marc Elias is the Firm Chair of Elias Law Group. Marc has successfully argued and won four cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as dozens of cases in state supreme courts and U.S. courts of appeal. In 2020, Marc led the historic legal effort to protect voting rights, winning over 60 lawsuits against MAGA's efforts to suppress the vote. Marc is the founder of Democracy Docket, the leading platform for advocacy and information about voting rights, elections, redistricting and democracy.Joyce White Vance is a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Alabama, a legal analyst for NBC and MSNBC, and the author of the Civil Discourse newsletter. She co-hosts the podcasts #SistersInLaw and Insider with Preet Bharara. A former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama under President Obama. Joyce lives in Alabama with her husband, retired Judge Robert Vance Jr., their four kids, a collection of pets—and she knits, a lot.Reed Galen is an independent political strategist, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and currently serves as the President of The Union, a nationwide coalition working to rebuild American democracy from the ground up. The Union brings together volunteers, organizers, and local leaders to support decent, competent candidates at every level of government. Under Reed's leadership, The Union is building the infrastructure needed to show up in all 50 states and strengthen civic engagement nationwide. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

The decisions judges make during the coming months in various active legal cases will affect who can vote, which districts they vote in, and what political advertising they see—among many other factors. What's at stake is not just the outcomes of this year's elections but also the future integrity of democracy in the US. Voting rights attorney Marc Elias joins host Alex Lovit to discuss threats to ballot access in the United States, how lawyers are fighting back, and what the rest of us can do to help. Marc Elias is one of the most experienced and prominent voting rights lawyers in the country. He is the founder of the Elias Law Group and the voting rights media platform, Democracy Docket. https://www.democracydocket.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I never thought I'd be covering court battles like this, but here I am, glued to the latest twists in the legal wars swirling around President Donald Trump. Just yesterday, on March 2, 2026, the Supreme Court heard arguments in United States v. Hemani, where the Trump administration is defending a federal law banning illegal drug users from owning guns. Justice Elena Kagan grilled lawyers with hypotheticals about ayahuasca ceremonies, and even Justice Amy Coney Barrett admitted she'd never heard of the drug, asking if it was real. The justices seemed skeptical of challenges to the law's constitutionality, drawing parallels to everyday drug use to test the limits of Second Amendment rights, as reported in SCOTUSblog's live coverage.But that's just one front. Trump's unilateral military strike on Iran has sparked a firestorm over war powers. The New York Times' Charlie Savage detailed how accusations are flying that Trump violated the Constitution by launching the operation without congressional approval. It's reignited the age-old debate on who controls America's war machine—presidents have done it before, but critics say this crosses a line, paving the way for broader Supreme Court scrutiny.Over in the D.C. Circuit, things got wild with those executive orders targeting law firms like Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, Perkins Coie, and Susman Godfrey. Trump hit them hard—terminating government contracts, yanking security clearances, barring access to federal buildings—because they represented his opponents, worked on voting rights, or challenged his 2020 election efforts. District judges, including Beryl Howell, called it chilling, a First Amendment nightmare that could scare lawyers from tough cases. The Justice Department stunned everyone by moving to dismiss the appeals on Monday, a huge win for the firms and the rule of law. But Tuesday, they flipped, filing to revive the fights without explanation. Democracy Docket reports the firms fired back, urging the court to reject the about-face. Pro-democracy watchers are alarmed—this isn't just about contracts; it's whether a president can weaponize government against his legal foes.Meanwhile, the Federal Circuit shot down the Trump team's plea to delay a tariff refund case by up to four months. After the Supreme Court's February 20 ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act doesn't let presidents slap on tariffs willy-nilly, Trump vented on social media about rehearing it. Bloomberg's Zoe Tillman notes the administration argued complexity demands caution, but companies are pushing back, saying delays hurt. Trump responded by imposing 10 percent tariffs on all countries starting February 24 using other laws, per Holland & Knight analysis.Down in New York, a federal court in the Southern District smacked down Trump's bid to kill the city's Congestion Pricing program. Earthjustice, representing Riders Alliance and Sierra Club alongside the MTA, won summary judgment. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman ruled Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy couldn't override the democratic process that approved the tolls, which have cleaned the air, sped up streets, boosted transit, and added millions to the economy despite Trump's "disaster" label.And that's not all—Lawfare's tracker logs 298 active cases challenging Trump actions, from national security to the Alien Enemies Act deportations. State courts are buzzing too, with oral arguments on ghost guns and DOJ voter data grabs. Whew, listeners, these past few days have been a legal whirlwind, testing the courts like never before.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

International law expert Rebecca Ingber of Cardozo Law joins Leah at the top of the show to talk about the US and Israel's war on Iran. Then, Leah welcomes guest co-host Chris Geidner of Law Dork to run through domestic legal news, including the omission of allegations against Trump from the Epstein files, the President's MAHA Surgeon General nominee Casey Means's confirmation hearing, the administration's wildly illegal halting of Medicaid funds to Minnesota, the role of independent media in Trump 2.0, and some of the stories Chris has been breaking. They also unpack last week's oral arguments and opinions before Leah is joined by Marc Elias, chair of Elias Law Group and founder of Democracy Docket, to discuss how voting rights are under attack from all three branches of government.Favorite Things: Chris: Upcoming theatre including As You Like It (RSC), The Rock Horror Show (Broadway), and Sunday in the Park With George (Barbican, London) Leah: Upcoming article for the Georgetown Law Review, The Passive Vices; independent media including Law Dork; Democracy Docket; and One First; The Supreme Court is Not "Reining in" Executive Power, Steve Vladeck (One First); Crooked on MS NOW premiering on Saturday at 9pm ET on MS NOW Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2026!  3/6/26 – San Francisco 3/7/26 – Los Angeles Learn more: http://crooked.com/eventsPreorder Melissa's book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderBuy Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

According to Marc Elias, Dahlia Lithwick's guest on Amicus, “This week will be looked back on as a pivot point in terms of how the midterms play out.” Elias is a nationally recognized authority on voting rights, redistricting and campaign finance law. He is Chair of Elias Law Group and founder of Democracy Docket. In the past few weeks, Donald Trump's election denialism has kicked into high gear, just as his poll numbers hit new lows. Elias tells us the FBI/DNI raid to seize ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, and Steve Bannon's new threats to surround polling places with ICE officers in November, show an administration that is prototyping new mechanisms for election subversion and voter suppression. But the public has power in this scenario, especially if they start paying attention to elections and voting rights now, rather than the day before November 3rd, 2026.Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to Marc Elias, Dahlia Lithwick's guest on Amicus, “This week will be looked back on as a pivot point in terms of how the midterms play out.” Elias is a nationally recognized authority on voting rights, redistricting and campaign finance law. He is Chair of Elias Law Group and founder of Democracy Docket. In the past few weeks, Donald Trump's election denialism has kicked into high gear, just as his poll numbers hit new lows. Elias tells us the FBI/DNI raid to seize ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, and Steve Bannon's new threats to surround polling places with ICE officers in November, show an administration that is prototyping new mechanisms for election subversion and voter suppression. But the public has power in this scenario, especially if they start paying attention to elections and voting rights now, rather than the day before November 3rd, 2026.Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to Marc Elias, Dahlia Lithwick's guest on Amicus, “This week will be looked back on as a pivot point in terms of how the midterms play out.” Elias is a nationally recognized authority on voting rights, redistricting and campaign finance law. He is Chair of Elias Law Group and founder of Democracy Docket. In the past few weeks, Donald Trump's election denialism has kicked into high gear, just as his poll numbers hit new lows. Elias tells us the FBI/DNI raid to seize ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, and Steve Bannon's new threats to surround polling places with ICE officers in November, show an administration that is prototyping new mechanisms for election subversion and voter suppression. But the public has power in this scenario, especially if they start paying attention to elections and voting rights now, rather than the day before November 3rd, 2026.Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen Psaki shows how an onslaught of bad news and bad polls for Donald Trump is making him more desperate to control voting and the outcomes of elections in the U.S., and he is actively taking steps to do so while his staff struggle to find alternative explanations for what is going on.Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, joins to discuss Donald Trump's growing threat to free and fair elections in the United States.Senator Richard Blumenthal discusses Senate Democrats' demands for holding ICE accountable for their actions, and a shadow hearing today to hear from victims of abuse by overzealous ICE agents.Rep. Dan Goldman, a former federal prosecutor, talks with Jen Psaki about the many investigatory leads presented in what has been released of the Epstein files so far and what would likely be pursued if the United States has a real attorney general instead of a Donald Trump sycophant.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump is still not over the fact that he lost the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden, which might be why last Wednesday, the FBI executed a search warrant on an election facility in Fulton County, Georgia. Agents seized hundreds of boxes containing ballots and other documents related to the 2020 election. But this raid is just one of many ways the President has challenged the American election system since taking office a year ago. With the midterms just months away, we spoke with Marc Elias, the founder of the voting rights news and election-tracking site Democracy Docket.And in headlines, the government is partially shut down as Congress debates reining in immigration enforcement, the Trump administration does damage control after the latest and largest batch of Epstein files, and the five-year-old boy and father detained by immigration officers in Minnesota have been released.Show Notes: Check out Democracy Docket – www.democracydocket.com/ Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8 What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

The Texas Secretary of State just turned over every registered voter in Texas' private voter information (like your birthdate and the last digits of your Social Security number) to the Donald Trump Department of Justice. So, what happens now? Voting rights experts Matt Cohen, a reporter with Democracy Docket delivering national coverage on this story, and Ashley Harris, a Staff Attorney with ACLU Texas joined us to break down why Trump and the DOJ have a mandate out to every US state, how Texas fits into this national push and subsequent lawsuits, plus who has your private data. Learn more about ACLU Texas at https://www.aclutx.org/.Learn more about Democracy Docket at https://www.democracydocket.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

Trump claims Greenland is “figured out,” ICE bypasses the Constitution, and Ghislaine Maxwell is testifying.Davos-via Axios and NY TimesEpstein and the House-via BBC, Democracy Docket, and NPRICE's New Power-via AP NewsUvalde Ruling-via CNNHow to support Minneapolis:Unidos MinneapolisNational Lawyers Guild MNCommunities United Against Police BrutalityMinneapolis branch of the ACLU in show notes.Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias stops by to explain how he’s fighting back against Trump rigging the midterms. Rep. Ro Khanna about how he’s trying to force the release of the Epstein files to get around AG Bondi’s obstruction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gloria J. Browne Marshall welcomes Burhan Sonmetz, President of PEN International, and Yunior Rivas, Reporter for Democracy Docket to Law of the Land to talk about Injustice and Hope.

Fear is mounting about the integrity of next year's elections and all the tricks MAGA World might be able to pull. How valid are those concerns? What are the reasons for confidence? Jane Coaston convenes a discussion with some of the elected officials and experts who know best: Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, and Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar. This episode was recorded at Crooked Con on November 7th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday, November 12th, 2025Today, Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials; Republicans added a provision to the continuing resolution to allow the Republican Senators whose call logs were subpoenaed by Jack Smith to each collect $500K in taxpayer money; Greg Bovino and the CBP are packing up and leaving Chicago as the House returns to work; Hakeem Jeffries is whipping no votes in the House for the shutdown deal; Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the E Jean Carroll verdict; a federal judge has struck down a Republican gerrymander and has reinstated the voter approved map; that Marion county Kansas newspaper that was raided by the police - They get a $3M settlement from the government; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, CoyuchiGet 20% off your first order when you visit Coyuchi.com/dailybeansThank You, OneSkinGet 15% off OneSkin with the code DAILYBEANS at  https://www.oneskin.co/dailybeans #oneskinpodGuest:  Zerlina MaxwellMornings with Zerlina | SiriusXM Progress Channel 127 Weekdays at 7 AM ETThe Inner Work Dispatch | Zerlina | Substack@zerlinamaxwell.bsky.social on Bluesky, @zerlinamaxwell - InstagramContacting U.S. Senators Find Your Representative | house.govSubscribe to MSW Media - YouTube StoriesFannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats | WSJThune secures provision in government funding bill letting senators sue for phone records seizure | POLITICOTrump asks Supreme Court to overturn verdict that he sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll | CNN PoliticsU.S. Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, fellow agents expected to leave Chicago but could be back in the spring | Chicago Sun-TimesUtah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map | Democracy DocketMarion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret | Kansas ReflectorGood TroubleWe saw you are covering the courts' decisions on SNAP benefits. If you're looking to offer your readers a way to help families missing benefits, letting you know GiveDirectly is delivering emergency cash in real time to the lowest-income families -- we've paid 133,000+ since Nov 1: GiveDirectly.org/snap. **Sharonville City Hall on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30pm. For more info, please visit Cincy Urban Farm**​​Saturday, November 15. 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Despite major pro-democracy wins in 2025, the fight is far from over. This video exposes the next phase of Trump and the Republicans' playbook — and what voters, lawyers, and journalists must do now to defend democracy before it's too late. Marc Elias of Democracy Docket gives his expert take on politics, news, and current events. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket 07:46 Claiming “Fraud” 12:20 Banning Voting Methods 15:30 Weaponizing Federal Power 18:04 Seizing Control of Ballots 22:24 Extreme Republican Gerrymandering 27:56 Abusing the Courts 34:31 Political Retaliation & Prosecutions 38:23 Undermining the Media

Rep. Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias and Democracy Docket to expose how Donald Trump is weaponizing the DOJ, threatening Republicans, and covering up the Epstein files. They discuss the dangers of mid-decade redistricting, election denial, and what Democrats are doing to defend democracy and protect the rule of law. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

October 29th, 2025, 5pm: The Atlantic's David Graham delivers a startling look into the future efforts to subvert elections in the U.S. in a new piece that he joins Nicolle Wallace and Democracy Docket's Marc Elias to unpack. And later in the hour, military experts join Nicolle to lay out how Donald Trump is using troops to hurdle the country towards autocracy.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump insider Steve Bannon says "there's a plan" for Donald Trump to serve a third term, and Trump says he'd "love to do it." Jon, Lovett, and Tommy speculate what that plan may look like and what it means for this year's elections and the 2026 midterms. Then, they discuss the latest from the ongoing government shutdown, Trump's new tariffs on Canada in response to a TV ad he didn't like, and Republicans' attempts to make Zohran Mamdani the face of the Democratic Party. Then, election attorney Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, joins Lovett to talk more about Trump's 2028 plan and why he's taking the third-term threat seriously.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rachel Maddow explains that while much of Donald Trump's abuse of power is typical of authoritarians, Trump has a new tool that no authoritarian before him has had: extremely advanced spyware. Trump is already deploying this new weapon through ICE, which intends to use this surveillance technology against immigrants but also against Americans who protest against ICE, and anyone they might snare with an extremely loose definition of "anti-fascist."Rachel Maddow considers reasons why protesting against authoritarians is important, from feeling empowered to ensuring that important rights don't atrophy or get taken away when they're not in use. But another important use for protest is to send a message to the people and entities that would capitulate and become accomplices in the authoritarian's abuses.Marc Elias, attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, talks with Rachel Maddow about the fight he expects Donald Trump to put up as Trump's unpopularity makes a clean election victory less likely. Even as Trump will abuse the power and credibility of the Justice Department to serve his ends, his past bad faith in making bogus election fraud accusations gives his legal opponents an advantage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump has corrupted the Department of Justice into a weapon against his political opponents — and too many legal experts are falling into a dangerous trap by pretending it's still a normal institution. In this video, Marc Elias from Democracy Docket breaks down how authoritarians use “rule by law” to punish enemies, why the DOJ can no longer be trusted under Trump, and how doctrines like the “presumption of regularity” enable abuse of power. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com

Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to undermine the 2026 elections — filling his administration with election deniers, weaponizing the Justice Department, and attacking the rule of law. From Kurt Olson to Stephen Miller and Kash Patel, Trump's allies are preparing to control every part of the election process — from voting rights to ballot counting. Watch this video from Marc Elias and Democracy Docket to learn how we can defend free elections, improve government accountability, and stop Trump's plan to rig 2026. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com

A Cartersville man "off his meds" drove all the way to Hartsfield-Jackson International AIrport in Atlanta after going on social media to tell his followers he was going there to 'shoot it up.' It was only a call from a family member to law enforcement that prevented this from happening - not stricter gun laws. Fortunately, that tip and swift action from airport and Atlanta law enforcement that apprehended Billy Joe Cagle, but the question remains: how'd a mentally unwell man have access to an AR-15? Who's AR-15 is it? Why is that person not being prosecuted?------Democracy Docket's Yunior Rivas joined me after filing an article that illustrates what we said was going to happen all along: Georgia's SB202 disproportionately stymied voters of color from participating in elections since its passage. ------Indivisible Georgia's Laura Judge joined me to provide insights into the planning that went into the 2nd 'No Kings Day' in Atlanta and future plans, as well. I also asked when we can expect our checks from George Soros.------Fired for comments made on someone else's social media post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, former Emory University professor and cancer research associate Anna Kenney joined me. In the conversation, we discussed the confusion about a meme erroneously associated with her concocted by a right wing account and all the hate-filled comments that came her way on her own account - mostly on posts having nothing to do with politics. ------Kenney isn't the only person who's had her job threatened. An Oglethorpe County teacher has been asked to resigns (she has thus far refused and is suing), and an LGBTQ+ professor targeted by Turning Points USA's "professor watch list" lost a speaking gig. He penned an op/ed that I read and shared here. I'm old enough to remember when the right mocked "cancel culture."

The Supreme Court's 2025 term will decide critical voting rights cases that could reshape American democracy, the Voting Rights Act, and election law nationwide. With Trump and his allies attacking mail-in ballots and pushing voter suppression tactics, we at Democracy Docket are fighting to protect free and fair elections and defend election integrity. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Join our free newsletter: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Free and fair elections are under attack, and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is on the front lines of the fight. As chair of the DCCC, she joins us to discuss gerrymandering, mail-in voting, and what Democrats must do to win back the House and defend democracy. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 https://dccc.org/ Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Donald Trump's second term isn't just about bad policies — it's about breaking America's democratic institutions for good. Today, I explain why we can't simply “resist” Trump and wait things out, but must build a long-term pro-democracy opposition movement. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Constiution Day Panel (mentioned at 2:38): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I1r3jdrWbM Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Rick Wilson — co-founder of The Lincoln Project and one of Donald Trump's fiercest critics — joins us to explain how the MAGA movement captured the GOP, what really gets under Trump's skin, and why the Epstein files could roil the 2026 midterms. We also dig into messaging, culture vs. policy, and concrete ways voters can defend democracy. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

American democracy is under attack, and the courts are at the center of the fight. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Mary McCord, and Harvard's Nikolas Bowie expose how Trump's legal tactics and a partisan Supreme Court are undermining the Constitution, and what Congress, the courts, and citizens must do to defend it. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Marc Elias explains why Donald Trump is escalating his authoritarian crackdown on thought, dissent, media and organizations. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Antifragile By Nassim Nicholas Taleb: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/176227/antifragile-by-nassim-nicholas-taleb/ Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Beto O'Rourke joins the show to expose how Republicans are trying to steal the midterm elections, and what he's doing to stop them. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Sen. Raphael Warnock joins us to expose Trump's plan to use the military against Democratic states, explain why moral leadership matters now more than ever, and break down the political battles that will shape the 2026 elections. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Today, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about how Trump and the Republicans plan to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Brian Tyler Cohen joins us to reveal why the right-wing media machine is so effective, what Democrats still don't understand about influencers, and how social media will decide the 2028 elections. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #briantylercohen #democracy #news

Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins us today to explain how fascism is on the rise in America. As one of the country's foremost experts on the Civil War, she'll reveal how the GOP went from the party of Lincoln to the party of Trump. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Books by Heather Cox Richardson: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717588/democracy-awakening-by-heather-cox-richardson/ To Make Men Free: A History of the Republican Party https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/heather-cox-richardson/to-make-men-free/9780465024315/?lens=basic-books How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America https://global.oup.com/academic/product/how-the-south-won-the-civil-war-9780190900908 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Donald Trump wants his puppet to be the next governor of New Jersey, but New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill is fighting back. She sits down with Marc to discuss the importance of her election in November, the reason Republicans are falling in line, and why she doesn't think Trump is leaving office so easily. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

The Republican Party has been co-opted by the far-right to enact their radical agenda. Nicolle Wallace joins Marc Elias to discuss the devolution of the GOP, Trump's weaknesses, and the media‘s role in preventing a fascist takeover. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Trump is throwing the Constitution out the window and Rep. Jamie Raskin is calling him out. He joined Marc Elias to discuss restoring American democracy, the administration's overreach into elections, and Trump's desire to be a dictator. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s escalating authoritarian actions. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details how they are pushing back legally against Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is weaponizing the Department of Justice to target Democrats. Rep. Rob Menendez joins the podcast to discuss Trump's threat to the immigrant community, the federal takeover of Washington, D.C., and the GOP's refusal to do their job. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Michael Steele went from Republican Lieutenant Gov. to RNC Chair to MSNBC analyst. He sits down with Marc to discuss his journey, the federal takeover of Washington, D.C., and his recommendations for the Democratic Party. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 -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 and edited by Sabrina Jacobs.

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver was targeted by the Trump administration for simply doing her job. She sits down with Marc to talk about the weaponization of government, the importance of oversight at immigration facilities, and her unbelievable first year in Congress. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube-Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0-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 Sabrina Jacobs.

Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III isn't walking away from rural America. He launched the Groundwork Project to listen to voters and invest in states that shouldn't be forgotten. Rep. Kennedy joined the podcast to discuss the origins of the organization, his experience as Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, and the future of the Democratic Party. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 -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 and edited by Sabrina Jacobs.

Lawyers are at the forefront of the pro-democracy movement. That's why there's no one better to talk to about the fight for our country than CEO and president of Democracy Forward, Skye Perryman. She joins Marc to discuss recent victories, gerrymandering in her home state of Texas, and the battle for the rule of law. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 -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 and edited by Sabrina Jacobs.

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer left Texas to deny Republicans a quorum and block their gerrymandered map. He sat down with Marc to discuss the threats to him and his colleagues, Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Paxton's internal battle, and what's next in the redistricting fight. Support Texas Democrats by visiting onetexas.org-Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube-Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0-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 Sabrina Jacobs and edited by Nar Melkonian.

The DOJ wants your voter information. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joins the podcast to discuss the DOJ's demand for state voter lists, Maine's dangerous voter ID ballot initiative, and how Trump's conspiracy theories harm election workers.  -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube-Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0-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 Sabrina Jacobs. 

Harry talks with top election law expert Marc Elias about the efforts by Trump and Republicans across the country to stack the deck in their favor for the 2026 midterms. They delve into the effort in Texas to gerrymander five new seats for Republicans. They then turn to the Department of Justice's extraordinary effort to acquire information from state and local officials, and the specific dangers it poses. They close with some thoughts about what all of us can do to fight back. It's always timely to check in with Marc Elias, but particularly now with the first signs of danger for the midterms. Marc's articles at Democracy Docket: https://www.democracydocket.com/author/marc_elias/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DOJ wants your voter information. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joins the podcast to discuss the DOJ's demand for state voter lists, Maine's dangerous voter ID ballot initiative, and how Trump's conspiracy theories harm election workers. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 -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 and edited by Sabrina Jacobs.

The 2026 midterms are closer than they appear. Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto sits down with Marc to talk about winning in swing states, protecting birthright citizenship, and how the DOJ turned into Trump's legal counsel. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 -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 and edited by Sabrina Jacobs.

-- On the Show: -- Marc Elias, voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, joins David to discuss how Trump is using the courts to abuse his power -- Trump launches criminal investigations into James Comey and John Brennan in a clear act of political retribution over the Russia probe -- Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt gleefully endorses the weaponization of the DOJ against Trump's longtime enemies -- Trump casually suggests taking over Washington DC and New York City, signaling a chilling authoritarian shift toward federal control of cities -- Trump shows severe cognitive lapses on live TV during a cabinet meeting, raising concerns about his mental fitness -- Trump lashes out and shuts down Jeffrey Epstein questions, reigniting suspicions about his ties and transparency -- MAGA influencers like Megyn Kelly and Alex Jones turn on Trump over his failure to release Epstein-related files -- On the Bonus Show: Investors buying more US homes, Grok AI posts antisemitic comments, American birth rate falling, and much more...

One of Donald Trump's priorities when he returned to the White House was to target law firms that he felt had wronged him. While some immediately caved to his demands, others fought back... and won. We're joined by Marc Elias, preeminent election lawyer and founder of Democracy Docket, to discuss Trump using his second term to settle personal scores, abuse his power, and put a strain on the judicial system in America. Marc and Al discuss the growing authoritarianism and how the recent Supreme Court decisions won't slow it down. But with the unpopularity of Trump's disgusting immigration policy to his handling of the economy to The Big Beautiful Bill, we look with hope towards the midterms. Check out Democracy Docket for the most important news on voting rights and election litigation: https://www.democracydocket.com Learn about my work with Midwest Values PAC: https://www.midwestvaluespac.org/