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Published: January 12, 2026 03:12

Trump is going to use DOJ/FBI to try to steal the 2026 election. My legal team and I will fight back in court but we all have a role to play. Tomorrow, I will offer my thoughts on what Trump is up to and what we need to do now. Subscribe to Democracy…

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Published: January 12, 2026 01:01

The president of the United States is extorting the Federal Reserve Board Chairman by threatening criminal prosecution if he doesn't lower interest rates. DOJ is compromised, legacy media is cowed and Big Law is AWOL. As I wrote last year: "We are on our…

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Published: January 11, 2026 23:28

If Trump regrets not using the military to steal the 2020 election, does anyone really think he won't do it in 2026? We need a pro-democracy movement that is prepared to protect free and fair elections. I'll have more thoughts on this tomorrow. Subscribe…

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Published: January 11, 2026 21:20

Did I see a Trump admin social media post earlier today celebrating a LEO officer shooting tear gas at a protester?

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Published: January 11, 2026 19:17

In both cases, outside groups represented by the Democratic-aligned Elias Law Group have sought to intervene over concerns that the Justice Department would reach friendly settlements with the challengers.…

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Published: January 11, 2026 18:08

🚨BREAKING: Federal prosecutors tell federal judge they need an additional MONTH to review Ghislaine Maxwell's routine motion to throw out her conviction because she attached 148 documents that need to be reviewed. Trump's DOJ has released .6% of the…

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Published: January 11, 2026 16:56

People sometimes say that I am part of the resistance. I always correct them. I am part of the opposition. There is a big difference.

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Published: January 11, 2026 16:12

My law firm is currently litigating 80 voting and election cases in 40 states -- more than all of the big law firms combined. The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep…

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Published: January 11, 2026 14:53

NEW PODCAST: The Trump administration is exploiting a tragic ICE killing in Minnesota to spread lies and smear a victim. Even worse, JD Vance suggested an alarming crackdown on independent media and free speech is on the horizon. Available wherever you…

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Published: January 11, 2026 14:31

It’s par for the course these days for mainstream news outlets to downplay the dangers to our democracy. But at Democracy Docket, we’re going to keep sounding the alarm.…

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Published: January 11, 2026 02:04

A sad reminder that so much of the media has succumbed to both-sides coverage. They are afraid of Trump and are paralyzed by the new challenges we face. I started Democracy Docket to be different: Fearless, independent and pro-democracy. Sign up now to…

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Published: January 11, 2026 01:34

I assume the same people who gave a big thumbs up to confirming Pam Bondi. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: January 11, 2026 01:16

In North Carolina, GOP-led election boards have shut down early voting sites across the state and sent personal voter data to the Trump administration, which is running the information through a federal database to find non-citizens who shouldn’t be…

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Published: January 10, 2026 21:59

Today I broke down JD Vance's most recent threat against free speech and progressive media. To access this and all premium content while also supporting independent media, become a Democracy Docket member today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: January 10, 2026 21:06

Across the country, a growing number of Republican-led state legislatures are moving to gut the direct democracy process — stripping voters of their power to use ballot measures to pass laws when elected officials refuse to act.…

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Published: January 10, 2026 16:23

NEW EPISODE: The Trump administration is exploiting a tragic ICE killing in Minnesota to spread lies and smear a victim. Even worse, JD Vance suggested an alarming crackdown on independent media and free speech is on the horizon.…

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Published: January 10, 2026 14:58

In a week where we watched JD Vance and his cronies threaten the media and protestors for telling the truth, The Washington Post decided that Jack Smith was the real threat to the First Amendment. This is insanely dumb -- even for WaPo. Support…

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Published: January 10, 2026 03:18

Done for the day.😴 Tomorrow, I will have a piece about Vance turning the administration’s sights squarely on investigating progressive media. Subscribe now for free to receive. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0 Democracy Docket will also post my latest commentary video…

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Published: January 10, 2026 02:50

When you succumb to the cynicism, you are helping Trump. He wants you to think that all is lost, that he is all powerful, and that there is nothing we can do. The fight for democracy is hard, but it is worth having. We have shown we can stand tall. We…

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Published: January 10, 2026 02:45

Please support Aaron and his vital work. He provides a resource to all of us in the pro-democracy movement. Here is the link: www.publicnotice.co/subscribe [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: January 10, 2026 02:20

When people ask me what I mean by independent, pro-democracy media, I just tell them to take a look at the front page of Democracy Docket. I would put it up against any other news outlet, no matter how big. www.democracydocket.com

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Published: January 10, 2026 01:59

As we saw this week, the headlines shift quickly. But Democracy Docket's mission remains clear: defend democracy. Support its work for $120/year and stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: January 10, 2026 01:09

Virginia Democrats are openly expressing willingness to pursue a congressional redistricting plan that would create 10 out of 11 Democratic-leaning seats in the state’s U.S. House delegation — a move that could have major implications for control of…

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Published: January 9, 2026 23:48

🚨BREAKING: A federal court blocked core provisions of President Donald Trump’s anti-voting executive order Friday, ruling that the president had no authority to impose new election rules that threatened to disenfranchise voters and override state law.…

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Published: January 9, 2026 22:49

The Department of Justice's effort to gain access to you sensitive personal information continues. DOJ wants this data to be able to suppress the vote and subvert election results next Fall. They are suing 24 states to gain access. My law firm and I are…

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Published: January 9, 2026 22:23

🚨BREAKING: An attorney representing Missouri’s top election official admitted in court Friday that her client had authored ballot language that could “prejudice” voters about a referendum to block the GOP’s new gerrymandered congressional map.…

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Published: January 9, 2026 21:56

Getting ready to join Nicolle Wallace on @ms.now to talk DOJ, Epstein and democracy!

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Published: January 9, 2026 20:53

Former election chiefs warned the U.S. Supreme Court that ending mail ballot grace periods would create a confusing and chaotic election system that risks disenfranchising voters and undermining confidence just months before the 2026 midterms.…

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Published: January 9, 2026 20:51

Nearly a month after a judge dismissed politically motivated charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) and former FBI Director James Comey, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved in late December to resuscitate the cases through…

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Published: January 9, 2026 20:36

NEW: On behalf of SEIU District 1199NE, the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans, Connecticut Citizen Action Group and a voter, my law firm has filed a motion to intervene as defendants in DOJ's lawsuit to gain access to Connecticut's voter records.…

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Published: January 9, 2026 18:50

"He played the part of the gracious host, pushing a button that summoned a valet bearing waters and Diet Coke, and guiding a laser pointer across several pieces of centuries-old American portraiture as he described the various updates of the Oval Office to…

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Published: January 9, 2026 18:22

🚨BREAKING: Democrats warned 10 states Friday that they may have violated federal election law after entering into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to share sensitive voter data.…

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Published: January 9, 2026 16:38

🚨BREAKING: Nearly three weeks after the Department of Justice (DOJ) violated a new federal law by not releasing all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two lawmakers now want the judiciary to step in.…

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Published: January 9, 2026 15:32

Ensuring that lawful voters can cast their ballots and have them counted should be a bipartisan goal. It is not. For now, it falls to Democrats and the pro-democracy community to step forward — even as the USPS has taken a step back.…

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Published: January 9, 2026 14:03

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a…

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Published: January 9, 2026 13:50

Check out the latest episode of my Democracy Docket podcast! Molly Jong-Fast and I discuss Trump’s declining political power, the myth of a governing mandate and the growing backlash heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Available wherever you get your…

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Published: January 9, 2026 13:35

The Washington Post publishes another dumb op-ed about voting. The only "frenzy" it mentions is lies by rightwing activists. Yet, it manages to conclude that those of us fighting for free and fair elections are to blame. Subscribe to independent,…

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Published: January 9, 2026 02:49

More than ever, we need fearless media that is willing to speak clearly and without fear of Donald Trump. I started Democracy Docket to be just that -- independent, pro-democracy and without any corporate backers to please. It will never bow down or obey.…

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Published: January 9, 2026 02:01

🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, my law firm has filed a motion to intervene in the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Arizona's complete, unredacted voter registration list.…

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Published: January 9, 2026 01:31

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) threatened Houston with a state takeover of its elections on Thursday — an escalation of long-simmering GOP threats to gain control of voting in the fourth-largest city in the United States. …

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Published: January 8, 2026 23:27

A day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot a Minneapolis mother dead, the Trump administration has moved swiftly to portray the victim as a domestic terrorist and to threaten retaliation against unspecified left-wing groups.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 20:41

As we begin 2026, a new development threatens to further undermine voting by mail. A recent rule change at the U.S. Postal Service means that postmarks will no longer reflect the date a piece of mail was deposited at a local post office.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 19:20

🚨BREAKING: Utah Republicans moved to keep control of the state’s congressional map Wednesday, filing a notice of appeal with the Utah Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that blocked their gerrymander and put a fairer, court-ordered map in place for the…

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Published: January 8, 2026 17:08

🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Thursday ruled that John Sarcone, President Donald Trump’s temporary pick as acting U.S. attorney for NDNY, has been serving unlawfully in his post for months. The decision makes Sarcone the fifth Trump-appointed acting U.S.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 17:03

NEW: A group of bipartisan former state Secretaries of State file amicus brief urging the court to dismiss the DOJ's lawsuit seeking access to Pennsylvania's statewide voter registration data.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 16:03

NEW EPISODE: Molly Jong-Fast and I discuss Trump’s declining political power, the myth of a governing mandate, and the growing backlash heading into the 2026 midterm elections. https://youtu.be/FnpgfzFuaAk?si=LmS0TWc-lVFHuY7Z

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Published: January 8, 2026 15:18

The GOP ratcheted up their criticism of — and pressure on — the federal judiciary Wednesday, arguing at a Senate Judiciary Committee panel that some of the judges who have ruled against President Donald Trump’s administration deserve to be impeached.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 03:46

Last January, when many of us were telling everyone that Trump's appointees were all terrible, The Washington Post gave thumbs up to many of the worst of the worst. Listen to and support independent media. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 8, 2026 02:47

The Department of Justice has sued 24 states and the District of Columbia for access to sensitive voter data on more than 100,000,000 Americans. My law firm has intervened on behalf of voters to fight DOJ in 23 of the 25 cases. Tomorrow we will do the…

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Published: January 7, 2026 22:46

DOJ is in clear violation of the law Congress enacted. Yet, legacy media continues to act like DOJ is undertaking some Herculean effort to comply. Here is the New York Times' latest vs Democracy Docket's. See the difference independent media makes?…

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Published: January 7, 2026 22:30

Today once again proved that everyday citizens protesting their government are braver than the titans who own the largest media corporations, run the biggest law firms and lead the most powerful technology companies.

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Published: January 7, 2026 21:34

🚨BREAKING: The GOP ratcheted up their criticism of — and pressure on — the federal judiciary Wednesday, arguing at a Senate Judiciary Committee panel that some judges who have ruled against President Donald Trump’s administration deserve to be impeached.…

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Published: January 7, 2026 20:57

Trump’s veto is just the latest move in a series of crucial funding cuts — along with a federal investigation into the state’s prison system — for Colorado that state leaders say is political payback over the incarceration of Tina Peters.…

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Published: January 7, 2026 20:13

Republican officials rejected one-third of signatures gathered to block Republicans’ new Missouri congressional map as invalid based on the date they were collected – a decision that referendum organizers are challenging in court.…

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Published: January 7, 2026 19:13

🚨BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced Wednesday that he will call a special session on redistricting in April, adding the Sunshine State to the list of places where Republicans aim to give themselves an electoral advantage in the 2026 midterm…

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Published: January 7, 2026 17:22

A federal judge has ordered Lindsey Halligan — the loyalist insurance lawyer President Donald Trump handpicked to prosecute his enemies — to explain why she continues to claim she’s the top federal prosecutor in eastern Virginia, despite a court formally…

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Published: January 7, 2026 15:47

Here's what the host of the CBS Evening News said about Jan. 6 last night: "President Trump today accused Democrats of failing to prevent the attack on the Capitol while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused the president of 'whitewashing' it." …

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Published: January 7, 2026 15:29

The latest episode of my Democracy Docket podcast is out! I discuss the Supreme Court with the amazing Dahlia Lithwick. Available on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.…

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Published: January 7, 2026 15:16

With the midterms elections less than 10 months away, Democracy Docket is tracking 169 active voting and election cases, including 27 filed by the Trump DOJ, and an additional 46 active redistricting cases. The future of democracy is literally on the…

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Published: January 7, 2026 03:15

If you watched CBS tonight, you saw legacy media capitulation. I created Democracy Docket to never back down or obey. It has no corporate backers, venture capitalists or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who support its…

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Published: January 7, 2026 02:38

The web page’s release on the anniversary of the attack showcases the Trump administration’s long-running effort to erase or revise the history of Jan. 6. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-white-house-publishes-jan-6-website/

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Published: January 7, 2026 01:43

If you are not a Democracy Docket subscriber, here is just some of what you missed in tonight Daily Docket newsletter. Sign up for free to have the days democracy news sent straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 7, 2026 00:30

Trump has shown us what he is capable of before. He is showing us now that he is worse than ever. If I am wrong, then you will have worried and prepared for naught. But what if I am right?…

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Published: January 6, 2026 23:03

🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice sued Arizona and Connecticut Tuesday, expanding its unprecedented campaign to force states to turn over their unredacted voter rolls. The two new lawsuits bring the DOJ’s tally to 23 states and Washington D.C.…

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Published: January 6, 2026 21:53

My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight all 22 of DOJ's lawsuits seeking sensitive voter data. So far we've been granted intervention in nine of them: California Hawaii Maine Massachusetts Michigan New Mexico New Hampshire Oregon Rhode…

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Published: January 6, 2026 20:47

🚨BREAKING: On the 5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Trump White House launched a new website that rewrites the events of that day—portraying the violent effort to overturn the 2020 election as a miscarriage of justice and…

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Published: January 6, 2026 20:31

Those who ignore the rampant conspiracy theories about Venezuela and the 2020 election are missing a key part of the story. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trump-venezuela-and-the-threat-to-the-2026-elections/

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Published: January 6, 2026 20:23

🚨BREAKING: On the 5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Trump White House launched a new website that rewrites the events of that day—portraying the violent effort to overturn the 2020 election as a miscarriage of justice and…

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Published: January 6, 2026 17:43

🚨BREAKING: More than two weeks past its statutory deadline, the DOJ has released less than 1% of its Epstein documents and it will continue to be in violation of the law for the foreseeable future.…

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Published: January 6, 2026 16:08

NEW EPISODE: Supreme Court expert and Amicus podcast host @dahlialithwick.bsky.social joins me for a great conversation including unpacking one of the most dangerous and least understood forces shaping American law today: the Supreme Court’s shadow docket.…

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Published: January 6, 2026 15:16

My latest on how CBS is actively making the case for independent media just went out to Democracy Docket premium members. Become one today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: January 6, 2026 14:45

Here is what I wrote five years ago. How different the world would be if my recommendations had been followed. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-day-democracy-was-attacked/

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Published: January 6, 2026 13:14

Five years ago, Donald Trump instigated a violent insurrection in the Capitol to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election. The fact that the GOP coddled him, protected him, renominated him, and now support him in office,…

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Published: January 6, 2026 03:31

🚨BREAKING: DOJ admits it has only released 12,285 documents required by Epstein Files Transparency Act. More than 2 million documents still need to be reviewed/released. DOJ is in violation of federal law that required release by Dec. 19. More from…

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Published: January 6, 2026 02:57

While legacy media is failing, Democracy Docket is growing a pro-democracy community of people who care about free and fair elections and want to support independent media. Become a premium member today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: January 6, 2026 02:28

At some point, I would love to see an interviewer ask someone from the Trump administration which specific portion of Article II they are relying on. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: January 6, 2026 01:52

"It seems that Republican lawmakers in Ohio can’t take no for an answer. Despite a 2023 ballot measure codifying reproductive freedom in the state constitution, Republicans are still trying everything they can to make abortion inaccessible." - Susan…

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Published: January 6, 2026 01:48

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Published: January 6, 2026 00:27

NEW: Democracy Docket has relaunched its Defending Democracy audio podcast -- with three new episodes each week! Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.…

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Published: January 6, 2026 00:17

My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight all 22 of DOJ's lawsuits seeking sensitive voter data. So far we've been granted intervention in: Maine Oregon California Hawaii Michigan New Mexico New Hampshire

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Published: January 5, 2026 23:12

Too many top lawyers would rather collect tens of millions of dollars from corporations seeking favor with the Trump administration than protect the right to vote or combat discrimination.…

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Published: January 5, 2026 21:59

My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight DOJ's effort to obtain sensitive voter data. DOJ originally opposed our intervention. After they lost the first few, they switch positions. So far we've been granted intervention in: Maine Oregon…

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Published: January 5, 2026 21:10

Big Law isn’t just sitting out the fight against DOJ lawsuits. They have virtually disappeared from the fight for voting rights and free and fair elections altogether. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/big-law-walks-away-from-democracy/

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Published: January 5, 2026 19:45

The Department of Defense will seek to demote Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired Navy captain, as punishment for reminding troops in a video last year that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders.…

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Published: January 5, 2026 17:59

If you think the attack on Venezuela is only about oil then you haven't ready my latest for Democracy Docket. Trump wants the oil, but he really wants to spread election denialism. Become a premium member now to access this in full and stay informed…

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Published: January 5, 2026 03:10

I'm not sure why, but Democracy Docket had one of its best days for new memberships. Thank you to everyone who signed up. Your support allows the 22-person team to keep you informed about the fight for democracy and free and fair elections. More premium…

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Published: January 4, 2026 23:47

Despite a statutory deadline requiring all of the files to be released by Dec. 19, 5.2 million documents remain to be reviewed and disclosed. It’s likely that the final public release will not occur until the end of February — one full year after Pam Bondi…

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Published: January 4, 2026 22:58

The big story has been the collapse of legacy media and big law as a bulwark against authoritarianism. I started a law firm in 2021 to fight for free and fair elections. I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to be a voice for the pro-democracy movement.…

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Published: January 4, 2026 17:07

In this instance, Trump appears to have concluded that the old Washington, D.C., axiom does not apply: The cover-up is not worse than the potential crime. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/for-trump-the-epstein-cover-up-beats-the-truth/

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Published: January 4, 2026 16:10

Many states controlled by Democrats also have barriers to voting and insufficient protections against bad actors at the local level. Rather than play defense, these states should embrace reforms that will enfranchise voters and provide strong safeguards…

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Published: January 4, 2026 15:07

Democracy Docket just sent out my latest: Big Law walks away from democracy. Supporting independent, prodemocracy media has never been more important. Sign-up today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 4, 2026 03:46

I have a lot to say about what is going on right now with our democracy and the impact it is having on free and fair elections in 2026 and 2028. You can have it all sent straight to your inbox by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member now.…

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Published: January 4, 2026 02:10

The truth seems obvious to anyone willing to open their eyes. Trump has decided that whatever the files contain is more damaging to him than the political cost of keeping them under wraps as the country clamors for their release.…

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Published: January 3, 2026 22:38

Donald Trump's unprecedented data grab is central to a broader strategy of voter suppression, election subversion, and litigation designed to undermine free and fair elections in 2026 and beyond. This is the biggest fight for free and fair elections we…

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Published: January 3, 2026 21:26

The media you support is a statement of your values. I started Democracy Docket in 2020 to be fiercely independent and unapologetically pro-democracy. If that is what you value, join today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: January 3, 2026 20:48

If Donald Trump wanted these records reviewed and released quickly, they would be. Lawyers from other government agencies could be deployed to assist with the review. Nonlawyers could handle many of the administrative tasks. Trump could pressure compliant…

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Published: January 3, 2026 19:35

🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism for bypassing Congress and conducting an overnight military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, the authoritarian leader of Venezuela, and bring him to the United States to stand trial.…

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Published: January 3, 2026 17:45

Bill Ackman asked people on X about voter ID. I decided to take his question seriously and answer it. Become a Democracy Docket premium member to read the entire version of this piece and access all its premium content while support independent media.…

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Published: January 3, 2026 16:03

NEW EPISODE: This is going to be the biggest election story in 2026. The Trump Department of Justice is aggressively seeking access to Americans’ most sensitive voter data—including Social Security numbers, party affiliation, voting history, and…

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Published: January 3, 2026 15:55

There are chilling words and a telling comparison as we head towards elections in 2026 and 2028. [contains quote post or other embedded content]