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There’s a common question we see from our readers: What can I do to combat Trump’s attacks on our democracy?
Let us introduce you to our Bulletin Board — a member-powered space to find and share real pro-democracy events and opportunities to get involved.
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This Supreme Court’s rulings come down to one question: Does Trump want this?
“The Supreme Court could just close up shop and put out a sign that says, ‘The government always wins,’ and save us all the time,” Marc Elias says.
Help us fight back: demdock.com/Pk39XwB
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💪 Prosecutors from across the country banded together to form the Fight Against Federal Oversight, or FAFO — the acronym an intentional nod to the slang phrase “F— Around and Find Out.”
Here’s how they’re working to prepare for the possibility of federal agents at or around poll sites ⬇️ democracydocket.com/news-ale…
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⚠️ If local election officials refuse to certify results, they could throw the midterms into chaos.
While a single county official can’t overturn an election by refusing to certify, it has still become a tool to delay results and cast doubt.
And it has happened recently: demdock.com/4dSTNS7
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NEW: For pro-democracy groups, yesterday's SCOTUS ruling blocking a GOP-gerrymander in Missouri was a welcomed conclusion.
For Republicans, the ruling was part of a "leftist" agenda, despite the fact most of the judges were appointed by Republicans.
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The Show Me State's gerrymandering saga spotlighted problems with the Supreme Court 'shadow docket.'
But with a 3rd and final order Friday, the Court clarified one of its most controversial doctrines.
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Confidence in USPS to deliver election-related materials has dropped significantly, according to a new poll — from 71% in 2024 to 58% this year.
The poll also shows just how many Republicans are echoing false claims long made by Trump and his allies: demdock.com/4dXUkCi
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SCOTUS was wrong to allow Trump to overhaul a federal system to initiate voter registration purges, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote in her dissent.
Jackson said the court’s decision could potentially disenfranchise legitimate voters, including naturalized citizens: demdock.com/4xFjBIx
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🎉ICYMI: SCOTUS reaffirmed Friday that Missouri cannot use their Trump-backed map for this year’s midterm elections — closing out a yearlong redistricting legal battle.
The court in the unsigned opinion blasted Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) for creating unnecessary confusion about which map was in effect for the 2026 elections.
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The Supreme Court just let Trump use a flawed database to purge voters. It was never built for elections.
Marc Elias explains.
Stay in the know: demdock.com/Pk39XwB
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How will the Supreme Court’s decision to revive a flawed citizenship database affect voters? We’ve already seen the impacts.
Texas said it had used the system to identify 2,724 potential noncitizens on its rolls.
But it confirmed this week that more than one in five were, in fact, citizens. democracydocket.com/news-ale…
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🚨NEW: The Supreme Court blames Denny Hoskins for causing Missouri’s redistricting mess: he knew the risks and plowed ahead anyway.
Now he’s been held in contempt, sued by voters — and the GOP map is blocked for November.
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⚠️ Tens of thousands of Texas voters are missing from the voter rolls after the state failed to process their voter registration applications properly.
But it doesn’t mean they won’t be able to vote in the midterms: demdock.com/46PkXFM
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“At this late date, ordering reversion to the 2025 map in the midst of an ongoing election would usher in electoral chaos,” the justices wrote.
🚨BREAKING: In a huge win for Missouri voters, the Supreme Court again rejected Republicans' bid to reinstate their congressional gerrymander for the midterms.
The ruling ensures voting in the state will not be disrupted this fall. democracydocket.com/news-ale…
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🎥 WATCH NOW: The Supreme Court blocked Missouri’s GOP congressional gerrymander for the midterms. This time for good.
Marc Elias breaks down the ruling — and what it means in the fight for fair elections. piped.video/live/Tm__W1bw2s4
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🚨BREAKING: In a huge win for Missouri voters, the Supreme Court again rejected Republicans' bid to reinstate their congressional gerrymander for the midterms.
The ruling ensures voting in the state will not be disrupted this fall. democracydocket.com/news-ale…
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🚨 The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to use a deeply flawed database of Americans’ personal information to initiate registration purges.
Have questions? Marc Elias has answers.
Here’s what this decision means for YOUR vote ⬇️ piped.video/watch?v=d-50teAj…
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The decision marks a significant loss for voters — particularly naturalized citizens, who have been disproportionately falsely flagged as ineligible voters.
Find more details here: democracydocket.com/news-ale…
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NEW: The DOJ refused to tell a federal court that the Trump administration would not move forward with plans to use Americans' personal data to identify all eligible voters ahead of the midterms.
The judge appeared skeptical and alarmed by its refusal. democracydocket.com/news-ale…
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NEW: SCOTUS' revival of the Trump administration's flawed citizenship checker for the midterms signals the court may be eager to weaken one of the most important safeguards against last-minute voter purges. democracydocket.com/news-ale…
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