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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 9h

The is literally nothing more American and patriotic than declaring: No Kings.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11h

This is the front page of Democracy Docket, the media outlet I created in 2020 to provide independent, pro-democracy news and analysis. Everything on this site is free to everyone.

To make this possible, DD relies on premium members. Support this work by becoming one now. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11h

Let's be clear: If North Carolina Republicans gerrymander their already illegal map further, they will be sued and they will lose.

I never bluff and I usually win.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 13h

🚨BREAKING: North Carolina became the latest GOP-controlled state to announce it will gerrymander its congressional map to please President Donald Trump. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

North Carolina Is Latest Gop-Controlled State To Announce a Gerrymander

Read more here.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12h

If you read only one democracy story today, make it this one. While legacy media largely skipped the Texas redistricting hearing, Democracy Docket's Jen Rice was there for all 10 days. Her coverage stands out and sheds insight into how the GOP operates -- not only in TX -- but nationally.

In a Federal Courtroom in Texas, Republicans Were Desperate to Keep Details of their Gerrymander Under Wraps

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 13h

🚨BREAKING: North Carolina became the latest GOP-controlled state to announce it will gerrymander its congressional map to please President Donald Trump. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

North Carolina Is Latest Gop-Controlled State To Announce a Gerrymander

Read more here.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17h

Today I wrote about the importance of not falling into the trap of allowing career prosecutors to legitimize political prosecutions. Become a Democracy Docket member to receive all of my writings and other exclusive content while also supporting independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 20h

NEW VIDEO: Congressman Jake Auchincloss calls out Donald Trump and the Republicans and we discuss why Congress must act to restore checks and balances and stop Trump from turning the military into a campaign weapon. youtu.be/uX1uotE12r0?...

Congressman Slams Trump's Military Invasion | Rep. Jake Auchincloss

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

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Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 23h

On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

Done for the day.
More tomorrow.
Goodnight.😴

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

The Supreme Court’s 2025 term will decide critical election and voting rights cases that could reshape American democracy. I explain what is on their docket and what cases deserve your attention.

Please watch and share.
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Supreme Court's SHOCKING New Agenda Revealed!

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget that when Bondi was appointed, Democracy Docket immediately called her out while The Washington Post gave her a thumbs up.

If you value independent, pro-democracy media that won't bow down or obey, support Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

This has real -- I intended to dm "Pam" -- energy.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

More tomorrow. Goodnight.😴

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

Once there is a ruling in Texas, you can count on Democracy Docket to provide the most immediate and complete coverage and explanation what happened, what is next and how it affects redistricting around the country. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

After 10 long days, the hearing challenging Texas' gerrymandering ended. By the end, all of legacy media had vanished. But Democracy Docket stayed to keep you informed about just how far Republicans went to manipulate the state’s maps.

Support its vital work by subscribing now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

🚨BREAKING: A federal appeals court temporarily allowed the Trump administration to keep the National Guard under federal command in Illinois — but blocked its use for active deployment. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Keep Control of Illinois National Guard but Bars Deployment

Read more here.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

Blue!💙

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

To clear up any confusion, sign-up for Democracy Docket (not TikTok) to receive premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Angie🦋🚫👑📎 @aes14.bsky.social · 2d

This is why I subscribe to Democracy Docket.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

The biggest news story of the week that you may have missed is the real possibility that TikTok will go MAGA. Subscribe now to have all of Democracy Docket's premium content, including my exclusive newsletters, sent straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

The biggest news story of the week that you may have missed is the real possibility that TikTok will go MAGA. Subscribe now to have all of Democracy Docket's premium content, including my exclusive newsletters, sent straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Grama @bluedot888.bsky.social · 2d

I am a paying subscriber to the Democracy Docket because TRUTH MATTERS! Thank you for fighting for all freedom lovers, Marc Elias!

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3d

If you are a paying subscriber to The Washington Post, this is what you get.

If you are a free subscriber to Democracy Docket, this is what you get.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

In this video I run through all of the big voting and democracy cases the Supreme Court will hear this term and what we need to be watching for. youtu.be/0iKo6YdLxhA

Supreme Court's SHOCKING New Agenda Revealed!

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3d

🚨NEW: A panel of three federal judges will soon decide whether to block Texas from using its new congressional map in the 2026 election, after a contentious nine-day hearing concluded Friday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

‘We Could Not Have Clearer Facts’: Minority Advocates Say Racial Motive Is Evident As Texas Redistricting Hearing Wraps Up

Read more here.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3d

No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.

Support its work by subscribing now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3d

I refuse to let hopelessness prevail. This may just be one essay, by a lawyer few have heard of, in a newsletter read by a fraction of the public. But I will not stay silent.

Will you?
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I Refuse to Stay Silent. Will You?

Read more here.

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