Defending Democracy with Marc Elias

Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner joins Marc Elias to break down why the rule of law is hanging by a thread. They also discuss the Epstein files cover-up, DOJ ethics violations, and why we need a scorched-earth accountability effort.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-tuesday00:00 Today's Guest: Glenn Kirschner00:41 One Year In: How is the Nation and the Rule of Law Doing?02:47 What Does the New "Accountability Project" Look Like?05:43 Where Will the Next Generation of Non-Political Prosecutors...

Republicans are trying to make it harder for your mail-in ballot to count. Marc Elias breaks down Watson v. RNC, the Supreme Court case that could wipe out hundreds of thousands of votes in 2026, and reveals the bombshell hiding in the 2000 election that exposes Republican hypocrisy.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-friday#VotingRights #Trump #Politics00:00 The Supreme Court and the Mississippi Voting Case00:46 From the SAFE Act to the SAVE America Act01:31 Watson v. RNC...

George Conway — former Republican lawyer, Trump critic, and congressional candidate in NY-12 — sits down with Marc Elias to discuss the state of American democracy, Trump's authoritarian tactics, and what we can do to stop him.Conway argues that everything we warned about in 2024 is now coming to fruition: a president intent on holding onto power, unconstrained the rule of law, and willing to undermine free and fair elections. He doesn't mince words — impeachment isn't just an option, it's a constitutional obligation.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democr...

The SAVE America Act isn't about securing free and fair elections — it's actually the opposite. It’s about stealing the 2026 midterms. Marc Elias breaks down exactly how this voter suppression bill works, and why millions of Americans could lose their right to vote.#VotingRights #MarcElias #VoterSuppressionSupport Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-tuesday00:00 Trump's Plan to Steal the 2026 Elections00:32 Origins: From Political Stunt to National Legislation02:23 Debunking the Myth of Noncitizen Voting04:54 The Original 2024 Prov...

The DOJ is sitting on half of the Epstein Files — and Congressman Robert Garcia says that's no accident. It's a cover-up, and Trump is leading it.Rep. Garcia joins Marc Elias to break down where the Epstein investigation stands: who's been subpoenaed, what the DOJ is hiding, and why this is already worse than Watergate.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-fridayCongressman Robert Garcia:https://robertgarcia.com/00:00 Today's Guest: Congressman Robert Garcia...

Republicans KNOW Trump will destroy democracy — and they don't care.Marc Elias sits down with Tim Miller of The Bulwark to find out why.Tim Miller went from running Jeb Bush' presidential campaign to becoming one of the most prominent voices defendingdemocracy against Trump's authoritarian project. In this conversation, he pulls no punches on what he's witnessed from inside the Republican Party — and why so many elites are choosing to stay silentSupport Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com...

Trump is threatening to bypass Congress entirely to impose voter ID before the 2026 midterms — and to make matters worse, the Save America Act just got a lot more extreme. Marc Elias breaks down Trump's late-night social media rants, why his panic over Democratic victories is driving this voter suppression push, and why Trump is living in a constitutional delusion.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-tuesday00:00 Trump’s New Push for the “Save America Act”01:32 Separating Trump’s Noise From the Real Threat04:18...

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper just won his Senate primary — and he may be Democrats' best shot at flipping the U.S. Senate. In this video, Gov. Cooper tells Marc Elias why he's running, what's at stake, and why North Carolina is the #1 red-to-blue Senate seat in the country.Cooper breaks down his record as governor — 640,000 new jobs, Medicaid expansion for 715,000 North Carolinians, and a commitment to carbon zero by2050 — and explains why all of it is now at risk. He also takes on his opponent, Michael Watley: a DC insider, big oil lo...

One year ago, Donald Trump launched his war on law firms with unconstitutional executive orders targeting firms he didn't like. Four firms fought back and won. Nine others capitulated, pledging over $1 billion in free legal services to Trump-favored causes. And 187 of the top 200 law firms said nothing.Now, in an unprecedented move, Trump's Department of Justice dismissed its own appeal against the firms that fought back — only to reinstate it the very next morning. Marc Elias, who has practiced law for 30 years, explains why this has never happened before, what it means for the rule of law, and wh...

The 2026 midterms are the greatest threat to Trump's power -- and he knows it. Marc Elias exposes Trump's three-pronged plot to protect his majority: False claims of foreign government election interference, a DOJ push to obtain your voter data, and a leaked executive order that would let Trump dictate voting rules to every state.This is the most dangerous threat to your vote in modern American history.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-tuesday00:00 The 2026 Election Power Grab01:09...

Marc Elias breaks down the bombshell Washington Post report detailing how anti-voting activists are crafting an emergency executive order allowing Donald Trump to take unprecedented control over elections — all on the basis of a conspiracy theory that China interfered in the 2020 electionHe explores the specifics of the leaked "National Emergency" Executive Order, how this move would allow him to seize control of voting machines and ballot data, and what pro-democracy lawyers are doing right now to prepare for this constitutional crisis.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://ne...

During the State of the Union, Donald Trump pitched his "Save America Act" as a simple bill to secure elections. He lied. In this video, Marc Elias breaks down the text of the bill to reveal a much darker reality: a plan that doesn't just suppress votes, but fundamentally redefines voting from a right into a "privilege" controlled by the powerful.The "Save America Act" isn't about election integrity—it’s an authoritarian wish list. From banning mail-in voting to imposing impossible "proof of citizenship" requirements, this legislation is designed to give one man King...

Donald Trump isn't hiding his corruption anymore—he's broadcasting it. But why is the media failing to see the threat right in front of them?In this video, Marc Elias breaks down how Donald Trump has fundamentally changed the rules of American politics by "saying the quiet part out loud." While traditional media outlets are still hunting for secret scandals and cover-ups (the "Watergate mindset"), Trump is openly dismantling democratic norms, demanding loyalty, and cheating in the public square.Marc explains why this "open authoritarianism" confuses the press, how it...

Congressman Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias to break down the coordinated and escalating assault on democratic institutions, driven by partisan misuse of the Department of Justice, federal interference in elections, and sweeping voter suppression efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Drawing on his experience as a former federal prosecutor, Goldman explains new legislative efforts to impose guardrails on politicized prosecutions, warns of federal attempts to seize voting infrastructure and voter data, and frames the SAVE Act as a central pillar of a broader election-subversion strategy.Support independent journalism:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube<...

Rep. Greg Landsman joins Marc Elias to break down the House-passed SAVE Act, warning it would disenfranchise millions of Americans — especially married women, college students, seniors, and low-income voters — through strict proof-of-citizenship and voter ID requirements. They also dive into partisan gerrymandering in states like Ohio and Texas, the battle for control of Congress in 2026, healthcare cuts, and what’s at stake for American democracy.Support independent journalism:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtubeStay informed with the latest news and political analysis:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yo...

Republicans know they’re on track to lose the 2026 midterms—and they’re trying to rig the election to stop it. In this video, Marc Elias breaks down the Save America Act, the most sweeping voter suppression bill in a generation, and explains how it would make it harder to register, harder to vote, and easier for Trump and Republicans to throw out ballots.Support independent journalism:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtubeStay informed with the latest news and political analysis:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtub...

Donald Trump is escalating his efforts to undermine the 2026 midterm elections, openly embracing voter intimidation, ballot seizures, and federal interference as his political standing collapses. In this video, Marc Elias lays out concrete, actionable steps Democrats can take at the state and federal level to block election subversion, from banning mass voter challenges to stripping immunity from officials who interfere with voting.Support independent journalism:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtubeStay informed with the latest news and political analysis:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube<...

Donald Trump’s attempt to rig the House through mid-cycle redistricting is backfiring, with Democrats fighting back in court and potentially gaining seats instead of losing them. Today, Marc Elias breaks down where redistricting battles stand in Texas, California, Utah, New York, North Carolina, and Missouri—and why Trump is now escalating to voter suppression, ballot seizures, and threats to take over vote counting. He also explains how these moves fit into a broader pattern of election subversion and what’s at stake for free and fair elections in 2026.Support independent journalism:https...

Former FBI Agent and Yale Professor Asha Rangappa joins Marc Elias to examine how Trump-era policies reshaped federal law enforcement, national security, and democratic norms, from ICE and the FBI to the Insurrection Act and military authority. They explain how contempt for legal constraints makes America less safe, why individuals now bear the burden of resistance, and what this moment means for the future of the rule of law. Chart: The Insurrection Act Explained https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social/post/3mchv6f6wf22q The Freedom Academy with Asha Rangappa https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Support independent journalism: https...

Sen. Jeff Merkley joins Marc Elias to warn that American democracy is being hollowed out from within, as Trump deploys authoritarian tactics to suppress dissent, weaponize the DOJ, and rig future elections. From troops in the streets to attacks on vote-by-mail, this conversation breaks down the most immediate threats—and what citizens must do to stop them. 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/Twitte...