Saturday, September 21, 2024

DEMOCRACY DOCKET: 5 stories you probably missed

 


Preview of my members-only emails

Last March, when Democracy Docket launched its membership program, I promised that each week I would highlight the most important voting and election stories of the week that you had probably missed.


I knew then that as we got closer to November, news about the election would become so voluminous and overwhelming that it would be hard to keep up. I wanted to provide a space, at the end of the week, to reflect on news that might not have seemed important at the moment, but that will play an outsized role in the election and the future of democracy.


For example, you might think that the biggest news of the week involved the scandal-ridden GOP nominee for governor in North Carolina. But, as you will read below, it is another story from the Tar Heel State that will have a more direct impact on who can vote and how.


With 45 days until Election Day, I believe it is more important than ever to recommit spending a few minutes each week to ensure we are seeing the forest for the trees. That is what I offer today and what I promise you will get in the weeks to come.

Let’s get started.

THE SCOREBOARD

YOUR WEEKLY SNAPSHOT

YOUR WEEKEND READING LIST

Once again, Speaker Mike Johnson was humiliated when he failed to pass a key Donald Trump priority through the House. This time, Republicans had hoped to tie a voter suppression law to a bill to keep the government funded. Yet, when the votes were tallied, the bill failed to garner a majority. The result: Democrats will likely get the bill they wanted, and voters are reminded of just how dysfunctional the GOP House has been for the last two years.

Bode’s been enjoying his Democracy Docket merch — he hasn’t put it down since I brought it home for him.

If you want to continue receiving my weekly scorecard and weekend reading lists — plus invites to exclusive live events with me, my two monthly newsletters and more — upgrade to our premium membership and support Democracy Docket’s work in keeping you informed on the latest news about voting and elections in the courts.








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