Meet the Republicans Voting Against Trump with Sarah Longwell

New York Congressman Dan Goldman (D) joins Marc Elias to discuss why he’s made voting rights a top issue, the major concerns he has about Project 2025, efforts to fix the U.S. Supreme Court and Republican voter suppression. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com     Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

Republicans have been laying the groundwork to subvert elections this fall. It’s all a part of their three-part strategy to undermine free and fair elections and seize power for themselves. Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break it down. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

Sarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump, wants you to know that not all Republicans support former President Donald Trump. She discusses with Marc Elias fractures in the GOP, how Trump is a threat to democracy and conservative ideals and what Democratic voters need to understand about modern Republican voters. Learn more about Republican Voters Against Trump: https://rvat.org/ -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

As a critical swing state, Michigan is on the front lines in the fight to protect democracy. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins Marc Elias to discuss how Michigan has worked to protect elections this fall, the growing threat of election deniers and what citizens can do to help safeguard voting rights. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This episode was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

The Republican plan for the 2024 election is simple: make it harder to vote and easier to cheat. Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break down the various tactics the GOP is using to suppress voters, how these efforts will intensify and what actions voters can take to protect themselves.  -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/  -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket  -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket  -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket  -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

Nearly 50 million Americans lack an active ID that has their current name and address. And if they’re in a state with strict voter ID laws, it likely means they can’t vote. But who in America lacks photo ID and who gets squeezed out of the electorate because of it? Lauren Kunis of VoteRiders joins Marc Elias to break down these stats, myths behind noncitizens voting and more. Learn more about VoteRiders: http://voteriders.org/ Volunteer with VoteRiders: https://www.mobilize.us/voteriders/ Sign up for VoteRiders’ updates: https://www.voteriders.org/volunteer/?swcfpc=1#form Donate to VoteRiders: http://voteriders.org/donate -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/  -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/   -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket  -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket  -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket  -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Resources: -New Research Ahead of 2024 Confirms Voter ID Laws Impact Millions: https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/new-research-ahead-of-2024-confirms-voter-id-laws-impact-millions/ -1 in 10 Eligible Voters Can’t Easily Provide Proof of Citizenship, New Survey Reveals: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/1-in-10-eligible-voters-cant-easily-provide-proof-of-citizenship-new-survey-reveals/

While Congress makes laws for the whole country, the reality is that people’s everyday lives are more affected by their state legislature. So why don’t we pay more attention to state legislative races? Especially when extremist candidates are winning seats? Daniel Squadron of The States Project joins to discuss the power of state legislatures, why everyone should pay attention to these down-ballot races this fall and how to get involved. Learn more about The States Project: https://statesproject.org/ -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/  -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

What happened with election lawsuits in July and what cases should you look out for in August? Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break it all down.  -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/  -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III joins Defending Democracy to talk about the local solutions to national democracy problems, the Groundwork Project, whether Election Day should be a holiday and more. Learn more about the Groundwork Project: https://www.groundworkproject.com/ Learn more about the states and local organizations Groundwork works with: https://www.groundworkproject.com/our-states/ -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/  -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

It’s clear that there are issues with the U.S. Supreme Court. From justices accepting lavish gifts to the shadow docket to outrageous rulings, immense reform is needed to ensure that faith and trust is restored in the nation’s highest court. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses the most pressing issues facing the Court and how we fix them.  -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a Democracy Docket member: democracydocket.com/member  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Resources: -Mississippi Mail-In Ballot Receipt Deadline Challenge (RNC): https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/mississippi-mail-in-ballot-receipt-deadline-challenge-mississippi/-South Carolina Redistricting Challenge (SCOTUS): https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/south-carolina-redistricting-challenge/ -Sen. Whitehouse’s law review article: https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-details-in-ohio-state-law-journal-roberts-courts-penchant-for-judicial-activism-through-false-fact-finding/ This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. Defending Democracy is a production of Democracy Docket, LLC