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This year we saw extraordinary threats to American democracy: an executive power grab, attacks on the freedom to vote, and more. Yet we also saw a growing response, from court rulings to citizen alarm. What happened? And what can we expect next?
Speakers:
Sean Morales-Doyle, Director, Voting Rights and Elections Program
Wendy Weiser, Vice President, Democracy Program
Daniel I. Weiner, Director, Elections and Government Program
Katherine Yon Ebright, Counsel, Liberty and National Security Program
Moderator: Michael Waldman, President and CEO
Recorded on December 16, 2025.
Keep up with the Brennan Center’s work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing, at https://go.brennancenter.org/briefing.
The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.
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This year we saw extraordinary threats to American democracy: an executive power grab, attacks on the freedom to vote, and more. Yet we also saw a growing response, from court rulings to citizen alarm. What happened? And what can we expect next?
Speakers:
Sean Morales-Doyle, Director, Voting Rights and Elections Program
Wendy Weiser, Vice President, Democracy Program
Daniel I. Weiner, Director, Elections and Government Program
Katherine Yon Ebright, Counsel, Liberty and National Security Program
Moderator: Michael Waldman, President and CEO
Recorded on December 16, 2025.
Keep up with the Brennan Center’s work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing, at https://go.brennancenter.org/briefing.
The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.

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