Matt Cohen

Washington, D.C.

Senior Staff Writer at Democracy Docket

Senior Reporter @democracydocket, covering voting rights, democracy, extremism, etc. Collector of records, plants, tattoos, and bad horror movies on VHS.

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Langley flips the script, upsets Madison to reach state lacrosse tournament

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Matt Cohen

Langley flips the script, upsets Madison to reach state lacrosse tournament (washingtonpost.com) Langley flips the script, upsets Madison to reach state lacrosse tournament By Matt Cohen 2025052815430100 It would have been natural to assume they had just won the state championship.
Fulton County Rejects Election Deniers to Local Board of Elections

2 weeks ago | democracydocket.com | Matt Cohen

The Fulton County, Georgia Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 Wednesday to reject the GOP’s nominations of two prominent election deniers to the county board of elections. Julie Adams, who currently serves on the Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration, was at the center of May 2024 controversy when she refused to certify the county’s primary election results.
The DOJ Accelerates Its Hunt For Voter Fraud - With DOGE’s Help

2 weeks ago | democracydocket.com | Matt Cohen

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is assisting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate instances of voter fraud — with a focus on identifying and prosecuting alleged noncitizen voters in every state. In a recent appearance on the right-wing podcast All-In, Antonio Gracias — a billionaire investor who is also working alongside Elon Musk in DOGE — said the DOJ asked DOGE to find “10-20 cases” of alleged noncitizen voting in every state.
Broadneck sees another boys’ lacrosse campaign end just short of a title

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Matt Cohen

Broadneck sees another boys’ lacrosse campaign end just short of a title (washingtonpost.com) Broadneck sees another boys’ lacrosse campaign end just short of a title By Matt Cohen 2025052302065000 OWINGS MILLS, Md. — At first, it was exasperation. Broadneck Coach Jeff McGuire crossed his arms and looked on as a celebration ensued on his opponent's end of the field. Groups of Broadneck players stared longingly, holding their runner-up medals in their hands.
Ed Martin Was Too Extreme for GOP Senators. Now He’s Targeting Trump’s Enemies at the DOJ

2 weeks ago | democracydocket.com | Matt Cohen

President Donald Trump withdrew Ed Martin Jr. ‘s nomination for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia this month. But instead, Trump appointed Martin to multiple roles in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) — including the head of a new unit that aims to probe what Trump calls the political “weaponization” of the department under former President Joe Biden.
Severna Park beats Towson to earn ninth straight Maryland boys’ lacrosse title

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Matt Cohen

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — After an outcome that has come to be widely expected, it was only around a junior midfielder’s neck that one could find something abnormal Wednesday night. It was normal for Severna Park to pull away for a comfortable win. It was normal for the Falcons to win a state championship, beating Towson, 11-4, in Wednesday’s Maryland Class 3A final at Stevenson University — the program’s ninth consecutive state title.
Boys’ lacrosse Top 10: Maryland teams wrap up their postseasons

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Matt Cohen

Boys’ lacrosse Top 10: Maryland teams wrap up their postseasons (washingtonpost.com) Boys’ lacrosse Top 10: Maryland teams wrap up their postseasons By Matt Cohen 2025052013383600 In Maryland, the state where lacrosse is most entrenched, championship season doesn't always go according to plan.
Too-Early 2025 WNBA Award Predictions » Winsidr

3 weeks ago | winsidr.com | Matt Cohen

With the 2025 WNBA regular season just hours away, it’s time to do what every hoops fan secretly loves—make bold predictions way too early! Yes, much can change between now and the awards ceremony and this is more guesswork than science. But that’s part of the fun, right? From MVP contenders to rising stars, we’re looking lightheartedly at who might walk away with some shiny trophies when the season wraps up.
New Ruling Cuts Off Key Tool to Protect Minority Voters

3 weeks ago | democracydocket.com | Matt Cohen

A federal appeals court Wednesday cut off a key avenue for private groups and individuals to bring racial discrimination claims under the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The ruling, which applies in seven states, further weakens the ability of the landmark civil rights law to protect voters, and could lead to the Supreme Court settling the issue. The 2-1 opinion issued by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stems from a 2022 lawsuit challenging North Dakota’s newest legislative districts.
Appeals Court Could Crack Down on Anti-Voting Group’s Dangerous Mass Voter Challenges

3 weeks ago | democracydocket.com | Matt Cohen

At a Tuesday hearing, a federal appeals court panel appeared open to protecting voters by reversing a lower court ruling that had dismissed a lawsuit targeting mass voter challenges. The lawsuit could make it harder for anti-voting groups to challenge the eligibility of large numbers of voters — and could even offer a rare chance to strengthen the Voting Rights Act (VRA) at a time when it’s under threat.

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