Sawyer Hackett, who writes here on Substack, has worked as communication director for Democrats and advised several campaigns, including Julian Castro’s presidential run in 2020. So who better to speak with on Lincoln Square in the wake of the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act and the 5th Circuit decision to ban mifepristone via telemedicine?
Susan J. Demas and Sam Osterhout welcome Sawyer on The Weekly Assignment to examine Democrats’ relationship with the courts and what reforms they need push for. Check out his insights on Democratic strategy for the 2026 midterms and which leaders are getting it right.














