Democracy endures when we fight for it.
America is at a crossroads. The freedoms that define us are under attack by those who seek unchecked power. But together, we can protect what matters.
Stopping authoritarianism starts here.
We stand up to leaders who abuse their power and work to build a resilient democracy that represents and serves all Americans.
Latest work
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Protecting online safety research and advocacy from government censorship
- Stopping the Consolidation of Power
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Federal agents can’t be sued, but one law could change that
- Stopping the Consolidation of Power
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Seven tactics define the authoritarian playbook. Which is the biggest threat right now?
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Aggrandizing Executive Power
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Targeting Vulnerable Communities
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Corrupting Elections
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Stoking Violence
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Spreading Disinformation
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Politicizing Independent Institutions
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Quashing Dissent
Improving
Four goals guide our work to defeat authoritarian tactics and build a stronger, fairer democracy.
What we do
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Protecting Free and Fair Elections
We defend the election process and the ability to choose our leaders.
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Stopping Consolidation of Power
We oppose unchecked power, defend the rule of law, and protect the right to dissent.
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Building Pro-Democracy Collective Action
We bring people and organizations together to stand up for democratic principles.
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Shaping the Democracy of Tomorrow
We work to solve the two-party problem and build a more resilient democracy.
Turning the tide
We’ve won dozens of victories for democracy — and we’re just getting started.
We’ve been called “the most important guard-dog of democracy’s red lines.” We’ve filed 100+ lawsuits to challenge authoritarian actions, helped legislatures across the country protect elections, and built award-winning election monitoring technology.
What you can do
Everyday actions can add up to meaningful change. The more people fighting for democracy, the better.
