Our democracy is in danger.
America is at a crossroads. The freedoms that define us are under attack by an administration set on unchecked power. But together, we can stop it.
Authoritarianism has been on the march around the world for over a decade.
Understanding the threat
Democracy is in retreat around the world. The majority of countries grew more autocratic between 2011 and 2021, according to independent research institute V-Dem.
Map: decline in Liberal Democratic Index (LDI), V-Dem Institute, 2011-2021.
We know the playbook authoritarians use to lock in their power.
And it’s being followed play by play.
We know the playbook authoritarians use to lock in their power. And it’s being followed play by play.
Authoritarian Threat Index Score
And every independent indicator and warning light we have is blinking red •
But we can stop it. Here’s how:
Our strategy
Four goals guide our work to protect and strengthen U.S. democracy.
About Protect Democracy
Our mission is to prevent our democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government.
We defend elections, the rule of law, and fact-based political debate against authoritarian threats — regardless of who wins or who is in power — and work to shape a better democracy for future generations.
