How you can protect democracy
THe Democracy Playbook
These concrete actions are a tangible way to push back against abuses of power and create something better.
Explore Actions
Foundations of Protecting Democracy
Why Your Actions Matter
Share your vision of democracy through storytelling (opens a new window)
Learn how to talk about democracy (opens a new window)
Engage young voters one donut, one conversation at a time (opens a new window)
Make sure you have what you need to vote (opens a new window)
Celebrate America’s 250th with a community potluck (opens a new window)
Business leaders: Defend democracy at the ballot box (opens a new window)
Make your voice heard: proposed rule that could limit mail-in voting (opens a new window)
Bring the party to the polls (opens a new window)
Read Protect Your Vote: A Citizen’s Guide (opens a new window)
Support your community during the World Cup (opens a new window)
Join Rise Up, Sing Out on June 14 (opens a new window)
Care for your community (opens a new window)
Build a sustainable civic practice (opens a new window)
Engage your faith community (opens a new window)
Support disabled community members in voting (opens a new window)
Explore safety resources for scientists and experts (opens a new window)
Learn how scientists are organizing to protect science and democracy (opens a new window)
Become a poll worker (opens a new window)
Tell a story about how federal decisions affect your community (opens a new window)
Support and educate local election officials (opens a new window)
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Foundations of protecting democracy
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Foundations: Democracy and authoritarianism
- Research & Analysis
- Analysis
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Foundations: Organizing
- Building Pro-Democracy Collective Action
- Campaigns & Coalitions
- Research & Analysis
- Analysis
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Foundations: Advocacy
- Building Pro-Democracy Collective Action
- Campaigns & Coalitions
- Research & Analysis
- Analysis
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Foundations: Safety and self-care
- Building Pro-Democracy Collective Action
- Campaigns & Coalitions
- Research & Analysis
- Analysis
Can I Make a Difference?
Protecting democracy starts with you
We are not helpless. Start with what is closest to you and let your actions ripple outward.
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Learn. Start with what you can control.
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Build Community. Extend to the people you influence.
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Engage in Political Action. Support the institutions we all rely on.
What Actions Make Possible
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Defending Maine communities from federal surveillance and intimidation
- Stopping the Consolidation of Power
- Litigation
- Case Documents
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Constitutional gatekeepers: The history and role of grand juries
- Stopping the Consolidation of Power
- Research & Analysis
- Reports
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Challenging the federal use of chemical weapons against Portland residents
- Stopping the Consolidation of Power
- Litigation
- Case Documents
