Democracy is in danger. Here’s how we defend it.

Our Strategy

Authoritarians sow division to consolidate and hold power. Our strategy is built to fight back and create a more representative future.

How Authoritarianism Works

A vicious cycle of threats and retribution enables authoritarians to take more and more power.

An autocratic leader uses government power to attack opposition.

Attacks create a climate of fear leading to anticipatory obedience.

Institutions fail to check escalating abuses of power.

Power is further consolidated with the autocrat.

How Democracy Wins

Democracy wins when a broad coalition steps forward, proving that authoritarians are not invincible.

Pro-democracy groups and individuals challenge abuses of power.

They are backed by a broad coalition and material support.

Institutions hold leaders accountable if they abuse their power.

Autocratic power is disrupted.

We know how to stop democratic backsliding.

Four goals guide our work to prevent abuses from taking root and build a better democracy.

Protect Free & Fair Elections

We defend the election process and our ability to choose our leaders. To do this, we:

  • Safeguard secure, accessible, and accurate election systems that are free from interference.
  • Create guardrails that ensure voters and candidates abide by the outcomes of every election.
  • Foster public confidence in the fact that elections are free, fair, and secure.

Stop the Consolidation of Power

We work to prevent unchecked power and defend the rule of law and the right to dissent. To do this, we: 

  • Uphold the principle that nobody is above the law.
  • Ensure meaningful checks and balances on executive power.
  • Stop abuses that target marginalized groups and their ability to participate in democracy.
  • Protect the ability of the public and the press to voice dissenting views.
  • Protect independent, non-politicized law enforcement and civil servant workforces.

Build Pro-Democracy Collective Action

We bring individuals and organizations together to stand up for democratic principles. To do this we: 

  • Encourage widespread collective action that proves none of us face autocratic intimidation alone.
  • Build a growing coalition of Americans from a variety of civic and economic sectors who are united to defend our democracy.
  • Build an expansive, organized movement that provides individuals and organizations with onramps to take action to support democracy.

Shape the Democracy of Tomorrow

We work to solve the two-party problem and build a more resilient democracy. To do this, we: 

  • Push to replace winner-take-all elections with a more proportional system of representation. 
  • Advocate for more and better political parties that responsibly promote democracy.
  • Advocate for the legalization of fusion voting to help break the two-party doom loop.

We believe in a thriving democracy where…

No person or institution has unchecked power

Free and fair elections allow us to choose our leaders

Public support for democratic principles is strong

Government is representative and responsive to all Americans

Join Us.

Building a stronger, more resilient democracy is possible, but we can’t do it alone. Become part of the fight today.

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