Why are democracies reeling?
To date, there’s no consensus explanation for what’s driving this process. But several theories have emerged to help explain why the commitment to democracy is weakening.Â
November 1, 2022
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Federal Trade Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro M. Bedoya File Motion for Summary Judgment in Suit Against Trump Administration
FTC Commissioners File Motion for Summary Judgment in Suit Against Trump Administration
April 11, 2025
Protected: Resources for Understanding Attacks on the Judiciary
Understanding the threats to our judiciary, its historic role in supporting our Constitution, what the courts can do in response to threats, and the consequences of disobeying court orders.
April 10, 2025
Joint Statement of Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter & Alvaro M. Bedoya in response to DOGE activities at the FTCÂ
Joint Statement of Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter & Alvaro M. Bedoya in response to DOGE activities at the FTCÂ
April 10, 2025
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Protecting cyber and physical security
Religious leaders are navigating security challenges such as cyber attacks, physical threats, and frivolous lawsuits. This toolkit will help houses of worship and nonprofits to protect themselves.
April 9, 2025
How does Gen Z really feel about democracy?
A survey of young Americans shows they don't think as a monolith and offers three distinct profiles of how they perceive democracy, engage with civic life, and see their role in shaping the future.
April 6, 2025
Challenging politically-driven attacks on science and medical research
Protect Democracy is challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful termination of $400 million in federal funding.
April 4, 2025
How would constituent services in American multi-member districts work?
This paper by Anne Meeker and Lee Drutman explains how congressional casework operates today, and how it might operate in a future House of Representatives elected by proportional representation.
April 2, 2025
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Building bridges across difference
In this moment when many communities are under threat, strengthening democracy requires leaders to enact strategies that bring society together, encourage dialogue, and bridge differences.
April 2, 2025
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Advocating for a multiracial democracy
To effectively organize against rising threats to a true multiracial democracy and full rights for Black Americans, we must look to our hard-fought history and remember that we are not powerless.
April 2, 2025
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: When authoritarians take power, faithful leaders fight back
Religious leaders and communities can play a crucial role in pushing back against authoritarian systems. Our toolkits help guide the way.
April 2, 2025
