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.
November 1, 2022
Our Work
Stopping the illegal exposure of America’s personal data
Protect Democracy is challenging the illegal access to sensitive personal information of millions of Americans by representatives of “DOGE”.
February 10, 2025
Defending civil servants and their ability to work for the American people
Fighting to Defend the Law that Protects the Rights of Federal Workers and Their Ability to Provide Critical Goods and Services to the American People.
February 6, 2025
What federal workers can do to protect themselves
A list of resources for civil servants navigating attacks on the federal workforce, including actions to take ASAP, knowing your rights, and where to find legal or other support.
February 6, 2025
What does it mean for an agency to be independent?
The difference between executive departments and independent agencies, explained
February 5, 2025
Checking Presidential Impoundment of Federal Funds
We explain what an impoundment of federal funds is, when that action is unlawful, and why it matters that the Trump administration is attempting to freeze — impound — trillions in federal funding.
January 30, 2025
Expanding the House of Representatives, explained
How expansion of the House of Representatives could work — and why it would benefit democracy
January 24, 2025
What to know about the new Schedule F order
A guide to navigating the new executive actions on the federal workforce and suggestions for what civil servants can do now
January 21, 2025
New Poll Finds Republicans Oppose Pardons For Violent January 6 Convicts
A new poll finds that most Americans in the most competitive Congressional districts do not want Trump to focus on Jan. 6 pardons — including most Republicans.
January 16, 2025
Republican opposition to pardoning violent January 6 offenders persists
January 6 was not, as President Trump would have the public believe, a “day of love.” It was a day of shocking violence at the U.S. Capitol.
January 13, 2025
Maintaining the Integrity of the Department of Justice
Protect Democracy engages in litigation and advocacy to preserve the rule of law and prevent an authoritarian-minded executive from using government law enforcement powers as a political weapon.
January 13, 2025
