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
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
The election-stealing effort in North Carolina, explained
A zombie lawsuit aims to overturn and steal a NC Supreme Court race
January 11, 2025
League of Women Voters, Longtime NC Voters, Protect Democracy File Amicus Brief to Defend Rights of North Carolina Voters
Protect Democracy filed an amicus brief on behalf of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina and six registered North Carolina voters who meet the eligibility requirements for voting.
January 2, 2025
Why the Hunter Biden pardon is an abuse of power
The Hunter Biden pardon, together with Trump’s abuses, makes an urgent case for reform
December 3, 2024
Proportional Representation: Boosting Voter Turnout and Strengthening Democracy
Across the world, proportional representation tends to increase voter turnout compared to winner-take-all.
December 3, 2024
175 American Scholars Write Letter Supporting Select Committee on Electoral Reform
On Tuesday, 175 political scientists, historians, and legal scholars released a letter to members of the U.S. House in support of the Resolution Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.
November 21, 2024
Voter List Maintenance, Explained
List maintenance helps ensure that voter rolls contain the right people and can be trusted as the foundation of our elections.
November 4, 2024
Why using “zombie lawsuits” to challenge election results will fail
The suits are meant to cast doubt on the validity of the election results and provide a pretext to challenge them — not to succeed in court.
November 1, 2024
