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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Protect Democracy Files Amicus Brief Urging District Court Not to Short-Circuit Legislative Efforts to Require Labeling for Deceptive Political Deepfakes
On September 27, 2024, Protect Democracy filed an amicus brief in a case challenging California's new political deepfake labeling law, AB 2839.
September 27, 2024
Federal Jury Finds Ringleader of 2020 “Trump Train” Attack on Biden-Harris Campaign Bus Liable under Ku Klux Klan Act
A federal jury in Texas today found the lead organizer in the Texas “Trump Train” trial liable for using threats and intimidation.
September 23, 2024
Understanding the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022
The Electoral Count Reform Act provides much-needed clarity on the process of casting and counting electoral votes.
September 18, 2024
U.S. Department of Justice Issues Voter Registration Guidance Big Win for Voters
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) released new guidance in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA).
September 11, 2024
 How to reform domestic deployment authorities
There's an urgent need to pass reforms to how and when the National Guard may be deployed domestically, its command structure for domestic deployment, and the Guard’s legal authority when it acts.
September 10, 2024
Noncitizen voting lies, explained
Viral lies about noncitizen voting are straight out of the election subversion playbook.
September 10, 2024
Domestic deployment of the military, explained
An overview of critical reforms concerning the domestic deployment of the U.S. National Guard.
September 10, 2024
Arizona voter rolls: A fact sheet for 2024
There is no “correct” amount of inactivations or removals we can expect each year, since state populations are constantly changing in varied ways.
September 10, 2024
What would proportional representation look like in a state legislature?
Proportionally elected legislatures could yield more competitive, representative, accountable, and authoritarian-resistant state politics.
August 15, 2024
Authoritarianism, explained
Authoritarianism is a method of rule that suppresses political freedoms and civil rights, using various levers of control to shift power from the people to the hands of one ruler or set of rulers.
August 12, 2024
