Understanding the National GuardÂ
Today’s National Guard plays dual roles as both a continuation of the earlier state militias and the primary combat reserve of the U.S. Army and Air Force.
November 26, 2025
The Insurrection Act, explained
The Insurrection Act permits the president to use the federal military to suppress “any insurrection, domestic violence, unlawful combination, or conspiracy."
November 26, 2025
Why the U.S. military is not a law enforcement organization
The military and law enforcement each serve as armed elements of the state, but have very different functions, training, and legal requirements.
November 21, 2025
The FCC’s News Distortion Policy should be rescinded
A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners call for repeal of the News Distortion Policy, which chills broadcaster speech
November 13, 2025
Protect Democracy files amicus brief, warning Comey indictment is ‘hallmark of authoritarianism’
Protect Democracy filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
October 28, 2025
Defending scientific integrity
America’s research enterprise is under attack from a deliberate campaign of unlawful government actions designed to cancel critical research and replace evidence with ideology.
October 28, 2025
New poll finds 63% of Iowa voters believe Trump Administration’s deployments of the National Guard are dividing Americans
A new statewide poll of Iowa voters finds that over 60% of Iowans believe that the president’s deployments of the National Guard are dividing Americans.
October 28, 2025
Nonprofit primer: What if … your organization receives a demand to disclose sensitive data?
A data demand is a request or order from the government that an organization provide certain information.
October 23, 2025
Protect Democracy presents at Congressional spotlight forum on the FCC’s attacks on free speech
Protect Democracy provided testimony at a Congressional spotlight hearing on the FCC’s pattern of attacking free speech and the free press.
October 17, 2025
The introverts’ guide to fighting for democracy
You’ve taken the first and most difficult step: committing to action. Now come the fun parts!
October 15, 2025