Foundations: Organizing
Organizing is at the heart of a healthy democracy and is one of the strongest tools communities have to counter authoritarian tactics.Â
April 2, 2026
Republican former FCC officials call on Congress to fight back against Carr’s abuses of the FCC
The chairs issued a statement following Brendan Carr's threats to revoke the broadcast licenses of media companies over their coverage of the U.S. war with Iran.
March 18, 2026
The FCC’s News Distortion Policy should be rescinded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
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
Former judges and legal experts convene to discuss threats to the rule of law
Protect Democracy and Principles First convened legal, judicial, and law enforcement experts to discuss threats to the judiciary and rule of law.
July 31, 2025
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Protecting government of the people
Government is supposed to serve all the people. Faith communities can help ensure that it does.
May 15, 2025
The Faithful Fight: Practicing noncooperation and civil disobedience
Religious leaders have a rich history of engaging in civil disobedience to counter authoritarian systems. They can take similar actions today.
May 15, 2025
Legal experts to states and vendors: Reject unlawful USDA data demands
Protect Democracy sent a letter to SNAP benefit vendors as well as multiple State Attorneys General, urging them to refuse unlawful USDA data demands.
May 12, 2025
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Welcoming the stranger
Religious leaders play a critical role in protecting immigrants and refugees in the United States. This toolkit for faith leaders help them learn how to serve their neighbors in need.
May 1, 2025
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Providing and advocating for mutual aid
Religious leaders can provide for mutual aid and build networks of support to counter authoritarianism.
May 1, 2025