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
Independent State Legislature Theory
Protect Democracy is leading research and analysis of the Independent State Legislature theory in order to inform litigants, the public, the media, and others about its potentially dire consequences.
October 31, 2022
Conservatives Are Begging the Supreme Court Not to Take Us Into an Elections Abyss
Conservative legal experts are warning the Supreme Court about the dangers of the independent state legislature theory.
October 28, 2022
Citizens Guide to January 6th and Ongoing Threats to Democracy
The Jan. 6 Citizens Guide highlights the threat to democracy posed by former President Trump and his allies and possible paths towards a more resilient democracy.
September 7, 2022
Citizens Guide to January 6th and Ongoing Threats to Democracy
To help all Americans understand the investigation to date, Just Security and Protect Democracy created a “Citizens Guide to January 6th and Ongoing Threats to Democracy.”
September 7, 2022
Independent State Legislatures and Presidential Elections: Addressing Misconceptions About Current Law and Prospects for Reform
There are misconceptions about the Independent State Legislature theory and how it interacts with existing election law.
August 16, 2022
Why Would Viktor Orbán, the Self-Proclaimed Champion of Illiberal Democracy, Find Inspiration in the U.S. Electoral System?
Protect Democracy's Farbod Faraji partners with Lee Drutman to write about the US's role in Viktor Orbán's rise to power.
August 3, 2022