Protect Democracy (original) (raw)

Democracy endures when we fight for it.

America is at a crossroads. The freedoms that define us are under attack by those who seek unchecked power. But together, we can protect what matters.

Seven tactics define the authoritarian playbook. Which is the biggest threat right now?

• Aggrandizing Executive Power

Rapidly Escalating

• Corrupting Elections

Rapidly Escalating

• Quashing Dissent

Rapidly Escalating

• Stoking Violence

Rapidly Escalating

• Targeting Vulnerable Communities

Rapidly Escalating

• Politicizing Independent Institutions

Escalating

• Spreading Disinformation

Escalating

Turning the tide

We’ve won dozens of victories for democracy — and we’re just getting started.

We’ve been called “the most important guard-dog of democracy’s red lines.” We’ve filed 100+ lawsuits to challenge authoritarian actions, helped legislatures across the country protect elections, and built award-winning election monitoring technology.

What you can do

Everyday actions can add up to meaningful change. The more people fighting for democracy, the better.