Protect Democracy - It can happen here. We can stop it.

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The 250-year American experiment in self-government is threatened by a global rise in authoritarianism. Together, we can preserve democracy for future generations. Democracy is in retreat around the world. The majority of countries grew more autocratic between 2011 and 2021, according to independent research institute V-Dem. Map: decline in Liberal Democratic Index (LDI), V-Dem Institute, 2011-2021. And every independent indicator and warning light we have is blinking red • We can preserve democracy in the United States with a unified and cross-ideological strategy. ABOUT PROTECT DEMOCRACY We defend elections, the rule of law, and fact-based political debate against authoritarian threats — regardless of who wins or who is in power — and work to shape a better democracy for future generations. Defeating authoritarianism is going to take all of us. Everyone and every institution has a role to play. Together, we can protect democracy. Sign Up for Updates Sign Up for Updates Explore

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. Aggrandizing Executive Power Rapidly Escalating Politicizing Independent Institutions Rapidly Escalating Targeting Vulnerable Communities Rapidly Escalating Corrupting Elections Escalating Quashing Dissent Escalating Spreading Disinformation Escalating Stoking Violence No Change Turning the tide We’ve won dozens of victories for democracy — and we’re just getting started. We’ve been…

Protect Democracy - It can happen here. We can stop it.

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