Protect Democracy
Project Title
For general support
Date
Sep. 11, 2025
Duration
24 months
Description
Around the world, democracy is in retreat. Freedom House has measured eighteen consecutive years of global democratic erosion. Indicators of this erosion are clearly evident in the United States as well. The undermining of free and fair elections, and the weakening of democratic institutions and norms are critical areas that raise concerns about the U.S. democracy. Founded in 2016, Protect Democracy uses litigation, legislative advocacy, strategic communications, technology, and research to check threats to U.S. democracy. Its staff members include more than 125 professionals who have served under Democrats and Republicans and in senior ranks of nonprofit, political, and media organizations. Its strategy is informed by expert advisors, including some of the world’s leading scholars on democracy, authoritarianism, and the institutions of American government. With Corporation support, it will utilize strategic litigation, organize and build a bipartisan, big-tent coalition; and work to safeguard the administration of elections.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Mar. 07, 2024
Duration
18 months
Description
After seventeen years of global democratic erosion, 2024 is ahistoric year of elections around the world that could dictate whether democracy is renewed, or if countries will continue to fall into democratic backsliding. Recognizing the threat of autocracies, Protect Democracy was founded in 2016 with the mission to prevent American democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government. The organization has helped prevent the rigging of election systems, held political actors accountable for their actions, and prevented the Executive Branch from abusing its power. Through a combination of legal, policy advocacy, media, and technologicalinterventions, the organization aims to protect the 2024 election, strengthen institutions, and address long-term challenges. With Corporation support, Protect Democracy will continue its efforts to uphold the integrity of upcoming elections through litigation, strategic media coverage, and election monitoring.