Constitution + Democracy

CONSTITUTION + DEMOCRACY ORGANIZATIONS 

The organizations below are working to protect our Constitution and our democracy. They are a mix of nonpartisan/crosspartisan, progressive leaning and right leaning. If the organization states conservative or progressive on its website, this is mentioned in parentheses below. 

50501: Excerpt from website: 50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement. Join us in the fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach.

• Find/Join an Event: Check here for virtual and in-person events in your local area

• Virtual Actions: This page shares ways you can take virtual action now, such as social media amplification, calling your congressperson, writing an op-ed, etc.

Choose Democracy: Excerpt from website: To prepare Americans to prevent and stop undemocratic power grabs. Our work involves psychological preparation, lessons from history and around the globe, and strategic sensibility. (Their website lists multiple ways you can get involved.)

• Take Action: Their website lists numerous ways you can take action, 1: Connecting with others (potlucks, join a local activist group, etc.), 2: Each day do one small thing to "pressure a pilliar of support" to defect (pressure companies, boycotts, social media  memes, etc.), and 3: Devote yourself to a long-term project. They list a number of specific actions/ideas and rank them from easier to more difficult to do

Common Cause: Excerpt from website: A nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.

• Take Action: Their Take Action page lists updated actions citizens can take, from letter writing campaigns, to signing petitions, to sharing your story

Defending Democracy Together (Right Leaning): Excerpt from website: We are Republicans, former Republicans, and conservatives committed to protecting every American’s right to vote.

Democracy Forward: Excerpt from website: We go to court for people and democracy. The fight for democracy is the fight for people. Democracy Forward uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant, democracy for all people. (Non-partisan legal advocacy firm.) 

• Stay Informed: Sign up for their newsletter to learn about ongoing legal actions  

• Dinners for Democracy: Learn more about or host a "Dinner for Democracy". Learn more on this page and through this video  

Democracy Fund: Excerpt from website: We envision an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. To get there, Democracy Fund champions the pro-democracy leaders and organizations who work to shift power toward the people and counter efforts to undermine American democracy.

• Are You an Analyst or Scholar?: Get involved in Democracy Fund's Voter Study Group (VSG). The VSG brings together analysts and scholars from across the political spectrum to examine and glean insights from the evolving views of the electorate

Indivisible (Progressive Leaning): Excerpt from website: Our democracy is under threat. But we will not yield to fascism. We will stand together and we'll fight back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values. Indivisible was founded in response to Trump’s election - but we know that Trump is a symptom of a sick democracy, not its cause. We have to build a democracy that reflects a broad, multiracial “we the people,” one that works for all of us and is sustained by all of us. Only then will we be able to achieve a progressive vision for our future. (The website lists multiple ways you can get involved.)

• Find a Local Group: Look up a group locally organizing in your area

• Take Action Now: Their Take Action Now page lists all the current national initiatives and causes they are working on and how you can participate 

• Find and Join an Event: Check out their page on Mobilize to find a virtual or in-person event near you

• Resources: On this page, Indivisible shares resources to help with taking action on different issues, such as talking points/scripts for calling your congressperson, etc.

Issue One: Excerpt from website: Fixing our political system and building a democracy that works for everyone. We educate the public and work to pass legislation on Capitol Hill to bolster U.S. elections, build a healthier digital information environment for our democracy, improve the ability of Congress to solve problems, strengthen ethics and accountability, and limit the influence of big money over politics.

• Report: Check out their report "Unchecked Exec" on the current expansion of executive powers in the first 100 days

• Sign the Petition: Join bipartisan former members of congress (ReFormers Caucus) to bring back checks on the executive branch and sign the petition

Leadership Now Project: Excerpt from website: We are a membership organization of business and thought leaders taking action to protect and renew American democracy. We are committed to ensuring the United States has a strong democracy and economy.  By focusing on meaningful research and education, operational excellence, and member value, we drive results. We live by our values and are proud of our people, products, partnerships, and principles.

• Read the Report: Read their report Understanding U.S. Political Risk: Implications for Business

League of Women Voters:  Excerpt from website: The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.

• Find Your Local League: LWV has local leagues all over the country. You can find your local chapter here

• Join an Event: Once you have found your local/state league, you can join events and learn more ways to get involved

Republican Accountability Project (Right Leaning): Excerpt from website: We're reminding Americans that we still need accountability for January 6th. Our advocacy campaign is reinforcing the importance of accountability.

• Sign the Pledge: Virtually sign the accountability pledge

Republicans for the Rule of Law (Right Leaning): Excerpt from website: Republicans for the Rule of Law is a group of life-long Republicans dedicated to defending the institutions of our republic and upholding the rule of law. We are fighting to make sure that the laws apply equally to everyone, from the average citizen to the president of the United States. We believe in fidelity to the Constitution, transparency, and the truth.

• Sign the Petition: Virtually sign the petition. From the website: "No leader or movement is more important than the Constitution. We are Americans first, and members of a political party second. Our primary allegiance is to the rules, principles, and institutions that make us the world’s greatest democracy. Remind Republicans to uphold their oath to the Constitution."

State Democracy Defenders Action: Excerpt from website: State Democracy Defenders Action brings together a bipartisan all-star team of experts in safeguarding democracy. We fill three key gaps in the fight against election sabotage and autocracy: We go on offense against democracy deniers who break the law, including through our innovative program of outside public support for criminal prosecutions. We work with national, state and local allies across the country to defend the foundation of our democracy–free and fair elections. We help shape the long-term strategy to defeat autocracy in 2025–and beyond.

• Read the Report: Read the American Autocracy Threat Tracker report (300+ pages)

• Watch Discussions on Autocracy in America: State Democracy Defenders Action, Democracy Forward, and Principles First put together a day-long summit, Autocracy in America: A Warning and A Response. Watch the videos and panels here

• Check Out the Ten Principles: The Ten Principles were an outcome of the 2025 summit and outline a cross-partisan vision for America. The principles included input and support from "liberals, conservatives, and centrists; Democrats and Republicans; and officials who have served in every presidential administration over the past half century from Nixon to Trump, and in other federal and state government roles over the past half century under both major political parties."

States United: Excerpt from website: The States United Democracy Center is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to the rule of law and free, fair, secure elections. We provide direct support to state officials and law enforcement leaders as they uphold the law and our system of checks and balances, protect public safety, and preserve our democracy.

• Check Out Resources: Check out their resources on election protection, accountability, public safety, rule of law, and truth in elections

• Read the Report: Read their report 100 Ways in 100 Day100 Days: How States Are Defending the Rule of Law in the New Trump Administration

Unitarian Universalists (Faith-Based): Excerpt from website: Unitarian Universalists (UU) UU the Vote is a bold initiative created by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Side With Love team, providing UUs a thoughtfully crafted “plug-and-play” opportunity to bring our democratic values to life in the crucial struggle to build a genuine multiracial democracy. UU the Vote engages people in voter registration, issue education, get-out-the-vote drives, voter protection, state leadership development, and more. Now, in 2024, we have progressed to shift from just election-year organizing to year-round movement-building work toward building a truly inclusive democracy.

• Watch the Intro Video: Watch the UU the Vote introductory video 

• Get Updates: Sign up for news, updates, and events here

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