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Most Americans Believe in Democracy but Question Its Performance, Kettering-Gallup Study Finds
The Democracy for All Project, a partnership of the Kettering Foundation and Gallup, is the first in-depth, annual study of how Americans experience democracy today. The 2025 inaugural report, Is Demo...
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The inaugural Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll Project report released today, with clear insights into how people experience democracy today and what it will take to strengthen it. Read the report at bit.ly/482ayGY.
After the FBI raid on the election hub in Fulton County, Georgia, we turn to trusted insight.
KF Senior Fellow @staceyabrams.com joins @bradrourke.bsky.social on #TheStakes to help make sense of all that has transpired and what this means ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
KF Senior Fellow @staceyabrams.com joins @bradrourke.bsky.social on #TheStakes to help make sense of all that has transpired and what this means ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
February 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
After the FBI raid on the election hub in Fulton County, Georgia, we turn to trusted insight.
KF Senior Fellow @staceyabrams.com joins @bradrourke.bsky.social on #TheStakes to help make sense of all that has transpired and what this means ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
KF Senior Fellow @staceyabrams.com joins @bradrourke.bsky.social on #TheStakes to help make sense of all that has transpired and what this means ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Five Elements of Christian Nationalism
Christian nationalism envisions a very particular nation: one that is ordered in such a way that only a certain group remains at the top and in charge while others have limited access to the levers of...
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February 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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And this highlights the evidence of the threats CN poses to democracy:
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And this highlights the evidence of the threats CN poses to democracy:
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Inclusion isn’t a slogan, it’s a stability issue. New data shows higher stigma and flight risk when workplaces scale back transparency, while hundreds of employers continue to lead.
Read the full report and our findings: hrc.org/CEI
Read the full report and our findings: hrc.org/CEI
Corporate Equality Index 2026
The Corporate Equality Index is the national benchmarking tool measuring policies, practices, and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
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February 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Inclusion isn’t a slogan, it’s a stability issue. New data shows higher stigma and flight risk when workplaces scale back transparency, while hundreds of employers continue to lead.
Read the full report and our findings: hrc.org/CEI
Read the full report and our findings: hrc.org/CEI
Years of Univision News polling reveals a hard truth: Latino voters feel unseen by both parties.
February 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Years of Univision News polling reveals a hard truth: Latino voters feel unseen by both parties.
The Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll project shows that the majority of Americans still support democracy as the best form of government.
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll project shows that the majority of Americans still support democracy as the best form of government.
Many Venezuelans believed they were living in a democracy long after they had lost fundamental rights.
On #TheStakes, Steven Levitsky draws lessons for Americans from Venezuela’s experience as we face “unchecked abuse of power.”
On #TheStakes, Steven Levitsky draws lessons for Americans from Venezuela’s experience as we face “unchecked abuse of power.”
February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Many Venezuelans believed they were living in a democracy long after they had lost fundamental rights.
On #TheStakes, Steven Levitsky draws lessons for Americans from Venezuela’s experience as we face “unchecked abuse of power.”
On #TheStakes, Steven Levitsky draws lessons for Americans from Venezuela’s experience as we face “unchecked abuse of power.”
Take an inside look at how Romanians are working together, from volunteer groups to NGOs, to address challenges and define what civic responsibility looks like, despite financial strain, bureaucratic barriers, and deep exhaustion.
#DemocracyAroundTheGlobe
#DemocracyAroundTheGlobe
February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Take an inside look at how Romanians are working together, from volunteer groups to NGOs, to address challenges and define what civic responsibility looks like, despite financial strain, bureaucratic barriers, and deep exhaustion.
#DemocracyAroundTheGlobe
#DemocracyAroundTheGlobe
Being Latino in America can mean being targeted regardless of immigration status, profession, or how many generations your family has been in the US.
February 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Being Latino in America can mean being targeted regardless of immigration status, profession, or how many generations your family has been in the US.
Rampant defiance of court orders, blurred lines between law enforcement and politics, and unchecked executive power threaten the foundations of our country.
February 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Rampant defiance of court orders, blurred lines between law enforcement and politics, and unchecked executive power threaten the foundations of our country.
What’s next for Venezuela?
New on #TheStakes, host @bradrourke.bsky.social speaks with Gerardo Berthin, president of @freedomhouse.bsky.social, and Steven Levitsky, KF senior fellow and leading scholar of competitive authoritarianism, about Venezuela after Maduro.
New on #TheStakes, host @bradrourke.bsky.social speaks with Gerardo Berthin, president of @freedomhouse.bsky.social, and Steven Levitsky, KF senior fellow and leading scholar of competitive authoritarianism, about Venezuela after Maduro.
January 30, 2026 at 10:54 PM
What’s next for Venezuela?
New on #TheStakes, host @bradrourke.bsky.social speaks with Gerardo Berthin, president of @freedomhouse.bsky.social, and Steven Levitsky, KF senior fellow and leading scholar of competitive authoritarianism, about Venezuela after Maduro.
New on #TheStakes, host @bradrourke.bsky.social speaks with Gerardo Berthin, president of @freedomhouse.bsky.social, and Steven Levitsky, KF senior fellow and leading scholar of competitive authoritarianism, about Venezuela after Maduro.
In a new interview, KF Senior Fellow Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II talks about meeting this authoritarian moment with an agenda of love and collective action.
An agenda of love
A conversation with Bishop William Barber and Pastor Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
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January 30, 2026 at 4:16 PM
In a new interview, KF Senior Fellow Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II talks about meeting this authoritarian moment with an agenda of love and collective action.
In a year marked by growing threats to democracy in the US and around the world, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation met the moment with clarity, courage, and coalition.
January 29, 2026 at 8:37 PM
In a year marked by growing threats to democracy in the US and around the world, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation met the moment with clarity, courage, and coalition.
Inclusive democracy is more likely to thrive in a rich narrative landscape filled with diverse, complex stories. Drawing on peacebuilding work from Colombia to Kenya, Jasmina Brankovic shows how transforming narratives from within can help reduce polarization and strengthen democratic life.
January 29, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Inclusive democracy is more likely to thrive in a rich narrative landscape filled with diverse, complex stories. Drawing on peacebuilding work from Colombia to Kenya, Jasmina Brankovic shows how transforming narratives from within can help reduce polarization and strengthen democratic life.
Democracy weakens when people no longer believe they matter to those in power.
January 27, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Democracy weakens when people no longer believe they matter to those in power.
“You can’t protect democracy without the people who feel furthest from it.”
Samantha Tarazi, cofounder and CEO of @votingrightslab.bsky.social, has seen firsthand that inclusion is not optional. When people feel seen and welcomed, democracy gets stronger.
Samantha Tarazi, cofounder and CEO of @votingrightslab.bsky.social, has seen firsthand that inclusion is not optional. When people feel seen and welcomed, democracy gets stronger.
January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
“You can’t protect democracy without the people who feel furthest from it.”
Samantha Tarazi, cofounder and CEO of @votingrightslab.bsky.social, has seen firsthand that inclusion is not optional. When people feel seen and welcomed, democracy gets stronger.
Samantha Tarazi, cofounder and CEO of @votingrightslab.bsky.social, has seen firsthand that inclusion is not optional. When people feel seen and welcomed, democracy gets stronger.
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One of the astounding aspects of Christian nationalism is how deeply embedded race is to the concept. I always come back to this finding:
When asked if racial or religious diversity is more likely to hinder national unity, folks who embrace CN are more likely to pick racial diversity.
When asked if racial or religious diversity is more likely to hinder national unity, folks who embrace CN are more likely to pick racial diversity.
January 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM
One of the astounding aspects of Christian nationalism is how deeply embedded race is to the concept. I always come back to this finding:
When asked if racial or religious diversity is more likely to hinder national unity, folks who embrace CN are more likely to pick racial diversity.
When asked if racial or religious diversity is more likely to hinder national unity, folks who embrace CN are more likely to pick racial diversity.
As authoritarian forces gain ground and connection feels harder than ever, values-based storytelling can shift us from constant reaction to shared understanding.
January 22, 2026 at 8:33 PM
As authoritarian forces gain ground and connection feels harder than ever, values-based storytelling can shift us from constant reaction to shared understanding.
Findings from the Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll Project point to a deep disconnect between the public and those in power. Just 26% of Americans feel that the government includes people with backgrounds and experiences similar to theirs.
Explore the full report: https://bit.ly/4j18KD1
Explore the full report: https://bit.ly/4j18KD1
Democracy for All Project
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January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Findings from the Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll Project point to a deep disconnect between the public and those in power. Just 26% of Americans feel that the government includes people with backgrounds and experiences similar to theirs.
Explore the full report: https://bit.ly/4j18KD1
Explore the full report: https://bit.ly/4j18KD1
Authoritarianism isn’t confined by borders, and collective action can’t be either.
Drawing on his senior level experience in US diplomacy, Darius Edgerton makes the case for coordinated global solidarity to protect freedom and human rights in #ResilienceResistance: https://bit.ly/49SvGjW
Drawing on his senior level experience in US diplomacy, Darius Edgerton makes the case for coordinated global solidarity to protect freedom and human rights in #ResilienceResistance: https://bit.ly/49SvGjW
Solidarity Without Borders: Civil Society Must Coordinate Internationally to Protect Democracy and Rights
Across every continent, marginalized communities face systematic, escalating threats wherever democracy comes under attack. As dire as these circumstances may be, there are steps that civil society or...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Authoritarianism isn’t confined by borders, and collective action can’t be either.
Drawing on his senior level experience in US diplomacy, Darius Edgerton makes the case for coordinated global solidarity to protect freedom and human rights in #ResilienceResistance: https://bit.ly/49SvGjW
Drawing on his senior level experience in US diplomacy, Darius Edgerton makes the case for coordinated global solidarity to protect freedom and human rights in #ResilienceResistance: https://bit.ly/49SvGjW
Most challenges to elections show up after ballots are cast: through certification, audits, and legal gray areas.
January 20, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Most challenges to elections show up after ballots are cast: through certification, audits, and legal gray areas.
Leadership matters, especially in moments that call for clarity and courage.
We’re honored to welcome @kelleyjrobinson.bsky.social president of the @hrc.org, to our board of directors. “I’m ready to help advance the bold, people-centered leadership our country needs.” https://bit.ly/45n4iZX
We’re honored to welcome @kelleyjrobinson.bsky.social president of the @hrc.org, to our board of directors. “I’m ready to help advance the bold, people-centered leadership our country needs.” https://bit.ly/45n4iZX
January 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Leadership matters, especially in moments that call for clarity and courage.
We’re honored to welcome @kelleyjrobinson.bsky.social president of the @hrc.org, to our board of directors. “I’m ready to help advance the bold, people-centered leadership our country needs.” https://bit.ly/45n4iZX
We’re honored to welcome @kelleyjrobinson.bsky.social president of the @hrc.org, to our board of directors. “I’m ready to help advance the bold, people-centered leadership our country needs.” https://bit.ly/45n4iZX
Today we remember more than a dream. We remember the work.
In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. came to Dayton, Ohio, and asserted, “We’ve come a long, long way, but we have a long, long way to go.”
In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. came to Dayton, Ohio, and asserted, “We’ve come a long, long way, but we have a long, long way to go.”
Visual Voices: Why Democracy Needs the Arts
Democracy requires more than the intellect; it calls on us to engage with our whole selves.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Today we remember more than a dream. We remember the work.
In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. came to Dayton, Ohio, and asserted, “We’ve come a long, long way, but we have a long, long way to go.”
In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. came to Dayton, Ohio, and asserted, “We’ve come a long, long way, but we have a long, long way to go.”
2026 is a crucial election year in the US.
If we want to create a welcome space for free and fair elections, Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social encourages us to start small: check your voter registration, stay informed, and engage with people who think differently. 🤝
If we want to create a welcome space for free and fair elections, Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social encourages us to start small: check your voter registration, stay informed, and engage with people who think differently. 🤝
January 16, 2026 at 3:57 PM
2026 is a crucial election year in the US.
If we want to create a welcome space for free and fair elections, Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social encourages us to start small: check your voter registration, stay informed, and engage with people who think differently. 🤝
If we want to create a welcome space for free and fair elections, Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social encourages us to start small: check your voter registration, stay informed, and engage with people who think differently. 🤝
What if we used data to empower communities?
January 15, 2026 at 9:52 PM
What if we used data to empower communities?
In an episode of #TheStakes in July 2025, Minnesota State Senator @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social warned about what happens when leaders allow lies, conspiracy, and dehumanizing rhetoric to go unchecked.
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In an episode of #TheStakes in July 2025, Minnesota State Senator @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social warned about what happens when leaders allow lies, conspiracy, and dehumanizing rhetoric to go unchecked.