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When politicians don't need to earn votes because they’re gerrymandered into safe seats, extremists can lock in power, and the will of the people matters less and less.
📽️ Watch and share this video on how proportional representation could change that. ⬇️
📽️ Watch and share this video on how proportional representation could change that. ⬇️
ICYMI: NY state just made it easier to maintain its voter rolls as a new member of a voter list maintenance org, ERIC, to share key data about voters moving in and out of state. Here's what Quinn Raymond, Election Policy Strategist, had this to say about this common sense move by the state:
December 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
ICYMI: NY state just made it easier to maintain its voter rolls as a new member of a voter list maintenance org, ERIC, to share key data about voters moving in and out of state. Here's what Quinn Raymond, Election Policy Strategist, had this to say about this common sense move by the state:
Most Americans don't feel represented by either major party, but our winner-take-all election system only gives us one choice. Here’s how proportional representation could be the solution, we just need more people talking about it.
Watch and share 🔄 https://youtu.be/xN5V0au9Xms
Watch and share 🔄 https://youtu.be/xN5V0au9Xms
How Proportional Representation Could End Gerrymandering
YouTube video by Protect Democracy
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Most Americans don't feel represented by either major party, but our winner-take-all election system only gives us one choice. Here’s how proportional representation could be the solution, we just need more people talking about it.
Watch and share 🔄 https://youtu.be/xN5V0au9Xms
Watch and share 🔄 https://youtu.be/xN5V0au9Xms
"How election officials and the public respond to all the ways AI can amplify election disruptions will help determine how damaging those disruptions are." New from our own Ben Gips and Edison Forman along with ASU's AI + Elections Clinic.
AI is coming for the 2026 election
Predicting the impacts, both positive and negative
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
December 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"How election officials and the public respond to all the ways AI can amplify election disruptions will help determine how damaging those disruptions are." New from our own Ben Gips and Edison Forman along with ASU's AI + Elections Clinic.
WATCH: @amandacarpenter.bsky.social on the principles behind our #NotTheMission initiative. For more about it and ways to share the importance of honoring our military's oath to the Constitution, visit: NotTheMission.org
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
WATCH: @amandacarpenter.bsky.social on the principles behind our #NotTheMission initiative. For more about it and ways to share the importance of honoring our military's oath to the Constitution, visit: NotTheMission.org
"The goal is to control information so thoroughly that the administration becomes the sole arbiter of "truth" in ways that preserve power and advance a particular narrative and agenda," writes Allie Cashel on the authoritarian strategy to silence the scientific community.
Courage is (mildly) contagious
How the scientific community can defend themselves — and our democracy
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
December 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"The goal is to control information so thoroughly that the administration becomes the sole arbiter of "truth" in ways that preserve power and advance a particular narrative and agenda," writes Allie Cashel on the authoritarian strategy to silence the scientific community.
Bomb threats are becoming a greater and greater threat to our elections. But thankfully the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections and some dedicated canine heroes are stepping up and protecting democracy. Read about it here:
New Jersey Honors Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Who Kept an Election Safe (Gift Article)
For their heroics after a wave of bomb threats in New Jersey on Election Day, more than two dozen dogs were presented with an award from the state attorney general.
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Bomb threats are becoming a greater and greater threat to our elections. But thankfully the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections and some dedicated canine heroes are stepping up and protecting democracy. Read about it here:
Just as faith has been a powerful motivator for democracy and freedom, so too has it been used as a justification for repression, abuse, and autocracy across history. We cover 3 reasons why pro-democracy people of faith are having a big impact on our current struggle.
This holiday season, choose love, not ICE
Toward a new Great Awakening
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Just as faith has been a powerful motivator for democracy and freedom, so too has it been used as a justification for repression, abuse, and autocracy across history. We cover 3 reasons why pro-democracy people of faith are having a big impact on our current struggle.
"Deploying to US cities is not the mission our soldiers signed up for." Kyle Miller and Fletcher Tove write about the perils of politicizing our military as more domestic deployments are threatened without just, legal cause. Read their piece for Home of the Brave.
Why Today’s Army-Navy Game Is Different
Deploying to US cities is not the mission our soldiers signed up for.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
December 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"Deploying to US cities is not the mission our soldiers signed up for." Kyle Miller and Fletcher Tove write about the perils of politicizing our military as more domestic deployments are threatened without just, legal cause. Read their piece for Home of the Brave.
An intergenerational pro-democracy movement that meaningfully includes younger voices is a must for the future of our country. Learn about how young Americans perceive democracy, engage with civic life, and see their role in shaping the future here: https://protdem.org/4j6pcSs
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
An intergenerational pro-democracy movement that meaningfully includes younger voices is a must for the future of our country. Learn about how young Americans perceive democracy, engage with civic life, and see their role in shaping the future here: https://protdem.org/4j6pcSs
As CBP and ICE use religious scripture to justify their violent actions in our communities, faith leaders and neighbors are pushing back against using religion to justify repression.
Watch and share this powerful video that kicks off our campaign with @interfaithalliance.org:
Watch and share this powerful video that kicks off our campaign with @interfaithalliance.org:
Choose Love Not ICE
YouTube video by Interfaith Alliance
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
As CBP and ICE use religious scripture to justify their violent actions in our communities, faith leaders and neighbors are pushing back against using religion to justify repression.
Watch and share this powerful video that kicks off our campaign with @interfaithalliance.org:
Watch and share this powerful video that kicks off our campaign with @interfaithalliance.org:
Retired four-star admirals and generals, veterans of every rank, military spouses, and others committed to safeguarding our military and our constitutional republic agree: Troops on our streets is NOT the mission. Learn more: NotTheMission.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Retired four-star admirals and generals, veterans of every rank, military spouses, and others committed to safeguarding our military and our constitutional republic agree: Troops on our streets is NOT the mission. Learn more: NotTheMission.org
History has shown that when religious communities line up on the side of democracy, democracy tends to win. We created the The Faithful Fight series with the @horizonsprjt.bsky.social to help religious communities take action. Get our toolkits here: https://protdem.org/faithfulfight
December 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
History has shown that when religious communities line up on the side of democracy, democracy tends to win. We created the The Faithful Fight series with the @horizonsprjt.bsky.social to help religious communities take action. Get our toolkits here: https://protdem.org/faithfulfight
Religious leaders & communities across traditions are speaking out, signaling that many within faith communities see this moment as one demanding moral attention and public response. @raders.bsky.social on why religious mobilization is having a profound impact on our current struggle for democracy.
This holiday season, choose love, not ICE
Toward a new Great Awakening
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Religious leaders & communities across traditions are speaking out, signaling that many within faith communities see this moment as one demanding moral attention and public response. @raders.bsky.social on why religious mobilization is having a profound impact on our current struggle for democracy.
ATTN holiday air travelers: We shouldn't have to choose between security and privacy, write @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social
on TSA + ICE's new data agreement and why matters beyond immigration enforcement. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ice-is-monitoring-all-americans-air
on TSA + ICE's new data agreement and why matters beyond immigration enforcement. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ice-is-monitoring-all-americans-air
December 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
ATTN holiday air travelers: We shouldn't have to choose between security and privacy, write @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social
on TSA + ICE's new data agreement and why matters beyond immigration enforcement. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ice-is-monitoring-all-americans-air
on TSA + ICE's new data agreement and why matters beyond immigration enforcement. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ice-is-monitoring-all-americans-air
"A moral reawakening would compel us to look honestly at what we are doing to immigrants—and why," write President of @interfaithalliance.org, @raushenbush.bsky.social and @ianbassin.bsky.social for the @thebulwark.com.
Read their piece: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/we-need-a-new-great-awakening
Read their piece: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/we-need-a-new-great-awakening
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"A moral reawakening would compel us to look honestly at what we are doing to immigrants—and why," write President of @interfaithalliance.org, @raushenbush.bsky.social and @ianbassin.bsky.social for the @thebulwark.com.
Read their piece: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/we-need-a-new-great-awakening
Read their piece: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/we-need-a-new-great-awakening
NEW: There are three reasons why this religious mobilization is so critical — and is having such a profound impact. One is moral, one practical, and one historical. Read about them in our latest weekly briefing: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/this-holiday-season-choose-love-not
December 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
NEW: There are three reasons why this religious mobilization is so critical — and is having such a profound impact. One is moral, one practical, and one historical. Read about them in our latest weekly briefing: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/this-holiday-season-choose-love-not
The Trump admin's recent demands for state voter registration data are the latest in an alarming gov-wide effort to access and aggregate unprecedented amounts of data on all Americans. Read our explainer with @cdt.org and the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social for the details and implications:
Protect Democracy, CDT, and the Leadership Conference release new analysis of federal efforts to access voter data
In our explainer, we examine the potential harms associated with the Trump administration’s latest privacy-invasive actions.
protectdemocracy.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Trump admin's recent demands for state voter registration data are the latest in an alarming gov-wide effort to access and aggregate unprecedented amounts of data on all Americans. Read our explainer with @cdt.org and the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social for the details and implications:
AI has the power to both enhance our democracy and to erode it. In our latest Insights column, we cover 3 key threats and the potential benefits of AI in our elections. Read our new piece here:
https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ai-is-coming-for-the-2026-election
https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ai-is-coming-for-the-2026-election
AI is coming for the 2026 election
Predicting the impacts, both positive and negative
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
AI has the power to both enhance our democracy and to erode it. In our latest Insights column, we cover 3 key threats and the potential benefits of AI in our elections. Read our new piece here:
https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ai-is-coming-for-the-2026-election
https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ai-is-coming-for-the-2026-election
When politicians don't need to earn votes because they’re gerrymandered into safe seats, extremists can lock in power, and the will of the people matters less and less.
📽️ Watch and share this video on how proportional representation could change that. ⬇️
📽️ Watch and share this video on how proportional representation could change that. ⬇️
December 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
When politicians don't need to earn votes because they’re gerrymandered into safe seats, extremists can lock in power, and the will of the people matters less and less.
📽️ Watch and share this video on how proportional representation could change that. ⬇️
📽️ Watch and share this video on how proportional representation could change that. ⬇️
Artificial intelligence is most likely not introducing *new* categories of election threats. Instead, it is supercharging long-standing risks. Ben Gips and Edison Forman along with ASU's AI + Elections Clinic cover the risks and opportunities of AI in our elections.
https://protdem.org/4jeulbu
https://protdem.org/4jeulbu
December 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Artificial intelligence is most likely not introducing *new* categories of election threats. Instead, it is supercharging long-standing risks. Ben Gips and Edison Forman along with ASU's AI + Elections Clinic cover the risks and opportunities of AI in our elections.
https://protdem.org/4jeulbu
https://protdem.org/4jeulbu
Faith communities have been key to the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. This holiday season, we all have a chance to support their efforts. Watch and share this powerful message with our partners @interfaithalliance.org calling on people of all backgrounds to choose LoveNotICE.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Faith communities have been key to the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. This holiday season, we all have a chance to support their efforts. Watch and share this powerful message with our partners @interfaithalliance.org calling on people of all backgrounds to choose LoveNotICE.org
Reposted by Protect Democracy
December 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Reposted by Protect Democracy
ICE’s cruelty is tearing our neighbors apart during the holiest time of the year.
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
ICE’s cruelty is tearing our neighbors apart during the holiest time of the year.
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
At today’s FCC Senate oversight hearing, Senator Ted Cruz called on Congress to reform the FCC's news distortion policy which would be a major step in protecting free speech and independent journalism. Thank you Chairman Cruz and members of the Committee for uplifting this important issue today. ⬇️
December 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
At today’s FCC Senate oversight hearing, Senator Ted Cruz called on Congress to reform the FCC's news distortion policy which would be a major step in protecting free speech and independent journalism. Thank you Chairman Cruz and members of the Committee for uplifting this important issue today. ⬇️
Today, Brendan Carr faces his first Senate oversight hearing, where he will testify about his first year as the Chairman of the FCC. Here are five key questions that senators should ask to hold Carr accountable and protect free speech.
More here: https://protdem.org/3MIa01W
More here: https://protdem.org/3MIa01W
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today, Brendan Carr faces his first Senate oversight hearing, where he will testify about his first year as the Chairman of the FCC. Here are five key questions that senators should ask to hold Carr accountable and protect free speech.
More here: https://protdem.org/3MIa01W
More here: https://protdem.org/3MIa01W