Defense of Democracy Indiana
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Democracy Defenders Week has begun!!! Text DDW2025 to 53555 to help us reach our goals!!!
As Democracy Defenders Week comes to a close let us remind you how your continued support advances our work📣
Help us reach our goals - Text DDW2025 to 53555 💙
#defenseofdemocracy #publiceducation #donate #indiana
Help us reach our goals - Text DDW2025 to 53555 💙
#defenseofdemocracy #publiceducation #donate #indiana
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
As Democracy Defenders Week comes to a close let us remind you how your continued support advances our work📣
Help us reach our goals - Text DDW2025 to 53555 💙
#defenseofdemocracy #publiceducation #donate #indiana
Help us reach our goals - Text DDW2025 to 53555 💙
#defenseofdemocracy #publiceducation #donate #indiana
This week, we're raising the resources needed to keep Defense of Democracy in the fight throughout 2026.📣
Help us reach our goals - Text DDW2025 to 53555 💙
Help us reach our goals - Text DDW2025 to 53555 💙
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This week, we're raising the resources needed to keep Defense of Democracy in the fight throughout 2026.📣
Help us reach our goals - Text DDW2025 to 53555 💙
Help us reach our goals - Text DDW2025 to 53555 💙
This week, we're raising the resources needed to keep #defenseofdemocracy in the fight throughout 2026.📣
We provide:
* Training Programs that turn concerned citizens into effective organizers
* Community Organizing that builds lasting grassroots power
Text DDW2025 to 53555 to #donate 💙
We provide:
* Training Programs that turn concerned citizens into effective organizers
* Community Organizing that builds lasting grassroots power
Text DDW2025 to 53555 to #donate 💙
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This week, we're raising the resources needed to keep #defenseofdemocracy in the fight throughout 2026.📣
We provide:
* Training Programs that turn concerned citizens into effective organizers
* Community Organizing that builds lasting grassroots power
Text DDW2025 to 53555 to #donate 💙
We provide:
* Training Programs that turn concerned citizens into effective organizers
* Community Organizing that builds lasting grassroots power
Text DDW2025 to 53555 to #donate 💙
Democracy Defenders Week begins on
Giving Tuesday!💙
This year, our volunteers protected public education, countered misinformation, and kept extremist policies out of our communities. But we can't continue this work without your help📣
Giving Tuesday!💙
This year, our volunteers protected public education, countered misinformation, and kept extremist policies out of our communities. But we can't continue this work without your help📣
December 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Democracy Defenders Week begins on
Giving Tuesday!💙
This year, our volunteers protected public education, countered misinformation, and kept extremist policies out of our communities. But we can't continue this work without your help📣
Giving Tuesday!💙
This year, our volunteers protected public education, countered misinformation, and kept extremist policies out of our communities. But we can't continue this work without your help📣
Ready to strike a blow against the forces of darkness banning books in America? Join our Readout campaign during Banned Books Week, Oct. 5th-11th, where Defense of Democracy volunteers across the country will be hosting book readings that feature their favorite banned books. #bannedbooks
September 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Ready to strike a blow against the forces of darkness banning books in America? Join our Readout campaign during Banned Books Week, Oct. 5th-11th, where Defense of Democracy volunteers across the country will be hosting book readings that feature their favorite banned books. #bannedbooks
Readout Kickoff Event & Book Resume Workshop‼️
Join us to fight back against book bans through a 1-hour book résumé writing workshop to kick off ReadOut 2025!
Click the link in our bio to register!
#defenseofdemocracy #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #volunteer
Join us to fight back against book bans through a 1-hour book résumé writing workshop to kick off ReadOut 2025!
Click the link in our bio to register!
#defenseofdemocracy #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #volunteer
August 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Readout Kickoff Event & Book Resume Workshop‼️
Join us to fight back against book bans through a 1-hour book résumé writing workshop to kick off ReadOut 2025!
Click the link in our bio to register!
#defenseofdemocracy #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #volunteer
Join us to fight back against book bans through a 1-hour book résumé writing workshop to kick off ReadOut 2025!
Click the link in our bio to register!
#defenseofdemocracy #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #volunteer
Want to get involved but don’t know how? We’ll help you! Join us for a free informational workshop to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities during the 2025/26 school year. This virtual workshop will be hosted on Tuesday, August 26th at 7pm CST/8pm EDT. Click the link in our bio to register!
August 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Want to get involved but don’t know how? We’ll help you! Join us for a free informational workshop to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities during the 2025/26 school year. This virtual workshop will be hosted on Tuesday, August 26th at 7pm CST/8pm EDT. Click the link in our bio to register!
Join us Tuesday August 5th at 5 PM Pacific/ 8 PM Eastern Time to discuss strategies for protecting public education and navigating school boards. Public Education requires intelligent advocacy and Karen Lawson has the tips and experience necessary for fortifying public education against extremism.
August 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Join us Tuesday August 5th at 5 PM Pacific/ 8 PM Eastern Time to discuss strategies for protecting public education and navigating school boards. Public Education requires intelligent advocacy and Karen Lawson has the tips and experience necessary for fortifying public education against extremism.
Since July 1st, the new Senate Enrolled Act 482 took place addressing chronic absentees in k-12 schools in Indiana. Roughly one in five Indiana students were chronically absent during 2024-2025.
July 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Since July 1st, the new Senate Enrolled Act 482 took place addressing chronic absentees in k-12 schools in Indiana. Roughly one in five Indiana students were chronically absent during 2024-2025.
Tomorrow July 22nd, we have our next workshop focused on social media training with our communications chair, Mark Westin. We’re very excited to showcase vital tips and guidelines for your social media outreach! RSVP to our zoom link in bio, 5PM Pacific/8PM Eastern time.
July 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Tomorrow July 22nd, we have our next workshop focused on social media training with our communications chair, Mark Westin. We’re very excited to showcase vital tips and guidelines for your social media outreach! RSVP to our zoom link in bio, 5PM Pacific/8PM Eastern time.
Indiana education will be undermined by the recent senate budget reconciliation bill. The freezing of federal education grants jeopardizes public school operations such as summer school and student teaching programs.
July 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Indiana education will be undermined by the recent senate budget reconciliation bill. The freezing of federal education grants jeopardizes public school operations such as summer school and student teaching programs.
Join us this Tuesday, July 8 at 8pm EST with George Neill and Josh Howell to learn how to advocate with ITech safely. Utilizing technology properly and safely is vital for effective advocacy. Be sure to check out our website for tickets and to learn more about Defense of Democracy.
July 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Join us this Tuesday, July 8 at 8pm EST with George Neill and Josh Howell to learn how to advocate with ITech safely. Utilizing technology properly and safely is vital for effective advocacy. Be sure to check out our website for tickets and to learn more about Defense of Democracy.
Some notable changes to education have taken place since July 1st. Charter schools will now be recieving property tax revenue which could have been allocated to public schools, effectively propping up less inclusive institutions at the expense of public schools.
July 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Some notable changes to education have taken place since July 1st. Charter schools will now be recieving property tax revenue which could have been allocated to public schools, effectively propping up less inclusive institutions at the expense of public schools.
Defense of Democracy University is kicking off its training program this summer on July 1st with Alexis Danzig: showcasing peaceful protesting and Marshall training tips: Democracy is protected by informed, educated, and responsible political protesters!
June 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Defense of Democracy University is kicking off its training program this summer on July 1st with Alexis Danzig: showcasing peaceful protesting and Marshall training tips: Democracy is protected by informed, educated, and responsible political protesters!
Defense of Democracy University is an eight week training program for those looking to hone the necessary skills to become effective volunteers and local advocates. Below are the dates for you to learn from real, on the ground, experts over zoom.
June 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Defense of Democracy University is an eight week training program for those looking to hone the necessary skills to become effective volunteers and local advocates. Below are the dates for you to learn from real, on the ground, experts over zoom.
Hone your skills with our new Defense of Democracy University workshop series! Every Tuesday, we'll be holding free workshops via Zoom at 8 PM Eastern.
Each session will cover important topics to help us in our mission. Registration is required for all workshops, but it's completely free.
Each session will cover important topics to help us in our mission. Registration is required for all workshops, but it's completely free.
June 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Hone your skills with our new Defense of Democracy University workshop series! Every Tuesday, we'll be holding free workshops via Zoom at 8 PM Eastern.
Each session will cover important topics to help us in our mission. Registration is required for all workshops, but it's completely free.
Each session will cover important topics to help us in our mission. Registration is required for all workshops, but it's completely free.
First Day of the film festival is today!🎬
“A Calling pays homage to journalists who have lost their lives in the course of reporting and to their intrepid colleagues who carry on.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“A Calling pays homage to journalists who have lost their lives in the course of reporting and to their intrepid colleagues who carry on.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
June 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
First Day of the film festival is today!🎬
“A Calling pays homage to journalists who have lost their lives in the course of reporting and to their intrepid colleagues who carry on.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“A Calling pays homage to journalists who have lost their lives in the course of reporting and to their intrepid colleagues who carry on.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!🎬
“A personal and political investigation into the legacy of Turkey’s 1980 military coup through the scars borne by a revolutionary — the filmmaker’s husband.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“A personal and political investigation into the legacy of Turkey’s 1980 military coup through the scars borne by a revolutionary — the filmmaker’s husband.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
June 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!🎬
“A personal and political investigation into the legacy of Turkey’s 1980 military coup through the scars borne by a revolutionary — the filmmaker’s husband.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“A personal and political investigation into the legacy of Turkey’s 1980 military coup through the scars borne by a revolutionary — the filmmaker’s husband.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!🎬
“A community unites to save their beloved public library from being taken over by Gannon University. A stirring story of civic resistance and local organizing.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“A community unites to save their beloved public library from being taken over by Gannon University. A stirring story of civic resistance and local organizing.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
June 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!🎬
“A community unites to save their beloved public library from being taken over by Gannon University. A stirring story of civic resistance and local organizing.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“A community unites to save their beloved public library from being taken over by Gannon University. A stirring story of civic resistance and local organizing.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!🎬
“TMI Project’s goal for Locker Room Talk and our ongoing collaboration … A Call To Men, is to inspire more men and boys to access their authentic selves and speak up in the face of violence against women.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“TMI Project’s goal for Locker Room Talk and our ongoing collaboration … A Call To Men, is to inspire more men and boys to access their authentic selves and speak up in the face of violence against women.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
June 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!🎬
“TMI Project’s goal for Locker Room Talk and our ongoing collaboration … A Call To Men, is to inspire more men and boys to access their authentic selves and speak up in the face of violence against women.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“TMI Project’s goal for Locker Room Talk and our ongoing collaboration … A Call To Men, is to inspire more men and boys to access their authentic selves and speak up in the face of violence against women.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
With continual unprecedented breaches on our civil liberties, it’s a tumultuous time for our country’s democracy. As such, Defense of Democracy members will be protesting all across the country to protect the future of America.
Below are some locations to attend the #NOKINGS protests in Indiana
Below are some locations to attend the #NOKINGS protests in Indiana
June 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
With continual unprecedented breaches on our civil liberties, it’s a tumultuous time for our country’s democracy. As such, Defense of Democracy members will be protesting all across the country to protect the future of America.
Below are some locations to attend the #NOKINGS protests in Indiana
Below are some locations to attend the #NOKINGS protests in Indiana
“State officials attributed the layoffs to the new state budget which slashed operations funding for most agencies…39 employees across four education-related agencies have so far been notified of a ‘Reduction in Force’”
#publiceducation
#publiceducation
50+ state employees laid off as Indiana budget cuts take effect.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/06/11/5...
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50+ state employees laid off as Indiana budget cuts take effect • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana agencies have started laying off dozens of state employees in response to recently enacted budget cuts.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
“State officials attributed the layoffs to the new state budget which slashed operations funding for most agencies…39 employees across four education-related agencies have so far been notified of a ‘Reduction in Force’”
#publiceducation
#publiceducation
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!🎬
“Massive budget cuts, mergers, and political attacks are closing Wisconsin’s two-year community colleges. Closure explores the impact of these closures and whether they can be stopped.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“Massive budget cuts, mergers, and political attacks are closing Wisconsin’s two-year community colleges. Closure explores the impact of these closures and whether they can be stopped.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
June 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!🎬
“Massive budget cuts, mergers, and political attacks are closing Wisconsin’s two-year community colleges. Closure explores the impact of these closures and whether they can be stopped.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
“Massive budget cuts, mergers, and political attacks are closing Wisconsin’s two-year community colleges. Closure explores the impact of these closures and whether they can be stopped.”
#defenseofdemocracy #filmfestival
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!!!
“Narrated by Matt Damon, "BACKPACK FULL OF CASH" is a documentary exposing the privatization of public schools and its impact on vulnerable children. It reveals how corporate-driven education reform is jeopardizing underfunded public education.”
“Narrated by Matt Damon, "BACKPACK FULL OF CASH" is a documentary exposing the privatization of public schools and its impact on vulnerable children. It reveals how corporate-driven education reform is jeopardizing underfunded public education.”
June 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Countdown to the June 20th film festival!!!
“Narrated by Matt Damon, "BACKPACK FULL OF CASH" is a documentary exposing the privatization of public schools and its impact on vulnerable children. It reveals how corporate-driven education reform is jeopardizing underfunded public education.”
“Narrated by Matt Damon, "BACKPACK FULL OF CASH" is a documentary exposing the privatization of public schools and its impact on vulnerable children. It reveals how corporate-driven education reform is jeopardizing underfunded public education.”
The countdown to our June 20-22nd film festival starts today!
“Banned Together follows three students and their adult allies as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries."
#filmfestival #defenseofdemocracy
“Banned Together follows three students and their adult allies as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries."
#filmfestival #defenseofdemocracy
June 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The countdown to our June 20-22nd film festival starts today!
“Banned Together follows three students and their adult allies as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries."
#filmfestival #defenseofdemocracy
“Banned Together follows three students and their adult allies as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries."
#filmfestival #defenseofdemocracy