Protect Democracy
@protectdemocracy.org
We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism. This account is owned and operated by Protect Democracy United.
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We're hiring for the following positions:
✔️ Chief Impact Officer: $290-$345k
✔️ Major Gifts Officer: $84-$94k
✔️ Legislative & Advocacy Specialist: $84-$94k
✔️ IT Specialist $112-$125k
✔️ Contract Full-Stack and Data Engineers $150 - $225 per hour
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✔️ Chief Impact Officer: $290-$345k
✔️ Major Gifts Officer: $84-$94k
✔️ Legislative & Advocacy Specialist: $84-$94k
✔️ IT Specialist $112-$125k
✔️ Contract Full-Stack and Data Engineers $150 - $225 per hour
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Protect Democracy - Jobs
Protect Democracy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism. We are hiring for several open positions - join us!
protectdemocracy.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We're hiring for the following positions:
✔️ Chief Impact Officer: $290-$345k
✔️ Major Gifts Officer: $84-$94k
✔️ Legislative & Advocacy Specialist: $84-$94k
✔️ IT Specialist $112-$125k
✔️ Contract Full-Stack and Data Engineers $150 - $225 per hour
For details, visit:
✔️ Chief Impact Officer: $290-$345k
✔️ Major Gifts Officer: $84-$94k
✔️ Legislative & Advocacy Specialist: $84-$94k
✔️ IT Specialist $112-$125k
✔️ Contract Full-Stack and Data Engineers $150 - $225 per hour
For details, visit:
Our Democracy Atlas series covering how democracy defenders around the world have navigated autocratic challenges may have concluded but our work hasn't. Don't forget to explore all 8 lessons from abroad, below: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/eight-rules-of-antiauthoritarianism
Eight rules of antiauthoritarianism
Introducing the Democracy Atlas
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Our Democracy Atlas series covering how democracy defenders around the world have navigated autocratic challenges may have concluded but our work hasn't. Don't forget to explore all 8 lessons from abroad, below: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/eight-rules-of-antiauthoritarianism
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#CollectiveCourage: For the first time in 12 yrs, the U.S. bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the U.S. Religious communities can play a key role in protecting our neighbors & building a stronger democracy, watch their message:
Special Pastoral Message on Immigration by the Bishops of the United States
YouTube video by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#CollectiveCourage: For the first time in 12 yrs, the U.S. bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the U.S. Religious communities can play a key role in protecting our neighbors & building a stronger democracy, watch their message:
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If you care about a better democracy, check out the This Old Democracy podcast with @msifry.bsky.social. From fusion voting to proportional representation—and lots more—guests like @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @leedrutman.bsky.social make it a must-listen. Time to renovate our country!
This Old Democracy: A Project of the Center for Ballot Freedom
This Old Democracy is a regular podcast that explores the ideas, movements, and people working to rescue our faltering political system — and rebuild American democracy on a stronger, more inclusive, ...
centerforballotfreedom.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you care about a better democracy, check out the This Old Democracy podcast with @msifry.bsky.social. From fusion voting to proportional representation—and lots more—guests like @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @leedrutman.bsky.social make it a must-listen. Time to renovate our country!
NEW: Retired four-star general and flag officers have just released a paper on the critical national security need to safeguard an apolitical military. Read more about it below ⬇️
Today, we released a new paper on the urgent risks of politicizing the U.S. military. Our armed forces have remained apolitical, professional, and subordinate to civilian authority for over two centuries. That norm is under strain—and requires renewed attention. counteveryhero.org/letter_docum...
November 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
NEW: Retired four-star general and flag officers have just released a paper on the critical national security need to safeguard an apolitical military. Read more about it below ⬇️
"It might feel good right now to threaten Jimmy Kimmel, but when it is used to silence every conservative in America, we will regret it," said Senator Ted Cruz about the FCC's news distortion policy as bipartisan consensus forms to end it.
It’s time to take away Brendan Carr’s secret weapon
Why the news distortion policy has to go
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"It might feel good right now to threaten Jimmy Kimmel, but when it is used to silence every conservative in America, we will regret it," said Senator Ted Cruz about the FCC's news distortion policy as bipartisan consensus forms to end it.
Censorship is unpopular. That’s why FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has to use a secret weapon against coverage he/the government doesn't like. Our latest briefing explains the dangers of the news distortion policy and how a bipartisan consensus is forming to end it. https://protdem.org/47Xz8Zl
It’s time to take away Brendan Carr’s secret weapon
Why the news distortion policy has to go
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Censorship is unpopular. That’s why FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has to use a secret weapon against coverage he/the government doesn't like. Our latest briefing explains the dangers of the news distortion policy and how a bipartisan consensus is forming to end it. https://protdem.org/47Xz8Zl
Fusion voting could be the key to ending our two-party electoral system that creates zero-sum politics, driving gerrymandering, and voter disillusionment. Find out how it works and more: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/fusion-voting-explained/
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Fusion voting could be the key to ending our two-party electoral system that creates zero-sum politics, driving gerrymandering, and voter disillusionment. Find out how it works and more: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/fusion-voting-explained/
A judge is weighing whether the loyalist handpicked specifically for the task of prosecuting two of the president’s perceived enemies, James Comey and Letitia James, was lawfully appointed. Follow the latest with our retaliatory actions tracker:
Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration
How to tell if the Trump Department of Justice is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.
protectdemocracy.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A judge is weighing whether the loyalist handpicked specifically for the task of prosecuting two of the president’s perceived enemies, James Comey and Letitia James, was lawfully appointed. Follow the latest with our retaliatory actions tracker:
Free speech isn’t a partisan issue, write @ansleyskipper.bsky.social and Conor Gaffney. To protect it, we have to rein in the FCC, starting with a little-known censorship secret weapon: the news distortion policy. Read our latest briefing and subscribe for more: https://protdem.org/47Xz8Zl
November 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Free speech isn’t a partisan issue, write @ansleyskipper.bsky.social and Conor Gaffney. To protect it, we have to rein in the FCC, starting with a little-known censorship secret weapon: the news distortion policy. Read our latest briefing and subscribe for more: https://protdem.org/47Xz8Zl
What we're reading: A non-partisan report found that Trump’s attempted military takeover of blue cities has already cost taxpayers $500 million.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html
Trump’s military takeover of US cities has already cost taxpayers nearly $500M
President’s decision to bolster urban law enforcement with federal forces in cities like Washington, Los Angeles and Chicago proving hugely costly, according to a report
www.independent.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What we're reading: A non-partisan report found that Trump’s attempted military takeover of blue cities has already cost taxpayers $500 million.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html
#CollectiveCourage: For the first time in 12 yrs, the U.S. bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the U.S. Religious communities can play a key role in protecting our neighbors & building a stronger democracy, watch their message:
Special Pastoral Message on Immigration by the Bishops of the United States
YouTube video by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#CollectiveCourage: For the first time in 12 yrs, the U.S. bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the U.S. Religious communities can play a key role in protecting our neighbors & building a stronger democracy, watch their message:
The two-party system has failed American voters. But it wasn’t always this way. @jrdresden.bsky.social explains why we should bring back the longstanding tradition of fusion voting to forge a more representative and effective democracy. https://protdem.org/44aIuQq
November 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The two-party system has failed American voters. But it wasn’t always this way. @jrdresden.bsky.social explains why we should bring back the longstanding tradition of fusion voting to forge a more representative and effective democracy. https://protdem.org/44aIuQq
Bipartisan pressure is mounting against the FCC’s attempts to censor speech. In our latest weekly briefing, we cover the secret weapon FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is using to go after his political opponents — and what can be done to stop it. https://protdem.org/47Xz8Zl
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Bipartisan pressure is mounting against the FCC’s attempts to censor speech. In our latest weekly briefing, we cover the secret weapon FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is using to go after his political opponents — and what can be done to stop it. https://protdem.org/47Xz8Zl
We filed an amicus brief showing a pattern of politically motivated prosecutions by Trump's DOJ – this time in support of NY AG Letitia James. We outline why James’ indictment is another example of the admin weaponizing DOJ to punish perceived political opponents. Read our brief ⬇️
Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration
How to tell if the Trump Department of Justice is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.
protectdemocracy.org
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We filed an amicus brief showing a pattern of politically motivated prosecutions by Trump's DOJ – this time in support of NY AG Letitia James. We outline why James’ indictment is another example of the admin weaponizing DOJ to punish perceived political opponents. Read our brief ⬇️
The FCC's news distortion policy chills free speech, discourages broadcasters from covering controversial stories, and has been weaponized for partisan purposes. That's why former FCC chairs, commissioners, senior-level FCC staff are calling on the agency to "eliminate this dangerous tool entirely."
The FCC's News Distortion Policy should be rescinded
A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners call for repeal of the News Distortion Policy, which chills broadcaster speech
protectdemocracy.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The FCC's news distortion policy chills free speech, discourages broadcasters from covering controversial stories, and has been weaponized for partisan purposes. That's why former FCC chairs, commissioners, senior-level FCC staff are calling on the agency to "eliminate this dangerous tool entirely."
Americans are fed up with our political system. The first step to sweeping reform could be "fusion voting" and some states already implement it. @jrdresden.bsky.social explains how fusion parties could revive the pathway to better representation.
A practical path to ending the two-party system
Why allowing multiple nominations is the first step to multiple parties
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Americans are fed up with our political system. The first step to sweeping reform could be "fusion voting" and some states already implement it. @jrdresden.bsky.social explains how fusion parties could revive the pathway to better representation.
Houses of worship and religious nonprofits face a multitude of security threats – from phishing attempts, to vandalism, physical threats, and frivolous litigation from private actors or government agencies. Our Faithful Fight toolkit provides leaders with resources to prevent, preserve, and protect.
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Protecting cyber and physical security - Protect Democracy
As religious organizations navigate digital and physical security challenges, this toolkit offers strategies to protect themselves.
protectdemocracy.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Houses of worship and religious nonprofits face a multitude of security threats – from phishing attempts, to vandalism, physical threats, and frivolous litigation from private actors or government agencies. Our Faithful Fight toolkit provides leaders with resources to prevent, preserve, and protect.
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Conor Gaffney explains how the FCC's dangerous news distortion policy emboldens the agency to police free speech. For more on what we're doing about it, visit: https://protdem.org/4pbTyFg
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Conor Gaffney explains how the FCC's dangerous news distortion policy emboldens the agency to police free speech. For more on what we're doing about it, visit: https://protdem.org/4pbTyFg
Conor Gaffney explains how the FCC's dangerous news distortion policy emboldens the agency to police free speech. For more on what we're doing about it, visit: https://protdem.org/4pbTyFg
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Conor Gaffney explains how the FCC's dangerous news distortion policy emboldens the agency to police free speech. For more on what we're doing about it, visit: https://protdem.org/4pbTyFg
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Why were New York mayoral candidates on the ballot twice? Fusion voting! Learn more about America’s history with fusion and how it could lead to a more representative, responsive, and resilient democracy in the latest edition of our Insights column: https://protdem.org/44aIuQq
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Why were New York mayoral candidates on the ballot twice? Fusion voting! Learn more about America’s history with fusion and how it could lead to a more representative, responsive, and resilient democracy in the latest edition of our Insights column: https://protdem.org/44aIuQq
Why were New York mayoral candidates on the ballot twice? Fusion voting! Learn more about America’s history with fusion and how it could lead to a more representative, responsive, and resilient democracy in the latest edition of our Insights column: https://protdem.org/44aIuQq
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Why were New York mayoral candidates on the ballot twice? Fusion voting! Learn more about America’s history with fusion and how it could lead to a more representative, responsive, and resilient democracy in the latest edition of our Insights column: https://protdem.org/44aIuQq
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Thanks to our friends at @protectdemocracy.org for furthering the fight against Brendan Carr's censorial FCC.
The FCC's News Distortion Policy should be rescinded
A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners call for repeal of the News Distortion Policy, which chills broadcaster speech
protectdemocracy.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Thanks to our friends at @protectdemocracy.org for furthering the fight against Brendan Carr's censorial FCC.
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Government has no business policing media for viewpoint bias or balance. The FCC must repeal its news distortion policy, urges a bipartisan group of 11 former FCC Chairs, Commissioners & other top officials in a petition we filed today with @protectdemocracy.org
protectdemocracy.org/work/fcc-new...
protectdemocracy.org/work/fcc-new...
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Government has no business policing media for viewpoint bias or balance. The FCC must repeal its news distortion policy, urges a bipartisan group of 11 former FCC Chairs, Commissioners & other top officials in a petition we filed today with @protectdemocracy.org
protectdemocracy.org/work/fcc-new...
protectdemocracy.org/work/fcc-new...
We're hiring for the following positions:
✔️ Chief Impact Officer: $290-$345k
✔️ Major Gifts Officer: $84-$94k
✔️ Legislative & Advocacy Specialist: $84-$94k
✔️ IT Specialist $112-$125k
✔️ Contract Full-Stack and Data Engineers $150 - $225 per hour
For details, visit protectdemocracy.org/jobs
✔️ Chief Impact Officer: $290-$345k
✔️ Major Gifts Officer: $84-$94k
✔️ Legislative & Advocacy Specialist: $84-$94k
✔️ IT Specialist $112-$125k
✔️ Contract Full-Stack and Data Engineers $150 - $225 per hour
For details, visit protectdemocracy.org/jobs
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We're hiring for the following positions:
✔️ Chief Impact Officer: $290-$345k
✔️ Major Gifts Officer: $84-$94k
✔️ Legislative & Advocacy Specialist: $84-$94k
✔️ IT Specialist $112-$125k
✔️ Contract Full-Stack and Data Engineers $150 - $225 per hour
For details, visit protectdemocracy.org/jobs
✔️ Chief Impact Officer: $290-$345k
✔️ Major Gifts Officer: $84-$94k
✔️ Legislative & Advocacy Specialist: $84-$94k
✔️ IT Specialist $112-$125k
✔️ Contract Full-Stack and Data Engineers $150 - $225 per hour
For details, visit protectdemocracy.org/jobs