Renew Democracy Initiative
@renewdemocracy.bsky.social
Defending democracy at home. Combating authoritarianism abroad. Highlighting how they’re connected. Check out Garry Kasparov's new Substack: https://thenextmove.substack.com/p/garry-kasparov-launching-the-next-move
RDI Frontline Fellow Rushan Abbas shares a powerful message: China’s assault on freedom doesn’t stop at its borders—it endangers democracy and human rights globally.
Watch the full episode now: www.thenextmove.org/p/fofcon-pod...
Watch the full episode now: www.thenextmove.org/p/fofcon-pod...
November 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
RDI Frontline Fellow Rushan Abbas shares a powerful message: China’s assault on freedom doesn’t stop at its borders—it endangers democracy and human rights globally.
Watch the full episode now: www.thenextmove.org/p/fofcon-pod...
Watch the full episode now: www.thenextmove.org/p/fofcon-pod...
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social joins RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social on the FOFCON Pod.
Watch as Garry unpacks America’s biggest challenges—and how the Frontlines of Freedom Conference is fostering a culture of freedom to meet them.
Register to join us in DC, Dec. 9-10.
Watch as Garry unpacks America’s biggest challenges—and how the Frontlines of Freedom Conference is fostering a culture of freedom to meet them.
Register to join us in DC, Dec. 9-10.
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social joins RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social on the FOFCON Pod.
Watch as Garry unpacks America’s biggest challenges—and how the Frontlines of Freedom Conference is fostering a culture of freedom to meet them.
Register to join us in DC, Dec. 9-10.
Watch as Garry unpacks America’s biggest challenges—and how the Frontlines of Freedom Conference is fostering a culture of freedom to meet them.
Register to join us in DC, Dec. 9-10.
RDI Chairman @garrykasparov.bsky.social joined @velshi.com on @msnbc.com : “If you look at the trend, it indicates that they are not going to give up power voluntarily. Yes, we still have elections, but I’m afraid the 2026 midterm will be free but not fair.”
October 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
RDI Chairman @garrykasparov.bsky.social joined @velshi.com on @msnbc.com : “If you look at the trend, it indicates that they are not going to give up power voluntarily. Yes, we still have elections, but I’m afraid the 2026 midterm will be free but not fair.”
A little social experiment: Will a dinner conversation about immigration and other hot button issues explode or can it be a model for engaged citizenship at a time when it’s sorely needed?
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June 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A little social experiment: Will a dinner conversation about immigration and other hot button issues explode or can it be a model for engaged citizenship at a time when it’s sorely needed?
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Protest is our right and democratic tradition. It's not an invitation for anarchy. How can you stand up without falling for authoritarian provocations?
@garrykasparov.bsky.social + @urielepshtein.bsky.social tackle that question amid the LA crisis. Join us live TODAY at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Link below.
@garrykasparov.bsky.social + @urielepshtein.bsky.social tackle that question amid the LA crisis. Join us live TODAY at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Link below.
June 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Protest is our right and democratic tradition. It's not an invitation for anarchy. How can you stand up without falling for authoritarian provocations?
@garrykasparov.bsky.social + @urielepshtein.bsky.social tackle that question amid the LA crisis. Join us live TODAY at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Link below.
@garrykasparov.bsky.social + @urielepshtein.bsky.social tackle that question amid the LA crisis. Join us live TODAY at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Link below.
A thousand peaceful protesters can be erased by one flaming car. Violence plays straight into Trump’s hands—and gives MAGA its next campaign ad.
Peaceful protest is not weakness—it’s discipline, strategy, and power.
Peaceful protest is not weakness—it’s discipline, strategy, and power.
June 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A thousand peaceful protesters can be erased by one flaming car. Violence plays straight into Trump’s hands—and gives MAGA its next campaign ad.
Peaceful protest is not weakness—it’s discipline, strategy, and power.
Peaceful protest is not weakness—it’s discipline, strategy, and power.
@garrykasparov.bsky.social resisted Putin in Russia, so he has some strong feelings about what to do and what *not* to do at a protest. Join Garry + RDI's @urielepshtein.bsky.social as they cover the California crisis, LIVE at The Next Move: tomorrow (Tues. 6/10) @ 5pm ET/2pm PT. www.thenextmove.org
June 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
@garrykasparov.bsky.social resisted Putin in Russia, so he has some strong feelings about what to do and what *not* to do at a protest. Join Garry + RDI's @urielepshtein.bsky.social as they cover the California crisis, LIVE at The Next Move: tomorrow (Tues. 6/10) @ 5pm ET/2pm PT. www.thenextmove.org
In this week's Q&A, @garrykasparov.bsky.social weighs in on the topic everyone is asking about...
June 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
In this week's Q&A, @garrykasparov.bsky.social weighs in on the topic everyone is asking about...
🛡️ “Every service member swears an oath to the Constitution — not to a person.”
LTG (Ret.) Ben Hodges explains why civilian control of the military is a cornerstone of American democracy.
LTG (Ret.) Ben Hodges explains why civilian control of the military is a cornerstone of American democracy.
June 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🛡️ “Every service member swears an oath to the Constitution — not to a person.”
LTG (Ret.) Ben Hodges explains why civilian control of the military is a cornerstone of American democracy.
LTG (Ret.) Ben Hodges explains why civilian control of the military is a cornerstone of American democracy.
The next Pearl Harbor won’t come by sea. It may come through Lithuania.
@glandsbergis.bsky.social warns: We are running out of time to wake up.
📚 Read the full essay here: thenextmove.substack.com/p/europes-pe...
@glandsbergis.bsky.social warns: We are running out of time to wake up.
📚 Read the full essay here: thenextmove.substack.com/p/europes-pe...
June 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The next Pearl Harbor won’t come by sea. It may come through Lithuania.
@glandsbergis.bsky.social warns: We are running out of time to wake up.
📚 Read the full essay here: thenextmove.substack.com/p/europes-pe...
@glandsbergis.bsky.social warns: We are running out of time to wake up.
📚 Read the full essay here: thenextmove.substack.com/p/europes-pe...
🧭 COMING UP NEXT (at 5pm ET TODAY): In a time of moral confusion, how do we build character—as individuals and as a society?
We’ll ask @StanMcChrystal on Substack Live!
He’s a warrior, a thinker, and author of On Character, his new book.
Tune in at 5pm ET TODAY.
We’ll ask @StanMcChrystal on Substack Live!
He’s a warrior, a thinker, and author of On Character, his new book.
Tune in at 5pm ET TODAY.
June 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
🧭 COMING UP NEXT (at 5pm ET TODAY): In a time of moral confusion, how do we build character—as individuals and as a society?
We’ll ask @StanMcChrystal on Substack Live!
He’s a warrior, a thinker, and author of On Character, his new book.
Tune in at 5pm ET TODAY.
We’ll ask @StanMcChrystal on Substack Live!
He’s a warrior, a thinker, and author of On Character, his new book.
Tune in at 5pm ET TODAY.
Last month, Gen. Stanley McChrystal joined us for Whiskey Tango ep. 1 to discuss what makes an effective leader.
TONIGHT, he’s joining us live to talk about character—in life, in leadership, and in democracy.
Open livestream. Live Chat for paid subscribers.
🕔 TONIGHT 5pm ET / 2pm PT (Mon, 6/2) 👇
TONIGHT, he’s joining us live to talk about character—in life, in leadership, and in democracy.
Open livestream. Live Chat for paid subscribers.
🕔 TONIGHT 5pm ET / 2pm PT (Mon, 6/2) 👇
June 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Last month, Gen. Stanley McChrystal joined us for Whiskey Tango ep. 1 to discuss what makes an effective leader.
TONIGHT, he’s joining us live to talk about character—in life, in leadership, and in democracy.
Open livestream. Live Chat for paid subscribers.
🕔 TONIGHT 5pm ET / 2pm PT (Mon, 6/2) 👇
TONIGHT, he’s joining us live to talk about character—in life, in leadership, and in democracy.
Open livestream. Live Chat for paid subscribers.
🕔 TONIGHT 5pm ET / 2pm PT (Mon, 6/2) 👇
From the battlefield to the public square: Gen. Stanley McChrystal has led with integrity.
Now he’s talking about character—in life, in leadership, and in democracy.
We go live on Substack TODAY at 5pm ET.
Subscribe at thenextmove.substack.com. Tune in at 5pm ET or watch your inbox for a link.
Now he’s talking about character—in life, in leadership, and in democracy.
We go live on Substack TODAY at 5pm ET.
Subscribe at thenextmove.substack.com. Tune in at 5pm ET or watch your inbox for a link.
June 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
From the battlefield to the public square: Gen. Stanley McChrystal has led with integrity.
Now he’s talking about character—in life, in leadership, and in democracy.
We go live on Substack TODAY at 5pm ET.
Subscribe at thenextmove.substack.com. Tune in at 5pm ET or watch your inbox for a link.
Now he’s talking about character—in life, in leadership, and in democracy.
We go live on Substack TODAY at 5pm ET.
Subscribe at thenextmove.substack.com. Tune in at 5pm ET or watch your inbox for a link.
🚨🚨 TODAY (5/28) at 5pm ET: This discussion is going to be 🔥🔥🔥! That's because @garrykasparov.bsky.social is going LIVE on The Next Move with special guest @glukianoff.bsky.social of @thefireorg.bsky.social to talk all things free speech. To tune in, click here and subscribe: thenextmove.substack.com
May 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🚨🚨 TODAY (5/28) at 5pm ET: This discussion is going to be 🔥🔥🔥! That's because @garrykasparov.bsky.social is going LIVE on The Next Move with special guest @glukianoff.bsky.social of @thefireorg.bsky.social to talk all things free speech. To tune in, click here and subscribe: thenextmove.substack.com
LIVE TONIGHT: Join @garrykasparov.bsky.social and special guest @frankfukuyama.bsky.social in conversation at 2pmPT/5pm ET on The Next Move!
May 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
LIVE TONIGHT: Join @garrykasparov.bsky.social and special guest @frankfukuyama.bsky.social in conversation at 2pmPT/5pm ET on The Next Move!
Join the conversation with @garrykasparov.bsky.social TONIGHT at 5pm ET at The Next Move.
May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Join the conversation with @garrykasparov.bsky.social TONIGHT at 5pm ET at The Next Move.
General Stanley McChrystal and @garrykasparov.bsky.social sit down to discuss the politics of supporting Ukraine.
Subscribe to The Next Move below to watch the full conversation:
Subscribe to The Next Move below to watch the full conversation:
May 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
General Stanley McChrystal and @garrykasparov.bsky.social sit down to discuss the politics of supporting Ukraine.
Subscribe to The Next Move below to watch the full conversation:
Subscribe to The Next Move below to watch the full conversation:
🚨🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED: Congressman @ritchietorres.bsky.social is joining The Next Move from RDI. Watch the video and click the link in the reply to subscribe for more from Rep. Torres and other leaders on the pro-democracy camp's next move. 👇
April 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🚨🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED: Congressman @ritchietorres.bsky.social is joining The Next Move from RDI. Watch the video and click the link in the reply to subscribe for more from Rep. Torres and other leaders on the pro-democracy camp's next move. 👇
TONIGHT at 5pm ET, @garrykasparov.bsky.social will be once again in conversation with RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social.
They'll talk about what Rubio's comments on Ukraine actually mean, Hegseth and Signalgate, and much more.
Please join us tonight!
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They'll talk about what Rubio's comments on Ukraine actually mean, Hegseth and Signalgate, and much more.
Please join us tonight!
substack.com/@garrykaspar...
April 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
TONIGHT at 5pm ET, @garrykasparov.bsky.social will be once again in conversation with RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social.
They'll talk about what Rubio's comments on Ukraine actually mean, Hegseth and Signalgate, and much more.
Please join us tonight!
substack.com/@garrykaspar...
They'll talk about what Rubio's comments on Ukraine actually mean, Hegseth and Signalgate, and much more.
Please join us tonight!
substack.com/@garrykaspar...
TODAY (4/11) at 3:15pm ET: RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social goes LIVE with Congressman
@ritchietorres.bsky.social for a view from Capitol Hill on tariffs, Trump, and the way forward.
Link in the reply. 👇
@ritchietorres.bsky.social for a view from Capitol Hill on tariffs, Trump, and the way forward.
Link in the reply. 👇
April 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
TODAY (4/11) at 3:15pm ET: RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social goes LIVE with Congressman
@ritchietorres.bsky.social for a view from Capitol Hill on tariffs, Trump, and the way forward.
Link in the reply. 👇
@ritchietorres.bsky.social for a view from Capitol Hill on tariffs, Trump, and the way forward.
Link in the reply. 👇
WATCH: A special message from RDI Chairman @garrykasparov.bsky.social.
Join us today and every Monday at 5pm ET.
More info in the replies. 👇
Join us today and every Monday at 5pm ET.
More info in the replies. 👇
April 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
WATCH: A special message from RDI Chairman @garrykasparov.bsky.social.
Join us today and every Monday at 5pm ET.
More info in the replies. 👇
Join us today and every Monday at 5pm ET.
More info in the replies. 👇
With the strategic insight of a chess grandmaster and the shrewd instinct of a political dissident, @garrykasparov.bsky.social analyzes today’s most pressing issues and suggests the next move.
Join us at 5PM ET tonight!
Join us at 5PM ET tonight!
April 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
With the strategic insight of a chess grandmaster and the shrewd instinct of a political dissident, @garrykasparov.bsky.social analyzes today’s most pressing issues and suggests the next move.
Join us at 5PM ET tonight!
Join us at 5PM ET tonight!
ICYMI.
@garrykasparov.bsky.social interview with Jen Rubin of The Contrarian
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@garrykasparov.bsky.social interview with Jen Rubin of The Contrarian
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April 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
ICYMI.
@garrykasparov.bsky.social interview with Jen Rubin of The Contrarian
substack.com/@jenrubincon...
@garrykasparov.bsky.social interview with Jen Rubin of The Contrarian
substack.com/@jenrubincon...
.@garrykasparov.bsky.social helped take down champions across the board. Now, he’s focused on defeating authoritarianism—with real tactics, not just rhetoric.
Today he launches a new project: THE NEXT MOVE.
Today he launches a new project: THE NEXT MOVE.
April 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
.@garrykasparov.bsky.social helped take down champions across the board. Now, he’s focused on defeating authoritarianism—with real tactics, not just rhetoric.
Today he launches a new project: THE NEXT MOVE.
Today he launches a new project: THE NEXT MOVE.
(8/10): And we’re not just calling on America to step up. Our European allies have to do their part too.
In last year’s German Responsibility Campaign, RDI made a direct appeal to Chancellor Scholz in Europe’s most widely-circulated newspaper.
In last year’s German Responsibility Campaign, RDI made a direct appeal to Chancellor Scholz in Europe’s most widely-circulated newspaper.
February 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
(8/10): And we’re not just calling on America to step up. Our European allies have to do their part too.
In last year’s German Responsibility Campaign, RDI made a direct appeal to Chancellor Scholz in Europe’s most widely-circulated newspaper.
In last year’s German Responsibility Campaign, RDI made a direct appeal to Chancellor Scholz in Europe’s most widely-circulated newspaper.