Democracy only falls when the people stop holding it up — and we’re not dropping it. The Democracy Defense category connects movements, watchdogs, and rapid-response networks that protect elections, voting rights, the peaceful transfer of power, and every safeguard authoritarian wannabes would love to smash.
From court challenges to grassroots monitoring to shutting down disinformation campaigns before they spread, this is where we keep the guardrails strong and the coup-curious sweating.
The vote is our voice.We will not let them silence it.
Explore Resistance Directory’s collection of organizing groups, mutual aid networks, independent media, research tools, healthcare, and community resources. Search by topic or use the category filters to find practical support and choose your next step.
The Rule of Law Project is a nonprofit organization focused on accountability for potential criminal misconduct by public officials in the United States and those Read more...
NASED Election Administration Resources is a nonpartisan professional association sharing election administration guidance and expertise from state election directors.What This Resource OffersNASED provides information about Read more...
Center for Tech and Civic Life Election Training supports professional election administration by providing training, technology guidance and reliable civic information.What This Resource OffersIts resources Read more...
US.VOTE Voter Journey Map is a U.S. Vote Foundation initiative that helps eligible citizens navigate registration, voting options and practical barriers to casting a ballot.What Read more...
National Task Force on Election Crises is a cross-partisan group of experts preparing communities and decision makers for challenges to safe and fair elections.What This Read more...
Committee for Safe and Secure Elections brings election administrators and law enforcement professionals together to reduce threats, voter intimidation and violence at election sites.What This Read more...
The Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN) connects current and former election officials and poll workers facing work-related threats or interference with qualified pro bono Read more...
Vermont Public Interest Research Group is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes public interest advocacy on democracy, climate, consumer protection, Read more...
Progress Florida is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes statewide advocacy alerts, legislative scorecards, and political news summaries.Coverage: Florida. Its Read more...