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.
Interfaith Alliance is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes religious freedom advocacy, voter mobilization, and organizing training.Coverage: National and multistate. Read more...
People For the American Way is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes organizing against authoritarianism, defending courts, and resisting Project Read more...
Faithful America is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes christian organizing against Christian nationalism, with campaigns and action opportunities.Coverage: National Read more...
Faith in Public Life is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes faith leader coalition organizing and policy advocacy at national Read more...
Demos is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes research and policy resources focused on democracy, economic justice, and community power.Coverage: Read more...
Democracy 21 is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes campaign finance reform, voting rights, and government ethics.Coverage: National and multistate. Read more...
Courage California is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes statewide progressive advocacy, action tools, educational resources, and legislative tracking.Coverage: California. Read more...
Alliance for Justice is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes court accountability resources and advocacy training for nonprofit organizations.Coverage: National. Read more...
Impeach Convict Remove 47 is a political advocacy and organizing website focused on efforts to remove President Donald Trump from office through the constitutional impeachment Read more...
