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.
Because democracy doesn’t defend itself—and neither do your voting rights. Democracy Defenders Action supports legal challenges, strategic campaigns, and grassroots efforts to protect free and Read more...
Because democracy dies in darkness—and sometimes it needs a FOIA and a flashlight. POGO is an independent watchdog that investigates and exposes government corruption, abuse Read more...
Because suing fascists is a form of public service. Democracy Forward uses litigation and legal strategy to challenge corruption, authoritarian overreach, and policy abuse at Read more...
Because democracy dies when spineless politicians keep dodging accountability. Please Grow a Spine is a civic action campaign demanding that elected officials stand up to Read more...
Because if Congress won’t act, the people will. Citizens Impeachment is a grassroots legal and advocacy campaign demanding the impeachment of Donald Trump for ongoing Read more...
Because we don’t need rulers—we need each other. No Kings is a creative collective and mutual aid network fusing radical art, direct action, and anti-capitalist Read more...
Florida may be run by fascists, but it’s still full of fighters. Florida For All is a grassroots coalition organizing voters, building power, and refusing Read more...
Because when legislators fear the people, they attack the ballot—and we don’t let that slide. The Center for Ballot Freedom defends citizen-led ballot initiatives, referenda, Read more...
Because propaganda doesn’t dismantle itself—and someone has to keep score. Media Matters tracks, analyzes, and exposes disinformation and extremism in right-wing media. From Fox News Read more...
