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.
Call to Activism Call to Activism is a political communications and advocacy project producing social-media messaging, infographics, and digital campaigns focused on American political developments. Read more...
Fighting fascism, one tweet and takedown at a time.The Democratic Coalition exposes corruption, tracks right-wing extremists, and creates hard-hitting digital campaigns to mobilize voters and Read more...
Conservative exiles with a bone to pick—and ads that bite.The Lincoln Project was founded by former Republicans, The Lincoln Project uses blistering media campaigns to Read more...
In the name of humanity, we refuse to accept a fascist America.Refuse Fascism organizes mass protests, direct actions, and cultural interventions to drive out authoritarianism. Read more...
Lawyers with receipts—and a mission to save democracy.The Brennan Center produces top-tier legal research, advocacy, and litigation to defend voting rights, fight mass incarceration, protect Read more...
Food, friends, and fueling the fight. Dine for Democracy turns mealtime into a movement—bringing people together over dinner to raise funds, build solidarity, and support Read more...
One fascist bromance. Unlimited consequences.Donald Loves Vladimir is a scathing satirical site that shines a brutal light on Trump’s affection for Putin and the authoritarian Read more...
Corruption made this mess. Organizing will fix it.Take Democracy Back is a nonpartisan campaign confronting political corruption, dark money, and extremist takeovers of American institutions. Read more...
Democracy isn’t broken. It’s under attack—and they’ve got the boardroom blueprints to defend it.Leadership Now Project is a nonpartisan network of business and civic leaders Read more...