Democracy
Issues related to democratic institutions, voting rights, election integrity, and civic participation in government.
Read
Read enough to understand what's actually at stake.
Your County Election Board Has More Power Than You Think
Published January 1, 2026
How county boards shape polling access, early voting locations, and language support.
When Local Officials Restrict Public Comment
Published January 8, 2026
How shortened speaking time and tighter sign-up rules happen, and what to do about them.
Reading a Ballot Measure Before You Vote
Published January 15, 2026
What the full text of a measure usually contains and where to find independent analysis.
Protect Voting Access In Your County
Published June 5, 2026
What county-level election administration controls and how residents can intervene.
What Public Comment Rules Can Tell You
Published June 11, 2026
Public-comment rules often reveal which communities local officials are trying to sideline.
Act
This is where knowing becomes doing.
Find Your County's Next Election Board Meeting
Guide · January 1, 2026
Locate the public calendar and attend the next session where election procedures are discussed.
Donate to a Nonpartisan Voting-Rights Fund
Donate · January 8, 2026
Support organizations providing legal defense and access support for voters facing barriers.
Volunteer for Voter Registration Outreach
Volunteer · January 15, 2026
Join a local drive that helps residents navigate registration, deadlines, and ID requirements.
Attend An Election Board Meeting
Volunteer · June 5, 2026
Show up to local election administration meetings and document decisions.
Testify At A City Council Hearing
Contact · June 10, 2026
Use public comment to put a clear demand into the record.
Events
Protests, town halls, volunteer shifts — find what's happening near you.