Protect Democracy's Team Starter Pack

Join the conversation

Follow us on social: - Landing Page

The Promise of Proportional Representation for Democracy

As the challenges facing American democracy have grabbed headlines in recent years, problems like partisan gerrymandering and political polarization have become all too familiar to many Americans. Likewise, few today would be surprised to hear that many of their fellow citizens feel that their vote does not matter or that their views are not adequately represented. Moving to a system of multi-member districts with proportional representation could end gerrymandering, reduce polarization, and help more Americans feel their voice is represented in Congress. However, a little-known 1967 law – the Uniform Congressional District Act -- prevents this reform and locks the U.S. into a deeply flawed electoral system.   The American Academy’s 2020 Our Common Purpose report recommends revamping this law, and a recent Report from OCP Champions Unite America and Protect Democracy expands on that recommendation and outlines a path forward. In this virtual event co-hosted by Unite America, Andy Craig, Steven Olikara, Norm Ornstein, Alora Thomas-Lundborg, and Grant Tudor will discuss why a growing body of experts believe this reform would strengthen American democracy. 

Chris Wray's testimony on the politicization of law enforcement is critical. We need more of it.

FBI Director Chris Wray's testimony this week on the politicization of law enforcement is critical. We need more of it.

More than Red and Blue: Political Parties and American Democracy

Weakened political parties are contributing to democratic backsliding in the United States, but research shows that we need healthy political parties fulfilling critical functions to make our democracy work.

A Radical Idea for Fixing Congress: Proportional Representation

Can proportional representation save American democracy?

More Parties, Better Parties: The Case for Pro-Parties Democracy Reform

To redirect and realign the downward trajectory of American politics, we must focus on creating better political parties. To do that, we need more than two of them.

Bills that ‘increase the risk of of election subversion’ seen in 38 states this year: analysis

Bills that “increase the risk of election subversion” have been introduced in 38 states during the first few months of 2023, according to a report from three nonpartisan organizations released Thursday. The report — produced by States United Democracy Center, Protect Democracy and Law Forward — found that 185 such bills had been introduced throughout…

Court Grants Preliminary Settlement Approval in Trump NDA Lawsuit

This is a key first step in obtaining court approval of a settlement agreement that would free all who signed the campaign's illegal NDAs.