The Democracy Fund invests in organizations working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people.
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Investing in an Independent, Robust Free PressBy Tom Glaisyer / 2017 March 28thA healthy democracy cannot exist without a vibrant public square, including an independent, trusted, and robust free press. We are proud to support efforts that help journalism to become more audience-centered, trusted, and resilient. Read More |
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NYU and De Correspondent Launch New Laboratory for Community Supported Investigative NewsBy Josh Stearns / 2017 March 28thRebuilding trust in journalism means rethinking the relationship between readers, revenue and reporting. That idea is at the heart of a new project launching today. Read More |
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Our Commitment to an Independent Free PressBy Joe Goldman / 2017 March 27thDemocracy Fund along with our partners at First Look Media are announcing more than $12 million in new grants to support an independent, robust, free press. Read More |
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Civility on I-81: The #BipartisanRoadTripBy Betsy Wright Hawkings / 2017 March 16thCongressmen Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) and Will Hurd (R-TX) might not agree on every aspect of education or trade policy. But they have experienced life on the highway – together. Reps. Hurd & O’Rourke are one example of how actions can bridge Washington’s hyperpartisan divide. Read More |
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“Do Not Give Up Hope” — Reflections from the Alabama PilgrimageBy Chris Crawford / 2017 March 14thThe lessons of Selma, Montgomery, and Birmingham are relevant today. Democracy Fund is proud to support the The Faith and Politics Institute which provides Members of Congress and other pilgrims an opportunity to interact directly with past wounds in order to find common ground to build for the future. Read More |
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Announcing a New Fund to Fight MisinformationBy Tom Glaisyer / 2017 March 12thPeddlers of misinformation have used the Internet to their advantage, but everyday people show that the web can be a powerful tool for truth as well. It’s time to turn the tables. Read More |
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Not Just a Buzzword: Civility is Key to Congressional FunctionBy Betsy Wright Hawkings / 2017 March 6thThe signing of the Commitment to Civility by more Members of Congress — but more importantly, the practice of it — could go a long way toward reducing the hyper-partisanship that so many Americans say they want. Read More |
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The State of Diversity in the Media: A Field AnalysisBy Taylor T. Harris / 2017 February 22ndSurmounting the barriers of accessibility to better reflect the composition of the American population will be an arduous, continuous effort—but it is paramount if the media is to adequately serve and inform the public square. Read More |
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Panel: Promoting Voter Trust and Confidence in ElectionsBy Democracy Fund / 2017 February 22ndLast week at the National Association of Secretaries of State’s (NASS) annual winter conference, the Democracy Fund facilitated a panel discussion about the pressing need to bolster voter confidence in light of the intense scrutiny during 2016. Read More |
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Introducing the new Local News LabBy Tom Glaisyer / 2017 February 10thWe are re-launching the Local News Lab: a testing ground for the future of journalism and a resource for those working at the intersection of media and democracy. Read More |
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