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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“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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In 2017, Journalists Have to Partner, Not ParachuteBy Josh Stearns / 2017 January 18thFor national news outlets, supporting community-driven news is an opportunity to reinvigorate journalism from the ground up and build new pathways for audience recruitment in the process. Read More |
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My 9 Resolutions for 2017By Joe Goldman / 2017 January 18thThe new year brings with it an opportunity for us to apply what we've learned from the past to our future plans and to recommit ourselves to principles that we each hold most dear. Read More |
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New Year, New Section 203 Jurisdictions: Tips on Supporting Voters with Limited English ProficiencyBy Terry Ao Minnis / 2016 December 20thBest practices and next steps for election officials to ensure voting is as easy and efficient for Americans with language assistance needs as it is for everyone else. Read More |
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Welcoming New Democracy Fund TeammatesBy Democracy Fund / 2016 December 20thWe are delighted to welcome our new Board Member, Sarah Steven, our three new Senior Fellows, Daniela Gerson, Marty Kaiser, and Rick Shapiro, and three new staff members, Isaiah Castilla, Teresa Gorman, and Robin Stevenson. Read More |
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