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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Recruiting Poll Workers from Outside the BoxBy Terry Ao Minnis / 2017 November 6thFor language minority voters, poll workers can make or break the success of their voting experience. To recruit quality poll workers, jurisdictions must have a proactive recruitment plan in place and must look at innovative ways to encourage people to serve. Read More |
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Competent Poll Workers Bolstered Voters’ Confidence in 2016By Jack Santucci / 2017 November 1stAmericans rely on poll workers to understand and help voters navigate election processes. To further promote trust in elections, election officials and advocates should continue to support poll workers’ success. Read More |
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Is Social Media a Threat to Democracy?By Tom Glaisyer / 2017 October 4thToday The Omidyar Group released a paper co-authored by me and two colleagues at Omidyar Network on the role of social media platforms on democracy and the public square. Read More |
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News Match Launches With $3 Million in Matching Funds for Nonprofit Newsrooms Across the CountryBy Josh Stearns / 2017 October 2ndWe're teaming up with Knight Foundation and the MacArthur to double donations to nonprofit newsrooms. Join us and help strengthen the free press and restore trust in media. Read More |
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Key to Healthy Democracy: Modern, Secure ElectionsBy Adam Ambrogi / 2017 September 28thWe invested in the Center for Democracy and Technology because technology experts and election professionals need a reliable and trusted cybersecurity resource. Joe Lorenzo Hall and the CDT team will create opportunities for learning and collaboration, and equip election officials with the solutions they need to protect voters and encourage participation in future elections. Read More |
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How Is Philanthropy Working to Rebuild Trust in the Public Square?By Josh Stearns / 2017 September 27thJosh Stearns writes about the prevalence of misinformation and why it’s important for our country to reclaim “truth” and regain trust in our democratic institutions, including the press. He shares some of the innovative trust-building efforts underway and how grantmakers can support them. Read More |
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Sneak Peek: New Data on What Americans Think About Voter RegistrationBy Natalie Adona / 2017 September 22ndAs National Voter Registration Day approaches, we're sharing new insights into how the American public views the voter registration process. Read More |
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Elevating Constructive Voices to Disrupt PolarizationBy Laura Maristany / 2017 September 12thInnovative organizations are trying to ease hyper-partisanship by promoting civil dialogue, fostering collaboration, and embracing common-sense reforms and breakthrough ideas. Read More |
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Tackling Challenges in Election Administration and Voting Using an Ecosystem ApproachBy Adam Ambrogi / 2017 September 11thThrough collaboration with advocates, academics, election officials, and policy experts, our Election Administration and Voting System Map will help inform our thinking about American elections and our strategies for improving them. Read More |
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Remembering Michael CromartieBy Joe Goldman / 2017 September 5thJoe Goldman and Chris Crawford remember our friend Michael Cromartie, a tireless fighter for democratic values. Read More |
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