We believe democracy is worth the fight.

Democracy Forward uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people.

American democracy is at an inflection point.

Across the country, extreme anti-democratic movements wield increasing political power.

The Supreme Court has rolled back the rights of millions.

Democracy Forward was built for this moment.

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The majority of the American people believe in the promise and potential of democracy. Our clients and partners reflect the very fabric of our country. Our work ensures their voices are heard and that harmful and anti-democratic movements do not go unchallenged.

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The Latest

Historic Coalition of Attorneys, Advocates, and Experts Urge the U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Borrowers, Halt Republican Officials’ Scheme to Block Student Debt Relief

November 23, 2022

Nation’s Leading Medical Organizations Urge TX Court Not to Gut Affordable Care Act’s No-Cost Preventive Care Requirements

Press Release December 1, 2022

Democracy Forward Responds to Trump’s Announcement of a 2024 Presidential Run

Press Release November 15, 2022

Statement on the Results of the 2022 Midterm Elections

Press Release November 9, 2022

Not a ‘woke mission’: Nasdaq, SEC say push for diversity on corporate boards is what investors want

Market Watch / August 29, 2022

FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes as U.S. pursues broader crackdown on nicotine products

CNBC / June 23, 2022

Court: COVID-19 Is Not a Natural Disaster. Abrupt Layoffs Not Covered by Exception

Law.com / June 16, 2022

Lawsuit challenges Mississippi private schools grant program

AP / June 15, 2022

Inmate medical treatment at Angola still not improved since judge’s ruling, attorneys argue

The Advocate / June 6, 2022

Announcement

Our SXSW 2023 Panel Was Selected!

What we do now will determine the future of people and democracy. Join President & CEO Skye Perryman, voting rights advocate Tayhlor Coleman and Texas State Representative Shawn Thierry in Austin this March for a discussion of the fight for democracy’s future in the states -- and the courts -- in the face of the political realities of 2023.