We believe democracy is worth the fight.

Democracy Forward was created to stop attacks on our democratic values – including efforts to censor free speech and ban books. Tell us: Has your community been affected by a book ban or right-wing attempt to censor free speech?

Our winning strategy

Innovative legal strategies, targeted expertise and an engaged community

Hope is hard to come by in the current fight for democracy, but it is essential as we work to turn the tide against attacks on worker's rights. And, our strategy is winning.

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Actions filed to hold bad actors' feet to the fire

We defend positive policies from right-wing attacks in the courts.

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States where we’ve made a difference

We work at all levels to counter negative trends and support positive change.

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Clients and partners engaged

We advance progressive legal theory through coordinated partner engagement.

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On Inauguration Day, President Trump swore an oath to the Constitution. We need your help to hold him and his administration accountable. With top lawyers and changemakers, Democracy Forward is more prepared than ever before to push back on attacks against people and our democracy and is battle-tested and ready not just to defend our rights but to build for a brighter future for all.

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