Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward

Our Work

We work every day to protect people and  our democracy

Democracy Forward’s work ensures that the people and communities who make up the fabric of democracy are heard, that harmful and anti-democratic movements do not go unchallenged, and that we build in this moment for a bold and vibrant democracy that works for all people.

Four Pillars for Change

Democracy Works 250 was built with these imperatives in focus — designed around four critical pillars for success: a stronger foundation and future of government, truth and accountability, an engaged and expanded citizenry, and a reimagined democracy — one that can deliver for all people for the next 250 years.

Future of Government

Future of Government

Truth & Accountability

Truth & Accountability

Engaged & Expanded Citizenry

Engaged & Expanded Citizenry

Reimagined Democracy That Delivers

Reimagined Democracy That Delivers

Featured Legal Action

Challenging Unlawful Erasure of History and Science in National Parks

A coalition of organizations sued to stop the Trump-Vance administration’s removal of history and science from national parks, calling it unlawful censorship that undermines public education.

  • Civil Rights, Equity, & Inclusion
  • First Amendment
Challenging Unlawful Erasure of History and Science in National Parks

Our Initiatives

We are working to build a stronger, more inclusive, democracy

From supporting civil servants and defending the rule of law to reaffirming shared civic values and reimagining a people-centered government, Democracy Forward is working to build a future where our democracy works for everyone.

Supporting Our Civil Servants

Supporting Our Civil Servants

Civil Service Strong is a collaborative effort by civil society, non-partisan good government and watchdog organizations, lawyers, and unions to ensure our nation’s civil service is able to continue to serve the American people and our Constitution, deliver for our nation, and support our communities.

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United Legal Network Defending Democracy

United Legal Network Defending Democracy

Democracy 2025 is a strategic legal network of 650 organizations that has been credited with coordinating the largest and most effective strategy against unlawful administrative action in modern history.

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Protecting Our
Civic Values

Protecting Our
Civic Values

We Hold These Truths unites Americans across communities, professional sectors, and political parties to share accessible principles and civic values that are increasingly under threat today.

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Reimagining a Government That Works for All 

Reimagining a Government That Works for All 

Democracy Works 250 is rebuilding the people-centered foundations of democracy by listening to public servants, redesigning the systems, teams, and policies they work within, and building a bench of talent empowered to deliver for all Americans.

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Building Community

Building Community

Building community is essential for the very existence of a pro-democracy community, and that courage is contagious. Together for Democracy is Democracy Forward’s initiative to create space and opportunity for people across the country to build community and engage in the work to protect people and advance our democracy.

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Exposing Attacks on Civil Rights

Exposing Attacks on Civil Rights

Built by former career DOJ Civil Rights Division attorneys, Red Line for Civil Rights documents how the U.S. Department of Justice is abandoning longstanding civil rights protections to serve a political agenda. Red Line tracks what is happening and why it matters.

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