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A focus on hate-fueled violence is a strategic win for pro-democracy stakeholders. I published some thoughts in @democracy-notes.bsky.social democracynotesperspectives.substack.com/p/why-we-sho...

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A lot has changed in the world, so my colleagues and I at the @fordschool are opening up a special emergency admissions cycle for folks who want to start a Masters of Public Policy this fall. Deets are here: fordschool.umich.edu/masters-prog... I hope to see you in class in September!

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What will the #democracy field do if our nonprofits and foundations are picked off one-by-one? The answer must be to unite, writes Jasmine Ramsey. democracynotesperspe...

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“This isn’t about #partisanship," writes Jasmine Ramsey. "It’s about whether we allow #authoritarianism to take root and destroy the very conditions that make #democracy and #pluralism possible...[by] remain[ing] fragmented, slow, and reactive.” democracynotesperspe...

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“To #nonprofits and #civilsociety: It’s time to turn our statements and thought pieces into joint action. Share #networks. Pool #resources. Work outside of our traditional partners and use adaptive language.“ democracynotesperspe...

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#Nonprofits and #civilsociety must move from thought pieces into collective action, writes Jasmine Ramsey. democracynotesperspe...

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

When #democracy defenders come under threat, we must unite. “We’ve seen major law firms get picked off one by one—what happens when the same tactics come for democracy nonprofits or foundations? Will we stand alone, or will we commit to a collective defense?" democracynotesperspe...

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“This isn’t about #partisanship," writes Jasmine Ramsey. "It’s about whether we allow #authoritarianism to take root and destroy the very conditions that make #democracy and #pluralism possible...[by] remain[ing] fragmented, slow, and reactive.” democracynotesperspe...

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#Authoritarians hope that #democracy defenders take too long to react. We must not play into their hands. democracynotesperspe...

submitted 47 days ago • 0 comments

“To #nonprofits and #civilsociety: It’s time to turn our statements and thought pieces into joint action. Share #networks. Pool #resources. Work outside of our traditional partners and use adaptive language.“ democracynotesperspe...

submitted 47 days ago • 0 comments

#Nonprofits and #civilsociety must move from thought pieces into collective action, writes Jasmine Ramsey. democracynotesperspe...

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

When #democracy defenders come under threat, we must unite. “We’ve seen major law firms get picked off one by one—what happens when the same tactics come for democracy nonprofits or foundations? Will we stand alone, or will we commit to a collective defense?" democracynotesperspe...

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

What will the #democracy field do if our nonprofits and foundations are picked off one-by-one? The answer must be to unite, writes Jasmine Ramsey. democracynotesperspe...

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

“This isn’t about #partisanship," writes Jasmine Ramsey. "It’s about whether we allow #authoritarianism to take root and destroy the very conditions that make #democracy and #pluralism possible...[by] remain[ing] fragmented, slow, and reactive.” democracynotesperspe...

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

#Authoritarians hope that #democracy defenders take too long to react. We must not play into their hands. democracynotesperspe...

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

“To #nonprofits and #civilsociety: It’s time to turn our statements and thought pieces into joint action. Share #networks. Pool #resources. Work outside of our traditional partners and use adaptive language.“ democracynotesperspe...

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Thrilled & honored to be named a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. This @carnegiecorp.bsky.social fellowship will support my research on gendered grievance narratives, online misogyny & political polarization, along with strategies to mitigate. #CarnegieFellows www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...

submitted 51 days ago • 18 comments

#Nonprofits and #civilsociety must move from thought pieces into collective action, writes Jasmine Ramsey. democracynotesperspe...

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Amicus briefs signed by 676 law professors in support of Jenner & Block and WimerHale in their challenges to the President's executive orders targeting their firms. law.stanford.edu/wp-content/u... law.stanford.edu/wp-content/u...

submitted 56 days ago • 4 comments

Law professors challenge constitutionality of Trump EO purporting to bar them from engaging with the International Criminal Court. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

submitted 52 days ago • 2 comments

What will the #democracy field do if our nonprofits and foundations are picked off one-by-one? The answer must be to unite, writes Jasmine Ramsey. democracynotesperspe...

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

When #democracy defenders come under threat, we must unite. “We’ve seen major law firms get picked off one by one—what happens when the same tactics come for democracy nonprofits or foundations? Will we stand alone, or will we commit to a collective defense?" democracynotesperspe...

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A social platform only open for three hours each day is a fun gimmick, but it hints at something more: time-bounded, synchronous conversation could be a powerful feature on the right platform. Clubhouse found popularity in the pandemic, before fading away. What else might be possible like this?

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“60% of teens between ages 13-17 agreed with 4+ conspiracy statements (including the Great Replacement Theory). And 49% of adults agreed with the same. That’s…not good news for our democracy”

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Join us on Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00pm ET for Decoding Democracy: Do Your Rights Depend on Where You Live? to explore how where Americans live affects their access to the ballot box. Register free: lnkd.in/gF85E8Qb Special thanks to @democracy-notes.bsky.social for being our Presenting Partner!

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NEW: Recent polling suggests a decline in faith in democratic institutions among young Americans. We identify 3 distinct profiles of youth attitudes on democracy & hone in on the ways to address the unique needs and challenges of each group. Read our findings: protectdemocracy.org/work/how-doe...

submitted 60 days ago • 6 comments

We loved our time with @democracy-notes.bsky.social last fall, don't miss this reflection from Democracy Notes and Curtis!

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Just because you know someone’s religion doesn’t mean you know their politics. 💬 “Most religious Americans—Evangelical or otherwise—prioritize their relationship with God, their families, and moral values over their political identity.” democracynotesperspe...

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Don’t sleep on your local election officials! 🗳 “Election officials are playing a critical role in combating misinformation and building a resilient election ecosystem—one social media post at a time.”🧑‍💻 democracynotesperspe...

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Why do we need strong political parties? 💪🤔 “Strong parties…aggregate various individual preferences, sort out differences, and create coalitions in a way that ensures the party can function despite individual disagreements.” democracynotesperspe...

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To reduce polarization, people of all faiths need to engage in a pluralistic society. 🌏 “Our early research indicates faith communities are not as polarized as the media narrative might indicate and we look forward to digging further into this in the months ahead.” democracynotesperspe...

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Want more women to run for state legislature? PAY THEM FAIRLY! 🙇‍♀️💵 “Systems-wide solutions like compensation commissions can eliminate the perennial pay problem [for legislators] and enable women to serve in office sustainably.” democracynotesperspe...

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Journalists should be bipartisan. They should also be pro-democracy. 💭 Journalists must “encourage debate and citizen engagement…promote transparency and curb corruption, and…hold those who misuse power to account.” These are democratic values that authoritarians fear. democracynotesperspe...

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❗️“The pro-democracy community has made some positive strides...but we’re still struggling to meaningfully reach and move a broad set of Americans. If we continue to use the same playbook…and [use] the same assumptions we will once again fail to resonate.” 📌 democracynotesperspe...

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🗳 Election officials and law enforcement partners work tirelessly under increasingly hostile conditions. “As a strategic matter, for the sake of increased civic trust and morale, they need us to defend their work. Not just in name, but in action.” democracynotesperspe...

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📣 We must redefine democracy in a way that appeals to the American public. “We now have an obligation to shift our messaging away from doom, crisis, and division, and move instead toward solutions and tangible benefits in order to inspire.” democracynotesperspe...

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

Don’t sleep on your local election officials! 🗳 “Election officials are playing a critical role in combating misinformation and building a resilient election ecosystem—one social media post at a time.”🧑‍💻 democracynotesperspe...

submitted 68 days ago • 1 comment

Just because you know someone’s religion doesn’t mean you know their politics. 💬 “Most religious Americans—Evangelical or otherwise—prioritize their relationship with God, their families, and moral values over their political identity.” democracynotesperspe...

submitted 68 days ago • 1 comment

To reduce polarization, people of all faiths need to engage in a pluralistic society. 🌏 “Our early research indicates faith communities are not as polarized as the media narrative might indicate and we look forward to digging further into this in the months ahead.” democracynotesperspe...

submitted 69 days ago • 1 comment

Why do we need strong political parties? 💪🤔 “Strong parties…aggregate various individual preferences, sort out differences, and create coalitions in a way that ensures the party can function despite individual disagreements.” democracynotesperspe...

submitted 70 days ago • 1 comment