Defending Democracy is a nonpartisan grassroots organization focusing on educating the public about threats to democratic government. Our mission is to create opportunities for collective actions for supporting and preserving democracy and rule of law, and in doing so, invoke a collective sense of “making a difference”.

Defending Democracy advocates for policies and actions that strengthen democracy and its institutions through:  education, mobilization, and outreach. 

NEWSLETTERS

Issue #4:

Why vote – is democracy is always on the ballot?
What does stupidity in the Republican government look like?
How do we do beyond resistance in reducing the polarization in our current rural/urban politics?

Issue #3:

Why and how do authoritarian governments redefine a nation’s culture to fit their ideology?
Are we normalizing corruption in our government?
What are the consequences for public schools as a result of “big bad” bill passed by Congress?

Issue #2:

What is meant by a “liberal democracy” as opposed to a “illiberal democracy”?
Where can I find good information on corruption in the current government?
What local organizations can I join to help defend democracy?

Issue #1:

What is the organization Defending Democracy about and what are its origins?
Why should citizens engage in efforts to save democracy?
What is hyper-normalization and why is it SO critical to fighting authoritarianism?

If you are interested in preserving and supporting our democracy now and in the future, please click the button to join our mailing list for reach out to the Defending Democracy leadership group with any questions.

HISTORY OF DEFENDING DEMOCRACY AT UU

After a series of classes on democracy, authoritarianism, and fascism, a group of UUC congregants were moved by to ask the UUC Board for the congregation to take a public stand on preserving and supporting our democracy. Congregants were polled on whether they supported the statement – “Through our words and actions, the UUC NRV strongly endorses the preservation and strengthening of our democracy, locally, and nationally.” The vote was nearly unanimous.