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. 

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. As part of a service in February, congregants were polled on whether they supported the statement – “Through our words and actions, the UUCNRV strongly endorses the preservation and strengthening of our democracy, locally, and nationally.” The vote was nearly unanimous.