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

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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.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION

Civic engagement isn’t one-size-fits-all. We all start at different points and can keep growing in ways that fit our interests, time, and courage. We offer a framework that outlines twelve levels of engagement; from small, daily actions to sustained leadership. Take a look at the document linked below and ask yourself, Where am I now, and what’s one small step forward? Wherever you are, you’re part of the movement for democracy and justice. Click here for a document to help guide you.

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.