We Defend Democracy

… by protecting voting rights and supporting Democratic candidates and grassroots groups in battleground states. We say NOPE to those who threaten our democracy.

We’re an all-volunteer organization based in Washington, D.C., but our reach is nationwide.

Election 2025: Celebration Time

Wow, wow, wow. So much to celebrate in VA and PA! The voters delivered victories for ALL of the candidates we supported in VA with donations and canvassing, along with many candidates we supported via Delegate Dan Helmer’s Secure Progress PAC. We also direct support to Abigail  Spanberger, who won the governorship with a 14-point margin! Meanwhile, in PA all three of the Democratic-endorsed Supreme Court justices retained their seats, preserving a balanced court that will help protect voting rights.

And there’s more: Dems won the NJ governorship! Californians passed their ballot initiative for Congressional redistricting! Voters in Maine nixed a package of voting restrictions! The electorate across the country delivered a resounding midterm message to Trump/MAGA. And it’s a very clear thumbs down. 

A huge round of thanks to all of you who canvassed, called, wrote and donated. Your time and dollars do make a difference, especially when they serve the goals of fairness and compassion.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 12

 Our Agenda for 2025

We are not giving in to despair or defeatism. Together, we will cultivate hope and continue to say NOPE to those who threaten our democracy. Our courage, energy, and belief in a better future will help us keep fighting.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." 

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In 2025 we are working to:

• Help elect progressive candidate Judge Susan Crawford to the WI Supreme Court. (Objective achieved on April 1.)

• Defeat the Big Brutal Budget bill. (It broke our hearts to lose this one.)

• Elect Democrats to the Virginia House of Delegates and elect Abigail Spanberger to be the next Governor of VA. (We did it! Sapnberger and all 7 of the VA House candidates we supported won their races.)

• Retain a liberal majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court - 3 seats are at stake in 2025. (Yes! All three Democratically endorsed justices retained their seats.)

• Prepare to win back the US House in 2026. (Let’s start now by supporting our new slate of grassroots allies in battleground states! See the announcement above.)

• Oppose the tsunami of undemocratic actions pushed by the the current administration. (See our weekly bulletins.)

Join us! Read our bulletins, attend our meetings, and check out our calendar for specific opportunities to defend democracy.

Our Impact

We Have a Winning Strategy

We help you get the biggest return on your investment of volunteer time and money. 

• We focus on battleground states with close and pivotal races (President, Senate, House, and statehouse). 

• We research to identify grassroots organizers in battleground states and Democratic candidates who deserve your time and financial support. 

We provide an on-ramp to activism.

• We offer a wide variety of well-researched volunteer opportunities for you to get involved and have an impact. See our Calendar.

• We recommend donations to help grassroots organizers and candidates win elections. See our Donations page.

In 2025 we are also curating and publicizing non-violent opportunities to oppose the Trump-MAGA Republican agenda. See our Bulletins.

 Join Us