Get Involved
A Better Tomorrow Starts Today
A Better Tomorrow Starts Today
GET INVOLVED
"Democracy thrives when people take action, support the initiative and make a difference by getting involved in shaping the future!"
Key involvement activities can include:
Donations and Fundraising
~ Ways to contribute financially to the cause
~ Crowdfunding campaigns for democracy-related project
~ Merchandise sales “Our Democracy Matters” to support initiatives
Educational Resources
~ Articles and guides on democracy and civic participation
~ Crowdfunding campaigns for democracy-related project
~ A list of books, podcasts, and documentaries on democratic movement
Donations and Fundraising
~ Ways to contribute financially to the cause
~ Crowdfunding campaigns for democracy-related project
~ Merchandise sales “Our Democracy Matters” to support initiatives
Educational Resources
~ Articles and guides on democracy and civic participation
~ Crowdfunding campaigns for democracy-related project
~ A list of books, podcasts, and documentaries on democratic movement
Books
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century – Timothy Snyder
A powerful guide to resisting authoritarianism and defending democracy.
How Democracies Die – Steven Levitsky & Daniel Ziblatt
Analyzes historical threats to democracy and how institutions can be safeguarded
Democracy in America – Alexis de Tocqueville
A timeless analysis of American democracy and its strengths and weaknesses
Podcasts
Pod Save America – Hosted by former Obama staffers, discussing U.S. politics and activism
Democracy Now! – Covers social justice, human rights, and political movements worldwide
Throughline (NPR) – Historical perspectives on democracy and government shifts
Documentaries
The Social Dilemma (Netflix) – Explores how social media affects democracy and public discourse
Knock Down the House (Netflix) – Follows grassroots political movements and women challenging the system.
Requiem for the American Dream – Features Noam Chomsky discussing wealth inequality and political power
A powerful guide to resisting authoritarianism and defending democracy.
How Democracies Die – Steven Levitsky & Daniel Ziblatt
Analyzes historical threats to democracy and how institutions can be safeguarded
Democracy in America – Alexis de Tocqueville
A timeless analysis of American democracy and its strengths and weaknesses
Podcasts
Pod Save America – Hosted by former Obama staffers, discussing U.S. politics and activism
Democracy Now! – Covers social justice, human rights, and political movements worldwide
Throughline (NPR) – Historical perspectives on democracy and government shifts
Documentaries
The Social Dilemma (Netflix) – Explores how social media affects democracy and public discourse
Knock Down the House (Netflix) – Follows grassroots political movements and women challenging the system.
Requiem for the American Dream – Features Noam Chomsky discussing wealth inequality and political power
Community Events and Webinars
~ Virtual Town Halls or Democracy discussions
~ In-person rallies or organizing meetings such as 50501 Movement Events
~ Networking opportunities for activists and advocates
~ In-person rallies or organizing meetings such as 50501 Movement Events
~ Networking opportunities for activists and advocates
Grassroots and Advocacy Groups
MoveOn – Progressive political activism for democratic engagement
Indivisible – Mobilizes communities to participate in democracy-building efforts
Vote.org – Provides online tools for voter registration and election participation
League of Women Voters
Common Cause
Fair Vote
Indivisible – Mobilizes communities to participate in democracy-building efforts
Vote.org – Provides online tools for voter registration and election participation
League of Women Voters
Common Cause
Fair Vote
Policy and Legal Reform Groups
Campaign Legal Center – Fights for campaign finance and voting rights reform
The Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets) – Tracks money in politics
Democracy Fund – Supports efforts to strengthen democratic institutions
Public Citizen – Advocates for ethics in government and political transparency
The Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets) – Tracks money in politics
Democracy Fund – Supports efforts to strengthen democratic institutions
Public Citizen – Advocates for ethics in government and political transparency
Community-based Organizations
Local voter registration drive – Partner with nonprofits promoting civic engagement in your region
University-led initiatives – Colleges often have student-led democracy movements
State-level democracy coalitions – Groups working on voting rights at the state level
University-led initiatives – Colleges often have student-led democracy movements
State-level democracy coalitions – Groups working on voting rights at the state level