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@mattpolprof.bsky.social
Political Science Lecturer at the University of Michigan. Author of The Political Right and Equality and other books. Canadian
@krhawkins.bsky.social
Senior Legal Analyst for the Constitution Project at @pogowatchdog. Trying to annoy CBP for rights violations as badly as I used to annoy the CIA. Personal account; views are my own, etc.
@ziembavision.bsky.social
Journalist and music-maker 🕸 investigative reporter for @pogo.org ⛲️ shares music as Ziemba 💌 tips: rene.kladzyk@pogo.org
@vivalademocracia.bsky.social
@hardymerriman.bsky.social
Independent consultant focused on nonviolent civil resistance, human rights, democracy, and countering political violence. Formerly led the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC). Contact via my website: hardymerriman.com
@crawfordstuff.bsky.social
Policy Strategist at Protect Democracy. Co-author of the Faith in Elections Playbook.
@carnegiedcg.bsky.social
The Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment examines global democracy, conflict and governance issues. RT ≠ endorsement. https://carnegieendowment.org/programs/democracy-conflict-and-governance
@votinggeek.bsky.social
Co-Founder and CEO The Elections Group. Former local election official.
@democracyforward.org
We use the law to advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people by defending progress, disrupting extremism, and building for the future. Join us at democracyforward.org
@skyeperryman.bsky.social
President & CEO, Democracy Forward | supporter of the arts | alum of ACOG, WilmerHale, Covington, Baylor U, Georgetown Law | our kids will ask what we did | views mine
@normornstein.bsky.social
Political scientist, co-host of Words Matter podcast, contributor to The Contrarian
@mmfa.bsky.social
Media Matters for America is the nation’s premier media watchdog. Cited as a trusted source of information by Fox News’ “Brain Room.”
@georgetownlaw.bsky.social
Official Bluesky account of Georgetown University Law Center "Law is but the means, justice is the end." www.law.georgetown.edu
@mccourtschool.bsky.social
We are a community of global citizens at Georgetown University, conducting policy-relevant research, and building bridges between our work and the communities we serve.
@newamerica.org
We are a community of innovative problem-solvers dedicated to renewing the promise of America. Stay in touch: ✉️ http://newamerica.org/subscribe
@aconte284.bsky.social
@icfjorg.bsky.social
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is a nonprofit that supports a global network of journalists. #ItTakesAJournalist
@cvilletomorrow.bsky.social
Get free emails at cvtom.org/newsletter | Charlottesville Tomorrow is a service driven news organization built for the diverse communities of central Virginia.
@freepress.bsky.social
We’re a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate. Learn more: FreePress.net
@jgo4justice.bsky.social
Co-CEO of @FreePress.bsky.social. Board member @AmericasVoice.bsky.social & @LatinoMediaCollaborative. Los Angeles-based chingona.
@donmoyn.bsky.social
Policy Professor, Ford School, University of Michigan. Irish immigrant. Administrative burdens guy. Free newsletter, Can We Still Govern?: https://donmoynihan.substack.com
@sarabethb.bsky.social
CEO of American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social, fighting for the future of local news. Mom, married to @eosnos.bsky.social. Board member/ fan, Mark Morris Dance Group and @capitalb.bsky.social.
@accountabletech.bsky.social
Doing what our name says, holding Big Tech accountable. #ReinInBigTech accountabletech.org
@zamaan.bsky.social
Campaigns at @accountabletech.bsky.social, Co-Chair at @designitforus.bsky.social. Alum: @ausis.bsky.social, @fboversight.bsky.social, @markey.senate.gov, @casten.house.gov. YNWA | 🇺🇸🇬🇧 | he/him | opinions my own
@bragaroberta.bsky.social
Founder and ED @ Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) — DDIA.org
@mattytatesmith.bsky.social
Sr Comms Manager Campaign Legal Center Parent to 4 feral children whom I deeply adore. Bookish and frequently caffeinated.
@jessicahuseman.bsky.social
Editorial director for Votebeat, managing investigations and newsroom enthusiasm. Prev: ProPublica. I’ll teach you how to file a FOIA. Did you dig yourself a hole, with your lack of self control? Well if that ain't rock n' roll I've never seen it. Texan.
@listenfirstproject.bsky.social
Join the movement of 500+ organizations bringing Americans together across divides to build understanding, trust, relationships, and solutions.
@civichealthproject.bsky.social
Harnessing social cohesion technology to create digital spaces that foster connection, reduce polarization, and strengthen democracy online and offline.
@kboockvar.bsky.social
@leadershipnow.bsky.social
We are a membership organization of business and thought leaders taking action to protect and renew American democracy. 🌐 www.leadershipnowproject.org 🔗 www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-now-project
@kettering.org
Nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research focused on the needs of democracy worldwide. www.kettering.org
@hbcompass.bsky.social
News and information for and with communities. Journalism person, writer, artist, photographer and maker. Co-founder of Tiny News Collective. Building carefully.org Writing at hbcompass.io Managing journalism.wtf She/her
@thirdplateau.bsky.social
Third Plateau is a full-service social impact and philanthropy consulting firm. We work with the nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors to craft enduring strategies that achieve transformative, community-centered impact.
@perilresearch.bsky.social
Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab at American University, School of Public Affairs. We design, test, & scale up evidence-based tools to help communities prevent & respond to hate & violence. https://perilresearch.com
@milleridriss.bsky.social
Founding Director @perilresearch.bsky.social, testing ideas to prevent violence & build social cohesion. Author, Man Up, Hate in the Homeland, The Extreme Gone Mainstream. MSNBC columnist. Can accept many opinions as long as we agree all dogs go to heaven.
@danielcantor.bsky.social
Senior Advisor @centerforballotfreedom.org. Here for multiparty democracy, election reform, and government that works. Reviving #FusionVoting 🗳 former @workingfamilies.org
@citizendata.bsky.social
Data for a stronger democracy. Helping to unite Americans across differences to drive meaningful change. More insights: https://citizendata.com/
@carnegiecorp.bsky.social
We are a grantmaking foundation working to reduce political polarization through philanthropic support for education, democracy, and peace. Learn more at carnegie.org
@moreincommonus.bsky.social
We seek to understand the forces driving us apart, find common ground, and help bring Americans together to tackle our shared challenges.
@lpostcollective.bsky.social
The Listening Post Collective (LPC) partners with communities to develop the locally driven news and information solutions they need to thrive! 📊 https://civicinfoindex.org 🧡 https://listeningpostcollective.org 📥 https://tinyurl.com/2hvacy3t
@thetrevorpotter.bsky.social
Campaign Finance & Election Law Expert, Former Commissioner & Chairman of Federal Election Commission, Attorney and President @campaignlegal.org / campaignlegal.org