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The best follows from across the US democracy space! Curated by the Democracy Notes team.
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@democracy-notes.bsky.social
@votinggeek.bsky.social
Co-Founder and CEO The Elections Group. Former local election official.
@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
@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
@rpgriffin.bsky.social
Associate Director of Research, DemocracyFund Research Director for Voter Study Group Previously at PRRI, Center for American Progress, Editorial Committee PS: Political Science & Politics Polisci PhD
@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
@jgo4justice.bsky.social
Co-CEO of @FreePress.bsky.social. Board member @AmericasVoice.bsky.social & @LatinoMediaCollaborative. Los Angeles-based chingona.
@freepress.bsky.social
We’re a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate. Learn more: FreePress.net
@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
@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.
@bragaroberta.bsky.social
Founder and ED @ Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) — DDIA.org
@kettering.org
Nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research focused on the needs of democracy worldwide. www.kettering.org
@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.
@seligsohn.bsky.social
Public Agenda president. Political Scientist. Soccer fan. Cyclist. Under-informed art and music enthusiast.
@thetrevorpotter.bsky.social
Campaign Finance & Election Law Expert, Former Commissioner & Chairman of Federal Election Commission, Attorney and President @campaignlegal.org / campaignlegal.org
@glichfield.bsky.social
Climber, biker, cocktailer, polyglot, vagabond. Ex EIC WIRED & MIT Technology Review, now writing about the future of democracy at https://futurepolis.substack.com. NYC/SF. He/him/Sir.
@alexandrachandler.bsky.social
Policy strategist @protectdemocracy.org Elections, natsec, and tech. Board member @gladlaw.bsky.social Former IC analyst. Astronomy and history geek. Lover of spooky music. Trans, wife, and mom. Views mine.
@jessmarsden.bsky.social
Director of Impact Programs & Counsel @protectdemocracy.org. Opinions my own.
@aditijuneja3.bsky.social
Founder and Executive Director of Democracy 2076 About me:🧘🏽♀️ 💃🏽🪴🏖️🦪 🏄🏽♀️🧙🏽
@nickcoccoma.bsky.social
Founder of AssembleAmerica.org. Using Citizen Assemblies to put power in the hands of everyday people. Join a movement for Democracy by Assembly! #DxA
@pbp-org.bsky.social
Nonprofit organization that empowers people to decide together how to spend public money, via #ParticipatoryBudgeting. RT ≠ endorsement. https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/
@verifiedvoting.org
Strengthening democracy for all voters by promoting the responsible use of technology in elections for 20+ years. Website: https://verifiedvoting.org/
@rupadc.bsky.social
Legal Director, Institute for Consitutional Advocacy & Protection at Georgetown Law, @icapgeorgetown.bsky.social. Former DOJ (Civil). In favor of democracy. Dog mom to Lulu. All activity here is personal.
@citizensforethics.org
CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) uses high-impact legal actions to target government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests. citizensforethics.org
@commsdirector.bsky.social
Fear and bravery are both contagious. Be brave. Leading @democracycomms.bsky.social. Previously Stimson Center, Truman Project, SAIS Hopkins, William & Mary. Opinions are mine, not my employer's. Was @commsdirector at the bad bird place.
@saskiabr.bsky.social
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict and Governance Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Also: PhD, University of Cambridge | Board member, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law. Work on democracy, gender equality, and civic activism.
@mattabrams.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattabrams Advisor, Investor, Co-Founder, Board Member cursed (and blessed) with curiosity and a drive to #leaveitbetter Focused on intersection of quality information, deliberative dialogue (citizens’ assemblies), and trust
@shannonhiller.bsky.social
ED of Bridging Divides Initiatives @ Princeton SPIA --> https://bridgingdivides.princeton.edu/
@wstatescenter.bsky.social
Based in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain States, Western States Center works nationwide to strengthen inclusive democracy. ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼
@electiontaskforce.org
The cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises aims to prevent and mitigate a range of election crises, to protect free and fair elections. electiontaskforce.org
@bradrourke.bsky.social
Chief external affairs officer and director of DC operations for Charles F. Kettering Foundation. Views my own. #democracy #inclusion #yoga #finedining
@jroig.bsky.social
Founder & Chief Network Weaver @ The Horizons Project; Evangelist for Narrative Engagement Across Difference & Reparative Movement-building.
@farbodnagra.bsky.social
Head of Democracy of Tomorrow Team & Counsel @protectdemocracy.org. Views are my own.
@mschmitt9.bsky.social
Political Reform Program, @NewAmerica. Previously, @rooseveltinst; @theprospect; @OpenSociety; US Senate for Bill Bradley, D-NJ.
@issueonereform.bsky.social
Cross-partisan political reform group in Washington, uniting Republicans, Democrats, and independents to fix our broken system. We focus on money in politics, tech reform and accountability, and free and fair elections. www.issueone.org
@jenahearn.bsky.social
Counsel and Senior Director for Engagement, Demand Justice, and bird nerd
@lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social
Co-President of @Public_Citizen. Olivia's mom. Working on democracy, justice, financial, competition, consumer issues & more. Statements are my own opinions. (She/her)
@weareoversight.bsky.social
We're a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records.
@icapgeorgetown.bsky.social
Institute for Constitutional Advocacy & Protection | Georgetown Law ICAP defends constitutional rights and democratic processes through strategic litigation, policy development, and public education. https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/
@centerforballotfreedom.org
America’s political system is broken. We are a cross-partisan nonprofit project that aims to protect and strengthen American democracy by reviving #FusionVoting 🗳️✨ Learn more: https://centerforballotfreedom.org/
@isdglobal.org
Powering solutions to extremism, hate and disinformation since 2006.
@lessig.bsky.social
Law professor, activist, not convinced we have time, acting as if we do anyway.
@publiccitizen.bsky.social
Public Citizen has been standing up to corporate power and holding government accountable for 50 years. We're people-powered and accept no corporate money.
@maya4rights.bsky.social
Prez & CEO @civilrightsorg. Cat Mom. Former @msnbc. Ran 4 Mayor of NYC; IG @Maya4CivilRights Views & typos are mine. She/Her
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social
staff writer @theatlantic. author of GULAG, IRON CURTAIN, RED FAMINE, TWILIGHT OF DEMOCRACY and now AUTOCRACY INC https://linktr.ee/anneapplebaum
@joshalerner.bsky.social
People Powered co-director, Participatory Budgeting Project founder, #MakingDemocracyFun author. Posts about participatory democracy, vegan eats, dad jokes. he/él
@emazursky.bsky.social
Strong democracy means strong communities. People-power strategist, facilitator, social entrepreneur, proud mom.
@johnhaubenreich.bsky.social
Attorney fighting for voting rights and democracy with @protectdemocracy.org and as an @organizetn.bsky.social board member. Teach "Democracy and Voting Rights Litigation" at VLS. Sorry for the soccer stuff. Opinions my own.
@jrdresden.bsky.social
Political Scientist | Ex-Professor | Democracy Advocate Personal account, views are my own, etc.
@jamiedemocracy.bsky.social
Democracy and tech reform advocate | Legislative Director for Issue One
@subbuvincent.bsky.social
I direct Journalism & Media Ethics at Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Focus: sourcing standards; role of algorithms/AI in news distribution; democratic culture. https://www.linkedin.com/in/subbuvincent/
@electionscience.bsky.social
We're a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with voting methods that strengthen democracy—with an emphasis on approval voting. Electionscience.org
@rbryoung.bsky.social
Strengthening civic health & democracy at the local level with CivicLex and KY RUX. Kentucky proud 🪕🥃🐎💪
@shamike2009.bsky.social
Social Impact. Public Spaces. Currently writing about public libraries in the U.S. Here’s a look at all of the interesting things I’m reading, listening to, and thinking.
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social
A nonpartisan organization advancing public policies to create a stronger and more inclusive local press. Learn more at www.rebuildlocalnews.org.
@jcstearns.bsky.social
Working at the intersection of journalism, community and democracy.
@stevedaitch.bsky.social
Currently working to help election administrators and interested in learning more about the intersection of elections and AI. Former county election official. Proud Michigander 🪿
@lizclayroy.bsky.social
Education leader preparing the rising generation to solve problems together and create stronger communities. Posts only reflect my personal views.
@chamberlainvets.bsky.social
Empowering veterans to defend democracy. Proud member of the @unite4vets.bsky.social coalition
@itsapurdy.bsky.social
CEO of @chamberlainvets.bsky.social. Highly functional procrastinator. Talks democracy protection and veterans. ATLien🛸
@lilymasonphd.bsky.social
Political scientist at Johns Hopkins, author of Uncivil Agreement and co-author of Radical American Partisanship
@larrynorden.bsky.social
@dcpalmer.bsky.social
New here. Long-time democracy advocate. Directed campaign that won public financing of elections in NY -- first since Citizens United. Current focus: re-legalize fusion voting. centerforballotfreedom.org. Keeps me up: Are we ready for this moment?
@lorihenson.bsky.social
Public policy + local news @ Rebuild Local News. http://rebuildlocalnews.org Wholesome Midwestern gal, Terre Hautean, Quaker.
@attorneynora.bsky.social
law, tech, freedom, democracy | now: @freepress, past: free expression @PENamerica, litigation @ACLU. ATL | LA | NYC www.norabenavidez.com
@samwang.bsky.social
Neurosciencer, democracy reform studier, plotter of data by hand as first step. At Princeton too. Come visit my long-form essays at samwang.substack.com
@dziblatt.bsky.social
Eaton Professor of Government & Director, Center for European Studies @Harvard/ WZB Berlin/author of 'Tyranny of the Minority' (2023), 'How Democracies Die' (2018), & 'Conservative Parties and the Birth of Democracy' (2017).
@liamerivaki.bsky.social
Election science; expert in voter registration and local-level election administration. American Politics @McCourt School, Georgetown/The Carter Center. Team #voteredu 🗳️😷🇬🇷 🇺🇲 I am inclined to block you if you don't show your face or your name.
@amandacarpenter.bsky.social
Writer/Editor @protectdemocracy.org. Views are my own. NeverTrump from the jump, Bulwark fam & stan. Former reporter, Hill staffer, CNN contributor. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter! http://IfYouCanKeepIt.org 🇺🇸
@danw329.bsky.social
Director, Elections and Government Program, Brennan Center for Justice @ NYU Law. Previously, Senior Counsel, FEC. Husband. Dad. 🇺🇸🏳️🌈✡️
@jenafifield.bsky.social
Reporter in Arizona covering elections and voting news for Votebeat.org/arizona.
@democracyfund.bsky.social
Democracy Fund is a foundation working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy.
@drtedj.bsky.social
Writer | Contributing columnist @WashingtonPost | Senior Advisor @NewAmerica | Navy vet | ΩΨΦ | HBCU-educated
@statesunited.org
Democracy needs back-up. That's where we come in. @statesunitedaction.bsky.social 🔗 statesunited.org
@fairvote.bsky.social
Nonpartisan organization seeking better elections. We advance voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative.
@jodemocracy.bsky.social
The Journal of Democracy: The smartest analysis on democracy and authoritarianism around the world. Reposts ≠ Endorsement. https://linkin.bio/jodemocracy
@votebeat.org
We're a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to local, nonpartisan coverage of election admin and voting access. Signal 201.430.5217. Support us: http://votebe.at/donate.
@bartongellman.bsky.social
@BrennanCenter | ex Atlantic, WaPo | Author, Angler & Dark Mirror | Visiting Lecturer, Princeton | bartongellman.com/contact
@normeisen.bsky.social
Sr. Fellow @ Brookings, Executive Director of State Democracy Defenders Fund & Co-Founder of The Contrarian contrarian.substack.com 👇 - TN (posted by Team Norm)
@timothysnyder.bsky.social
Levin Professor of History at Yale. Author of "On Freedom," "On Tyranny," with 20 new lessons on Ukraine, "Our Malady," "Road to Unfreedom," "Black Earth," and "Bloodlands"
@ianbassin.bsky.social
Founder and Executive Director @protectdemocracy.org. Former Associate White House Counsel. Tweets my own.
@marietjeschaake.bsky.social
Technology Policy at Stanford 👩🏼💻 column in FT 🇪🇺 Member of European Parliament 2009-2019 📕Author: The Tech Coup
@ethanz.bsky.social
UMass Amherst, Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure, Global Voices, Berkman Klein Center. Formerly Center for Civic Media, MIT Media Lab.
@gabe-lerner.bsky.social
doin stuff to help US democracy (but not in a boring way) I write: https://democracynotes.substack.com/
@brendannyhan.bsky.social
Dartmouth political scientist and Bright Line Watch co-director. Previously Upshot NYT / CJR contributor, Spinsanity co-founder, All the President's Spin co-author. https://sites.dartmouth.edu/nyhan/ http://brightlinewatch.org
@noupside.bsky.social
✍🏼Studies influence, propaganda, adversarial abuse @Georgetown. Writes @Lawfare, The Atlantic. 📖 Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality — on influencers, online crowds, &bespoke realities (invisiblerulers.com) 🦹🏻♀️ Twitter Files supervillain
@justinhendrix.bsky.social
Concerned with tech, media and democracy. CEO & Editor at Tech Policy Press. Research & Adjunct Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Opinions mine.
@techpolicypress.bsky.social
Technology + democracy. Visit https://techpolicy.press Join our newsletter: https://techpolicy.press/newsletter Opinions do not reflect the views of Tech Policy Press. Reposts do not equal endorsements.
@leedrutman.bsky.social
Political scientist. Believer in democracy, whatever the hell that is. - Substack: https://leedrutman.substack.com - Podcast: http://politicsinquestion.com - Senior Fellow: New America - Co-Founder: https://www.fixourhouse.org
@brennancenter.bsky.social
We work to build a United States that is democratic, just, and free — for all. Visit BrennanCenter.org.
@jeremycyoung.bsky.social
Senior Advisor @aacu.org. Advocate for liberal education. Personal account.
@protectdemocracy.org
We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism. This account is owned and operated by Protect Democracy United. Follow us on other platforms ➡️ https://protdem.org/m/stay-connected