Save Democracy
Key advocates, activists, experts, journalists, and orgs in the movement to save the world's most powerful democracy
Created by
@douglindner.bsky.social
@matthewahn.bsky.social
Beyond Guilt Director, Ohio Justice and Policy Center. Formerly: Law professor, Cuyahoga County prosecutor candidate, Guinness world record holder, Jeopardy contestant, N. Royalton public schools. Not your attorney. Opinions my own.
@alisonmgill.bsky.social
Lawyer, she/her, Director of Nominations & Democracy at National Women's Law Center
@kjephd.bsky.social
Political theorist studying democracy, ethics, & institutions. Author of Democracy for Busy People (https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/D/bo194847654.html); more at kevinjelliott.net. Generally poasting my way through this thing
@zacheverson.com
Investigative reporter at Forbes • Reporting on money in politics, campaign finance, ethics, and the Trump Organization • Documentarian emeritus of Trump's DC hotel • Tip? z_everson@protonmail.com, Signal/mobile 202.804.2744 https://zacheverson.com/
@jonmladd.bsky.social
Assoc Prof in the McCourt School and Dept of Government at Georgetown. A political scientist who studies public opinion, polling, and media effects. https://www.jonathanmladd.com/ Occasionally a Marilynne Robinson stan account. Apologies for typos.
@whstancil.bsky.social
Minnesota guy. "This particular activist will not stop." Sen. Chris Murphy
@notalawyer.bsky.social
No longer in good standing with the New York State bar My newsletter: StringinaMaze.net
@bellingcat.com
Bellingcat is an independent investigative collective of researchers, investigators and citizen journalists brought together by a passion for open source research. Want to support our charity? bellingcat.com/donate
@kenwhite.bsky.social
Ken White, criminal defense attorney and First Amendment litigator. Co-host of Serious Trouble podcast and writer at The Popehat Report. Signal: KenWhite.1969
@beschlossdc1776.bsky.social
Author, PRESIDENTS OF WAR, 9 other books. @NBCNews Presidential Historian. @PBS contributor. Called "normally sober" by Financial Times. X address is @BeschlossDC. Born in Chicago.
@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social
International Relations prof at U. Illinois. Editor of Arc Digital. Author “Drones and Terrorism.” Politics, national security, and occasional nerdery.
@mikebsacks.bsky.social
Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, 12 Books, Writer, Whistler, Finger-Cymbals, New Book with Jon Hamm, Patton Oswalt, Amy Sedaris, Chris Meloni, Paul Reubens, THIS IS HOW WE LOVE, out April 8th, https://tinyurl.com/2y6ywhhr https://doinit.substack.com/subscribe
@sunrisemvmt.bsky.social
We’re building a movement of young people to stop climate change & create millions of good jobs in the process #GreenNewDeal | Text GND to 88504 for updates ☀️ smvmt.link/Bio-Link
@profsteed.bsky.social
former English prof, then practicing appellate lawyer, now VAP @ UK College of Law, and soon to be AP @ UToledo Fall 2025 • he/him • all the disclaimers
@accountable-us.bsky.social
We dig deep to expose corporations, extremist megadonors, and special interests who rig the system against everyday Americans. Stay in the know ➡️ https://accountable.us
@democraticredistricting.com
On a mission to end gerrymandering and achieve a more representative democracy. Chaired by @ericholder.bsky.social
@larrynorden.bsky.social
@courtacctability.bsky.social
Fighting Judicial Corruption Building Toward a Better Democracy https://linktr.ee/courtaccountability
@lzwarensteyn.bsky.social
my favorite things: fair courts, laughter, good runs, & your pets. Senior Director of the Fair Courts Program & Advisor at @civilrightsorg.bsky.social. Views my own.
@atjhung.bsky.social
Director of Policy and Political Affairs at Stand Up America // formerly: Demos, Indivisible, Michigan in Color (The Michigan Daily) // talk to me about abolitionist organizing and Arsenal FC
@51stdc.bsky.social
Committed to making D.C. the 51st state in the union because it's constitutionally sound, morally just, and simply the right thing to do. Join us, we need you! www.the51st.org To volunteer, email unitedforstatehood at gmail dot com.
@greenpeaceusa.bsky.social
Fighting for a greener, healthier world, no matter what forces stand in our way. TAKE ACTION: linktr.ee/greenpeaceusa
@davekronig.bsky.social
Government oversight & voting rights lawyer. Previously: Voter Protection Director WisDems. Musician. Immunocompromised/disabled. Lawyer. Fan of N95s, democracy, and righteous fights. he/him. Opinions are mine alone but generally pretty good
@davedaley.bsky.social
Author, "Antidemocratic," "Ratf**ked," "Unrigged." Likes democracy, Boston College basketball
@pgronke.bsky.social
Professor, director, gardener, and a few other things. I mainly do elections. Follow my work at HTTP://EVIC.reed.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-gronke-83452311/
@mintimm.bsky.social
pissed-off mom, daughter, feminist, anti-racist, "pathologically optimistic", president & ceo Reproductive Freedom for All, #blacklivesmatter, she/her
@brettkins.bsky.social
Managing Director, Policy & Political at Stand Up America. Former Zbig Brzezinski aide, federal law clerk, Yale Law alum. Current dad 🏳️🌈
@billycorriher.bsky.social
state courts @peoplesparity.bsky.social @pppaction.bsky.social ex-journalist, author he/him #NCpol
@deborahnarcher.bsky.social
Professor @NYU Law. President @aclu. Social and racial justice advocate. Author, Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality
@danw329.bsky.social
Director, Elections and Government Program, Brennan Center for Justice @ NYU Law. Previously, Senior Counsel, FEC. Husband. Dad. 🇺🇸🏳️🌈✡️
@importantmeagan.bsky.social
democracy & courts expert. formerly Indivisible, Demand Justice, and Eleanor Norton. currently: semi-retired hater of the Supreme Court and podcast host. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/text-me-back-with-lindy-west-and-meagan-hatcher-mays/id17132693
@peoplesparity.bsky.social
Nationwide network of law students and attorneys organizing to unrig the law and build a legal system that works for people, not corporate profits.
@jakefaleschini.bsky.social
Adding justice and equality to the judiciary one judge at a time. Dad & husband. YIMBY and former DC elected. Making good trouble @AFJustice. @WeDemandJustice @Amprog @ACSLaw & @NewYorkStateAG alum. He/his views only.
@peoplefor.bsky.social
Resisting fascism and fighting for freedom. Home of @rightwingwatch.bsky.social & @yeonetwork.bsky.social.
@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)
@krisbrown.bradyunited.org
President @BradyUnited.org. Fighting to free America from gun violence. Proud Virginian, mother, and lawyer. Join the movement at bradyunited.org.
@campaignlegal.org
Advancing democracy through law. We're working on behalf of the American people to hold our government accountable. Visit: CampaignLegal.org
@statesunited.org
Democracy needs back-up. That's where we come in. @statesunitedaction.bsky.social 🔗 statesunited.org
@tim-weiner.bsky.social
Author & journalist. New book -- THE MISSION: The CIA in the 21st Century -- coming in July. https://www.amazon.com/Mission-CIA-21st-Century/dp/0063270188/ref=sr_1_1?crid=244QZ5FP3OQIG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sg7scw46b-qcO0cLOReCrUfrMvIOVWPmbD5cYUXt4oNZtHQNyjUCAp
@pogo.org
Investigating corruption & abuse of power, demanding accountability. Contact us securely: http://pogo.org/send-us-a-tip
@splcenter.org
Catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements. splcenter.org
@boldprogressives.org
Nearly one million member grassroots organization working to elect Democrats and build power for economic populist priorities.
@takebackthect.bsky.social
If you want to build a democracy that works for everyone, you must have an honest judiciary. If you want an honest judiciary, you #TakeBacktheCourt.
@climatepower.bsky.social
Fighting for bold climate action, exposing Big Oil’s greed, and holding polluters accountable ⚡️
@bradyunited.org
We are uniting Americans from coast to coast, red and blue and every color, to end gun violence. Led by @KrisBrown.bradyunited.org.
@alizashatzman.bsky.social
President + Founder, The Legal Accountability Project (LAP), writes + speaks 🗣️ about judicial accountability and ⚖️clerkship transparency. Pennsylvanian. 🏙️
@endcitizensunited.bsky.social
We're on a mission to get Big Money out of politics, return power to the people, and defend our democracy.
@aliemalie.bsky.social
things i care about: fair courts and judicial noms, cats, abortion, protecting our LGBTQ+ youth, immigrants, unions, gardening, knowing i’m on the right side of history (she/her) tx | mn | dc | hn
@afj.org
Building power, transforming courts, securing justice for all https://linktr.ee/allianceforjustice AFJ.org
@ballsandstrikes.org
A nonprofit media outlet for progressive, bullshit-free commentary about courts, judges, and the legal system they uphold. Run by @jaywillis.net.
@ncjw.bsky.social
NCJW is a 131 year old Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for the full rights of women, children, and families in the United States and Israel.
@aliciabannon.bsky.social
Director of the Judiciary Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. Editor-in-chief of State Court Report. All opinions are my own.
@ultraviolet.bsky.social
UltraViolet is a women-led gender justice organization, with an online community of 1M+ members nationwide. We combine organizing, technology, creative campaigning, and people power to win real-world changes for women and gender expansive people.
@nwlc.org
We're the National Women's Law Center, and we've been fighting for gender justice for over 50 years. Take action with us: Text NWLC to 32434! Learn more: www.nwlc.org
@zackford.bsky.social
Press/Editorial: AFJustice Formerly: ThinkProgress (RIP). Queer/cis, atheist, SJW, pianist, gaymer, IC alumni, union member. https://linktr.ee/zackford Opinions my own. (He/Him) 🏳️🌈🖖
@ppact.org
This channel is paid for in part by Planned Parenthood Votes, 123 William St., NY NY 10038. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/
@ppfa.org
Hi! We’re America’s most trusted provider of sexual and reproductive health care education, and we think we look pretty good for over 100 years old. www.plannedparenthood.org & linktr.ee/PlannedParenthood
@mollycoleman.bsky.social
Candidate for Saint Paul City Council in Ward Four. Executive Director, People’s Parity Project & PPP Action.
@lcv.org
Building political power to protect people and the planet since 1970. Because our Earth is worth fighting for. lcv.org Text LCV to 877-877 🌎
@everytown.bsky.social
We are a movement of parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners & concerned citizens fighting to end gun violence and build safer communities. https://everytown.org/
@standupamerica.com
We’re a grassroots community of nearly 2 million progressives that’s standing up to corruption & voter suppression and building a more representative democracy. https://linktr.ee/StandUpAmerica
@davidpepperoh.bsky.social
@joshuaadouglas.bsky.social
Election law and voting rights professor at the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law. Acting Associate Dean for Research. New book, The Court v The Voters, published in May 2024! Podcast: Democracy Optimist. Taco lover.
@cwaunion.bsky.social
Building a movement for worker power, economic justice, & democracy ✊ CWA.org/Organize
@earthjustice.org
Because the earth needs a good lawyer. Join our fight: Text JOIN to 43428. https://earthjustice.org
@justinlevitt.bsky.social
If you're eligible & want to vote, making sure you can, it's meaningful, and it sticks. Pro-democracy, pro-republic. He/his. Loyola law prof, former WH, former DOJ, former Natl Voter Protection Dir, forever NJDevils fan
@alexaronson.bsky.social
Co-founder & Executive Director, Court Accountability. Contributor, MeidasTouch Legal AF. Former U.S. Senate/Justice Department. Views my own. https://courtaccountability.substack.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/courtacctability.bsky.social
@afscme.bsky.social
America's communities never rest. That's why people who work in public service never quit. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
@marinklevy.bsky.social
Professor of Law, Duke Law School; Academic Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute. Mother of sons & spinner of ⚖️🧵s.
@anatosaurus.bsky.social
Host of Words to Win By, a podcast about progressive wins around the world and how we achieved them. https://wordstowinby-pod.com/ Researcher, message maker, campaign strategist to progressive and Democratic causes here and abroad.
@johnbisognano.com
🗳️ Democracy: big fan. 🗺️ President: @democraticredistricting.com @allontheline.bsky.social & @redistrictfdn.bsky.social 🏆 Reigning b2b Fantasy Football Champ 🏈 🏀 Boston Sports Enthusiast ⚾️ 🏒
@tiffanymuller.bsky.social
President of End Citizens United and Let America Vote. Wife, Mom. Lord of the Rings and Chiefs fan in equal measure.
@seiu.org
Official Bluesky of SEIU, a leading voice for labor & progressive change for working people. #UnionsForAll #ProtectAllWorkers #1u
@hrc.org
We’re America’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. We proudly fight for a world where equality wins at home, school, work, and every community.
@centeronbudget.bsky.social
A nonpartisan research and policy institute that advances federal and state policies to help build a nation where everyone has the resources they need to thrive and share in the nation’s prosperity.
@mcpli.bsky.social
Senior Counsel, Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. Redistricting, voting rights, elections. From Texas.
@ariberman.bsky.social
National voting rights correspondent Mother Jones. Author of Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People—and the Fight to Resist It and Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America
@americanprogress.bsky.social
The Center for American Progress is dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action.
@williamadler78.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University. I wrote a book: https://www.pennpress.org/9780812253481/
@murshedz.bsky.social
Stratcomms | Now ▶️ @pacificastrategies.bsky.social | Then: CREDOMobile; Sen. Harry Reid; Rep. Louise Slaughter; Common Cause | Live and breathe UCLA & Manchester United w/ a hearty side of 49ers. #GoBruins #GGMU #FTTB | Repost or like =/= endorsement.
@fahrenthold.bsky.social
New York Times investigative reporter, writing about the world of nonprofits. Please send story tips! daf@nytimes.com
@zackbeauchamp.bsky.social
Senior Correspondent at Vox covering the crisis of global democracy. Author of The Reactionary Spirit, a book on that topic — available for purchase now! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/zack-beauchamp/the-reactionary-spirit/9781541704411/?lens=
@leahgreenberg.bsky.social
Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Indivisible. I'm here to win AND make friends.
@ericcolumbus.bsky.social
Obama appointee at DOJ/DHS. Litigator for Speaker Pelosi and Jan. 6 Committee. Counsel for then-Sen. Biden. Yankee Stadium hot dog vendor. Wannabe historian. Dad joker.
@cendemtech.bsky.social
The Center for Democracy & Technology. Shaping technology policy and architecture, with a focus on equity and justice. @CDTEU.bsky.social for our EU-based team. https://cdt.org
@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.
@amandalitman.bsky.social
Co-founder & President of @runforsomething.net & RFS Civics / Writer x2: http://runforsomething.net/book & whenwereincharge.com out on May 13! / Mom, also x2 amandalitman.com
@jakemgrumbach.bsky.social
policy, $, political economy of race // 70-80s soul, 90s hip hop // #DubNation // proud product of miscegenation // Berkeley prof (formerly: Princeton CSDP, UW)
@justsecurity.org
Forum on law, rights, and security. Editorial Board includes professors, top civil society attorneys, former senior government officials.