Champions and Scholars of Democracy
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@joegoldman.bsky.social
@electioninnov.bsky.social
CEIR is a nonprofit whose core mission is to work with election officials and build confidence in elections that voters should trust and do trust. https://electioninnovation.org
@runforsomething.net
We recruit & support young leaders running for state + local office in all 50 states + D.C. in order to build long-term sustainable power. If you want to run for office, we're here to help you. runforsomething.net
@verifiedvoting.org
Strengthening democracy for all voters by promoting the responsible use of technology in elections for 20+ years. Website: https://verifiedvoting.org/
@myconstitution.bsky.social
Constitutional Accountability Center is a nonprofit law firm & think tank dedicated to the progressive promise of our Constitution’s text, history, & values.
@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/
@wesmediaproject.bsky.social
The Wesleyan Media Project tracks and analyzes political advertising by federal and gov candidates online and on TV in every media market in the country. Directed by @efranklinfowler.bsky.social, @mikefranz.bsky.social, and @tnridout.bsky.social.
@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.
@anitawrites.bsky.social
Solidarity Journalism Initiative lead, assistant professor at UT Austin School of Journalism and Media. Views are my own.
@bhuang12.bsky.social
Organizer, runner, Virgo & ex-gymnast ✊🌹🏃🏻♀️♍️🤸🏻✨ Ithaca, NY, now but #WIUnion forever. All thoughts my own.
@freepress.bsky.social
We’re a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate. Learn more: FreePress.net
@engagingnews.bsky.social
The Center for Media Engagement conducts original, groundbreaking research alongside newsrooms, social media platforms, and organizations looking to influence media practices for the benefit of democracy. mediaengagement.org
@jodemocracy.bsky.social
The Journal of Democracy: The smartest analysis on democracy and authoritarianism around the world. Reposts ≠ Endorsement. https://linkin.bio/jodemocracy
@journalists.org
Driving innovation in digital journalism since 1999 via practical training, community building, the Online Journalism Awards and the ONA annual conference (ONA25 is Sept. 10-13 in New Orleans).
@benadida.com
I lead an incredible team building a voting machine everyone can trust. https://voting.works Optimistic about judicious uses of tech. Systems, security, privacy, cryptography, and the web are my jam. Previously: Clever, Square, Mozilla, Harvard, MIT.
@sightline.org
Think tank cooking up nonpartisan policy research on housing, democracy, energy, climate, and forests in Cascadia. 🧠🍳 Likes/follows ≠ endorsements. Newsletters: sightline.org/signup
@niskanencenter.bsky.social
A nonpartisan think tank that promotes an open society and changes public policy via direct engagement in the policymaking process.
@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.
@preetbharara.bsky.social
Patriotic American. Former US Attorney, SDNY. Banned by Putin. Fired by Trump.
@joshuabenton.com
21st-century media and the 19th-c American South. Founded and ran @niemanlab.org at @harvard.edu for 12 yrs; now the senior writer there. Cajun, dad of two, husband of one. Journalist with a history problem. Also: @theatlantic.com, @washingtonpost.com, etc
@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.”
@eff.org
We're the Electronic Frontier Foundation. We're a nonprofit that fights for your privacy and free speech online. Find all of EFF's social media accounts at https://eff.org/social. https://eff.org
@politicsprof.bsky.social
Director @harvardash@bsky.social. Winthrop Laflin McCormack Professor of Citizenship, Harvard Kennedy School. I study participatory democracy. All views expressed here are my own.
@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
@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
@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/
@newslit.org
We advance the development and teaching of news literacy in K-12 education. #NewsLiteracy https://newslit.org/
@knightfoundation.org
@sarahbinder.bsky.social
Political scientist by day (and night). GWU and Brookings. Co-editor, https://goodauthority.org/ sarahbinder.weebly.com
@mcpli.bsky.social
Senior Counsel, Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. Redistricting, voting rights, elections. From Texas.
@freedom.press
Protecting, defending public interest journalism in the 21st century. Subscribe to our ne🦋sletters: https://freedom.press/newsletters/ Staff, board members: https://bsky.app/starter-pack/freedom.press/3lbkk5aha5l22 More: linktr.ee/freedomofpress
@normornstein.bsky.social
Political scientist, co-host of Words Matter podcast, contributor to The Contrarian
@qjurecic.bsky.social
I write about law, democracy, and the internet. Words in @lawfaremedia.org, The Atlantic, Washington Post Book World. It's KWIN-ta. Speaking only for myself on here. signal: qjurecic.32
@maxberger.bsky.social
Just happy to be here. Co-Founder IfNotNow, More Perfect Union, Momentum Training Institute. Formerly Warren, Justice Democrats, etc.
@thetrevorpotter.bsky.social
Campaign Finance & Election Law Expert, Former Commissioner & Chairman of Federal Election Commission, Attorney and President @campaignlegal.org / campaignlegal.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
@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
@votinggeek.bsky.social
Co-Founder and CEO The Elections Group. Former local election official.
@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
@nilc.org
Advancing and defending the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants & their loved ones.
@ericliuhy.com
Mastodon https://mastodon.social/@elhye GitHub https://github.com/pixelwine PGP Public Key https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x9A2CE7447927F03D and https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x799913A3E3F717CA
@ericholder.bsky.social
*82nd U.S. Attorney General *Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee *Author of “Our Unfinished March”
@crawfordstuff.bsky.social
Policy Strategist at Protect Democracy. Co-author of the Faith in Elections Playbook.
@mariaressa.bsky.social
@lizclayroy.bsky.social
Education leader preparing the rising generation to solve problems together and create stronger communities. Posts only reflect my personal views.
@jroig.bsky.social
Founder & Chief Network Weaver @ The Horizons Project; Evangelist for Narrative Engagement Across Difference & Reparative Movement-building.
@ourelection.bsky.social
Non-profit, non-partisan organization working to reinforce American democracy and ensure our election administrators' needs are met. #ProtectOurElection
@representwomen.bsky.social
RepresentWomen is a research hub focused on innovative systems strategies to advance women’s representation so more women Run, Win, Serve, and Lead! Visit our website: https://www.representwomen.org/
@votercenter.bsky.social
The New American Majority — people of color, young people and unmarried women — is 150 million people strong. We’re working to make sure they register and vote.
@centerforvoterinfo.bsky.social
Dedicated to increasing voting participation among the New American Majority— people of color, young people and unmarried women — and those who share their values.
@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
@fairfightaction.bsky.social
Fighting for free and fair elections — in Georgia and around the nation. A joint account of Fair Fight and Fair Fight Action. FairFight.com
@fightforthefuture.org
Digital rights are human rights. There's hardly anything as important as ensuring that our shared future has freedom of expression and creativity at its core. https://www.fightforthefuture.org
@cynthiarterrell.bsky.social
Quaker, knitter, gardener, democracy & gender balance advocate, & director of RepresentWomen
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social
Publisher of The Bulwark. Host of the Focus Group Podcast. Co-host, The Next Level. Become a subscriber: http://TheBulwark.com/join
@aditijuneja3.bsky.social
Founder and Executive Director of Democracy 2076 About me:🧘🏽♀️ 💃🏽🪴🏖️🦪 🏄🏽♀️🧙🏽
@willvandenberg.bsky.social
Finding hope in red and purple states (challenges, too). Always for underdogs & multiracial democracy. Regional mutt; now Jersey City. opinions=mine 🏳️🌈
@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/
@levincenter.bsky.social
The Levin Center champions bipartisan, fact-based oversight and is affiliated with Wayne State Law School, but our posts do not present the views of WSU or the Law School.
@democracyfundvoice.bsky.social
Democracy Fund Voice is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping America build a stronger, healthier democracy.
@ceciliamunoz.bsky.social
Serial policy nerd: led President Obama's Domestic Policy Council after 20 years at Unidos US; now growing new NGOs. On way too many boards. Author: More Than Ready.
@aijenpoo.bsky.social
❤️ National Domestic Workers Alliance, Caring Across Generations, Care in Action, Supermajority. Opinions entirely my own. #CareCantWait
@bostonjoan.bsky.social
I am the founder of The Critical Internet Studies Institute and an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies at Boston University www.criticalinternet.org
@electproject.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida specializing in American elections
@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)
@ruha9.bsky.social
✍🏽 • RACE AFTER TECHNOLOGY: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code • VIRAL JUSTICE: How We Grow the World We Want • IMAGINATION: A Manifesto 📚www.ruhabenjamin.com
@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
@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"
@marcelias.bsky.social
Founder @democracydocket.com. Chair of Elias Law Group. My dog's name is Bode. Visit: democracydocket.com.
@demosorg.bsky.social
Dēmos is a non-profit public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy. demos.org
@govacctproj.bsky.social
We have 40+ years of experience representing #whistleblowers. Need help? Seek assistance here 👉 http://bit.ly/348XhKN
@jgastil.bsky.social
Penn State professor who studies deliberative democracy and group decision making. Currently on sabbatical at the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center. Recent books: Hope for Democracy, Legislature by Lot, and Dungeon Party (a novel).
@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
@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. ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼
@fairvote.bsky.social
Nonpartisan organization seeking better elections. We advance voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative.
@mschmitt9.bsky.social
Political Reform Program, @NewAmerica. Previously, @rooseveltinst; @theprospect; @OpenSociety; US Senate for Bill Bradley, D-NJ.
@jcstearns.bsky.social
Working at the intersection of journalism, community and democracy.
@democracyfund.bsky.social
Democracy Fund is a foundation working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy.
@torygavito.bsky.social
Way to Win, President. Political Strategist. Tejana (for now-- monitoring the heat under Trump II / Abbott Regime).
@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social
A nonpartisan organization advancing public policies to create a stronger and more inclusive local press. Learn more at www.rebuildlocalnews.org.
@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)
@statesunited.org
Democracy needs back-up. That's where we come in. @statesunitedaction.bsky.social 🔗 statesunited.org
@campaignlegal.org
Advancing democracy through law. We're working on behalf of the American people to hold our government accountable. Visit: CampaignLegal.org
@peterlevine.bsky.social
Tufts professor of Political Science and Philosophy & Tisch College Associate Dean. Blogging since 2003 at peterlevine.ws
@pogo.org
Investigating corruption & abuse of power, demanding accountability. Contact us securely: http://pogo.org/send-us-a-tip
@rahnamepting.bsky.social
Executive Director at MoveOn , building political power for the people, not big $. Believe in love and healing. Citizen of the world.
@freedomhouse.bsky.social
A prodemocracy organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom around the world.
@notaaroncraig.bsky.social
Co-CEO of Free Press and Free Press Action and guy with two first names freepress.net
@mawaldman.bsky.social
President & CEO, @BrennanCenter. Author, The Supermajority, The Fight to Vote, etc. etc. Ex-speechwriter.