Today, Joe Biden was projected the winner of the 2020 presidential election. He will serve as the 46th president of the United States, and Kamala…
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This election season brought unprecedented turnout across the country. Millions of voters cast their ballots through early voting, vote-by-mail, and yesterday, at the polls. They…
It’s become something of a cliché to say that we’re living in uncertain times — but times of uncertainty can be powerful opportunities for new…
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Fighting for an internet that is safe for all: how structural problems require structural solutions
In 2017, a college student named Taylor Dumpson achieved what many young scholars dream of: she was elected student body president. As the first African-American…
As law students across the country return to the classroom, many are also putting their education to work through legal clinics where they can help…
Democracy Fund seeks to develop leaders among Capitol Hill staff so that policymaking and Congress reflect the diversity of our country. For me, this is…
This November, the United States will hold an election amidst a pandemic that has claimed over 180,000 American lives. Religious leaders can play a crucial…
According to the Pew Research Center, one in five Americans rely primarily on social media for their political news and information. This means a small…
Without sufficient transparency and accountability, online platforms have become hotbeds for disinformation that manipulates, maligns, and disenfranchises voters, especially people of color and women. The…
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Beyond the statement: How journalism funders can act in solidarity with marginalized communities
Organizations, businesses, and groups across the United States sent this statement to millions of people via social media feeds and e-mail lists in early June…
While most Americans express belief in democratic values and preference for a democratic political system, a new report published by the Voter Study Group, "Democracy…
One of the many ways funders can support equitable journalism is by investing in fair, just, and accurate reporting on and representation of Muslim Americans.…
For the past six years, Democracy Fund has distinguished itself as an organization that has sought common ground between the left and right. We have…
Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google play an essential role in our democracy. They provide a way for communities to organize and speak…
Now researchers, reporters, and armchair pundits have immediate access to America’s diverse views on 40 top policy issues.
Results from the 2019 NewsMatch cycle, published for the first time today, show that it was the most successful to date, with an initial pool…
Democracy Fund stands in solidarity with our grantees, partners, and those across the nation who are outraged and grieving over the murders of George Floyd,…
Every election we ask ourselves, what motivates voters to participate? Could it be the love of a charismatic candidate? The dislike of a less-than-desirable one?…
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Our democracy is a complex political system made of an intricate web of institutions, interest groups, individual leaders, and citizens that are all connected in…
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken much more than the ground beneath us: it has rocked every aspect of our society. This norm-shattering situation has shown…
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