Democracy Is 

Worth Fighting For

America’s political extremism and divisions are at an all-time high. At LDI, we believe there is nothing more worth saving than our democracy. As an organization we work every day to find the path forward.

Research

The Lincoln Democracy Institute (LDI) set out to tackle this challenge by creating the 2023 Lincoln Democracy Index. LDI, along with our partner QuestionPro, interviewed more than 17,000 registered voters between January and April 2023.

Survey Snapshot: The Dynamics of Differing Viewpoints in Personal Relationships
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Survey Snapshot: The Dynamics of Differing Viewpoints in Personal Relationships

A recent LDI survey has shed light on the challenges people face when discussing differing viewpoints with others. Approximately 57% of respondents reported losing a personal relationship because of disagreements. Despite this, many still recognize the importance of engaging in discussions with those who hold different views. Half of the surveyed individuals consider such conversations…

Survey Snapshot: Sentiments on Democracy
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Survey Snapshot: Sentiments on Democracy

Our recent survey work has revealed key public sentiments on democracy, showing that voters’ views are deeply influenced by both personal experiences and institutional factors. The data suggests that democracy’s perceived health is directly impacted by trusted institutions like the media, policy frameworks, and economic conditions, highlighting the significant role these systems play in shaping…

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2023 Democracy Index Survey | News

New Survey: More Extremist Electorate Is Raising The Threat Of Election Violence

A new survey from The Lincoln Democracy Institute shows the threat of election violence is growing as political extremism has become normalized. The findings were part of the Democracy Index, a new research project of the American electorate meant to determine what drives political extremism and how to refine political engagement to oppose radicalized forces…

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2023 Democracy Index Survey | News

2023 Democracy Index

On January 20, 2025, America’s experiment with democracy will either continue as it has for over two hundred forty-eight years, or it will die. Democracy’s fate will not be decided by who wins in November 2024. Rather, the outcome will be determined by whether those on the side receiving fewer votes will peacefully accept governance by…

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Lincoln Democracy Institute Tells Voters The Choice Is For Democracy Or Autocracy

November 4, 2022 – In a new video, the Lincoln Democracy Institute tells voters about how the choice they make this election will define America’s future for years. Voters can either feed into a phony narrative that instills fear, or instead embrace hope and a belief in America’s democratic traditions.  “This is the most important election for democracy in…