Our Nation Is Under Siege
Look around the country and you’ll see a nation under siege. Authoritarianism is threatening the very fabric of our society. Voting rights are being suppressed. School boards are under attack. People are quietly losing the freedoms that should belong to ALL Americans.
We need civic engagement and education more than ever. But it’s up to you. Standing up for democracy means taking action today. Donate $10 to Franklin Project and show you’re with us in the battle to protect democracy.
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AllSides released their latest news bias rating using multipartisan, scientific analysis to rate bias, which the majority of you seemed to agree with. See where your favorite media outlets fall here.
On civic engagement
Bush Center | Democracy Talks
From the ballpark to your workplace, there is always a daily opportunity to build community and increase civic engagement. Our friends at the Bush Center are highlighting the different ways that people around the globe are meeting the challenges to democracy.
Miami, FL: Miami Herald | DeSantis’ veto stuns Republican sponsors of bill promoting civic literacy in students
The Founders firmly believed that the strength of our great democracy would depend almost entirely on the wisdom and judgment of the governed. A bipartisan bill recently passed in Florida was vetoed by the state’s governor. Read on to see how the state is responding.
Orangeburg, South Carolina: The Times and Democrat | Unsung Heroes
Educators are used to going above and beyond to care for their students, but this pandemic put that to the test with virtual learning. The next generation is bettered by the example that America’s teachers and librarians displayed, and they deserve our recognition and praise.
Do you know of an unsung hero fighting for our democracy in your hometown that we should get in touch with? Let us know.
Take action
Voting Rights: If you haven’t had a chance to have a conversation about voting rights, the time is now. Consider using our Voting Rights Conversation Starter to call a friend about an issue impacting our union.
Democracy Corps Challenge: Send usa video of why you took the Democracy Corps pledge and how you are standing up for democracy in your community for a chance to receive our new merch!
