Democracy Forward
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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
The Trump-Vance admin wants to replace programs proven to reduce teen pregnancy with programs that exclusively promote abstinence-only, erase LGBTQ+ people from education, and push medically inaccurate information about birth control. We stopped this unlawful effort before, and we'll do it again.
We’re suing to *protect* the Affordable Care Act – unlike RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz, who are attempting to systematically dismantle it. Our “industrial-scale litigation” is working, and we’ll keep fighting in court to protect affordable health care for millions of Americans.
President Trump’s attempts to use the Department of Justice to pocket taxpayer money are – as the court said today – unsupported by facts or law. We are proud to represent amici in this case and aid in the court’s ultimate determination that Trump’s lawsuit was effectively a scam.
National parks mean more than just a summer vacation. As Megan shares in her story, there are places where the present can connect with the past. #OurParksOurHistory
A court ordered the Justice Department to restore remote work accommodations it took away from our two plaintiffs, one with type 1 diabetes and one with Stage IV lung cancer. This ruling ensures these workers don't have to choose between protecting their health and keeping their jobs.
No matter your party, your background, or where you live, your vote belongs to you. Learn more about how to protect it in our People’s Guide to Voting Rights: https://democracyforward.org/work/research/the-peoples-guide-to-voting-rights/
President Trump and his allies will try to discourage voters because they know the power rests with the people. It's why we created the People’s Guide to Voting Rights — to help communities understand and protect their rights. democracyforward.org/pg-voting
An informed voter is a more powerful voter. Read the People's Guide to Voting Rights to make sure you're fully prepared ahead of the 2026 midterms: https://democracyforward.org/work/research/the-peoples-guide-to-voting-rights/
We partnered with @weareunidosus.bsky.social to ensure victims of unlawful federal enforcement activity are compensated and that bad actors are exposed. Learn more at democracyforward.org/ftca
From teargassing children to brutalizing peaceful protestors, the Trump-Vance admin has terrorized people and communities across the U.S. It’s time justice is delivered for those harmed.
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal was a father of six children who came to the U.S. after fighting alongside the U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan for over a decade. We’re investigating his sudden death while in ICE custody. The ongoing abuse of people being held in detention must end.
Whether it’s voting, protesting, or caring for one another, every action is a step towards change. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times is a guide to help us reclaim our power and foster community in an unreal time. Proceeds power our work. Pre-order your copy: ordinarypeopleaction.com
A message from our President and CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social on the work ahead.
Leaders take us places we wouldn’t go ourselves. Five years ago @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined us as CEO and we’ve grown from a team of 17 to an unstoppable team of 200. Congrats to Skye for five years of building! As she would say, now we’re on to the next.
Dissent has been the highest form of patriotism since 1776.
This Fourth of July, we are reminded: it has always been ordinary people – not kings, not institutions, not the powerful – who have demanded that the promises of this nation be realized for all of us. A message from our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social as we celebrate 250 years of the USA.
There’s nothing more American than working toward a better future for everyone who lives in the United States. As you gather with friends and family this holiday weekend, here’s some conversation starters to help you think about what brighter tomorrow can look like.
On its 250th birthday, the United States is at an inflection point. But we’ve been here before. And however you feel about our flag right now – angry, proud, afraid, hopeful – we can use this moment to build something greater.
More than 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act became law to protect against voter discrimination, desegregate schools, and ban race- and sex-based employment discrimination. As our civil rights face growing threats, we’re reminded this is an old fight in a new time.
Seven former federal employees signed on to a public letter opposing the Trump-Vance admin’s destructive agenda *in their personal capacities* which is First Amendment-protected speech. EPA leadership ignored internal legal advice and fired the employees in retaliation. We will see them in court.
Our team is in court today to protect East Potomac Park, which President Trump is trying to convert from a public recreation space into an exclusive, high-end golf course for his rich friends.
As the nation celebrates its 250th year, it’s critical to remember the rights that all of us are entitled to under the law. Go to weholdtruths.org to join the movement.
We knew the Trump-Vance administration’s attempts to gut vital funding were both arbitrary and capricious – this week the court agreed.
A new regulation for the Child Care and Development Fund threatens to raise childcare costs for low income families and hurt smaller childcare providers. We will meet the Trump-Vance admin in court to fight their attempt to destroy equal access to affordable, high-quality childcare.
Trump’s Department of Education and Secretary Linda McMahon tried to politicize the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program by only allowing employers who agreed with the administration’s agenda to qualify. We sued, and today, we won on behalf of nonprofits, local governments, and labor unions.
Trump-Vance admin officials didn’t learn their lesson with Signal the first time – the records we just uncovered show that. We will keep revealing the truth about this administration’s actions and attempts to hide them from the American people.
SCOTUS's decision allowing bans on transgender women and girls participating in school sports is a painful setback to trans rights, Title IX, and equality. As Justice Sotomayor said, sports are about more than just winning. We will continue fighting to protect the dignity of the trans community.