“This isn’t about #partisanship," writes Jasmine Ramsey. "It’s about whether we allow #authoritarianism to take root and destroy the very conditions that make #democracy and #pluralism possible...[by] remain[ing] fragmented, slow, and reactive.”

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#Authoritarians hope that #democracy defenders take too long to react. We must not play into their hands.

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“To #nonprofits and #civilsociety: It’s time to turn our statements and thought pieces into joint action. Share #networks. Pool #resources. Work outside of our traditional partners and use adaptive language.“

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#Nonprofits and #civilsociety must move from thought pieces into collective action, writes Jasmine Ramsey.

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When #democracy defenders come under threat, we must unite.

“We’ve seen major law firms get picked off one by one—what happens when the same tactics come for democracy nonprofits or foundations? Will we stand alone, or will we commit to a collective defense?"

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What will the #democracy field do if our nonprofits and foundations are picked off one-by-one? The answer must be to unite, writes Jasmine Ramsey.

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“This isn’t about #partisanship," writes Jasmine Ramsey. "It’s about whether we allow #authoritarianism to take root and destroy the very conditions that make #democracy and #pluralism possible...[by] remain[ing] fragmented, slow, and reactive.”

democracynotesperspe...

#Authoritarians hope that #democracy defenders take too long to react. We must not play into their hands.

democracynotesperspe...

“To #nonprofits and #civilsociety: It’s time to turn our statements and thought pieces into joint action. Share #networks. Pool #resources. Work outside of our traditional partners and use adaptive language.“

democracynotesperspe...

#Nonprofits and #civilsociety must move from thought pieces into collective action, writes Jasmine Ramsey.

democracynotesperspe...

What will the #democracy field do if our nonprofits and foundations are picked off one-by-one? The answer must be to unite, writes Jasmine Ramsey.

democracynotesperspe...

When #democracy defenders come under threat, we must unite.

“We’ve seen major law firms get picked off one by one—what happens when the same tactics come for democracy nonprofits or foundations? Will we stand alone, or will we commit to a collective defense?"

democracynotesperspe...

There’s a lively conversation among funders and foundation presidents, current and former, playing out in public right now — about diversified revenue, the need for collaboration among funders, and more ⤵️

Full rundown in our latest edition on Substack: democracynotes.substack.com/p/this-weeks...

Democracy policy? In this Congress?? TBD. But there's lots of potential at the state level to continue to advance pro-democracy policy of all sorts.

Join us ~virtually~ next week for a conversation on democracy policy at the state level. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

📣 LIVE 📣 100+ democracy and civil society folks are participating in our Democracy Notes / Connective Tissue event on joy in local civic life!

We 👏 love 👏 this 👏 community👏

Participating in civic life doesn't need to feel like eating your spinach. Y'all, where's the fun at??? 🤡🤹‍♂️🎪

This holiday season, join us for an interactive panel celebrating and highlighting practical strategies to make civic life fun and joyful! Register here: virginia.zoom.us/meeting/regi...