Democracy Fund

Democracy Fund The Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation that invests in projects to help make our democracy work better. Learn more at www.democracyfund.org.
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Today, modern challenges — including hyper-partisanship, money in politics, and struggling media — threaten the health of American democracy. The Democracy Fund invests in change makers whose ideas and energy can make a difference. We advocate for solutions that can bring lasting improvements to our political system and we build bridges that help people come together to serve our nation. Since our

founding, the Democracy Fund has invested more than $30 million to support a healthy democracy through three programs:

- Vibrant Media & the Public Square: Supporting innovations and institutions that help people understand and participate in the democratic process.

- Modern Elections & the Role of Money in Politics: Supporting bipartisan solutions that ensure that the views of the public come first in our democracy.

- Principled Leadership & Effective Governance: Supporting approaches that help our elected leaders deliberate, negotiate, and serve the American people.

We were honored to have Stacey Abrams join Democracy Fund President Joe Goldman tonight in conversation around voting ri...
07/10/2019

We were honored to have Stacey Abrams join Democracy Fund President Joe Goldman tonight in conversation around voting rights and our democracy. What an amazing way to celebrate our 5th anniversary!

Today is our 5th anniversary! We want to say a big THANK YOU to our amazing grantees and partners who have been working ...
07/10/2019

Today is our 5th anniversary! We want to say a big THANK YOU to our amazing grantees and partners who have been working hard to ensure our government remains accountable to the American people, to protect the freedom and fairness of our elections, and to ensure a vibrant and free press.

This Independence Day, we are grateful for all the courageous, visionary, and persistent Americans who are standing up t...
07/04/2019

This Independence Day, we are grateful for all the courageous, visionary, and persistent Americans who are standing up to protect and strengthen our democracy. Thank you!

Local election officials hold the key to ensuring our elections are secure and accurate, but in many cases they are not ...
06/27/2019

Local election officials hold the key to ensuring our elections are secure and accurate, but in many cases they are not getting the support they need. Read more about the challenges they face in our new report, in partnership with Reed College.

The Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people.

NEW REPORT: About 1 in 5 Republicans hold economic views more in line with the Democratic Party than their own. Find out...
06/11/2019

NEW REPORT: About 1 in 5 Republicans hold economic views more in line with the Democratic Party than their own. Find out how Americans' views on wealth and poverty define—and defy—party lines, and what it means for 2020 in our latest Voter Study Group report:

Analysis from Drutman, Williamson, and Wong surfaces that going into the 2020 elections, Republicans' views on economic policy are more split than Democrats.

With our friends at The Fetzer Institute & Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), we’re excited to announce a ...
06/04/2019

With our friends at The Fetzer Institute & Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), we’re excited to announce a new funding and learning initiative: Faith In/And Democracy will explore the power and potential of faith as a catalyst for bridge building in service of our shared democracy and civic life. Chris Crawford shares the details today on our blog:

The Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people.

06/04/2019

We are excited to announce that entry fees are now waived for micro newsrooms to enter the General Excellence category of the 2019 Online Journalism Awards, thanks to generous support from Democracy Fund. In addition, the deadline for entries for ... Read More

America lost nearly half its newspaper staff between 2008 and 2017 and almost 1800 newspapers have closed their doors si...
05/14/2019

America lost nearly half its newspaper staff between 2008 and 2017 and almost 1800 newspapers have closed their doors since 2004. At a time of crisis for local news, NewsMatch is creating new pathways to both raise awareness and enable people to take action by supporting the quality journalism our nation needs.

The Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people.

In a new report out today, author Jessica Retis explores the history of and challenges for Spanish-language and bilingua...
05/13/2019

In a new report out today, author Jessica Retis explores the history of and challenges for Spanish-language and bilingual media in the US and offers recommendations for strengthening Hispanic media in the digital age.

The Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people.

Threats to press freedom are threats to democracy. Our new Legal Clinic Fund, in partnership with the Klarman Family Fou...
05/09/2019

Threats to press freedom are threats to democracy. Our new Legal Clinic Fund, in partnership with the Klarman Family Foundation and the Heising-Simons Foundation, will help ensure newsrooms have access to legal support for first amendment defense, media access, and transparency.

The Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people.

Two years into the presidency, Trump’s remarkably stable favorability numbers have often been cited as a “floor.” In a n...
05/08/2019

Two years into the presidency, Trump’s remarkably stable favorability numbers have often been cited as a “floor.” In a new report out this morning, Voter Study Group's Rob Griffin uncovers a potential support “ceiling” for President Trump—and what voters are looking for in 2020 presidential candidates.

Read the report here: https://bit.ly/2Y9kU2f

Robert Griffin gives an overview of how opinions have — or have not — changed since 2016 and what voters are looking for in future candidates.

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Today, modern challenges — including hyper-partisanship, money in politics, and struggling media — threaten the health of American democracy. The Democracy Fund invests in change makers whose ideas and energy can make a difference. We advocate for solutions that can bring lasting improvements to our political system and we build bridges that help people come together to serve our nation. Since our founding, the Democracy Fund has invested more than $100 million to support a healthy democracy through three programs: - Vibrant Media & the Public Square: Supporting innovations and institutions that help people understand and participate in the democratic process. - Modern Elections & the Role of Money in Politics: Supporting bipartisan solutions that ensure that the views of the public come first in our democracy. - Principled Leadership & Effective Governance: Supporting approaches that help our elected leaders deliberate, negotiate, and serve the American people. Learn more at www.democracyfund.org.