Democratic Counter-Narratives

Evidence-based strategies with concrete actions you can take today

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Elections That Belong to the People

★★★ Strong Evidence Elections & Voting

The Problem

Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and election subversion threaten democratic legitimacy and deny equal representation to all citizens.

Affirmative Democratic Vision

Free, fair, and accessible elections where every citizen can participate and every vote counts equally. Democracy strengthened through universal ballot access and nonpartisan election administration.

Core Principles

  • Universal ballot access
  • Nonpartisan election administration
  • Transparent vote counting
  • Independent redistricting

Policy Solutions

  • Automatic voter registration Tier 1: Executive Action
  • Restore Voting Rights Act protections Tier 2: Congressional
  • Independent redistricting commissions Tier 2: Congressional
  • Ranked choice voting expansion Tier 2: Congressional
  • Election Day as national holiday Tier 2: Congressional

🎯 Action & Engagement

📱 For the Public: Share & Contact

📧 Find Your Representatives
Template Message:

Dear [Representative],

I am writing to urge you to support policies that protect voting rights and ensure fair elections. Specifically, I ask you to support automatic voter registration, restoration of Voting Rights Act protections, and independent redistricting commissions. These measures are essential to ensuring that every citizen can participate equally in our democracy.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

🤝 For Activists & Organizers: Connect & Research

Brennan Center for Justice
Leading research and advocacy on voting rights and election reform
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Campaign Legal Center
Nonpartisan legal advocacy for voting rights and fair elections
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League of Women Voters
Grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights
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📄 Key Report: "Democracy Divided: The State of Voting Rights in America"
Comprehensive analysis of voting rights challenges and solutions
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A Civil Service That Serves Everyone

★★ Moderate Evidence Power & Institutions

The Problem

Attacks on the professional civil service threaten institutional expertise, nonpartisan governance, and the ability of government to serve all Americans effectively.

Affirmative Democratic Vision

A professional, merit-based civil service that serves all Americans regardless of political affiliation. Government agencies staffed by qualified experts who deliver effective services to everyone.

Core Principles

  • Merit-based hiring and promotion
  • Protection from political interference
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Institutional expertise and stability

Policy Solutions

  • Strengthen civil service protections Tier 1: Executive Action
  • Restore Schedule F protections Tier 1: Executive Action
  • Increase whistleblower protections Tier 2: Congressional
  • Improve agency transparency Tier 1: Executive Action
  • Invest in civil service training Tier 1: Executive Action

🎯 Action & Engagement

📱 For the Public: Share & Contact

📧 Find Your Representatives
Template Message:

Dear [Representative],

I am writing to express my support for a professional, nonpartisan civil service. I urge you to oppose efforts to politicize federal agencies and to strengthen protections for career civil servants. A merit-based civil service is essential to effective, accountable government that serves all Americans.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

🤝 For Activists & Organizers: Connect & Research

Partnership for Public Service
Works to strengthen the federal civil service and government effectiveness
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Project On Government Oversight
Promotes government accountability and protects whistleblowers
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Government Accountability Project
Protects whistleblowers and promotes government accountability
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📄 Key Report: "Building a Better Federal Workforce"
Analysis of civil service challenges and reform recommendations
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