Democracy on the Line: Global Lessons on Countering Authoritarianism Upcoming EventJuly 9, 2025 Democracy on the Line: Global Lessons on Countering Authoritarianism Join the Center for American Progress for a critical conversation on what it takes to defend democracy. Online via Zoom Jul 15, 2025
State Voting Rights Acts: Preclearance VideoMay 2, 2025 State Voting Rights Acts: Preclearance This is the fourth video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund. May 2, 2025 Rebecca Mears, Adam Lioz, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
The Positive Power of Three at the FEC: Project Ripcord In the NewsMarch 27, 2025 The Positive Power of Three at the FEC: Project Ripcord Tom Moore writes in Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law about the role of a plan at the U.S. Federal Election Commission known as "Project Ripcord" in enforcement of federal campaign-finance law. Mar 27, 2025 Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law Tom Moore
State Voting Rights Acts: Voter Intimidation VideoMarch 27, 2025 State Voting Rights Acts: Voter Intimidation This is the third video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund. Mar 27, 2025 Rebecca Mears, Adam Lioz, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Industrial Policy Projects Boosted Harris and Hurt Trump in the 2024 Election, but Not by Much ReportMarch 3, 2025 Industrial Policy Projects Boosted Harris and Hurt Trump in the 2024 Election, but Not by Much A county-by-county analysis finds that additional IIJA, CHIPS and Science Act, and IRA investments were associated with higher vote share for Kamala Harris compared with Joe Biden and a lower vote share in 2024 for Trump compared with 2020—but the differences are slight. Mar 3, 2025 Aurelia Glass, David Madland
The right of Coloradans to vote should be protected In the NewsFebruary 19, 2025 The right of Coloradans to vote should be protected In an op-ed published by Colorado Newsline, Rebecca Mears urges Colorado legislators to pass the pending state voting rights act in order to protect equitable voting access for all Coloradans and safeguard them from voting practices that lead to deeper racial disparities. Feb 19, 2025 Colorado Newsline Rebecca Mears
Highlights From ‘Winning the Fight for Voting Rights: State Voting Rights Acts’ VideoFebruary 4, 2025 Highlights From ‘Winning the Fight for Voting Rights: State Voting Rights Acts’ The freedom to vote is under attack across the country, especially for Black voters and other voters of color. States can join the growing movement to protect the freedom to vote and remove barriers to the ballot box by enacting their own voting rights acts. Feb 4, 2025 Rebecca Mears, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry
The SAVE Act: Overview and Facts Fact SheetJanuary 31, 2025 The SAVE Act: Overview and Facts The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote. Jan 31, 2025 Greta Bedekovics, Sydney Bryant
Introduction to State Voting Rights Acts VideoJanuary 30, 2025 Introduction to State Voting Rights Acts This is the first video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund. Jan 30, 2025 Rebecca Mears, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, 2 More Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
Mears: Michigan must pass its voting rights act In the NewsDecember 18, 2024 Mears: Michigan must pass its voting rights act In an op-ed published by The Detroit News, Rebecca Mears urges Michigan lawmakers to pass their State Voting Rights Act before their congressional session ends on Thursday. Dec 18, 2024 The Detroit News Rebecca Mears
2024 Elections and the Future of Global Climate Ambition ReportNovember 1, 2024 2024 Elections and the Future of Global Climate Ambition As the 2024 elections usher in new leaders and reshuffle political power, the trajectory of climate ambition is at a crossroads, with the potential to accelerate toward meaningful progress or falter in the face of new obstacles. Nov 1, 2024 Kalina Gibson
The Freedom To Vote: The Power of Casting a Ballot VideoOctober 31, 2024 The Freedom To Vote: The Power of Casting a Ballot Stephanie Hicks’ story of re-enfranchisement in Alabama speaks to how the lives of more than 3 million disenfranchised Americans could be transformed. Oct 31, 2024 Greta Bedekovics, Ben Olinsky, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
A Bellwether for Trans-Atlantic Democracy: The Rise of the German Far Right ArticleOctober 30, 2024 A Bellwether for Trans-Atlantic Democracy: The Rise of the German Far Right With its anti-immigrant rhetoric, skepticism of NATO, and alignment with authoritarian regimes, the AfD’s rise could destabilize both German democracy and the trans-Atlantic security order. Oct 30, 2024 Robert Benson