Democracy Rising works to create a democracy where all communities have political equity, are able to shape policy, and hold elected officials accountable.
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Looking for new ways to connect and learn this summer? Join our first book club! We’re reading Paulo Freire's "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" and hosting a happy hour discussion next month. Bring a beverage of your choice and sign up at this link! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
While the country celebrates its 250th birthday this month, we're revisiting the Democracy Transformation Project's Manifesto and how collaborative governance helps us realize the promise of democracy in our communities. wearedemocracyrising.org/_fi…
Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved African Americans in TX learned of their freedom, 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Today we celebrate liberation, honor those who came before and recognize the lasting contributions of Black Americans across generations
Pride celebrates the freedom to live authentically, love openly, and be seen. This month, we honor those who fought for LGBTQ+ liberation, those continuing the work, and the power of representation. 🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month.
#PrideMonth #Pride2026
Democracy isn't built in a day. It's built in the follow-through.
Months later, the ripple effects from 52 Cyphers in Albuquerque are still growing. This is what lasting democratic change looks like.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=eQEh61RG…
Voter education. Legal defense. Political pressure. Technical implementation. Winning RCV on the ballot means nothing if the rollout gets botched. This guide exists so that doesn't happen. wearedemocracyrising.org
The cypher has always been political. 52 Cyphers builds on a tradition rooted in hip hop, activism, and spirituality, politicizing communities through art and empowering MCs to speak louder than words. "Keep it dangerous." Watch the full video on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=eQEh61RG…
74 women of color. 28 states. One clear finding: the knowledge, the vision, and the leadership are already here. What's missing is the ecosystem to support it. Democracy Rising's Pathway to Power report maps exactly what that looks like. wearedemocracyrising.org
The solutions to our democracy already exist. They're already in your community.
52 Cyphers is proof. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=eQEh61RG…
We've always been the frontline defenders of democracy: in our homes, our neighborhoods, our communities. The Democracy Transformation Project is about making that visible and building structures that reflect it. wearedemocracyrising.org
"This is a learning space, a sharing space. We can challenge each other."
Electeds. Activists. Journalists. Doing the fearless work of building democracy together. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=eQEh61RG…
Spanish-speaking communities already understand ranked choice voting. They just don't call it that. They use it to run their families, make group decisions, and build consensus. The system isn't unfamiliar; the access is, and that's what we need to fix. wearedemocracyrising.org
How Do You Show Up as an Informed Citizen?
Information is power. Being informed helps you make decisions, not just react.
• Follow reliable news sources.
• Compare multiple perspectives.
• Be cautious of viral content that lacks evidence.
Engagement isn’t a one-time act.
It’s a practice of awareness, action, and accountability.
Visit wearedemocracyrising.org/ for more.
Age of consent in Delaware in 1880? 7 years old. Women couldn't keep their own wages in every state until 1900. We lost reproductive rights in 2022. Maria Perez connects the dots on centuries of institutionalized misogyny and asks: when do we go all in? wearedemocracyrising.org/pos…
