Strategy One
Defend Core Institutions of Democracy
Today, America faces a broad-scale assault on our core institutions of democracy. We invest to defend against actors that seek to destabilize, discredit, or destroy these institutions, and to support action that strengthens them.
The THREAT
A democracy only stands if its core institutions are secure, trusted, and not subjugated to one party or person. No institution is more foundational to democracy than free, fair, nonviolent elections. In recent years, relentless attacks on our election system have eroded trust, stoked violence, and violated the Constitution. While unprecedented here, these threats are not new globally: authoritarian movements throughout history have followed a similar playbook.
The Historical Authoritarian Playbook:
- Centralize executive control
- Politicize independent institutions
- Overhaul the justice system
- Replace objective referees with partisan actors
- Spread disinformation
- Discredit and quash dissent
- Reject the peaceful transfer of power
The Solution
We Back the Best Teams Working to Hold the Line on the Rule of Law
Strengthening the Safeguards
Legislation and legal action to secure state and national election administration systems against bad actors
Defending Against Violence
Coordination with law enforcement to monitor and deter political violence
Enforcing Accountability to the Rule of Law
Legal accountability for the malicious spread of disinformation, defamation, or incitement of violence
Protecting the Referees
Physical and legal protection for elected officials and election administrators
Investment Strategy Two: Changing political incentives to get better leadership. Explore this strategy +
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