As we approach the end of #DisabilityPrideMonth, we remain as committed as ever to ensuring our advocacy for a bold, vibrant democracy leaves no one behind.
Democracy Forward
Civic and Social Organizations
Washington, DC 2,380 followers
We use the law to advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people.
About us
Democracy depends on a government that works for all people. Since 2017, Democracy Forward has filed over 650 legal actions and records requests challenging unlawful acts, fought vigorously in court on behalf of those harmed, and notched victories that have improved lives and protected the rule of law. In statehouses, courtrooms, and communities across the country, we still see threats to democracy every day. Democracy Forward is expanding to use new strategies that oppose abuses of power and fight for the promise of democracy on behalf of all Americans.
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http://www.democracyforward.org
External link for Democracy Forward
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2017
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PO Box 34553
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at Democracy Forward
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Skye Perryman (she/her)
President & Chief Executive Officer at Democracy Forward | Independent Board Director | Strategic Advisor and Counselor | Litigator | Former General…
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Beth Olson
External Affairs Manger at Democracy Forward
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Aleshadye Getachew
Attorney
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Robin Thurston
Legal Director, Democracy Forward Foundation
Updates
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Mother Jones on our tracking of efforts to undercut important federal programs and benefits: "there have been at least 40 references to the court’s Chevron ruling as of mid-July, including in filings in 19 different cases and opinions from 11 courts.” We track so that people and communities can respond. Learn more about what’s at stake. https://lnkd.in/ggMSu8fC
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Avraham Rabby was one of the first blind Foreign Service Officers for the United States, whose advocacy before Congress and throughout his life paved the way for blind people to be able to serve in the Foreign Service with greater dignity and access. #DisabilityPrideMonth
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Anti-democratic extremists want us to lose hope. Skye Perryman (she/her) joined Fast Politics with molly jong-fast to discuss what we can do to advance democracy in this critical moment. Listen in:
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34 years ago, the #ADA was signed into law, enshrining civil rights protections for people with disabilities. While there’s still work left to do to build a fully accessible and inclusive society, we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act and recommit to the work ahead.
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"This decision is the latest example of the U.S. Supreme Court's majority rewriting the way our nation functions and making it harder for the government to deliver for the American people." More in Jeff Raikes' article on #LoperBright ft. Skye Perryman (she/her): https://lnkd.in/g-f3BSat
Free-For-All Era: Companies Face Turbulence After Chevron Overturned
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Yesterday, we co-hosted a convening on combating the threat of Autocracy in America with experts across ideologies, along with Principles First and State Democracy Defenders Action. We may not agree on everything, but the majority of people believe in the promise of our democracy.
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As Maya Wiley said today at the Autocracy in America conference, we the people will defend democracy together.
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At the Autocracy in America conference, Skye Perryman (she/her) calls out the dangers of #Project2025 and exposes them for what they are.