It’s #SunshineWeek 2026. Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and #opengovernment. Check them out at sunshineweek.org.
In our latest blog, Evie Beven, who is interning with Representative Vicente Gonzalez, Jr. (TX-34), reflects on her experiences on the Hill so far and provides advice for future
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The discussion of FPV is especially timely as the U.S. House is currently (at 11:30AM ET) holding a hearing on the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, which would prohibit the use of FPV and other ranked voting systems. www.doctorsofdemocracy.org/blog/fpv-for...
In our latest blog, Jameson Henderson Redden introduces “full preferential voting” (FPV), a system of voting common in Australia. Jameson reflects on his experiences as a voter and argues FPV could help increase Americans’ confidence in their democracy. www.doctorsofdemocracy.org/blog/fpv-for...
Because American democracy is worth saving – and strengthening for future generations. 🦤 #preventingdemocracyfromgoingextinct #gratefulfordemocracy
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday — and American democracy needs you.
Join Doctors of Democracy (DODO) as we work to strengthen American democracy, encourage participation by all, and elevate the conversation around reform of our democratic institutions. Donate now at: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Today we honor the election workers, staff and volunteers across the country who keep our elections accurate, secure, and accessible. Thank you to everyone that helps America vote! #ThankYouElectionHeroes
Learn more at doctorsofdemocracy.org/viva-voce.
When Abraham Lincoln first ran for office in 1832, he lost in an election where voters declared their votes aloud and in public to all watching. This system, known as "viva voce" voting, has a long history in the United States and around the world.
DODO’s latest “Did You Know?” is about public or “viva voce” voting. Learn more at doctorsofdemocracy.org/viva-voce.
Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org to access the tools you need to vote with confidence.
This week, we celebrate #NationalVoterEducationWeek! Voter education makes voting easier and more meaningful. Get practical steps to register, understand your ballot, and find your polling place. Let’s navigate voting together this #NationalVoterEducationWeek in 2025!
From gubernatorial and state legislative elections in New Jersey and Virginia, to mayoral elections in Albuquerque Billings, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami, and New York City, and special elections across the country, #democracy is happening across the US in 2025! Election Day is November 4th.
Thanks to the @waybackmachine.bsky.social, which archives and preserves the internet for all, DODO was able to document, link to, and restore access to documents in the collection. If you know of relevant resources we’ve missed, let us know at info@doctorsofdemocracy.org.
In early in 2025, the incoming Trump Administration removed from public view numerous resources about foreign interference, disinformation, and election security from FBI, CISA, and other agency websites. Read more: www.doctorsofdemocracy.org/blog/FIEC-la...
DODO has launched the Foreign Interference in Elections Collection, which restores access to official resources on election security, disinformation, and foreign interference made inaccessible by the Trump Administration. Access the collection: www.doctorsofdemocracy.org/election-info
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Want to learn more about how AI can both harm and help democracy? Check out our new report "Artificial Intelligence and Democracy: For Better AND Worse?" by our summer intern, Charlotte Dangel. #AI #Democracy doctorsofdemocracy.org/AI🗳️
A Path to Improvement 🚀
But AI isn't all bad news! It has the potential to strengthen democracy by improving election administration, helping officials communicate with diverse groups, and leveling the political advertising playing field.
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The Civic Impact 📉
From silly memes to malicious disinformation, AI-generated content can make it harder for both citizens and officials to trust what they see and hear. This can lead to decreased civic engagement and trust in institutions.
The Downside: A "Threat Accelerator" ⚠️
AI is a "threat accelerator." It makes it easier to create and spread malicious disinformation, including deepfakes of public figures. This erodes trust and makes it harder to hold officials accountable. doctorsofdemocracy.org/AI
A Question for Our Time 🤖
What will AI mean for our democracy? Our latest report, "Artificial Intelligence and Democracy: For Better AND Worse?" explores how AI is already impacting elections and what the future may hold. It's a question we all need to consider. doctorsofdemocracy.org/AI
Concerned about the future of democracy? DODO is here to help as your source of trusted information, preventing democracy from going extinct. In honor of our second anniversary, donate today: tinyurl.com/mwk7rxxs
Happy #ConstitutionDay . To paraphrase Franklin, "if we can keep it".
In honor of Constitution Day, and our founding, the DODO team recently got together in New York to review an original draft of the Bill of Rights. Help us celebrate #ConstitutionDay and our second anniversary by donating to support democracy! tinyurl.com/mwk7rxxs
Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. DODO joins with @natlvoterregday.bsky.social in celebrating democracy by encouraging every eligible American to register to vote. To get #VoteReady, visit www.nass.org/can-I-vote
On the 18th International Democracy Day, please consider donating to help us to prevent American democracy from going extinct: tinyurl.com/mwk7rxxs #internationaldemocracyday
The DODO team recently got together in New York to discuss democracy and review an original draft of the Bill of Rights. (The 1789 version at the NY Public Library includes 12 amendments, including one that would have limited the population in each congressional district to 50,000 people).
Will AI strengthen or upend American democracy? Read our new report to find out: doctorsofdemocracy.org/AI
It's International Dog Day, and our ambassadogs are paws-itive they can guilt trip you into supporting DODO's mission! When they're not busy being adorable, they're waiting for dinner... and your donation. See: doctorsofdemocracy.org/get-involved for more.
“Democracy is messy – but it’s also alive.” In our third Intern Diary for 2025, Preston Natale reflects on the impact of the incoming administration on his work in Representative Steve Cohen’s office. Read more on our Blog.
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