KF David Mathews Democracy Fellow and former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius warns how political attacks on science and vaccines threaten children’s health and America’s public health system in a new blog for #FromManyWe. https://bit.ly/4dHQVIz

The Myth of Youth Apathy Gen Z isn’t apathetic about democracy—just frustrated. This article explores how young adults are reshaping civic life through activism, voting, and community action despite deep skepticism toward dem...

Vanderbilt University undergrad Jason Vadnos shares findings from the Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll project to explain why many in Gen Z feel disconnected from democratic institutions and how they are working to reshape them in the latest from #FromManyWe. bit.ly/4rpMTYB

Addressing Our K-Shaped Democracy The Kettering-Gallup Democracy for All Project findings show that even amid widening civic divides, communities can spark renewal—revealing powerful pathways for rebuilding trust in democracy.

“Those who said they felt lonely or did not feel respected, valued, or part of their community also were less likely to have positive views on democracy. This cohort . . . deserves more attention from democratic reformers.”

Latest in #FromManyWe: https://bit.ly/4r5sqIh

Addressing Our K-Shaped Democracy The Kettering-Gallup Democracy for All Project findings show that even amid widening civic divides, communities can spark renewal--revealing powerful pathways for rebuilding trust in democracy.

New in #FromManyWe, Dean Jackson provides an extensive breakdown of a cohort of Americans who are in the bottom part of the “K”—people who are disengaged from civic life and feel less confident about democracy.

How the SAVE Act Threatens the Foundations of Modern Voter Registration

In a #FromManyWe post last year, political scientist Michael J. Pomante II warned that the proposal could unnecessarily dismantle the modern voter registration system, rolling back decades of bipartisan reforms and create new barriers for millions of eligible voters.

Read more here: bit.ly/3ESLhnW

Why LGBTQ+ People No Longer Believe Democracy Is Working I believe democracy is a powerful form of government that can serve the common good. But anyone who has been paying attention knows that those pillars are cracked. And too often, those fractures run s...

In the newest #FromManyWe, transgender rights activist @erininthemorning.com highlights real examples of restriction and exclusion happening today. She warns that tools used to silence the most marginalized rarely stay contained: bit.ly/4tMGidd

Reconstructing Democracy: Changing Our Minds About Who We Are and What Is Possible What must we aim to do to nurture more egalitarian democratic relationships and build new parallel institutions in which they can be supported? How are people already taking steps to do so? What will ...

Could a democracy designed to emphasize fairness and equality for all be a better fit for today's society?

KF Research Fellow Deva Woodly presents a strategy for an egalitarian democracy that uses both short- and long-term goals to combat anti-democratic opponents in #FromManyWe.

Inclusive Populism: How to Defend Democracy Without Defending Broken Institutions If populism stands broadly for a politics that speaks for the people against elites, perhaps another kind of populism is needed to help the pro-democracy opposition contest Trump’s claim that he speak...

Populism often frames politics as a struggle between the people and elites. The real question is how “the people” are defined.

In #FromManyWe, @blmckean.bsky.social examines how inclusive populism offers a path that embraces diversity while making sure no voices are excluded: https://bit.ly/4ttuYTf

Reconstructing Democracy: Changing Our Minds About Who We Are and What Is Possible What must we aim to do to nurture more egalitarian democratic relationships and build new parallel institutions in which they can be supported? How are people already taking steps to do so? What will ...

KF Research Fellow @devawo.bsky.social suggests gradually developing an egalitarian democracy, which emphasizes fairness and equality for all, is the best way to combat anti-democratic opponents in the latest edition of #FromManyWe: bit.ly/4agNJ3g

Building Power to Advance Inclusive Democracy: The Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook A new online resource, the Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook, articulates a new research-based narrative and provides tools and resources to advance the cause of inclusive and participatory democracy i...

New in #FromManyWe, The Metropolitan Group breaks down the Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook and how leading with shared values like freedom, fairness, and fearlessness helps counter narratives that divide us and erode trust: kettering.org/building-pow...

Leveraging Data Resources for Civic Organizing The scale of the challenges facing Americans committed to a pluralistic, democratic society are national and global. However, responding to attacks on democracy does not need to be limited to a nation...

In our latest #FromManyWe blog, sociologist and KF Research Fellow @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social shows how everyday information can help people understand and connect with their neighbors and respond to real needs, rather than relying on assumptions: bit.ly/4ql6ppn

Our Duty Is to the Constitution, Not One Person The Trump administration's persistent preoccupation with their political opponents has led to the deployment of troops to US cities, disregarding the wishes of local and state authorities.

As militarization of our cities threatens a vicious cycle of unrest and state violence, KF Senior Fellow @avindman.bsky.social reminds us that the right to protest is fundamental, and members of the military swear an oath to protect the Constitution in #FromManyWe

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New from #FromManyWe, Dan Tirrell highlights what we can learn from USAID’s work in Colombia, Syria, and Moldova for successful pro-democracy and pro-peace efforts in the US: https://bit.ly/44TFhFy

In the latest installment of #FromManyWe, Erica Frantz draws on findings from the Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyforAll Project and shares that while Americans are deeply frustrated with how democracy is performing, we remain strongly united by bedrock democratic values.

Ableism in America: How Christian Nationalism Informs Project 2025 Americans with disabilities and their families have long fought for equal protection under federal and state law in the United States. The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 was a landmark victory, but in the decades since, the results have been mixed. Today, Americans with disabilities face lower employment rates, higher levels of poverty, reduced access to healthcare, and lower educational attainment than Americans who do not report one or more disabilities. The current political climate presents additional obstacles to Americans with disabilities being able to participate and thrive as full members of society.

KF Research Fellow @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social’s latest #FromManyWe blog explains how Project 2025 is making these barriers even harder to overcome and creating new challenges for us all: bit.ly/3M8tY5T

The Democracy for All Project: An Annual Survey and Research Initiative A nuanced exploration of democracy and its challenges.

In the latest installment of #FromManyWe, @dwmbarker.bsky.social explains how this new national survey will lift up diverse voices and track the state of democracy over time. bit.ly/4oNrFDC

LGBTQ+ communities are showing what courage looks like as institutions give in to fear.

From school boards to hospitals, @erininthemorning.com reveals how local resistance is shaping the national fight for inclusion and democracy in our latest #FromManyWe post. https://bit.ly/4hD48ma

Christian nationalism isn’t just about “loving Jesus.”

New in #FromManyWe, KF Research Fellow Andrew L. Whitehead (@andrew-whitehead.bsky.social) lays out five key elements driving this ideology:

Our National Mosaic: Weaving a Multiracial Democracy The fight over immigration is not just a policy debate; it is a battle over belonging and power. White nationalists are trying to enforce a traditional ideal of America where Whiteness equals unfetter...

New in #FromManyWe: Bryan Epps examines the dangers of White nationalism and reminds us that America’s roots have always been multiracial, multilingual, and spiritually diverse. bit.ly/4lZpHO8

How Christian Nationalism Weakens Democracy and What Can Be Done about It Social scientific research provides evidence of how Christian nationalism and, by extension, initiatives like Project 2025 pose a threat to any pluralistic, democratic society.

Christian nationalism is a threat to democracy—but solutions are within reach. In the latest installment of #FromManyWe, KF Research Fellow @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social explores how defending religious liberty for all and rebuilding civic spaces can strengthen democracy. bit.ly/45JpyIF

Lessons Learned from USAID: The Importance of Local Civic Networks in Resisting Authoritarianism As of July 1, 2025, the Trump administration has completed its chaotic and impulsive dissolution of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and has incorporated the few remaining programs into the Department of State. Halting US foreign assistance will have catastrophic humanitarian consequences and deleterious effects on global democracy. The current imperative for those in this field is to capture and communicate as many lessons learned as possible.

ICYMI ☝️ 📢 New in #FromManyWe: Daniel Tirrell reflects on key lessons from USAID’s global democracy and conflict prevention work—and why local civic networks are essential in resisting authoritarianism. bit.ly/41rA0mX

📢 New in #FromManyWe: Daniel Tirrell reflects on key lessons from USAID’s global democracy and conflict prevention work—and why local civic networks are essential in resisting authoritarianism.

🚨 New in #FromManyWe: Former NJ Governor and #KetteringFoundation Senior Fellow Christine Todd Whitman sits down with Maura Casey for a candid conversation on the Trump administration, the rule of law, and what it means to go "too far, too fast."

🚨 New in #FromManyWe: Gabrielle Gray issues an urgent call to action for state legislators:

🗞️ Headlines matter. When Trump called tariff day “Liberation Day,” only 11% of stories used his framing in headlines. New in #FromManyWe, @subbuvincent.bsky.social explores how newsrooms are learning to resist authoritarian spin—and why that’s a win for democracy.

No Kings, Just Citizens: Civil Society Asserts Its Democratic Power A call that came about amidst a long protest wave that started right at the turn of the century.

Really important context & analysis from @devawo.bsky.social in this @kettering.org #FromManyWe column.

The 21st century has seen numerous mass protests, and the No Kings protests latest example.

What's been missing & is needed going forward though?

"Civic homes."

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No Kings, Just Citizens: Civil Society Asserts Its Democratic Power A call that came about amidst a long protest wave that started right at the turn of the century.

New in #FromManyWe, KF Research Fellow Deva Woodly explores how protest movements—from rural towns to bustling cities—are rebuilding democracy from the ground up. The real power isn’t just in the streets or the ballot box, it’s in civil society.

📰 Read more here: bit.ly/4lW4Prw

🚨 New in #FromManyWe: A warning from @erininthemorning.com.

The Supreme Court’s ruling in #USvSkrmetti is more than a blow to transgender rights—it’s a warning for us all.

Ordering Power: JD Vance’s Moral Logic and America’s Authoritarian Turn Vance’s worldview has dangerous implications for a large, diverse, and pluralistic society.

When JD Vance recommends loving your *own* first, what kind of nation does that create?

In our latest #FromManyWe blog, @dwmbarker.bsky.social examines the moral logic behind Vance’s worldview. What happens when empathy is limited by borders, and faith is used to justify exclusion?

Our Duty Is to the Constitution, Not One Person The Trump administration's persistent preoccupation with their political opponents has led to the deployment of troops to US cities, disregarding the wishes of local and state authorities.

Read more about the dangers of unchecked presidential power in this latest installment of #FromManyWe: kettering.org/our-duty-is-...