Reclaim Our Democracy

ReclaimOurDemocracy is an inclusive collaborative multi-partisan movement to limit and control the corrupting influence of money on elections and politicians. Our goal is to reclaim our democratic rights as citizens of the United States of America to have a government that truly represents and supports the needs and desires of all people.

  • Home
    • About Us
  • Authoritarianism
    • What is Authoritarianism?
    • Warning Signs of Authoritarianism
    • Comparing Democracy and Authoritarianism
    • Why Are Republicans Adopting Authoritarian Practices?
  • Major Issues
    • Escalating Economic Inequality
    • The Impact of Big Money On Our Political System
    • Why are we so polarized and what can we do about it?
    • Media’s Impact on Democracy
  • Actions
    • What is needed for an effective democracy?
    • Build a Powerful Democracy Movement
    • Elect New Legislators
    • Reform Our Media to Better Support Democracy
    • Fix the Election System
    • Pass a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
  • Events
    • Partnering for Democracy in Massachusetts and Beyond
    • Democracy as a Spiritual Practice
    • The Democracy Movement: Where it Stands Today and Where it Needs to Go
    • Democracy in Chains
    • How Democracies Die
    • POTUS 1: The Next Fight for Democracy – Lawrence Lessig
  • Resources
    • Democracy Groups
    • Videos
    • Books &
      Articles

Reclaim Our Democracy

Will we yield to authoritarianism and suppression, or revitalize democracy, the rule of law and working for the common good? Our actions and our votes over the next few years will determine our future.

This website provides useful information to help you better understand authoritarianism and why it is gaining support among certain political leaders, how we got to this point, and what is needed to thwart authoritarianism and reclaim our democracy. Click on the links below to learn more.

Authoritarianism – What It Is and Why It’s a Problem

  • What is authoritarianism?
  • What are authoritarianism warning signs?
  • Comparing democracy and authoritarianism
  • Why are Republicans adopting authoritarian practices?

Major Issues That Got Us to This Point

  • Escalating economic inequality
  • The impact of big money on our political system
  • Why are we so polarized?
  • Media’s impact on democracy

Actions – What is Needed to Reclaim Our Democracy

  • What is needed for an effective democracy?
  • Build a powerful democracy movement
  • Elect legislators committed to the needs of “we the people”
  • Reform our media to better support democracy
  • Repair the election and legislative systems to prevent the corruption of our democratic system
  • Amend the Constitution to enable campaign finance limits

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We Need This:

Commentary

The MAGA faction, led by Donald Trump and his associates Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, Roger Stone, Paul Manafort and many others, has been following a playbook used by authoritarian leaders to take over democracies around the globe. They have conspired to take over the Republican Party in the U.S. and have set their sights on taking over the country. (read more)

What we’re doing now is going to determine whether democracy will long endure … This is the struggle we’re now in, a struggle for democracy, a struggle for decency and dignity, a struggle for prosperity and progress, a struggle for the very soul of America itself. – President Joseph Biden, November 2, 2022

We cannot take democracy for granted; those of us living in democracies are enjoying a rare moment of freedom in human history. – Tobias Stone

Whatever happens in Washington, in the months and years to come, Americans of all stripes who value their self-government must mobilize at every level — not simply once every four years but today and tomorrow and the next day — to win elections and help protect the basic functions of democracy. If people who believe in conspiracy theories can win, so can those who live in the reality-based world. – New York Times Editorial Board, Jan. 1, 2022

Our Mission

Reclaim Our Democracy is an inclusive, collaborative, multi-partisan movement. Our goal is to reclaim our democratic rights as citizens of the United States of America to have a government that truly represents and supports the needs and desires of all people.

Commentary

  • It is Time for Democracy to Strike Back Jan. 25, 2023
  • Two Takeaways from the Recent Midterm Elections that Every American Should Understand Nov. 22, 2022
  • A Real And Very Dangerous Conspiracy Oct. 14, 2022
  • It's Time to Fix the Senate Sep. 8, 2021
  • Back to Basics - #1 Priority for Congress and President Jan. 23, 2021
  • The Mitch McConnell Problem Dec. 18, 2020
  • Dear Mr. Trump: Your Contract Will Not Be Renewed Nov. 21, 2020
  • Today's Civil War Feb 16, 2020

Events

Democracy Festival at First Parish in Concord, Friday, May 19, 7:30pm and Saturday, May 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting the Moment: Taking Action to Keep Our Democracy, January 6 and 7, 2023

Partnering for Democracy in Massachusetts and Beyond with Danielle Allen. Video now available.

Democracy as a Spiritual Practice, March 31 and April 14 videos now available

The Democracy Movement: Where it Stands Today and Where it Needs to Go, with Adam Eichen, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 video now available.

Democracy in Chains, with Duke Professor Nancy MacLean, video of presentation

How Democracies Die, with Harvard Professor Steven Levitsky, video of presentation

Facebook

To read more about current democracy related news and events, please click here to visit the Reclaim Our Democracy Facebook group page.

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