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Democracy Forward is a legal advocacy group tangentially relevant to AI safety through its work on government accountability and regulatory oversight; not a primary AI safety resource but may be referenced in governance or policy contexts.
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Democracy Forward is a nonprofit legal organization focused on defending democratic institutions, government accountability, and the rule of law through litigation and advocacy. It monitors and challenges government actions that may undermine democratic processes or public interest protections. The organization engages in policy and legal work relevant to oversight of powerful institutions.
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- •Nonprofit legal advocacy organization focused on defending democratic institutions and accountability
- •Engages in litigation to challenge government overreach or failures of public interest protection
- •Relevant to AI governance insofar as it pursues legal accountability for technology and regulatory policy
- •Monitors executive branch actions and regulatory rollbacks that may affect public welfare
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| Entity | Property | Value | As Of |
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| Democracy Forward | Headquarters | Washington, DC | — |
| Democracy Forward | Founded Date | 2016 | — |
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About Us - Democracy Forward
About Us
The fight for democracy is the fight for people
Democracy Forward is a national legal organization that advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education, and regulatory engagement.
In towns and cities across America, we provide legal representation and expert counsel to the people and communities who make up the very fabric of American democracy — free of charge.
What We Do
We use the law to fight for democracy and a better future
Our strategic pillars incorporate immediate defensive needs and a longer-term, proactive view in this fight for our democracy, our present, and our future.
We Defend
Democracy and
Our Rights
We defend democracy and policies that propel progress through regulatory and legal support.
We Disrupt
Extremism and Anti-Democratic Activity
We disrupt unlawful, regressive, and anti-democratic activity through litigation, investigations, and public education.
We Build
a Just and
Equitable Future
We build coalitions and support communities, creating a more democratic and just future through the law.
Our Strategy
From local school boards to the halls of Congress, extreme anti-democratic movements are working to seize political power and roll back our rights. Today, the courts are not just the last line of defense for democracy — they are the frontline battleground. At this critical moment, when those responsible for the violent insurrection on January 6 have returned to power, we must use the law to defend our democracy and build a better future.
By harnessing our collective power and the law, we hold anti-democratic actors accountable. We leverage creativity, legal excellence, and a unique mix of expertise and diverse experience in service of an unyielding determination to make our future better than our past.
Our Team
Our talented and diverse team consists of lawyers, policy experts, researchers, communications specialists, and operations professionals with deep experience and leadership in government, top-notch private law firms, and non-profit institutions.
Meet the team
Our History
2016
The Beginning
In the wake of the 2016 election, it was clear that the number and severity of threats to democracy, social progress, and the rule of law would be unprecedented. So a dedicated and spirited gr
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