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Democracy lives and dies in the states, and it’s under attack like never before.

That’s why we’re leading the fight to preserve our sacred institutions, protect our rights, and encourage change in our communities by providing education and resources to inspire Americans to action.

VISION

We’re creating a future where everyone — especially the new American majority — is actively engaged with state government and has the tools to fight for and protect their rights. 

OUR WORK BUILDS

TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP

We recruit and develop leaders with the skills, information, resources, and experience to enact Americans’ priorities.

ENGAGED COMMUNITIES

We mobilize communities around the issues at stake in state governments and help them take meaningful action to ensure their voices are heard.

WINNING MOVEMENTS

We connect leaders, experts, and communities fighting to defend democracy, and we turn out record numbers of voters, especially from underrepresented communities.

DEMOCRACY

We fight to win election and redistricting laws that advance voting rights and fair representation.

WHAT'S AT STAKE

Our democracy is at its strongest when every American has the information and resources to mobilize and fight for the issues impacting their day-to-day lives.

That’s where we come in. We’re bringing together America’s new majority, providing the education and skills needed to connect everyday people with their state government, and breaking down the barriers that keep too many from making their voices heard.

Together, we can fill our communities with changemakers and build a democracy that truly reflects the will of the people.

JOIN US!

STATE ROUNDUP

What’s happening in the states right now? Check out our legislation factsheets.

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SDAF Reports and Projects

Over the last year, SDAF conducted a research project focused on the importance of data and analytic tools at the state legislative level. Civic actors – elected officials, advocacy groups, and others – have never had more of an appetite for data and analytics products than they do now. Analytics, polling, modeling, data, technologies, and tools intersect with every part of the work of legislators and the organizations that support them. SDAF wanted to better understand the challenges at the state legislative level and provide recommendations for the broader ecosystem. Findings from this project can be found in this report.