Democracy and Belonging: Learning from Immigrant Communities
As disillusionment with the American political system grows, New America and the Center for Ballot Freedom are collaborating to develop strategies to promote a multiparty democracy in the U.S. As part of this effort, Democracy Rising conducted research highlighting the voices of immigrant communities across the U.S., which are often left out, in conversations about politics and governance.
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Through a series of 5 focus groups, Democracy Rising sought to get an understanding of the groups that participants consider themselves a part of, how those groups and communities engage with the existing political structure, and the level of interest and openness to alternative systems. The findings reveal a strong sense of collectivism, a desire for civic discourse, and a need for a political system that offers better representation.
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Democracy Rising works directly with communities that are reimagining and transforming democracy to build effective organizing and education strategies, and to ensure just implementation of reforms.
Who We Are
Democracy Rising launched in the summer of 2020 with a mission to deeply engage impacted communities in the process of reimagining and transforming our democracy. Our vision is to create a democracy where all communities have political equity, are fully able to participate in the democratic process, and are empowered to hold elected officials accountable. Democracy Rising supports these efforts through voter and candidate education programs, coalition building, and cultivating a network of diverse democracy leaders. Our work sets the foundation for real, structural change that builds the community power to protect and enhance our democracy.
