Voting Rights Lab talked with 160 community organizations across the country to learn about democracy work. They found that democracy groups need to connect better with local communities and speak in everyday language. The report shares ideas for building stronger partnerships between different types of organizations.
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Democracy organizations need better communication and credibility with local communities
Federal policies affecting housing, healthcare, and daily life can motivate new democracy partnerships
Consistent, long-term funding helps organizations plan better and serve communities more effectively
New coalitions are bringing together diverse groups like veterans, faith leaders, and business owners
Training programs help issue-focused organizations include democracy work in their campaigns
Over 160 organizations participated, including 100+ led by people of color across 8 states
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