We have reached a pivotal juncture in our country’s long journey toward a fully inclusive democracy, but we are at risk of losing the gains we have made.
Senate Republicans’ filibustering of transformative voting rights legislation has left our elections vulnerable to threats on multiple fronts, while GOP-led states continue to attack voter access.
But President Joe Biden has the power to make important changes and take powerful steps that can help protect and strengthen our democracy and rebuild public trust in our government right now.
Sign the petition to President Biden: Help protect democracy and voter access right now.
Biden can issue executive orders that support protecting and strengthening our elections; justice, equity, and the rule of law; building an ethical and accountable government; and combating corruption. These potential executive actions include, among others:
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Making federal cybersecurity expertise usable for state and local election officials;
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Directing the Justice Department to determine the extent to which foreign entities influence our elections via U.S. corporations and political nonprofit organizations, and making recommendations to stop this inappropriate influence;
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Taking steps to address prison-based gerrymandering.
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Directing the Department of Justice to create a high-profile task force to help protect voting rights and election integrity—with dedicated liaisons for each state;
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Releasing evidence of and officially acknowledging human and civil rights violations by past administrations;
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Directing the DOJ to expand its capabilities to track and prosecute the beneficial owners of corporations that try to illegally influence our democracy.
Before it’s too late, President Biden must publicly recognize and publicly remedy the constant attacks on our democracy and the current inequitable system. Implementing these strategies can help to strengthen our democracy and advance our commitment to an inclusive, secure, fair and accessible electoral system.
Sign the petition to President Biden: Take the lead with immediate, decisive actions to bolster our democracy’s defenses and proactively strengthen our country’s commitment to civil rights.