Our Purpose
Protect and Strengthen Democracy—Now and for Future Generations!
Our Priorities
Support Democratic Rights & Freedoms
Help us defend democracy against authoritarian and other threats. Click below to take a deep dive into the extensive work we’ve been doing to defend our democracy and support our rights and freedoms.
Promote Voting Rights & Civic Engagement
We are committed to ensuring that every eligible voter can participate freely and fully in the electoral process. Click below to learn how to help us increase voter access and turnout.
Grow & Strengthen the ESD Community
Connect with like-minded people to support and defend democracy—our Engagement Team welcomes new members and helps you get involved. Click below for more info.
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Democracy Action Toolkit
Ready to go right now? This toolkit provides real, actionable steps to protect our democratic foundations—whether it’s attending a rally, contacting your representatives, writing letters and postcards, or using your spending power to uphold your values.
Upcoming Meetings & Community Events
Elders for Sound Democracy (ESD) typically hosts monthly online Community Meetings and its Democracy Forum Speakers Series on the third Wednesday of each month, from 10:00–11:30 am PT / 1:00–2:30 pm ET. The Democracy Forum brings leading thinkers, advocates, and organizers together with our community of engaged elders to help us understand today’s challenges and explore practical ways to strengthen our democracy.
The week after each Community Meeting, ESD also hosts a Conversation for Democracy—an open discussion for anyone who cares about protecting democratic values. ESD leadership welcomes elders seeking meaningful ways to contribute, shares updates on our work, and facilitates a collaborative conversation on new ideas and initiatives. Additional timely events are offered throughout the year as opportunities arise.
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