A new coalition to protect American democracy
Democracy, the right to have a say in our government, is what makes America truly ours.
That right is under attack. And the attacks are out in the open. Extremists aim to seize power, speaking openly of throwing out election results they don’t like. If they succeed, it won’t matter what policies any of us stand for, because we’ll no longer have a say.
We’re going to fix that. Together.
Who we are
We’re a group of concerned citizens –none of us politicians– from across the spectrum who feel we must act to get our country through this dangerous time. It is vital right now that we remind ourselves:
The most basic American value, our democracy, binds us together and also to every prior generation who fought to preserve what our founders gave us. It belongs to all of us.
We need leaders who pledge their #1 priority is to preserve, renew and defend our democracy. No policy position matters more than protecting our right to participate.
What we do
We help elect pro-democracy candidates.
How we do it
We build a new power bloc of pro-democracy voters to support candidates who agree to our pledge of allegiance to democracy.
Our alliance empowers voters to meaningfully engage in the fight for democracy.
The pledge commits voters and candidates to each other through an agreement we can enforce.
For candidates of any party who sign our pledge, we deliver a potentially winning bloc of votes.
Candidates must honor the pledge in deeds, not just words.
We hold leaders accountable, regardless of party.
AVPA doesn’t take positions on policy issues, apart from those that bear directly on democracy.
Why?
In the face of unprecedented threats, American democracy must prevail. And so we must bring together candidates and voters who share this overriding commitment.
If we don’t maintain this democracy, all our other freedoms will fall like dominos.
Our common interest in keeping American democracy strong must transcend any other differences. We have to rebuild trust in one another and fight to protect citizens’ rights to have a voice in the direction of the country.
What can we deliver?
Our new power bloc can:
Win elections for candidates who pledge and act to uphold democracy.
Empower voters to make a difference.
Make crossover voting more viable, transcending tribalism.
Every Voter Counts:
Our democracy matters more than any party, any individual, or any policy win; the voters, not the parties, must be served first and foremost.
All lawful votes must count, without being marginalized by politicians.
No individual, party, or faction may break our system nor exclude from the process those who disagree with them.
The Pledge of Allegiance to Democracy
Our call to action
If you agree that every voter deserves a seat at the table, please join us. Help us protect and strengthen American democracy.