People For the American Way Foundation

We are… People for freedom. People for justice. People for democracy. Ready for whatever comes next.

Who we are

People For the American Way Foundation is a national progressive advocacy organization that inspires and mobilizes Americans to defend freedom, justice, and democracy from those who threaten to take them away. For more than four decades, we have been dedicated to making the promise of America real for everyone and have worked toward a vision of a vibrant America where basic rights and freedoms are upheld for all, not just the wealthy and the powerful.

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What we do

African American Religious Affairs

WHAT

In the proud justice-seeking tradition of the Black Church, we’re supporting and collaborating with clergy, theologians, and leaders of all faiths to promote civic engagement.

African American Religious Affairs is a program of People For the American Way Foundation.

HOW

Equipping faith leaders with resources to mobilize their congregations
Providing policy education and training to clergy members
Supporting nonpartisan faith-based efforts to get out the vote
Connecting clergy with movement leaders to advocate for equality

Decision Watch

WHAT

Every day, federal judges make decisions that impact the lives of all of us. Decision Watch breaks down their rulings to show you just how important fair courts are to our everyday lives.

This reporting is a project of People For the American Way Foundation.

HOW

Monitoring lower court and Supreme Court decisions
Analyzing the impacts of judicial rulings from the local level to the national level
Breaking down how the courts affect our lives and our freedoms
Spotlighting the importance of fair courts and fair-minded judges and justices

Defend the Black Vote

WHAT

The power of the Black vote is real, ready to be realized – and too often overlooked in get out the vote campaigns. We’re pushing back against voter suppression and intimidation aimed at Black voters, working to ensure Black voters’ voices are heard in every election.

Defend the Black Vote is a program of People For the American Way Foundation.

HOW

Launching peer-to-peer texting campaigns that work
Getting out the vote on election day Hosting voter registration events
Organizing direct mail and in-person actions

Grandparents For Truth

WHAT

Book bans, censorship, and attacks on education are on the rise. Grandparents For Truth organizes our communities to stand up for the right of all children to learn the full truth of our nation’s history and culture.

Grandparents For Truth is a program of People For the American Way Foundation.

HOW

Training new and emerging activists
Organizing community events and protests
Supporting local groups and clubs
Speaking out against censorship and attacks on educators

Young Elected Officials Network

WHAT

The nonpartisan YEO Network is unique. It’s the first and only national network built to train, support, and empower the next generation of progressive leaders.

Young Elected Officials Network is a program of People For the American Way Foundation.

HOW

Building community among emerging leaders
Training on policy, governance and media skills
Connecting leaders to policy experts
Inspiring change-makers to lead in their communities

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White Christian nationalists are trying to take away our freedoms — and we won't stand for it. That's why we partnered with influencer Kat Abugazelah to dig into the past and present of their movement — and how we stop them.

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