NCForThePeople

DEMOCRACY IS A GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE

North Carolina’s pro-democracy coalition aims to educate the public on how to build a democracy where everyone participates, every vote is counted, voting rights are fully enforced, and every voice is heard.

Our Pillars & Key Issue Areas

We educate, engage, and equip North Carolinians to understand and protect their democratic rights.

Racial Justice

We center racial equity across all our issue areas, recognizing that democracy cannot thrive under systemic racism. From redistricting to the courts, we uplift Black, Indigenous, and people of color as leaders in building a just democracy.

Constitutional Crisis Prevention

We track and educate on threats to democratic stability, including efforts to override election results, dismantle institutional checks, or undermine judicial processes. Our goal is to prepare the public with facts and tools to recognize and resist anti-democratic disruptions.

Protect Dissent

We educate the public on First Amendment rights and the historical significance of protest in achieving democratic gains. Our work centers Black, student, and frontline voices by informing communities about legal rights, anti-protest legislation, and the importance of civic expression.

Judicial Integrity

We help communities understand the role of state courts and judges in shaping daily life—from civil rights to education. Through public education and research, we illuminate how judicial independence upholds constitutional rights and why court decisions matter in the long-term fight for justice.

Money in Politics

We shed light on how money flows through North Carolina’s political system. By demystifying campaign finance systems, we empower the public with tools to understand donor influence, transparency gaps, and the importance of reform grounded in people-powered democracy.

Redistricting

We educate North Carolinians on how district maps are drawn, who draws them, and how gerrymandering impacts representation. We break down complex redistricting processes through accessible public resources and tools to increase transparency and community understanding.

Voting Rights

We provide nonpartisan information about voting access, election processes, and voting laws in North Carolina. Our focus is on ensuring that communities—especially Black, Brown, rural, student, and immigrant voters—have clear and accurate information to confidently participate in every election.

Structural Democracy

We work to deepen public understanding of how democratic institutions are designed, where they fall short, and what community power can look like. Our education efforts focus on civic infrastructure, democratic norms, and the principles of accountability and transparency in government.

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