{"id":48381,"date":"2026-05-21T22:12:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=48381"},"modified":"2026-05-21T22:12:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:12:25","slug":"democracyforward-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/democracyforward-org\/","title":{"rendered":"DemocracyForward.org"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/wp-content\/themes\/bd-theme-2024-cc6c022a05dadc22d5f1d4b249c640149e14162d\/images\/df-logo-blue.svg\" alt=\"Democracy Forward\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/about\/\">About Us<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/work\/\">Our Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/news\/\">Newsroom<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/get-involved\/\">Get Involved<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.democracyforward.org\/\">Shop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/act\/donate\/\">Donate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We go to court<br>for people<br>and &nbsp;democracy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Democracy Forward uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=paNyppQ3EPg\">Watch our video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/act\/join-us\/\">Join us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/web-home-hero-image-edit-2.png\" alt=\"Democracy Forward\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Latest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/news\/\">View All<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/blog\/all-roads-lead-to-the-south\/\">Civil Rights, Equity, &amp; InclusionProtecting the Right to VoteFree and fair elections are the foundation of a functioning democracy. We must act now to protect our right to&#8230;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/news\/press-releases\/broad-coalition-challenges-unlawful-student-loan-restrictions-that-target-nurses-counselors-public-health-professionals-and-educators\/\">Press ReleaseCivil Service and Workers\u2019 RightsBroad Coalition Challenges Unlawful Student Loan Restrictions That Target Nurses, Counselors, Public Health Professionals, and EducatorsNational Healthcare and Higher Education Associations and Unions Unite to Stop Threat to Thousands Who Rely on Federal Student Loans<time datetime=\"May 21, 2026\">May 21, 2026<\/time><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/news\/press-releases\/national-federation-of-the-blind-sues-trump-vance-administration-over-delays-to-critical-website-accessibility-protections\/\">Press ReleaseCivil Rights, Equity, &amp; InclusionNational Federation of the Blind Sues Trump-Vance Administration Over Delays to Critical Website Accessibility ProtectionsBaltimore \u2013 The National Federation of the Blind, represented by Democracy Forward and Brown, Goldstein &amp; Levy, filed a lawsuit&#8230;<time datetime=\"May 21, 2026\">May 21, 2026<\/time><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/act\/sign-up-for-our-newsletter\/\">Sign up&nbsp;to get the latest updates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The fight for democracy is the&nbsp;fight for people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s Day 1, Day 100, or Day 1,000, we will continue to meet this administration in court to protect our communities and our democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">710+<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>legal actions filed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">600+<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>clients and partners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">400+<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>investigations launched<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/get-involved\/\">More ways to get involved<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/work\/research\/2025-impact-report\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/work\/research\/2025-impact-report\/\">Featured Report<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/work\/research\/2025-impact-report\/\">Read Our 2025 Impact Report<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/work\/research\/2025-impact-report\/\">In 2025, we met the Trump-Vance administration&#8217;s unlawful actions with the power of people in courts and communities.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/work\/research\/2025-impact-report\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMPACT_PREVIEW_HERO-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Democracy Forward\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/work\/research\/2025-impact-report\/\">Learn more &nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/act\/whtt-250-pledge\/\">Featured ActionTake the 250 PledgeAs the nation celebrates 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, add your name and pledge to defend our shared valuesLearn more &nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe single largest source of Trump&#8217;s legal troubles\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/politics\/archive\/2025\/09\/trump-legal-resistance-lawsuits-norm-eisen\/684071\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA full-throated legal response across a wide range of issues\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/16\/us\/politics\/democrats-anti-trump-battle-plan.html\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe progressive legal group that keeps taking on Trump in the courts \u2013 and winning\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/democracy-forward-trump-lawsuits_n_67dc7b61e4b0b47eccfedbe2\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe nerve center of the legal opposition to Trump\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/magazine\/2025\/11\/24\/democracy-forward-skye-perryman-legal-resistance-trump-00651457\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign up to get the latest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"menu-footer-menu-1\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/about\/\">About Us<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/about\/team\/\">Our Team<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/careers\/\">Work With Us<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/democracyforward.org\/about\/recognition\/\">Awards &amp; 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