The far right is trying to use last term’s SCOTUS decision on Chevron deference to take away people’s overtime protections. That’s why we’re urging a district court to recognize the Department of Labor’s ability to set this policy and protect millions of hardworking people.
Democracy Forward
Civic and Social Organizations
Washington, DC 2,719 followers
We use the law to advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people.
About us
Democracy depends on a government that works for all people. Since 2017, Democracy Forward has filed over 650 legal actions and records requests challenging unlawful acts, fought vigorously in court on behalf of those harmed, and notched victories that have improved lives and protected the rule of law. In statehouses, courtrooms, and communities across the country, we still see threats to democracy every day. Democracy Forward is expanding to use new strategies that oppose abuses of power and fight for the promise of democracy on behalf of all Americans.
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http://www.democracyforward.org
External link for Democracy Forward
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
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- 2017
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PO Box 34553
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at Democracy Forward
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Skye Perryman (she/her)
President & Chief Executive Officer at Democracy Forward | Independent Board Director | Strategic Advisor and Counselor | Litigator | Former General…
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Beth Olson
External Affairs Manger at Democracy Forward
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Aleshadye Getachew
Attorney
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Robin Thurston
Legal Director, Democracy Forward Foundation
Updates
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Congratulations Human Rights Campaign on an incredible and inspiring National Dinner! We were honored to join and continue our work together towards a bold, vibrant democracy where all LGBTQ+ people can thrive.
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SB-13 is an anti-business law that has cost Texas nearly $700 million in lost economic activity and 3,000 lost full-time jobs. We’re fighting back in court with the American Sustainable Business Council (tagged as American Sustainable Business Network) on behalf of companies like Etho Capital and Sphere. More in The New York Times: https://lnkd.in/eYa-wrjc
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Democracy Forward reposted this
Proud to have been invited to the “Democracy and Donuts” conference led by the amazing Democracy Forward Team during the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee #DNC in #Chicago. Spectacular event for a worthy cause, our Democracy and Freedoms! 🇺🇸🎊 #DNCChicago #DNC2024 #DemocracticConvention #DemocraticNationalConvention #democracy
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In honor of #NationalReadABookDay, we celebrate the communities across the nation–including those we represent in Arkansas, Alabama, and Florida courtrooms–who are working to stop book bans & protect the freedom to read. More on our recent work: https://lnkd.in/e6kkt56B
Parents Assert Parental Rights in Challenge to DeSantis Discriminatory Book Ban Policy - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
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Skye Perryman (she/her) joined The Weekend on MSNBC to connect the dots between far-right attacks on the right to vote and the dangerous agenda outlined in #Project2025 that would further these attacks. Watch & share:
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Three Florida parents we represent to challenge Gov. DeSantis’ law that discriminates against parents who oppose education censorship set the record straight on bad-faith attempts to politicize childrens’ education. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gz932ZPj
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While we proudly fight for working people year-round, we recognize #LaborDay as an important reminder to celebrate the strides we’ve made, while continuing to advance a democracy that works for working people.
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Project 2025 "does seek to ban the use of public funds to facilitate reproductive health care and abortion for active service members, and that does strip away critical health care for millions of women." More Skye Perryman (she/her) on #Project2025's harms: https://lnkd.in/guMf4Mfj
Project 2025 would cut benefits for disabled veterans
wisconsinindependent.com