National Guides

Our democracy should be of the people, by the people, and for the people. But, thanks to years of gerrymandering, partisan gridlock, and the sharp increase in extremist conservative activism within the courts, that democracy is now of, by, and for the wealthy and the powerful few. A sound democracy is key to building progressive change and policies that support gender justice.

We must demand that our democratic systems are legitimate, elected leaders are held accountable, and voters are heard on how our communities are governed. We can do this by electing leaders who are committed to passing laws that will ensure everyone across the country has equal access to register to vote, cast a ballot, and then have that ballot counted fairly. We need lawmakers who will promote the integrity of our elections instead of cheating the system by limiting access to the ballot and picking and choosing whose votes matter and when.  

And it isn’t just lawmakers we need to keep accountable—it’s judges too. We elect the president and senators who appoint and confirm judges and justices for lifetime appointments on the courts, which are meant to ensure equal justice and protect fundamental civil and constitutional rights for all. We must use the power of our votes to reshape our courts so that our judges and justices support equal rights under the law for all, especially for women, families, and people of color. 

Politicians and lawmakers need to prioritize strengthening our democratic infrastructure and our courts to create a level playing field, restore fundamental protections and civil rights, and prevent future threats to our democratic systems. 

Policies candidates & lawmakers should support:

Questions to ask federal candidates: