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Press access is not just about who gets into the room. It shapes what the public can know about its government. KF Fanning Fellow @JudyWoodruff and Senior Fellow @RuthBenGhiat bring decades of expertise in journalism and authoritarianism to the latest episode of #TheStakes with @bradrourke. Together, they analyze President Trump's decision to exclude @CNN, @MSNOWNews, and @politico from the White House press pool. bit.ly/3TtREFK

What did the 2026 midterms reveal about the kind of country Americans want to build? In a new episode of #TheStakes, host @BradRourke talks with @DemocracyFwd President and CEO @SkyePerryman about the 2026 midterm elections, the legal battles to protect voting rights, and what the results mean for the future of American democracy.

Election Day may be over, but the work of democracy continues. #DemocracyUnderConstruction As we look toward what comes next, history can help us understand the power we have to shape the future. In this special live episode of #TheContext, KF Senior Fellow Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, founder of the Moral Mondays movement, joins us to explore what history can teach us about moments of change. Full episode: bit.ly/GetTheContext

“The most recent Kettering-Gallup Democracy for All Project survey shows that those who have maintained a more hopeful and agentive outlook are people who feel strongly connected to their local communities.” Read the latest from KF Research Fellow Deva Woodly in #FromManyWe: bit.ly/4ef9weO

How does Christian nationalism shape the way Americans understand democracy? KF Research Fellow Andrew Whitehead joins Local News Live to discuss findings from the Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll Project, including how views of democracy differ across the Christian nationalism spectrum: bit.ly/4zAm4Ge

What does a true democratic revival require? 2025 CFK Global Fellow Gábor Scheiring examines the deeper conditions fueling the global rise of authoritarianism and what it will take to strengthen democracy in Part II of his #ResilienceResistance article, How Democracies Misread the Far Right: bit.ly/4z1VyUQ

Just Announced: The Charles F. Kettering Foundation has purchased the historic Waitman Building in Dayton’s Oregon District, where it will establish its new headquarters in fall 2028. The move will bring the organization back to downtown where it began and create an accessible setting for collaboration and convening with partners from Dayton and beyond: bit.ly/4ry8AY2

Following the launch of the #PledgeForMoralDefiance, KF Senior Fellow William Barber and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove reflect on the moral responsibility of religious leaders to confront authoritarianism and defend truth, dignity, and democracy: bit.ly/4ihMXbI

What does a federal grand jury actually do? Former FBI Director James @Comey offers a clear explanation of how grand juries work and why they matter in the justice system: bit.ly/4efSVr7

You heard the conversation. Now see it for yourself. Our #DemocracyUnderConstruction collaboration with the This Day podcast brought history to life at DC's Howard Theatre, featuring KF Senior Fellow @RevDrBarber Learn more and watch highlights from an evening exploring what history can teach us about America's next political turning point. Read and watch here: bit.ly/4BHSjVd

Join us for the third annual Dayton Democracy Summit! Building on the energy, relationships, and conversations of previous summits, the gathering has expanded to two days and will create even more opportunities to connect, learn, collaborate, and explore meaningful pathways for strengthening community voices and civic engagement. Please save the date and plan to join us March 19–20, 2027, for two days of connection, conversation, and collective action at Sinclair College! #DaytonDemocracySummit!

KF Senior Fellow @BillKristol speaks with historian Anne Applebaum about the implications of President Trump’s foreign policy for Ukraine, Europe, and America’s relationships with its allies: bit.ly/4yTzv2w

Democracy works best when people participate. 🗳️ #KetteringFoundation

🇺🇸 Not registered to vote yet, Washington DC? There's still time! Eligible residents can register and vote today at any Election Day Vote Center. Just bring proof of DC residency. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Find your voting location and learn more: vote.org/polling-place-locat…

Ohio, make your voice heard today! 🗳️ Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. Remember to bring an accepted photo ID, double-check your polling location, and if you are in line by 7:30 p.m., stay in line.

"These elections are not going to be fair, but they are imminently winnable.” KF Senior Fellow @TimothyDSnyder is a renowned historian of authoritarianism who knows the power of people coming together to overcome seemingly impossible odds. From the civil rights movement to women's suffrage, history shows that progress doesn't always begin on a level playing field. As you head to the polls today, remember the power of your participation. Hear more from Snyder on the latest episode of #TheContext: bit.ly/GetTheContext Happy Election Day! 🗳️

KF Senior Fellow Steven Levitsky joins Erica Chenoweth on The Breakdown to connect recent political developments with lessons from history—and what this may signal for American democracy: bit.ly/4zhgHLb

KF Senior Fellow @JudgeLuttig argues that preserving democracy depends not only on our institutions, but also on the character of the people entrusted to lead them. Read America’s Crisis of Conscience and Character: bit.ly/4jUEDzV

We have important choices to make today—one of them can include picking a tune from the #JinglesForDemocracy playlist on your way to the polls. 🎶🗳️ #ArtInAction Remember to vote. Happy Election Day! jinglesfordemocracy.com/kett…

“Trump is their boss, but the Constitution is their true master.” KF Senior Fellow @DavidAFrench looks at recent Justice Department cases to examine what happens when presidential power collides with the department’s duty to uphold the law: nyti.ms/3V548UW