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Justice By Means of Democracy.

“Justice is the end [i.e. purpose] of government. It is the end [i.e. purpose] of civil society.”

– James Madison and/or Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 51.

Justice By Means of
Democracy.

“Justice is the end [i.e. purpose] of government. It is the end [i.e. purpose] of civil society.”

– James Madison and/or Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 51.

Renovating Our Democracy, together.

Founded by internationally-recognized democracy expert Danielle Allen, Partners In Democracy is a powerhouse organization working to drive democracy renovation nationally by working at the state level, state-by-state.

Using our groundbreaking 360⁰ Standard for Healthy Democracy, we champion holistic, ambitious, and strategic agendas for change — leading to sustained progress for democracy. We work within coalitions, and we center inclusion in everything we do. In 2023 and 2024, we’re focused here at home in Massachusetts. Join our efforts today!

Our Challenge

One stark example - 2020 and 2022 US Census data show voter registration below the national average for Black, Hispanic, and Asian American citizens in Massachusetts.

Partners In Democracy is building nationwide partnerships and exploring how we can drive democracy renovation efforts forward in states around the country — starting by focusing our efforts here at home in Massachusetts. While our state prides itself on our history as the birthplace of American democracy, today, we’ve got serious gaps in how well our democracy works, and who it serves. Massachusetts earns a C on the Leadership Now Democracy Scorecard, and is…

37th

in the country for the gap between BIPOC population and BIPOC legislative representation

41st

in the country for monetary competitiveness for candidates

48th

in the country for the gap between white and BIPOC turnout

50th

in the country for state legislature effectiveness

Voter turnout is in a steady decline and, since 2020, the majority of voters in Massachusetts have chosen not to enroll in a political party. We need to empower people to fix governance so that we can achieve inclusive, responsive representation and equip our institutions to meet our most pressing challenges.

Our Challenge

One stark example - 2020 and 2022 US Census data show voter registration below the national average for Black, Hispanic, and Asian American citizens in Massachusetts.

We begin our work in Massachusetts, the cradle of democracy. Despite this, today Massachusetts earns a C on the Leadership Now Democracy Scorecard.

37th

in the country for the gap between BIPOC population and BIPOC legislative representation

41st

in the country for monetary competitiveness for candidates

48th

in the country for the gap between white and BIPOC turnout

50th

in the country for state legislature effectiveness

Voter turnout is in a steady decline and, since 2020, the majority of voters in Massachusetts have chosen not to enroll in a political party. We need to empower people to fix governance so that we can achieve inclusive, responsive representation and equip our institutions to meet our most pressing challenges.

Our Work

Using our 360° Democracy Standard, we pursue democracy renovation to deliver a system where everyone is included and has real power to shape our shared future, where our institutions are resilient in the face of extremism, where our representatives are responsive, accountable to us, and deliver on the big issues in people’s lives.

This is how we get

Justice by means of democracy.

Our Work

Using our 360° democracy standard, we pursue democracy renovation to deliver a system where everyone is included and has real power to shape our shared future, where our institutions are resilient in the face of extremism, where our representatives are responsive, accountable to us, and deliver on the big issues in people’s lives.

This is how we get

Justice by means of democracy.

Our Partners

Partners In Democracy has established a network of dedicated partners and affiliates who are committed to renovating American democracy and educating, engaging and empowering everyone to play their part in a healthy, inclusive, and effective 21st century democracy.

Justice By Means of Democracy.

“Justice is the end [i.e. purpose] of government. It is the end [i.e. purpose] of civil society.”

– James Madison and/or Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 51.

Justice By Means of
Democracy.

“Justice is the end [i.e. purpose] of government. It is the end [i.e. purpose] of civil society.”

– James Madison and/or Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 51.

Renovating Our Democracy, together.

Our Challenge

37th

in the country for the gap between BIPOC population and BIPOC legislative representation

41st

in the country for monetary competitiveness for candidates

48th

in the country for the gap between white and BIPOC turnout

50th

in the country for state legislature effectiveness

Our Challenge

37th

in the country for the gap between BIPOC population and BIPOC legislative representation

41st

in the country for monetary competitiveness for candidates

48th

in the country for the gap between white and BIPOC turnout

50th

in the country for state legislature effectiveness

Our Work

This is how we get

Justice by means of democracy.

Our Work

This is how we get

Justice by means of democracy.

Our Partners

Partners In Democracy has established a network of dedicated partners and affiliates who are committed to renovating American democracy and educating, engaging and empowering everyone to play their part in a healthy, inclusive, and effective 21st century democracy.

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Built by Veracity Media

Justice By Means of Democracy.

“Justice is the end [i.e. purpose] of government. It is the end [i.e. purpose] of civil society.” – James Madison and/or Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 51.

Justice By Means of Democracy.

“Justice is the end [i.e. purpose] of government. It is the end [i.e. purpose] of civil society.” – James Madison and/or Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 51.

Renovating Our Democracy, together.

Our Challenge

37th

in the country for the gap between BIPOC population and BIPOC legislative representation

41st

in the country for monetary competitiveness for candidates

48th

in the country for the gap between white and BIPOC turnout

50th

in the country for state legislature effectiveness

Our Challenge

37th

in the country for the gap between BIPOC population and BIPOC legislative representation

41st

in the country for monetary competitiveness for candidates

48th

in the country for the gap between white and BIPOC turnout

50th

in the country for state legislature effectiveness

Our Work

This is how we get

Justice by means of democracy.

Our Work

This is how we get

Justice by means of democracy.

Our Partners

Partners In Democracy has established a network of dedicated partners and affiliates who are committed to renovating American democracy and educating, engaging and empowering everyone to play their part in a healthy, inclusive, and effective 21st century democracy.

Built by Veracity Media

Built by Veracity Media

“Justice is the end [i.e. purpose] of government. It is the end [i.e. purpose] of civil society.”

– James Madison and/or Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 51.

Justice By Means of
Democracy.

“Justice is the end [i.e. purpose] of government. It is the end [i.e. purpose] of civil society.”

– James Madison and/or Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 51.