Our vision for the future of our democracy was not Mr. Kirk’s vision, but we defended his right to articulate his view. The public sphere of a free society should be shaped by civic participants who wield only words and the power drawn from relationships.

June 20, 2025 (Boston) — Partners in Democracy, a leader in democracy renovation in Massachusetts and in states around the country, has welcomed Annika Jensen as Organizing Manager and Deysi Gutierrez as Coalition Organizer.

Cambridge, MA — At a time when state-level efforts to protect democracy are more critical than ever, Partners In Democracy is investing to ramp up its democracy renovation work. PID is pleased to announce the hiring of Jerren Chang as the organization’s new, full-time President and CEO.