About DDTIThrough research, education and grassroots activism, Defending Democracy Together is fighting abuses of power that threaten to undermine the integrity of U.S. elections, federal agencies, and the Republican Party as a whole. We aim to elevate voices across the conservative political spectrum who advocate for these principles. We hope Americans on the Left, Right, and Center will join us.Defending Democracy Together InstituteDDTI_8c999c92-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea00Defending Democracy Together is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization created by lifelong conservatives and Republicans — many of whom have served in Republican administrations and write for conservative publications. We are dedicated to defending America’s democratic norms, values, and institutions and fighting for consistent conservative principles like rule of law, free trade, and expanding legal immigration.Republican Party“We believe in American exceptionalism,” reads the opening line of the 2016 Republican Party Platform. “We believe the United States of America is unlike any other nation on earth.” ^^ Yet today, the Republican Party finds itself entertaining some of the same unsettling nativist and authoritarian impulses that characterized Europe throughout the 20th century. These ideals are antithetical to what it means to be a Republican, and what it means to be American.William KristolDIRECTOR ~ Bill Kristol is editor-at-large of The Bulwark. He was a founder of The Weekly Standard, and is a regular guest on leading political commentary shows. Prior to his work at The Weekly Standard, Kristol led the Project for the Republican Future, an organization that helped shape the strategy that produced the 1994 Republican congressional victory. From 1985 to 1993, Kristol served as chief of staff to Education Secretary William Bennett in the Reagan Administration and as chief of staff to Vice President Dan Quayle in the George H. W. Bush administration. Before coming to Washington, Kristol taught politics at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University.Mona CharenDIRECTOR ~ Mona Charen is policy editor of The Bulwark, a nationally syndicated columnist, and the author of two New York Times bestsellers: Useful Idiots and Do-Gooders. Her new book, Sex Matters, was released in June. Charen began her career writing for National Review, and she served as a speechwriter for Nancy Reagan before joining President Reagan’s staff in the White House Office of Public Liaison and in the Office of Communications. Her work has been featured in over 200 newspapers and websites, and she is a regular guest on public affairs programs.Linda ChavezDIRECTOR ~ Linda Chavez was the highest-ranking woman in President Ronald Reagan’s White House when she served as Director of the Office of Public Liaison. She is the of chair and founder of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center, and was a syndicated columnist for over 30 years. She has served on two Fortune 500 company boards and is the author of three books. In 2000, the Library of Congress honored Chavez as a Living Legend.Sarah LongwellEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ~ Sarah Longwell is the President and CEO of Longwell Partners, a full-service communications firm in Washington, D.C. Sarah is a Co-Founder of the organization Defending Democracy Together and spokeswoman for its project, Republicans for the Rule of Law. She is also the Publisher of The Bulwark and Chief Strategist for Republic Affairs, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening our country’s core values and institutions. A long-time Republican strategist and former national board chair of the Log Cabin Republicans, Sarah launched Longwell Partners to engage in issues beyond partisan politics and focus on solving some of the country’s most intractable problems through cross-partisan coalitions. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her family and is a graduate of Kenyon College.Tim MillerDIRECTOR ~ Tim Miller is The Bulwark’s Writer-at-Large and a communications consultant. He previously served as senior advisor to the anti-Trump Our Principles PAC, communications director for Jeb Bush, and spokesman for the Republican National Committee.Barry RubinVIDEO PRODUCTION DIRECTOR ~ Barry Rubin is director of video production at Defending Democracy Together. Barry started making videos at the age of 13, when he guilted his mother into allowing him to use his bar mitzvah money to buy a video camera and editing equipment. Barry holds a B.A. in film production from Arizona State University.America’s democratic norms, values, and institutions are sustained_8c999e18-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea00To defend America's democratic norms, values, and institutions and fight for consistent conservative principles_8c999f26-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea00DemocracyRule of LawFree TradeImmigrationVoicesElevate voices across the conservative political spectrum who advocate for consistent conservative principles_8c99a02a-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea00ConservativesTrustBuild trust in our democracy_8c99a138-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea001Republican Government OfficialsRepublicans for Voting Rights ~ We believe that Republicans in federal, state, and local government should protect the right to vote, protect our election systems from partisan or foreign interference, and help build trust in our democracy.VotingProtect the right to vote_8c99a23c-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea001.1ElectionsProtect our election systems from partisan or foreign interference_8c99a340-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea001.2AccountabilityDefend Republicans who vote their conscience and deploy resources against those who continue to lie about widespread election fraud._8c99a43a-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea002Republican Accountability Project ~ RAP will work to defend Republicans who vote their conscience from the threat of primary challenges and deploy resources against those who continue to lie to voters about widespread election fraud.Trump AdministrationTell the stories of reliable Republicans but are disgusted by the Trump administration_8c99a516-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea003RepublicansTrump AdministrationRepublican Voters Against Trump ~ Despite the president’s claims that he has the total support of the party, there are millions of voters who used to be reliable Republicans but are disgusted by the Trump administration. These are their stories.Institutions & LawsDefend the institutions of our republic and uphold the rule of law_8c99a660-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea004Republicans for the Rule of Law ~ Republicans for the Rule of Law is a group of life-long Republicans dedicated to defending the institutions of our republic and upholding the rule of law.ImmigrantsCounter popular misconceptions about immigrants_8c99a764-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea005ImmigrantsHispanic ImmigrantsBecoming American Initiative ~ Becoming American Initiative aims to counter popular misconceptions about immigrants, especially Hispanic immigrants, providing evidence of their upward economic mobility, educational achievement, language and social assimilation, and civic participation.Russia TweetsSearch and analyze by the Internet Research Agency_8c99a872-b259-11ed-a1ca-fb781d83ea006RussiaInternet Research AgencyThe Russia Tweets ~ Search and analyze 3 million tweets by the Internet Research Agency – the so-called troll factory run by the Russian government to shape American politics.2023-02-21https://www.defendingdemocracytogether.org/about-us/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net