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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

You don't have to be a historian to learn from history. And you don't have to be in power to make a difference. Join us on the radio today as KF Senior Fellow @TimothyDSnyder shares lessons on defending democracy and the role everyday people can play in shaping its future. Tune in to #TheContext on @WYSO's Think Twice at 4 p.m. ET, on 91.3 FM or through the WYSO app! Download here: wyso.org/ways-to-listen-to-w…

KF Senior Fellow meets KF Dayton Democracy Fellow! 🌟 Yesterday KF worlds collided when historian @TimothDSnyder and @WYSO’s Lee Wade met during a special live recording of #TheContext with host Alex Lovit, bringing together people working to strengthen democracy in Kettering’s hometown and around the world. Tune in today at 4 p.m. ET to hear the conversation on WYSO's Think Twice! 📻: bit.ly/4zhawav

What a night of conversation, community, and hope for what's possible! A special thank you to our partners at WYSO Public Radio, KF Senior Fellow @TimothyDSnyder and the Kettering Foundation staff who made this evening possible. Hear the full #TheContext conversation tomorrow at 4 p.m. ET on WYSO's radio program, Think Twice!

KF Senior Fellow @TimothyDSnyder shares lessons from history on free speech and the power people have to shape their future. #TheContext

What can history teach us about standing up to authoritarianism today? Tonight, KF Senior Fellow and bestselling author @TimothyDSnyder joins #TheContext for a live conversation about what Americans can learn from the past and from people around the world who have stood up for democracy. We're proud to host this special evening in partnership with WYSO.

“Even though democracy in the US is not living up to citizen expectations, the people still strongly value democratic governance.” KF Research Fellow Erica Frantz draws on Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll Project research to explore how Americans' continued support for democracy can help inform resistance to democratic decline and what it will take to turn that support into meaningful action. Read her insights: bit.ly/4imiW9q

Take a closer look at democracy in action. News & Notes gathers stories, ideas, and updates from the people and partners connected to KF’s work. Read the latest issue: conta.cc/4yKH2AG

The future of American democracy is being shaped right now. What should we be paying attention to, and what can we do about it? Join us tonight at @PoliticsProse in DC for a candid conversation about the challenges ahead and how people can help shape what comes next. Hear from KF Fellows @BillKristol, @MariaTeresa Kumar, and @JudyWoodruff at 7 p.m. Free admission, first-come, first-served seating. Details: bit.ly/4yG32xu

Democracy only works when people take part. This Jingle for Democracy is your nudge to stop watching from the sidelines and vote. 🎶 #ArtInAction bit.ly/4sFPUGE

KF Senior Fellow @DavidAFrench examines how the case of an immigrant who supported mass deportation—and then was arrested by ICE—challenges assumptions about empathy, due process, and immigration policy. nyti.ms/4szSpdq

What keeps people going when the odds are stacked against them? For three leaders from Vietnam, Myanmar, and Nigeria, the answer lies in finding strength in others. Their stories offer hope for anyone wondering if their efforts can still make a difference. Read more in #ResilienceResistance: bit.ly/4BBIOa8

KF Senior Fellow @TimothyDSnyder explores how concentrated power among tech billionaires can threaten democratic freedoms, arguing that the future of American democracy depends on holding powerful individuals accountable. bit.ly/4zelGNj

You might be the person your friends trust most when it comes to election information. With the November 3 midterms approaching, Terrance Woodbury shares why young people's voices matter and how sharing reliable information with your peers can help others make informed decisions. Your voice (and your vote) carries more weight than you might think. 🗳️

What’s next for American democracy? Let’s talk about it at @PoliticsProse in DC! 📚 Join KF Fellows @BillKristol, @MariaTeresa Kumar, and @JudyWoodruff on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. for a candid conversation about our country’s future. Free and open to all: bit.ly/4yG32xu

40% of Americans shared their political opinions online last year. Another 16% reported taking part in protests. From our screens to our streets, Americans are finding ways to make their voices heard. Drawing on findings from the Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll Project, researchers Dana Fisher and @armanazedi explore how people are participating in democracy today and what’s motivating them to get involved: bit.ly/4jIuzd6

At St. Leonard CHI Living Communities in Ohio, KF President and CEO Sharon L. Davies drew on her family history and our nation’s past to explore what it means to strengthen democracy for future generations. Watch Community Conversations: Our Democracy at 250: bit.ly/4ibRA71

In last week’s episode of #TheContext, host Alex Lovit talks with Dorian Warren, co-president of @CommunityChange, about what it takes to make government more accountable to the people it is meant to serve. Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/GetTheContext

Native Americans, like all citizens, have the right to vote, but many face unique obstacles. This is what voting requirements can look like for Native Americans: • Difficulty securing a US government-issued ID • Uncertainty around whether a tribal ID will be accepted • Inability to prove residency because you don't have a conventional street address • Challenges finding transportation to travel long distances to a polling place • Limited or no residential mail delivery Through humor, Ricardo Caté makes that difference easier to see. Native people have long used art and storytelling to preserve experience, challenge assumptions, and help others understand their communities. Caté continues that tradition here, using art to show how access to democracy can look very different depending on where you live and what resources are available to you. As the 2026 midterms approach, consider voting early, so you have more time to work through any unexpected issues. #ArtInAction

At a recent JFK Jr. Forum at Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics, KF Senior Fellow @DavidAFrench explored how growing public attention to national politics is drawing focus away from local news, local elections, and the issues that directly affect communities: bit.ly/4iCFxzP