America is facing a critical test of democracy. That’s why NewDem Strategists have launched the petition, Governors — Defend Democracy, calling on Democratic and principled Republican governors to stand together in defense of constitutional balance and civil liberties.

The petition—and the broader initiatives NewDem Strategists will sponsor—call upon a new generation of grassroots political thinkers and organizers. Not just to defend democracy, but to reimagine what’s possible in America. We need fresh strategies, bold organizing, and visionary leadership at every level—national, state, and local. This work isn’t just about resisting encroachment. It’s about building a future that lives up to America’s founding ideals: liberty, equal justice for all, and self-government.

This is an open invitation. If you have ideas, insights, or strategies to reinvigorate the Democratic Party and help shape a more just and democratic future, we want to hear from you.

And we want you to keep contributing—because this movement will be built by those who show up, speak out, and strategize together.