Advancing Democracy

In a rule of law system, the government is responsible for upholding the law, protecting citizens' rights, and preventing abuse of power.

President Donald Trump’s indiscriminate pardons of those who participated in the insurrection on Jan. 6, fly in the face of the rule of law.

Reforming outdated laws is the responsibility of Congress, and upholding peacekeeping tradition is a responsibility of the president.

When we understand our government’s structure under the Constitution, we are empowered to make more informed choices.

Project 2025 outlines a restructuring of federal government agencies to consolidate executive power.

We can support the peaceful transition of presidential power by advocating for a process with wisdom and order overarching.

We respect presidents who exercise their pardoning power with wisdom, care, and “prerogative of mercy," and we oppose pardons otherwise.

We acknowledge with gratitude the government employees, poll workers, and volunteers who made this familiar process fair.

A group of electors called the Electoral College makes the final choice for U.S. president and vice president.

By removing the checks and balances that are a fundamental part of our democracy, Project 2025 seeks to shift the balance of power.

Eliminating Utahns' ability to have fair and independent redistricting is an attempt to stamp out our ability to check their power.

On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled on presidential immunity in response to former President Trump’s federal indictment.

This unanimous Utah Supreme Court decision upholds the will of the people. We look to the future with hope.

Campaign finance plays a central role in the democratic process. Elections can’t happen without campaigns, and campaigns costs money.

Americans of diverse political ideologies support campaign finance reforms. Small acts of advocacy can go a long way in encouraging change.