Authoritarian leaders are on the rise. Democratic institutions, officials, journalists, and activists increasingly experience physical violence from extremist actors. Tactics of voter suppression and policies that create barriers to electoral participation persist. Lack of access to information – whether due to state controlled media or rampant spread of disinformation and dangerous speech – continue to shape false political narratives, incite violence, and erode public trust. Contemporary threats to democracy are complex and action is imperative.