Demanding a Just and Inclusive Democracy

With fascism in full swing, we're standing up for the democracy our generation deserves!
  • Our Story
  • Moving Forward

Our origins, rooted in the pursuit of student representation, have evolved into a powerful mission to defend democracy. Read our story!

We’re on a path to help coordinate young America’s response to authoritarian threats. Our initiatives are steps towards a brighter, more democratic future, where individuals are empowered to be their own best advocates. Check out our campaigns to view what we’re currently working on!

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We're the Task Force for Democracy

What We Do

We’re a nonpartisan high-impact group of students empowering young Americans to defend our democracy.

We achieve this through targeted initiatives and education campaigns about emerging threats to democracy and voting rights. Our approach integrates policy research, community advocacy, and coalition-building to deliver on the promise of a truly inclusive American democracy.

Our Leadership & Team

Our organization is entirely student-led. Learn more about our founders, board members, and staff below:

A Story Defined By Victories

It isn’t always easy to win, but we still keep fighting for voting rights. Take a look at our victories over the years—both big and small.

Students for Voting Rights Helps Defeat Prop 128, Protecting Arizona’s Referendum
December 6, 2024
Students for Voting Rights Helps Defeat Prop 128, Protecting Arizona’s Referendum
Learn more about how Students for Voting Rights Started and our first win protecting the Arizona referendum process.
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Task Force USA and the Task Force for Democracy

Our sister organizations work together to strengthen American democracy. Task Force USA is our 501(c)(4) which focuses on policy advocacy and supports both local and national voting rights/democracy advancements. Donations to Task Force USA are not tax-deductible. The Task Force for Democracy is our 501(c)(3) which focuses on nonpartisan civic engagement, research, and education campaigns. Make a tax-deductible donation today!

Latest News

How an Article V Constitutional Convention Could Dismantle Democracy & Advance Project 2025
How an Article V Constitutional Convention Could Dismantle Democracy & Advance Project 2025
Corporations, through far-right dark money groups are pushing states to call an Article V Convention that could undermine our fundamental freedoms and advance Project 2025's agenda.
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Youth Voting Rights Groups Urge House to Reject the SAVE Act, Vow to Fight in the Senate
Youth Voting Rights Groups Urge House to Reject the SAVE Act, Vow to Fight in the Senate
Students from GenVote, Bulletproof Pride, and the Task Force for Democracy advocated at the House of Representatives against MAGA’s harmful voter suppression measure, which would impact tens of millions of vulnerable voters.
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DC News Now: DC college students protest Trump’s education policies outside US Department of Education
DC News Now: DC college students protest Trump’s education policies outside US Department of Education
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The Eagle: Students rally at Department of Education amid cuts from federal government
The Eagle: Students rally at Department of Education amid cuts from federal government
‘Money for schools and education, not for wars and deportation’
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Dangerous Voter Suppression Bill Would Leave Fate of Elections Uncertain
Dangerous Voter Suppression Bill Would Leave Fate of Elections Uncertain
Congressional Republicans reintroduced the SAVE Act, which seeks to disenfranchise millions of citizens through repressive voter ID laws.
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