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!

Our History

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.

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Our Leadership

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

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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.

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.

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!

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Latest News

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.

Task Force for Democracy Joins 100+ Organizations in Letter Calling for Senate to Vote No on GOP Continuing Resolution, Protect DC Autonomy

Organizations Urge Senators to Vote No on Cloture and Any Continuing Resolution that Threatens D.C.’s Autonomy.

60 Years Since Selma: The Fight for Voting Rights Continues

On this day sixty years ago, hundreds of young people marched through Selma for the right to vote. For their bravery, they were beaten and bloodied; yet their movement marched on. Videos of organized young people inspired a nation and pushed President Johnson to pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Take Action: Call on Congress to Free Mahmoud Khalil

Mahmoud Khalil’s Abduction Latest in Attacks on Student Expression and Democracy Outlined by the Heritage Foundation’s Project Esther.

Task Force for Democracy Joins DC Allies in Denouncing Anti-Home Rule Bill as “Direct Attack on American Democracy”

Proposed Bill to Overturn D.C. Home Rule is a Direct Attack on American Democracy and States’ Rights.

The Task Force's Center for Democracy and Civic Leadership at

American University
Washington, D.C.

Crafting a home for the student democracy movement at AU, where students, scholars, and voting rights advocates can unite.

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We’re grassroots so consider donating to support our work! Donations made to Task Force USA are not tax deductible. If you’d like to make a tax-deductible donation, give to the Task Force Organization here.

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This website (taskforceusa.org) is now our 501(c)(4) website for Task Force USA. To visit our 501(c)(3) website for The Task Force Organization, visit taskforceorganization.org. Learn the difference between these two components here.