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 & Team

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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We Were Prepared for This Moment

How our team leaped into action following election day 2024, where we are now, and where we're going!

A Trump Third Term Through an Article V Convention is Possible, and Groups are Trying

Suppose Congress fails to amend the 22nd Amendment, and the Supreme Court rules out the switcheroo scheme. In that case, far-right groups have been working for years on a backup plan to use the states to initiate a full-scale Constitutional Convention to rewrite the US Constitution to keep Trump in power.The Third Term Project also...

In The News

The Rival American: Challenge Not Accepted: Students Speak On University Responses (and Lack Thereof) to Second Trump Term

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.

In The News

The Eagle: D.C. residents and students on the front line of Trump’s second term

Meeting the moment as universities across the U.S. remain silent

Support Us, Donate Today!

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.

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4410 Massachusetts Ave NW #231, Washington, D.C. 20016