Defense of Democracy

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Staff:
Karen Svoboda, Executive Director
Joe Smith, Director of Technology
Katie Williams, Director of Marketing

Board:
Don Dea, Chair
Bruce Rutter, Treasurer
Tom Crowley, Board Member
Annette Deigh, Board Member
Charles Prince, Board Member

Ellen Hopkins, Honorary Board Member

©2026 Defense of Democracy, Civic Education. is a  registered 501c(3) organization that focuses educating the public about the connection between a healthy public education system and a thriving democracy.  Donations to Defense of Democracy, Civic Action, are fully tax deductible.

Visit Defense of Democracy, Civic Action, our registered 501c(4) arm, here.

©2026 Defense of Democracy, Civic Education.  Defense of Democracy Civic Education, Inc. functions as a 501c3 through its fiscal sponsor, Fiscal Sponsor Allies (FSA). Donations to Defense of Democarcy Civic Education are fully tax deductible.

Contact us at DofDCivicEd@defenseofdemocracy.org or

call 845-450-1622 

 

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Our Mission

Defense of Democracy Civic Education 

The mission of Defense of Democracy, Civic Education is to

To educate individuals about the role American public education has in a healthy democracy, and the power that individual citizens have to shape the future of that democracy.

Why Volunteer With Us?

Public schools and libraries are the foundation of a thriving democracy. They ensure every citizen has access to truth, history, and community resources. But today, these institutions need our protection.

Defense of Democracy Civic Education empowers everyday community members to become strategic advocates. Whether you have two hours a month or ten hours a week, your voice and actions matter.

Ready to make an impact? Sign up today to connect with local efforts in your area.

Volunteer

Staff:
Karen Svoboda, Executive Director
Joe Smith, Director of Technology
Katie Williams, Director of Marketing

Board:
Don Dea, Chair
Bruce Rutter, Treasurer
Tom Crowley, Board Member
Annette Deigh, Board Member
Charles Prince, Board Member

Ellen Hopkins, Honorary Board Member

©2026 Defense of Democracy, Civic Education. is a  registered 501c(3) organization that focuses educating the public about the connection between a healthy public education system and a thriving democracy.  Donations to Defense of Democracy, Civic Action, are fully tax deductible.

Visit Defense of Democracy, Civic Action, our registered 501c(4) arm, here.

©2026 Defense of Democracy, Civic Education.  Defense of Democracy Civic Education, Inc. functions as a 501c3 through its fiscal sponsor, Fiscal Sponsor Allies (FSA). Donations to Defense of Democarcy Civic Education are fully tax deductible.

Contact us at DofDCivicEd@defenseofdemocracy.org or

call 845-450-1622 

 

Click here
 

Our Mission

Defense of Democracy Civic Education 

The mission of Defense of Democracy, Civic Education is to

To educate individuals about the role American public education has in a healthy democracy, and the power that individual citizens have to shape the future of that democracy.

Why Volunteer With Us?

Public schools and libraries are the foundation of a thriving democracy. They ensure every citizen has access to truth, history, and community resources. But today, these institutions need our protection.

Defense of Democracy Civic Education empowers everyday community members to become strategic advocates. Whether you have two hours a month or ten hours a week, your voice and actions matter.

Ready to make an impact? Sign up today to connect with local efforts in your area.

Volunteer

Staff:
Karen Svoboda, Executive Director
Joe Smith, Director of Technology
Katie Williams, Director of Marketing

Board:
Don Dea, Chair
Bruce Rutter, Treasurer
Tom Crowley, Board Member
Annette Deigh, Board Member
Charles Prince, Board Member

Ellen Hopkins, Honorary Board Member

©2026 Defense of Democracy, Civic Education. is a  registered 501c(3) organization that focuses educating the public about the connection between a healthy public education system and a thriving democracy.  Donations to Defense of Democracy, Civic Action, are fully tax deductible.

Visit Defense of Democracy, Civic Action, our registered 501c(4) arm, here.

©2026 Defense of Democracy, Civic Education.  Defense of Democracy Civic Education, Inc. functions as a 501c3 through its fiscal sponsor, Fiscal Sponsor Allies (FSA). Donations to Defense of Democarcy Civic Education are fully tax deductible.

Contact us at DofDCivicEd@defenseofdemocracy.org or

call 845-450-1622 

 

Click here