Democracy
Is Under Attack
Will you commit to stopping authoritarianism?
About
The United States
Is at a Crossroads
When we understand the playbook, we can counter it. When we stand together, we win.
Democracy in Decline
Millions of Americans feel abandoned by a system that no longer serves them. Trust in democratic institutions is eroding, leaving us confused and disengaged. 10 Steps is here to explain what we face and help us fight back.
About the Campaign →Rising Authoritarianism
While democracy falters, autocratic forces are advancing rapidly. They're following a proven playbook that has toppled democracies throughout history.
Here is what that looks like →Understanding the Threat
They want us to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. When we recognize the pattern, we can resist it. When we unite, we can defeat it.
Here are the ways we can take action →
The Path Forward
The 10 Steps to
Freedom & Power
Defeating authoritarianism isn't a cinematic moment — it's thousands of individual, community and institutional actions. Pick the steps you're ready to take.
Tap any step above to add it to your plan
Build My Action Plan→Find Your Role
Which Defender of
Democracy Are You?
Eight quick questions. Five kinds of defenders. Find out where you fit in the fight — and get your first moves.
Take the QuizThe Campaign
A Mobilization and
Education Effort
The 10 Steps campaign is a nationwide mobilization and education effort led by author, voting rights activist, and former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams. Through in-person events, media engagement, and organizational partnerships, we're giving Americans the framework to understand what's happening to our democracy—and the tools to fight back.
This isn't about winning a single election. It's about calling Americans back to civic life at a time when everything we value is at stake. When we understand the autocratic playbook, we can counter it. When we stand together, we win.
Take Action
Recognize
Understanding is power. Share the 10 Steps with your community, friends, and family. Start conversations that matter. We need to know we're not alone.
Are You In?
