Generations Before Us Fought for Democracy. Now It’s Our Turn to Defend It.

Florida is strongest when its citizens are engaged. When we all take part, democracy works for everyone.

Make your voice count.

Over 180,000 Floridians on Oct. 19 reminded our leaders that democracy thrives when we speak up. Our voices are our power. Together, we make Florida stronger.

Be inspired. Watch this video. We are not alone,

Unnecessary Cruelty Continues!

Immigration Raids Taking a Toll on Small Businesses

Across Florida, small business owners are feeling the impact of recent immigration raids. This video explores how these actions are affecting local economies, workers, and communities.

NOTE: This valuable program was to be livestreamed concurrent with the event. Instead, once recorded and edited, it will be posted on the Floridians for Democracy YouTube Channel.

Save the Date!

Dec. 2, 7PM ET

STOP Mid-Decade Redistricting-

It's Illegal in Florida.

Learn the facts, the challenges, the status going into the 2026 Florida legislative session, and what you can do about it.

The next FFDI educational program will be on December 2, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Amy Keith, Common Cause Florida Executive Director, and Bob Schaeffer, political consultant, Floridians for Democracy board member, and a major player in Florida laws and battles over redistricting, will explain the current issues, ramifications, and opportunities for action.

Amy Keith serves as the Executive Director of Common Cause Florida. She has held leadership and advocacy roles with organizations including Empath Health, Equality Florida, and the League of Women Voters. With a background in program evaluation and institutional analysis, Amy brings extensive expertise in program development, grant acquisition, and humanitarian research for nonprofit organizations. 

Bob Schaeffer is a political consultant, communications strategist, and President of Fair Districts Now, Florida’s nonpartisan redistricting reform organization. He co-authored Winning Local & State Elections: The Guide to Organizing Your Campaign (Simon & Schuster, 1998) and previously served as interim Executive Director of FairTest, a national standardized testing watchdog. Bob has also worked as research director for the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs and was part of the Education Research Center at MIT, where he was a student. He’s the author of several books on elections and educational testing.

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Floridians for Democracy (FFD) is a 501(c)(4) organization, dedicated to preserving and protecting democracy. FFD does not support or oppose any candidates for political office. We envision a state of Florida where all elected leaders proactively implement laws ensuring all residents have equal opportunity, regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation as granted by democratic freedoms dictated in the constitution.