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Democracy is not a spectator sport; it is a long-term defense of the laws that guard our freedoms. True patriotism requires us to strengthen our state’s civic infrastructure together.



Don’t let Florida be the place where

the "canary in the democracy coal mine" takes its last breath.

Be the Cavalry. Protect Democracy.

In Solidarity,

The Floridians for Democracy Team

FFDI Education Series

New programs, expanded partnerships, and more ways to engage.

As Floridians for Democracy Institute approaches its fourth year, the stakes have never been higher for Floridians and our nation. Florida has been the testing ground for the authoritarian strategies of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. Through gerrymandering, a captured judiciary, and the intimidation of dissent pitting neighbor against neighbor, we face a decades-long effort designed to concentrate power in a "unitary executive" by dismantling the checks and balances that protect us all.

While some may be sleepwalking into autocracy, we are wide awake. 

As legal expert Joyce Vance reminds us: we aren’t waiting for a savior. By educating ourselves, informing others, and organizing together, we are the cavalry. Hope is not a feeling; it is a discipline we practice through collective action. Our work is built on collaboration and shared messaging.

We’re excited to be working alongside the League of Women Voters of Sanibel to extend access to critical civic education that supports and strengthens democracy.

Building on in-person events held on Sanibel, FFDI will host additional evening sessions to ensure this important information is accessible to those who may not be able to attend in person. These programs are designed to keep our community informed and engaged, with updates on key developments in the Florida Legislature that impact our rights and freedoms, educational presentations, and interactive Q&A discussions.

Click below to REGISTER for FFDI's virtual showings.

Each 7 p.m. agenda will include a Florida Legislative update,

plus the program, followed by Q&A.

Our Playbook: Protect Democracy 2026

The opposition has its plan; now, we are executing ours.

Here are our key early 2026 strategies:



Education: Floridians for Democracy Institute recognizes that knowledge is our first line of defense against efforts to weaken the Rule of Law.

• Legislative Updates: Stay informed with essential briefings on bills impacting your hard-earned freedoms during the current Florida legislative session.
• Sanibel Collaboration: Attend our monthly rebroadcasts of educational programs from the Sanibel League of Women Voters via our FFDI Zoom evening sessions and our YouTube Channel.
• April Special Legislative Session: Watch for targeted Action Alerts to fight the intensified gerrymandering of Florida’s congressional districts.

Action: Floridians for Democracy helps transform frustration into mobilization through peaceful, strategic protest and advocacy.

• One-Click Advocacy: Use our streamlined tools and suggested talking points to contact your representatives instantly throughout the current session.
• Support Peaceful Protests: Look for information about protest opportunities throughout Florida.
• March 28 Day of Action: Join the Social Justice Alliance of the Florida Suncoast for a major “Save Democracy for All” event in Venice, FL, while we encourage simultaneous actions hosted throughout the state.
• Defend Health & Dignity: Actively oppose bills that eliminate life-saving childhood vaccine mandates and the continued expansion of cruel detention centers.

Protect the Dream!

Participate in MLK Day Events on January 19

Stay informed about important updates on educational programs, new laws, events affecting our democracy, protests, and more by following the Floridians for Democracy Institute Facebook and Instagram.