The new year brings new opportunities to strengthen democracy. Here’s what’s happening and how you can be part of it.

FFDI Education Series

How We’re Expanding Our Impact in the New Year

New initiatives, new opportunities to get involved and make a difference.

We’re proud to partner with the League of Women Voters of Sanibel to help broaden the reach of vital education to protect and strengthen democracy.

In addition to the in-person events on Sanibel, FFDI will schedule three separate evenings to provide updates on what is happening in the Florida Legislature that impacts our freedoms, present these educational programs, and host Q&As. The first program will be on 2026 Immigration Realities.

Learn More About Sanibel League of Women Voters

Click here to REGISTER for FFDI's virtual showing of 2026 Immigration Realities, January 28, 7pm ET.; Agenda will include FL Legislative update, Indera's immigration presentation, followed by Q&A.

January 6, 5pm ET

Justice is not just a word it is a call to action. Join the conversation.

Sign up for "This Is Not Us—ICE in America Today" where writers explore Trump’s immigration policies and the ways communities are resisting. From refugees defying government orders to protests against ICE raids and the deployment of the National Guard in U.S. cities, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.

RSVP: This Is Not Us—ICE in America Today

The stakes for democracy in 2026

could not be higher.

Thanks to a generous commitment from an FFDI supporter, the first $25,000 raised in 2026 will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Your tax-deductible gift will go twice as far in supporting high-quality pro-democracy education leading to meaningful advocacy and action in Florida and beyond. Learn more about Floridians for Democracy Institute in our next newsletter.

Away during any of the FFDI events? Stay engaged, even if you can’t be there in person!

Once the event has concluded, watch past recordings of this and other events on our YouTube channel.

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Join the Effort to Help Strengthen Your Community ... Speak out against inhumanity and cruelty!

Read This...Alligator Alcatraz, visa crackdown, mass detention: Year’s top immigration stories

Join the Community Vigil at Alligator Alcatraz

We stand together to raise awareness and demand justice. All are welcome to participate! Peaceful vigils take place every Sunday, from 4:00–5:00PM across from the camp entrance.

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.

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