Our Mission
Equity
Persistent and unyielding in our commitment to a just, multiracial democracy, Public Wise fights to secure a government that reflects the will and protects the rights of the people.
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Research
Non-partisan research around voting rights is led by an in-house PhD team.
Partnerships
Our national partners are on the front lines in the fight for increased voting rights and access to democracy.
Endorsements
Our endorsements include six candidates across the country with the potential to have an outsized role in 2024.
Research Categories
Featured Research Publications
The State of Black Representation in the US Today
Corroding Democracy and the Roe Rollback: How Geographic Disparities in Representation Shape US Policy Outcomes
Democracy on the Ballot: Voters’ intentions and actions in battleground states in the midterm elections
Partnerships
More than $2M in unrestricted funds to partner organizations in 2022.
Our partners build power in BIPOC communities in AZ, GA, MI, NC, and PA. They fight voter suppression and election subversion; advocate for pro-democracy legislation; and educate and organize voters 365 days a year.
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Featured Project
The Insurrection Index is a searchable database of records on individuals and organizations in positions of public trust who were involved in the deadly attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
