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2023 Impact Report

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Public Wise Cited in American Doom: Local Election Denial Threats

Public Wise is cited in American Doom for its work exposing local election officials who support Trump’s election denial, highlighting threats to U.S. democracy.
In The NewsElection Threat Index

Public Wise Credited in Rolling Stone

Public Wise’s Election Threat Index, highlighting election denial risks, was quoted in Rolling Stone's analysis of Trump's collaboration with swing-state officials.
In The NewsElection Threat Index

Public Wise Board Chair Eric Laufer in Newsweek – Opinion

OpinionDemocracy

Christina Baal-Owens on the Great Battlefield Podcast

Christina Baal-Owens of Public Wise discusses her career and efforts to promote equitable democracy through education, research, and partnerships on The Great Battlefield podcast.
In The News

Column: Trump’s Big Lie isn’t just a national scourge. Local candidates are also fighting for democracy

In The NewsElection Threat Index

Public Wise in USA Today: What the War in Gaza Means for Voter Outreach Efforts

Public Wise, in a USA Today sponsored post, examines the impact of the War in Gaza on voter outreach strategies and its effect on voter engagement in the 2024 election.
In The NewsSingle Issue Voter

Public Wise Statement Responds to the SCOTUS’ Decision on Trump’s Immunity Case

StatementAccountability

Public Wise Responds to the SCOTUS’ Decision to Make it Harder to Charge January 6 Defendants with Obstruction

In The NewsAccountability

Public Wise Executive Director Christina Baal-Owens on Threats to Democracy

Public Wise Executive Director Christina Baal-Owens discusses threats to democracy and the rise of anti-democratic movements in the U.S. in this insightful interview.
In The NewsAccountability