Welcome to the Accountable States Project, where our mission is to shine a light on the shadowy tactics threatening the very fabric of our democracy. In recent times, we've witnessed a concerning shift in the landscape of political extremism. Right-wing extremists, once centralized, have now dispersed their operations, focusing their efforts at the state and local levels. This strategic move poses a significant challenge to the integrity of our democratic processes.
These extremists are employing a range of tactics to destabilize our democratic institutions. Their methods include recruiting election officials and judges who are willing to manipulate election results, as well as employing tactics to intimidate voters. This insidious approach is further compounded by a worrying trend: the increasing influence of right-wing ideologies in state legislatures across the nation. This shift, coupled with the alarming decline in local journalism, has left state and local governments more susceptible to corruption and the dangerous agendas of these extremist groups.
At the Accountable States Project, we are dedicated to unmasking these groups and individuals who are subtly eroding the pillars of our democracy at the state level. Our approach is rooted in rigorous research and the dissemination of critical information that can counteract and potentially thwart their efforts.
Our journey begins in Arizona, a state currently at the forefront of this democratic crisis. Here, we aim to delve deep, uncovering and exposing the mechanisms through which democracy is being undermined. Join us as we embark on this crucial endeavor to safeguard the values and institutions that form the cornerstone of our society. Together, we can stand against these challenges and ensure that our democracy remains strong and unyielding.
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- Arizona Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli
- Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby
- Cochise County Recorder David Stevens
- Pinal County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff Serdy
- Pinal County Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh
- Election Fairness Institute
- Arizona Supervisors Recklessly Push Costly Election