The Election Protection Gap: When Institutional Loyalty Trumps Democracy The warning signs are flashing bright red, and yet some of America's most influential institutions remain curiously silent in the face of an unfolding crisis.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a disturbing pattern is emerging: many who pledged to defend democracy after the January 6 attack on the Capitol have retreated from their commitments.
In the aftermath of that traumatic event, major philanthropies and law firms made bold promises to protect our system of fair and free elections.