The Democracy Security Project is a one-stop-shop for security, safety, and training for anyone facing threats, harassment, or political violence.
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Maju Varghese, DSP's Executive Director, will join @DemocracyFwd on Thursday at 7pm ET for We the Voters, a virtual town hall on what we can all do to protect this election. Register: vimeo.com/event/6260072/regi…
With Hispanic Heritage month wrapping up next week, we wanted to share some democracy-focused book picks from Latino and Hispanic authors. Let us know your thoughts on these reads!
Three years after October 7th, many Jewish communities are on alert due to heightened threats. Safety is a shared responsibility. Check in on your neighbors, and if you lead a community space, review your safety plan today. Resources: democracysecurityproject.org…
Exposed data can turn into suspicious phishing attempts, financial threats, and more. 4 quick steps to protect yourself:
1. Enable MFA
2. Use unique passwords
3. Consider a credit freeze and credit monitoring
4. Be skeptical of unwanted contact
More: democracysecurityproject.org…
AI chatbots aren't a diary. What you type can be stored, reviewed, or used to train future models. Skip the SSNs, addresses, and sensitive details, even in a casual exchange. 🔒
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Take 2 minutes to register or confirm you're still registered at your current address. Your official state election site is the only place you need, but remember that the 866 hotline is here to help.
#VoteReady
Political violence is becoming normalized. That should worry us all.
But thousands of Americans refuse to be silenced by running for office, voting, & building communities anyway.
New piece from DSP co-founders Jess O'Connell & Maju Varghese (@moojv77):
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One year ago today, Charlie Kirk was murdered. His assassination exposed the threat political violence poses to democracy in America. Today, and every day, we remain committed to a safer democracy for everyone.
Happy Labor Day! To everyone doing the work and showing up for safer, stronger communities, thank you.
PSA: Polling places change. Yours might have too.
Take 30 seconds to confirm where you're voting before Election Day → vote.org/polling-place-locat…
If Apple ever sends you a "mercenary spyware" alert, take it seriously. This week, notifications went out to people in 110 countries. Turn on Lockdown Mode, reach out for help, and don't ignore it.
Resources: DemocracySecurityProject.org
🚨If a message asks you to spend your own money on gift cards and send back the codes, treat it as a scam until you’ve independently verified it.
Back-to-school photo tip: skip the chalkboard with your kid's full name, age, school, and teacher. Cute tradition, but that's a lot of identifying info in one public post. "First day!" works just as well. 📚
Today marks 61 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law. As we head toward November, we're focused on keeping the people who protect our elections safe. Resources for organizers & civic leaders can be found at DemocracySecurityProject.org.
Public Wi-Fi PSA for any travel: if a hotel or public network asks you to "install an update" to connect, don't. Microsoft just flagged this as an active tactic used by hackers targeting travelers worldwide. Simple fix: use your phone's hotspot instead. microsoft.com/en-us/security…
Don't find out on Election Day. Check your voter registration status now → vote.org/am-i-registered-to-… 🗳️
PSA: 2M+ cars w/ dealer-installed anti-theft systems (KARR/SWDS) have a Bluetooth flaw letting thieves remotely unlock doors. Check your driver's window for the sticker. Fix: update firmware via the KARR app (live since July 20).
🔗today.ucsd.edu/story/2-milli…
⏰ Reminder: "Safe to Serve" is this week.
Join us July 23 as we honor former MN House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman with a panel on proactive safety and security solutions for elected officials.
🗓 July 23, 2026
⏰ 5 PM EST
🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/ArDtuZzi2d…
