What We Stand For

We leverage ballot measures across the United States to strengthen democracy; center people of color, queer, low-income, immigrant, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities; and move toward racial equity; build and transform power; and galvanize a new progressive base.

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We strengthen
democracy by

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Challenging structural racism, Centering impacted communities, Building state-based power, Winning progressive ballot measures nationwide

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What we do

Track the Ballot Measure Landscape

We are the progressive movement’s central repository for understanding how direct democracy is being used across the country.

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Provide Assistance to Ballot Measure Campaigns

We work directly with campaigns on the ground to give them the tools they need to succeed

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Protect the Ballot Initiative Process

We fight the attacks meant to undermine direct democracy in the states

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Train Ballot Measure Activists Across the Country

We help the field build the skills necessary to win successful campaigns.

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Design and Provide Groundbreaking Research

We provide the intelligence and metrics that partners need to make informed decisions.

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Convene and Facilitate Collaboration Among Partners

We convene and facilitate collaboration to maximize resources.

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Direct Democracy Across the Country

Initiated Statutes and Amendments

Initiated Statutes Only

Initiated Amendments Only

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September 19, 2023

@BallotStrategy

Greetings from Chicago! 🎡 The BISCuits are together this week to plan for the 2024 #Election, get to spend some intentional time with one another, and imagine the future we want to build together. We’re so grateful to be able to share space and can’t wait for what’s ahead! 💥 https://t.co/MiZ2DdcBQX

September 19, 2023

@BallotStrategy

RT @DemocracyDocket: Thousands of Mississippians are one step closer to justice thanks to a historic court ruling last month. Read more f…

September 15, 2023

@BallotStrategy

Stay tuned all month long for BISC's #LatinxHeritageMonth2023 highlight series! Plus, if you want to be featured or know of someone you think should be highlighted send us a DM.

September 15, 2023

@BallotStrategy

Happy #LatinxHeritageMonth 2023!⁠ 🤩🎉 ⁠ As we kick off Latinx Heritage Month this year, BISC will be spotlighting our Latinx staff, partners, #BallotMeasure leaders, and activists who are working to #DefendDirectDemocracy and build a more just and equitable world for all.⁠ https://t.co/nLnYO83LOT

September 15, 2023

@BallotStrategy

RT @ReproJobs: .@BallotStrategy is hiring a remote Development Manager. The salary is 65,000 – $75,000, and the benefits include medical, d…

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