American Democracy Summit 2025 Impact

Hundreds of changemakers came together to learn, connect, and build lasting relationships to tackle our democracy’s biggest challenges.

Over 500 attendees from more than 250 organizations attended ADS 2025.

94%
Said ADS helped them network with movement partners
89%
Said ADS helped them feel connected to the broader democracy movement
83%
Heard from a speaker of a different political ideology

I think ADS struck a good balance between sharing the size of the challenges we’re facing and maintaining a genuine hopeful tone. That seems critical.

Brittany Erikson, Executive Director, Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation

The conference was well done and very informative. My only regret was that there was only one of me and I wanted to attend every session – all were great.

Lyn Dockter-Pinnick, BadAss Grandmas for Democracy

RepresentUs CEO Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno spoke to the theme of the Summit perfectly:

“In this moment of so much threat, we cannot just be calling for a return to the status quo.”

91%

would recommend ADS to a colleague or peer

89%

would attend a future ADS

77%

met someone of a different political ideology

The ADS conference was a diverse gathering of really smart people who enthusiastically serve the public interest in many different ways. The conversations at the gathering were supported by excellent speakers, helpful volunteers, and an excellent hotel environment.

Jim Rough, Director/Founder, Center for Wise Democracy

Featured Clips

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger explained how we got to where we are and how we can meaningfully reach out to ideologically diverse audiences on core issues of democracy and accountable government.

Speaker of the Arizona House Rusty Bowers voted for Trump. He campaigned with him. But when Trump asked him to help overturn the election, he said no. Why? Because he took an oath to the Constitution, not to a president.

Former FEC Commissioners Ellen Weintraub and Trevor Potter broke down the importance of independent institutions—and what happens when they’re undermined.

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