Press access is not just about who gets into the room. It shapes what the public can know about its government. KF Fanning Fellow @JudyWoodruff and Senior Fellow @RuthBenGhiat bring decades of expertise in journalism and authoritarianism to the latest episode of #TheStakes with @bradrourke. Together, they analyze President Trump's decision to exclude @CNN, @MSNOWNews, and @politico from the White House press pool. bit.ly/3TtREFK

#TheContext podcast is a 2026 Anthem Awards finalist for nonprofit Content & Media in the Belonging & Inclusion category! Now we need your vote to help us bring home the Anthem Community Voice Award! 🎉 Presented by the Webby Awards, the Anthems celebrate work making a positive impact. For us, that means bringing more voices into the conversation and exploring the ideas, history, and trends that are shaping democracy . Help us celebrate this milestone and show your support by casting your vote by October 29: bit.ly/4juXSzK

Germany’s far-right surge is not just a German story. In this week’s #ResilienceResistance, 2025 CFK Global Fellow Gábor Scheiring looks beyond the latest election results to examine the deeper democratic crisis fueling the AfD’s rise and why its implications reach far beyond Germany. Read Part I: bit.ly/3WFsK75

In a new episode of #TheContext, Dorian Warren, co-president of @communitychange, offers a hopeful way to understand this moment we’re in. Democracy is not something we wait for others to fix. It is something people build together. Tune in to understand why your role matters: bit.ly/GetTheContext

KF Senior Fellow @TimothyDSnyder joins historian Sharon McMahon for a conversation about fascism, truth, and the forces shaping American democracy: bit.ly/4eAjfw4

KF Senior Fellow @RevDrBarber’s latest essay pairs his call for democratic participation in the midterms with a clip from Bad Faith, a documentary examining Christian nationalism’s influence on American politics: bit.ly/4hLVJyo

“Hold people accountable for what they said they were going to do and what we're going to demand next” by voting in the midterm elections! KF Senior Fellow @StaceyAbrams with a reminder to vote. Find your polling location here: bit.ly/3Ctpfll

KF Research Fellow Andrew Whitehead joins The Underview podcast to explore Christian nationalism, its historical roots, and how it shapes American civic life. bit.ly/4BhsafY

Democracy isn’t just about voting. It’s something we make together. Curated by Corky Siegel, #JinglesForDemocracy celebrates people using music and creativity to take part in civic life. 🎶 #ArtInAction Explore the playlist: jinglesfordemocracy.com/kett…

Voting early can do more than beat the Election Day line. It can give voters more time to address problems before Election Day. KF Senior Fellow @MariaTeresa Kumar talks with Indivisible cofounder Leah Greenberg about how collective participation can strengthen democracy: bit.ly/4BaCrdH

One side effect of not voting? Not being heard. #JinglesForDemocracy offer one more reason to stay engaged. 🎶 #ArtInAction bit.ly/4yW03kM

KF Senior Fellow @TimothyDSnyder argues that US policy toward Iran and Russia is eroding power, making the world more dangerous in the process: bit.ly/3WuLkia

Want to better understand why American politics feels like it’s shifting? Join us October 19 at The Howard Theatre as @revdrbarber, This Day Podcast, and #TheContext host Alex Lovit connect today’s changes to the moments in history when America’s political coalitions shifted. Reserve your seat to get more context for the moment we’re living through now: bit.ly/4s671ko

A First Amendment fight over campaign finance is raising a bigger question about when political spending becomes protected speech. KF Senior Fellow @DavidAFrench and Sarah Isgur break down how the Supreme Court could shape the rules. bit.ly/4yKARwR

Looking for thoughtful insights on democracy? News & Notes delivers ideas and updates from the Kettering Foundation community every two weeks. Check out the latest issue and subscribe: conta.cc/4ijY7

KF Senior Fellow Ruth Ben-Ghiat examines what history shows can happen when state violence becomes something people are invited to watch: bit.ly/4hQOqph

What are Americans most concerned about heading into the 2026 midterms? Dean Jackson breaks down what we’re hearing from more than 23,000 Americans through the Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll survey about the state of democracy and the issues weighing on voters.

Two Supreme Court immigration cases could have major consequences on who can seek asylum and how far the government can go in deportation cases. KF Senior Fellow @DavidAFrench and Emily Bazelon break down what’s at stake: nyti.ms/4jj9Kor

With the 2026 midterms just weeks away, KF Senior Fellow @BillKristol sits down with veteran political analyst Ron Brownstein to unpack where the races stand and what could happen with Congress: bit.ly/4hOIWvc