Documenting Threats to Democracy
A public database tracking individuals and organizations whose documented actions threaten American democracy. Every claim is cited and verifiable.
Database Overview
Last Updated:Distribution by Threat Tier
Threat Classification System
Five tiers with distinct evidentiary standards. Tiers 1-3 require documented actions; Tiers 4-5 involve editorial judgment and are clearly marked.
Requires: arrests, convictions, or documented violence coordination
Documented involvement in political violence or terrorism. Evidentiary standard: arrests, convictions, or documented coordination of violence.Requires: documented causal links between rhetoric and subsequent attacks
Rhetoric demonstrably mobilizing violence against specific targets. Evidentiary standard: documented causal links between content and subsequent threats/attacks.Requires: verified actions like fake elector schemes or defying court orders
Active undermining of electoral integrity or rule of law. Evidentiary standard: documented actions such as fake elector schemes or defying court orders.Based on: policy positions and legislative actions (involves judgment)
Elected officials promoting authoritarian policies. Evidentiary standard: policy positions, legislative actions, public statements. Note: involves subjective judgment.Based on: documented statements promoting harmful ideologies (involves judgment)
Media figures promoting ideologies deemed harmful to democracy. Evidentiary standard: documented statements. Note: explicitly acknowledges subjective assessment.How This Works
Our commitment to accuracy and accountability
Every Claim Cited
All claims are supported by verifiable sources from reputable publications, court documents, or official records.
Transparent Tier System
Our five-tier classification reflects both evidence quality and threat severity, with clear criteria for each level.
Open to Challenge
Anyone can dispute entries through our formal process. We correct errors and update information promptly.
Have Information to Share?
We welcome submissions from the public. All submissions are reviewed for evidentiary quality before inclusion.