Our mission to document threats to democracy with evidence and transparency.
Threats.watch is a public research database documenting individuals and organizations whose actions threaten liberal democracy in the United States. Our goal is to create a comprehensive, well-sourced record that serves researchers, journalists, policymakers, and citizens seeking to understand anti-democratic movements in America.
We believe that transparent, evidence-based documentation can serve as a powerful tool for accountability. We prioritize evidentiary discipline over rhetoric.
This is not a project of political opposition but of democratic preservation. We document threats from across the political spectrum based on evidence of anti-democratic action, not political disagreement.
Every claim is supported by verifiable sources. We distinguish between proven facts, credible allegations, and editorial assessments.
Our methodology, sources, and editorial decisions are publicly documented. We acknowledge uncertainty and correct errors promptly.
We apply consistent standards regardless of political affiliation. Subjects may dispute entries through our formal process.
We defend democratic institutions, the rule of law, civil liberties, and the peaceful transfer of power—regardless of who threatens them.
We adhere to strict rigor in data collection and analysis. Our research is guided by transparent Inclusion Criteria, clear Threat Tier Definitions, and an intelligence-community standard Source Reliability Scale.
Read Full MethodologyEvery entity entry undergoes the following process:
1. Research & Documentation
Comprehensive review of available sources and evidence
2. Claim Verification
Each claim is verified against primary or secondary sources
3. Tier Assessment
Classification based on evidence strength and threat severity
4. Editorial Review
Secondary review for accuracy, fairness, and consistency
5. Publication & Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring for new developments and corrections
We are committed to accuracy and take corrections seriously:
Factual Errors
Corrected promptly upon verification, with correction noted on the entry
Missing Context
Relevant context is added when brought to our attention
Tier Reassessment
Entries may be reclassified based on new evidence or successful disputes
Removal Requests
Entries may be removed if fundamental claims are disproven
To dispute an entry, use our dispute form. All disputes are reviewed within 5-7 business days.