Author: Admin
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Newsletter – June 13, 2025
KCfD Members, We are excited to announce that Kentucky Citizens for Democracy is now part of Indivisible! As a result of this partnership, we now have the ability to raise money to promote our organization, host events, conduct voter education drives, open a KCfD merch shop, and conduct a number of other activities that will take…
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A Presidential Address – Understanding Article II
By: Eric Ruppel This article is part of a series exploring the U.S. Constitution, from its foundations and original debates to its application and evolution in modern society. To read our first piece about the purpose of government through the lens of the Preamble, check it out. To learn more about Congress, “the People’s branch”,…
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Newsletter – May 30, 2025
KCfD Members, This week’s big news is that Kentucky Citizens for Democracy is officially transitioning to becoming a Kentucky branch of Indivisible. The good news is that nothing will change other than our ability to raise money, receive matching funds and reimbursements. Their mission already aligns with ours and with our core beliefs. Within the next week,…
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The People’s Power – Understanding Article I
By: Eric Ruppel Why Congress Comes First Once we understand why we have a government and what it is meant to do, the next question is how it accomplishes those goals. The Preamble lays out the broad goals of union, justice, peace, security, well-being, and liberty, but Article I is where the federal government begins…
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Newsletter – May 16, 2025
KCfD Members, Our weekly newsletter is quickly becoming a great resource for those who want to stay educated and aware of little ways they can stay involved and make a difference on the local, state, and federal levels. If you enjoy what we are publishing, I encourage you to spread the word to friends through…
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Contacting Officials: Secondary Methods
Faxes Utilize the website faxzero.com to send your message to your governor, senator, or congressperson. If you are feeling motivated, you can also send faxes to officials in other states. Not all elected officials accept faxes, but the majority do. Note that this service is free but limited to three faxes a day. Utilize the…
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The Purpose of Government
By: Eric Ruppel As long as any of us have been alive, there have been debates about the purpose of government. What is it for? Who is it for? What should it accomplish? Why do we need it? All of these questions are, of course, answered to one degree or another in the Constitution and…
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Newsletter – May 9, 2025
KCfD Members, When this group formed in early February, we had no idea what it was going to look like. The only thing we knew for certain was that we had to do something. Even though we are just everyday citizens who have no remarkable accomplishments or name recognition to speak of, we could not…
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Fighting Fascism- One Action at a Time, One Thing a Day
Doomscrolling or watching the news and feeling hopeless and/or angry? You aren’t alone. Millions of us are watching the growing threats to our democracy with a sense of dread and uncertainty. Authoritarians thrive in environments where citizens shrink back and refrain from pushing back. Now, more than ever, each of us must act to stop…
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Calling Your Elected Official: Effective Way to Influence
Getting Organized— Half the Battle! Depending on your level of desired engagement with elected officials, gather the names and phone numbers of the individuals with whom you want to engage. From your local school board to your senators in DC, take time to create a list of these individuals. Add them to your phone contact…