About Democracy Under Fire
Democracy Under Fire (DUF) is an independent civic information platform built to make government easier to understand, easier to track, and easier to engage with.
Why DUF Exists
Democracy works best when people have access to clear, reliable public information. But too often, legislative activity is buried in hard-to-read government websites, scattered across multiple sources, or disconnected from the real-world impact it has on people and communities.
DUF was created to help close that gap by turning public data into something more useful: easier to scan, easier to compare, and easier to act on.
Makes public records easier to use
- Tracks state and federal legislation
- Shows how elected officials voted
- Highlights campaign funding patterns
- Provides practical action tools for the public
Core tools on the site
- Bill tracking with plain-language summaries and status updates
- Voting records focused on full chamber votes
- Who Funds Them pages showing reported contribution patterns
- Act Now pages with direct, practical ways to engage
Clear, sourced, and transparent
DUF is built around verified public information. The goal is not to overwhelm visitors with raw data, but to organize it into a format that helps people quickly understand what is happening and why it matters.
What the labels mean
When DUF applies a position to a bill or policy item, the label is there to give users context.
- Support means DUF views the policy as broadly beneficial
- Oppose means DUF views the policy as harmful
- Watch means the issue matters, but the full impact or direction is still developing
Built for local and state impact
DUF includes both national and state-level information, with a strong focus on Florida, local districts, and the officials whose decisions directly affect daily life in this region.
Not a party project
DUF is an independent civic project. It is not presented as a political party operation. Its purpose is to improve transparency, public understanding, and civic participation.
Where the information comes from
- Official legislative and government records
- Campaign finance filings and public disclosures
- Official vote histories and bill documents
- Verified reporting and source-linked materials when needed for context
DUF is built around three core goals
Clarity
Turn complicated public information into something readable and useful.
Transparency
Show the sources, voting records, and funding patterns behind public decisions.
Engagement
Help people move from frustration and confusion to informed civic action.
Democracy is not a spectator activity
Explore the tools, review the records, and take action where it matters most.
Contact us
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