Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMKQED News @kqednews.kqed.org · 30/09/2026ww2.kqed.orgThe Next 250: Young People Are Finding Their Voices Through Voter RegistrationListen in as three young organizers reflect on what motivated them to get involved in voter registration and electoral campaigns. 086
Democracy Center at JANM @democracyjanm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Each ticket includes an unsigned copy of "Department of Fate," a revelatory, rollicking trip through the history of the Justice Department, finding heroism and treachery in equal measure—and, in the end, a rescue effort for our battered democracy. 153
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMMaddowBlog @maddowblog.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The book tour Rachel announced tonight includes some familiar stops, but also has dates in Boise and Salt Lake City. Find the full list with links at MS.NOW/DepartmentOfFate 4339882
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMLA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026How to research the 2026 midterm elections like a reporter This is your guide to public records and databases journalists use to analyze candidates.lapublicpress.orgHow to research the 2026 midterm elections like a reporterThis is your guide to public records and databases journalists use to analyze candidates. 064
Democracy Center at JANM @democracyjanm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026NEW on Preserving Democracy blog: Sydney Galindo discusses the documentary "Unseen Territories" and the symbolism behind flags. blog.democracyjanm.org/2026/09/24/t... 010
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMJapanese American National Museum @jamuseum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026JANM is proud to announce that George Takei and Brad Takei have pledged to gift their estate, currently valued at over $21 million, to the Museum. This future gift ensures that the Takeis’ passion for JANM will continue to endure for years to come. www.janm.org/press/releas... 312938
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 15/09/2026Today is National Voter Registration Day. Have you made a plan to vote yet? Find resources, make a plan, and stay informed with our People's Guide to Voting Rights: democracyforward.org/work/research/the-peoples-guide-to-voting-rights/ 15034
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMNational Voter Registration Day @natlvoterregday.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Have you met our fellow democracy nerd besties over at @feelgoodaction.bsky.social 🤝? They just launched a new #NationalVoterRegistrationDay 2026 Toolkit aimed at helping get young people activated & #VoteReady next week on the big day! Check it out & be sure to follow them for more tools like this 143
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMJapanese American National Museum @jamuseum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026After two years of renovation, we look forward to welcoming our visitors back to JANM! @cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/v...cbsnews.comLittle Tokyo's Japanese American National Museum to reopen in JanuaryAfter a two-year renovation project, the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo announced it will reopen its doors in January. 0249
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMJapanese American National Museum @jamuseum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026JANM commends Lonnie Bunch for his distinguished career and decries ongoing attacks on the Smithsonian Institution. Read our full statement: www.janm.org/press/releas...janm.orgJANM commends Lonnie Bunch for his distinguished career and decries ongoing attacks on the Smithsonian Institution | Japanese American National MuseumEditors please note: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation; programs will continue on the JANM campus and at other locations at janm.org/OnTheGo. 0153
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMLA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The November 3 General Election will be here before we know it. Here's how to prepare: ✅ Make sure you are registered to vote ✅ Make a plan to vote early ✅ Make sure your friends and family are ready to vote Subscribe to our newsletter to get our stories delivered: lapublicpress.org/newsletters/ 042
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMJapanese American National Museum @jamuseum.bsky.social · 21/08/2026JANM is reopening January 23, 2027!!! We look forward to welcoming you back to our reimagined galleries. Read our full announcement: www.janm.org/press/releas... 0279
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMCHIRLA @chirla-org.bsky.social · 21/08/2026The 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship. In 2025, that promise was challenged, but civil rights groups fought back & won. Our Immigrant Champion Awards honor the ACLU, Asian Law Caucus, Democracy Defenders Fund, & LDF for defending immigrant families! Join us! ow.ly/9SyN50ZCv5X 052
Democracy Center at JANM @democracyjanm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026What if YOU could rewrite the future? Join us on Saturday, August 22 for the Smithsonian's Making History, Making Change lecture series and workshop to explore the enduring impact of the Declaration of Independence and get a chance to write your own! www.janm.org/democracy/ev... 062
Democracy Center at JANM @democracyjanm.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Making History, Making Change www.janm.org/democracy/ev...janm.orgMaking History, Making Change | Japanese American National MuseumIn 2026, the Smithsonian and 25 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations nationwide will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with the Making History, Making Change Lecture ... 000
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMShahab @shahabzargari.net · 30/06/2026Read all about our program at @democracyjanm.bsky.social ✨ 051
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMDerrick Austin @paradiselaust.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Pleased to share some good news: I'm one of the recipients of the Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship. I'm grateful to @democracyjanm.bsky.social @jamuseum.bsky.social for the support that will help me continue working on an essay collection about visual art. www.janm.org/democracy/ar...janm.orgIrene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship—Fellows | Japanese American National MuseumThe Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship encourages arts writers of color to write about art from their own cultural and political perspectives to enrich and broaden arts writing as a practice and p... 3113
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMJapanese American National Museum @jamuseum.bsky.social · 09/07/2026JANM stands in full support of the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of American History and repudiates the Domestic Policy Council report. See our full statement here: www.janm.org/press/releas...janm.orgJANM Supports the Smithsonian and the National Museum of American History and Rejects White House Domestic Council Report | Japanese American National MuseumEditors please note: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation; programs will continue on the JANM campus and at other locations at janm.org/OnTheGo. 03925
Democracy Center at JANM @democracyjanm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Reflecting this years Civic Season (Juneteenth-July 4): Building Community, Inspiring Participation, and Imagining our Future. blog.democracyjanm.org/2026/07/03/b... 021
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMJapanese American National Museum @jamuseum.bsky.social · 30/06/2026We welcome the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the 14th Amendment, reaffirming one of the Constitution's most fundamental guarantees: that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens. www.janm.org/press/releas... www.scotusblog.com/2026/06/supr...scotusblog.comSupreme Court strikes down Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship 2268
Democracy Center at JANM @democracyjanm.bsky.social · 26/06/202614 artists confront and reimagine the US flag in the short doc film "Unseen Territories." Free screening tomorrow 6/27 followed by q&a with director Sydney Galindo and artist Jesus Orozco. Get inspired to make your own flag--supplies (and pizza) included! www.janm.org/democracy/ev... 022
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMShahab @shahabzargari.net · 23/06/2026Hey LA! Catch the screening and workshop for our documentary “Unseen Territories” this Saturday! Children 18 and under are free! thinkspeak.org/2026/05/20/u... 📽️thinkspeak.orgUnseen Territories Screening and Workshop at Democracy Center in Los AngelesJoin the Democracy Center for a screening of the award-winning short documentary, Unseen Territories, that highlights fourteen artists who examine and reimagine the American flag through powerful, per... 142
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 02/05/2026World Press Freedom Day: Democracy depends on cameras rolling, from Hollywood to the world stage FPF's @adamrose.bsky.social writes in @jamuseum.bsky.social's Democracy Center.blog.democracyjanm.orgDemocracy Depends on Cameras Rolling, from Hollywood to the World Stage - Preserving DemocracyHistory cannot be stopped, but it can be captured. We know these moments because someone was there to document them. 0197
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMAdam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 01/05/2026To mark #WorldPressFreedomDay this Sunday, I wrote a short piece for @jamuseum.bsky.social's Democracy Center on importance of documenting history through #journalism. Quick way to catch up on problems on ground in LA and to illustrate why press is so critical to a functioning democracy.blog.democracyjanm.orgDemocracy Depends on Cameras Rolling, from Hollywood to the World Stage - Preserving DemocracyHistory cannot be stopped, but it can be captured. We know these moments because someone was there to document them. 02410
Democracy Center at JANM @democracyjanm.bsky.social · 14/03/2026At today's Press Freedom Summit, JANM CEO @annburroughs.bsky.social, @marielgarza.bsky.social, @kenwhite.bsky.social, @saracatania.com discuss how to make the case for why freedom of the press matters to non-journalists. 042
Democracy Center at JANM @democracyjanm.bsky.social · 14/03/2026The Democracy Center is proud to sponsor today's Press Freedom Summit presented by the Society of Professional Journalists Greater Los Angeles Chapter. @annburroughs.bsky.social, President and CEO of @jamuseum.bsky.social on a panel this afternoon. 021
Democracy Center at JANM @democracyjanm.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Today the Democracy Center at @jamuseum.bsky.social welcomes the Regional Mayors' field hearing about the human cost of ICE deportation in our communities. 051
Reposted by Democracy Center at JANMJapanese American National Museum @jamuseum.bsky.social · 12/02/2025We are deeply committed to our mission of preserving this history, building bridges across communities and divides, and ensuring that America remains a nation where all people can thrive. Read JANM's full statement: www.janm.org/press/releas... 29730