A hands-on digital and cybersecurity assessment for personalized recommendations to support democracy and human rights more safely and effectively.
DemNerds
We care about democracy. We love technology.
We’ve been reading the news. We have a few concerns.
Here to help with the digital decisions that matter most, especially when things get messy.
Simple, proven steps that reduce real-world risk, focused on what actually helps activists and organizers. Most take minutes, not months.
Clear-eyed thinking about how modern technology has damaged the foundations of democracy, and realistic, creative approaches to rebuild.
A note on scope
This site is a starting point: practical guidance, ways to keep yourself safe, and thoughts on society's tech-driven tectonic shifts. Some of our work is hands-on support (like the Tech Checkup), but it is not on-demand or immediate.
This site is not an incident-response hotline or an emergency service. If you’re facing an active security incident or immediate risk, seek direct support right away.
Contact
- help@demnerds.org if you have a support question, are facing a problem, or something feels time-sensitive.
- ideas@demnerds.org if you have contributions, corrections, or topics we should cover.
- info@demnerds.org for everything else.