November is right around the corner, and all eyes are turning to Election 2020. Whether submitting our mail-in ballots early, or getting ready to vote in person at the polls, we're dedicating our attention to the critical importance of voting, this year in particular. As we gear up for one of the most important elections in American history, we want to send a special thank you to the numerous Tides philanthropic partners who contributed generously to the Healthy Democracy Fund this year. Your support helps everyone to get out the vote—the cornerstone of a healthy democracy.

We also want to call attention to women of color voters, who represent the fastest-growing voting bloc in the country. They have the power to dramatically shift the political landscape. Read more. And, while 84 percent of registered voters say it matters who wins the presidential election, issues like climate change and racial inequality continue to come in second to the economy and jobs. Read more.

- And please, vote like our democracy depends on it! -

Women of color are the fastest growing voting bloc in the country. Today, one in three voting-age women in the United States are women of color. Yet, women of color still vote at lower rates than white women. We must support more Black, Indigenous, and other women of color voters to stand up for their interests and make their voices heard. Tides’ Healthy Democracy Fund is proud to support numerous organizations led by women of color that are at the forefront of building a more inclusive democracy that works for all of us. Read more.

Every four years we hear the same story: “This is the most important presidential election of our lifetime!” This year, however—amidst a global pandemic, the uprisings against police violence, the growing climate crisis, and yet another economic crisis—voters seem to agree. Read more.