Mandate Democracy Foundation

Mandate Democracy Foundation is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Fairfax, Virginia. With 34 employees, the organization focuses on promoting participatory direct democracy through various initiatives. Mandate Democracy Foundation systems engineers a comprehensive 21st-century democratic republic using advanced information technologies. Their mission is to educate, empower, and enforce the mandates of the electorate. They offer independent referendum voting on policies and priorities, providing citizens with fact-based issues and options at the local, state, and federal levels. They champion universal online access and suffrage, emphasizing "One Person, All Persons, One Vote." The foundation also establishes Democracy Citizenship Centers, fostering sustainable social and environmental communities. These centers provide affordable housing, healthcare, elder and childcare services, net-zero carbon/energy facilities, job training opportunities, real estate development, and financial services. Additionally, they establish University Centers focused on governance, utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT). These centers also conduct public opinion research, sponsored research, and operate syndicated media outlets. mandatedemocracy.org