Votes Over Violence is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to ending political violence and promoting peaceful civic engagement. We believe that democracy thrives on dialogue, not intimidation or harm. Through advocacy, education, and awareness campaigns, we work to prevent violence in political spaces, protect free expression, and encourage constructive debate. Our mission is to ensure that every individual can participate in the democratic process without fear, fostering a society where disagreements are resolved with words and participation at the ballot box, not violence.

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From deadly acts to threats against public officials, political violence has become an alarming reality in today’s world. Votes Over Violence is committed to changing that. We work to prevent incidents like the intimidation of voters, violent clashes at rallies, and attacks on public servants by promoting nonviolent civic engagement.

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​What is Political Violence?

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Political violence can be simply defined as the use of force, coercion, or intimidation to achieve political goals or make statements. It includes acts such as terrorism, assassination, riots, coups, vandalization, and civil wars, often targeting governments, groups, or individuals to influence political outcomes.

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What does "Votes Over Violence" mean?

 

"Votes Over Violence" stands for the belief that change should come through ballots, not brutality. It's a commitment to protecting democracy by rejecting political violence in all forms. Our name is a call to action: choose peace, choose civic power, choose the vote, rather than violently displaying political differences​​