Sign up to vote for the Alex Witt Award for Civic Courage. HELP US GIVE AWAY $10,000 TO A GREAT CAUSE.

For nearly 30 years, Alex Witt anchored the news with fairness and steadiness. As she signs off, we're honoring her the best way we know how: with action.

This fall, DEFIANCE.org will give $10,000 to a nonprofit defending democracy — and you'll help pick the winner. Sign up and we'll send you the ballot when voting opens. Or nominate an organization, below!

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Nominees should be US-based nonprofits working on voting rights, civic education, or anti-corruption. Smaller groups where $10,000 goes far are especially welcome.

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