# Countering Authoritarianism and Protecting the Midterm Elections: A Conversation with Jill Garvey

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Podcast: [Mic Check](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mic-check-7094205)
Published: 2026-08-14T04:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.isabellebarbour.com/stories/countering-authoritarianism-protecting-elections-jill-garvey/
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## Resource

Isabelle speaks with Jill Garvey, the Director of States at the Core (STAC), about how we protect Democracy in the United States of America. Jill has considerable expertise in authoritarianism and community organizing. STAC has provided support to many communities in the US as they organize against threats to human rights and democracy. STAC is currently providing election protection trainings. Learn more at statesatthecore.substack.com .

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