The American Democracy Project presently functions as a leftist cover organization established by the [[American Association of State Colleges and Universities]]. Its publicly stated aims are "to create a greater intellectual understanding and commitment to participate in the civic life of the United States" among young college students.
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The American Democracy Project is an organization established by the [[American Association of State Colleges and Universities]]. Its publicly stated aims are "to create a greater intellectual understanding and commitment to participate in the civic life of the United States" among young college students. However, its activities have relied exclusively on left-of-center sources of information and ideas to promote its version of "civic engagement."