Democracy doesn’t defend itself.
Our clients have one thing in common: they’re dedicated to strengthening American democracy. We are a full-service communications firm that builds high-profile and high-impact persuasion campaigns and projects that sustain and grow a durable, bipartisan, pro-democracy coalition.
Leadership & Team

Sarah Longwell
Sarah Longwell is the President and CEO of Longwell Partners, a full-service communications firm in Washington, D.C. Sarah is a Co-Founder of the organization Defending …
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Carson Putnam
Strategy

Barry Rubin
Video

Chris Herbert
Digital & Web Dev

Meaghan Leister
Communications

Priya Gada
Executive Assistant

Patrick Stoltzfus
Accounting

Jared Poland
Research

Gunner Ramer
Analysis

Conor Kilgore
Research

Rylee Boyd
Communications

JJ Conway
Research

Danny Dorst
Video

Tony Franquiz
Communications

Kase Cronin
Research

Ben Parker
Research

Skylar Bennett
Research
Services & Capabilities
Coalition Building
In this hyper-partisan political environment, building the right coalition of diverse and cross-partisan stakeholders is the only way to build real momentum. We specialize in building uncommon coalitions that work together to advance a common purpose.
Video Production
Whether you need a feature length documentary, a video explaining a complex policy issue, or a 30-second television commercial, our video team can manage the process from script to screen.
Web Design & Development
You need a website. We build websites. Small websites for short-term projects, large organizational sites with thousands of pages, complex data-driven web apps, and everything in-between.
Strategic Communications
Blending audience insights, strategic targeting, coalition building, and creative advertising, we build campaigns that matter and break through the noise of daily politics.
Advertising
We specialize in multi-platform campaigns including web, digital, print, television, radio, and non-traditional outlets to reach niche audiences. We blend innovative messaging with unconventional messengers to ensure our campaigns get noticed.
Media Training
Prepping for a live TV debate? Giving a presentation to clients? Speaking in front of donors? Nervous? We'll help you prep and get rid of the butterflies.