People for the American Way (PFAW) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1981. Its mission is to promote and protect civil rights, individual freedoms, and democratic values in the United States. PFAW focuses on issues such as religious freedom, voting rights, and the separation of church and state. The organization engages in advocacy, education, and grassroots mobilization to influence public policy and raise awareness about threats to democracy. PFAW also works to counteract the influence of extremist groups and promote progressive values in American society, often collaborating with other organizations and community leaders.