Our Inspiration

Our Co-founder, Leah Mordehai, visited Jackson, Mississippi with the Sojourn Project and stood outside the home of civil rights leader Medgar Evers, who was assassinated in 1963 for fighting for Black voter registration and equal access to democracy. There, Leah reflected on the risks he took and the lasting impact of his work.

During the trip, she also had the privilege of meeting Rena Evers, Medgar’s daughter, whose strength and dedication to her father’s legacy left a lasting impression.

This experience inspired Leah to found Plain Policy, a platform using modern tools to make laws and ballot measures clear, accessible, and actionable for everyone—especially youth and immigrant communities who are often left out of civic decision-making. Through this work, Plain Policy ocontinues Evers’ mission: ensuring that every voice can be heard and every vote truly counts.