🗽 Protect Democracy: Fair Maps, Fair Votes, Our Future

Democracy does not collapse all at once. It is hollowed out piece by piece by people who believe power belongs to them, not the public.

This week’s stories make that plain. Trump signed an order to restrict mail-in ballots and compile a national voter file in a move legal experts say is probably unconstitutional. DOGE-driven disruption at Social Security has left disabled, ill, aging, and working-class Americans facing longer waits, more denials, and more errors. Scammers are exploiting immigrants terrified by Trump’s crackdown, posing as judges and lawyers while families fear deportation. And new reporting raises fresh questions about whether Trump told Pam Bondi to block the Epstein files, reminding us again that cover-ups protect the powerful, not survivors.

The pattern is unmistakable. Attack the vote. Break public services. Create fear for immigrants, then let predators profit from it. Hide the truth when accountability gets too close. That is not democracy serving the people. It is government power being twisted to protect insiders, punish the vulnerable, and weaken public trust.

That’s why Protect Democracy exists — to inform, connect, and mobilize. Freedom is a daily act. And democracy survives only when the people defend it.

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Why the Grassroots Resistance Can’t Wait

💥 Your Power in Action: What You Can Do Today

• 🚨Take Action: Denounce the DOJ’s Attack on the Southern Poverty Law Center

• 💥Take Action: Make a donation to the Southern Poverty Law Center and say no to the racism and bigotry coming from the Trump administration.

• 📢 Take Action: Hold Pam Bondi in Contempt for Epstein Coverup

• 🏥Take Action: Tell Your Member of Congress: No war on Cuba! Pass a war powers resolution and end the humanitarian crisis.

• 🚨 Take Action: Tell Congress: Impeach Pete Hegseth Now

• 📜 Take Action: Impeach Trump for Threatening War Crimes in Iran

• 💸Take Action: Make the Ultra-Rich Pay Their Fair Share

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• 📢Take Action: Join a Workers Over Billionaires event near you

  • On May 1, 2026, workers, students, and families rally, march, and take action across the country to demand a nation that puts workers over billionaires, with many refusing business as usual through No School. No Work. No Shopping. Find an event near you.

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📰 What’s Happening: Stories Shaping Our Democracy Right Now

Trump signs order to restrict mail-in ballots in probably unconstitutional move

• Voting rights are under attack. Trump signed an executive order to compile a national voter file and restrict mail-in ballots in a move legal experts say is probably unconstitutional. There is no widespread mail-ballot fraud, but there is a long history of voter suppression. People power means defending the freedom to vote before federal overreach turns into disenfranchisement. The Guardian

DOGE Attacks on Social Security Have Left Millions in the Lurch

• Disabled, ill, and aging Americans are being left in the lurch. A March 2026 study based on interviews with more than 50 benefits specialists found longer waits, more denials, and more errors after DOGE-driven disruption at Social Security. When basic support becomes harder to reach, dignity is under attack. People power means protecting Social Security and rejecting policies that punish people for needing help. Truthout

The Scammers Profiting off Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

• Fear is creating a market for predators. Scammers are posing as judges and lawyers are exploiting immigrants terrified by Trump’s crackdown, turning confusion and desperation into profit while real families risk deportation. That is what cruelty makes possible. People power means protecting immigrants from both state abuse and opportunists who prey on panic. Mother Jones

Greene alleges Trump told Bondi to block Epstein files

• Cover-ups do not protect survivors. They protect the powerful. One report spotlighted Marjorie Taylor Greene’s allegation that Trump personally told Pam Bondi to block the Epstein files, raising fresh questions about who gets shielded when accountability gets too close. People power means demanding full transparency, protecting survivors, and refusing a system where the well-connected can hide the truth behind power and delay. MSN

🔍 The Broader Pattern for Defending and Protecting Democracy: This Is the Blueprint.

These stories look different on the surface: voting restrictions, Social Security disruption, immigration scams, and allegations of an Epstein files cover-up. But they are the same fight. This is the authoritarian blueprint in real time.

First, make voting harder and cast doubt on elections. Then weaken the public systems millions of people depend on to survive. Then create enough fear in immigrant communities that scammers, abusers, and opportunists can prey on confusion. Then protect the powerful when the truth threatens to reach too high.

But there is another truth here too: people power can still expose the pattern. We can defend mail-in voting. We can protect Social Security. We can stand with immigrant families. We can demand transparency for survivors and accountability for anyone who helped hide the Epstein files. Fascism thrives when people feel isolated, confused, and powerless. People Power United exists to make sure that never happens.

When we see each other and stand together, no playbook can hold us back.

🔥 What Comes Next: The Work Is Ours

American democracy was never protected by accident. It has always depended on ordinary people willing to speak out before the damage became irreversible. That is the work in front of us now.

Defend the vote. Protect Social Security. Stand with immigrants. Demand the truth about the Epstein files. Reject every attempt to turn public power into a weapon for suppression, cruelty, fraud, or cover-up.

Share this with someone who needs to connect the dots. Show up at the next action. Stand with the people defending democracy before the next line is crossed. Freedom over fascism. Progress over fear. Power to the people, every single one of us.

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🗽 Protect Democracy: Fair Maps, Fair Votes, Our Future

Democracy does not collapse all at once. It is hollowed out piece by piece by people who believe power belongs to them no matter what voters say.

This week’s stories make that plain. In Wisconsin, a Supreme Court landslide made it much harder for MAGA forces to manipulate future elections in one of the most important battleground states in the country. At the same time, Trump’s politics at home and abroad are being shaped by a far-right holy-war worldview that treats ordinary people as expendable. Senator Ed Markey is now saying the impeachment process must begin, not as political theater, but as a constitutional response to growing abuse of power. And as Trump turns public symbols and national power into a monument to himself, the threat becomes even clearer: this is not government serving the people. It is government being reshaped around one man’s ego, grievance, and control.

The pattern is unmistakable. Attack the guardrails that protect free and fair elections. Dress cruelty up as destiny. Normalize lawlessness until accountability itself feels radical. Turn public service into branding, spectacle, and submission. That is how a democracy is pushed toward authoritarianism.

That’s why Protect Democracy exists — to inform, connect, and mobilize. Freedom is a daily act. And democracy survives only when the people defend it.

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Why the Grassroots Resistance Can’t Wait

💥 Your Power in Action: What You Can Do Today

• 👉 Take action: Tell Treasury: Keep Trump Off Our Money

• ✅ Take action: Tell Congress to stop Trump’s illegal war in Iran

• 🏛️ Take action: Tell Congress to end the cash-for-deportation scheme

• ✍️ Take action: Stop ICE’s Warehouse Detention

• 🐊 Take action: Shut down Trump’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp

• Join an upcoming event:

  • Movement Call: National Day of Action to Stop ICE Warehouse Detention (Tuesday, April 14, 8pm-9pm EDT)

  • Eyes on ICE: Train-the-Trainer - Immigrants’ Rights

  (Monday April 20th, 8pm-9pm EDT)

  • May Day Strong

    • On May 1, 2026, workers, students, and families rally, march, and take action across the country to demand a nation that puts workers over billionaires, with many refusing business as usual through No School. No Work. No Shopping. Find an event near you.

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📰 What’s Happening: Stories Shaping Our Democracy Right Now

A Landslide in Wisconsin Will Make It Much Harder for MAGA to Steal Elections

• A new analysis argues Wisconsin’s Supreme Court landslide makes it much harder for MAGA to manipulate future elections. That matters because courts decide the rules when politicians try to overturn the public will. In a battleground state, a decisive win like this can strengthen the guardrails before the next attack on democracy. Mother Jones

Trump’s Holy War Abroad and at Home

• A new Intercept episode warns that Trump’s politics abroad and at home are being shaped by holy-war thinking on the far right. That matters because when power wraps itself in prophecy, ordinary people pay the price. Families, immigrants, and civilians become collateral in a political project that treats conflict like destiny. The Intercept

Senator Markey: ‘The impeachment process must begin’ for Trump

• Senator Ed Markey says the impeachment process must begin for Trump. That matters because he is framing this as a constitutional emergency, not just another scandal cycle. When a president pushes past legal and moral limits, Congress is supposed to act. If it will not defend the country from abuse of power, who will? MS NOW

Trump is turning America into a monument to himself

• Many are arguing that Trump is turning public power and national symbols into a monument to himself. That matters because democracy is supposed to serve the people, not glorify one man. When government becomes branding and ego, the line between a republic and a personality cult starts to disappear. Mother Jones

🔍 The Broader Pattern for Defending and Protecting Democracy: This Is the Blueprint.

These stories look different on the surface: a state court race, a warning about holy-war politics, a senator calling for impeachment, a president turning the country into his own shrine. But they are the same fight. This is the authoritarian blueprint in real time. First, weaken the institutions that referee democracy. Then wrap extremism in moral certainty so cruelty sounds righteous. Then dare Congress and the public to do nothing. Then blur the line between the nation and one man’s image until power itself becomes a personal brand.

But Wisconsin also showed something else. People power can still strengthen the guardrails. Voters can still reject election manipulation. Leaders can still tell the truth about constitutional danger. Ordinary people can still refuse to let public power become private worship. Fascism thrives when people feel isolated and powerless. People Power United exists to make sure that never happens. When we see each other and stand together, no playbook can hold us back.

🔥 What Comes Next: The Work Is Ours

American democracy was never protected by accident. It has always depended on ordinary people who were willing to speak out before the damage became irreversible. That is the work in front of us now. Defend the vote. Defend the courts. Demand accountability. Reject the politics of holy war, scapegoating, and personality cults. Make it clear that this country belongs to the people, not to a strongman who wants every institution to reflect his name, his image, and his rage.

Share this with someone who needs to connect the dots. Show up at the next action. Stand with the people defending democracy before the next line is crossed. Freedom over fascism. Progress over fear. Power to the people, every single one of us.

Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests) Leader, People Power United

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This is our moment to rise, resist, and reclaim our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy. Millions of Americans are already refusing to back down — in the streets, at the ballot box, and in their communities.

Every movement that was ever won started with people who refused to quit. We are those people.

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The No Kings movement is rising nationwide.

Friends,

The NO KINGS movement is rising nationwide. Join us. This country does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or politicians who rule through fear. It belongs to the people. As Donald Trump pushes for more unchecked power, people across this country are rising together to say what democracy demands: no thrones, no crowns, no kings.

From communities living under fear to an illegal war pushed without the consent of the people, the warning signs are here. When power is abused and Congress refuses to provide real oversight, the danger grows for all of us. That is why people from every corner of this country are standing up together to say our leaders answer to the people, not to one man’s hunger for control.

Now is the time to show up and make that truth impossible to ignore. No illegal wars. No ICE terror. No thrones. No crowns. No kings.

• Take Action and find a NO KINGS event happening near you on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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• Take Action and sign the petition to Tell Congress: In America, We Have No Kings

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Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests) Leader, People Power United

People Power United | In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

This is our moment to rise, resist, and reclaim our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy. Millions of Americans are already refusing to back down — in the streets, at the ballot box, and in their communities.

Every movement that was ever won started with people who refused to quit. We are those people.

The future is not lost. It is being built — by us, right now.

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🗽 Protect Democracy: Fair Maps, Fair Votes, Our Future

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight — it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design.

$21 million in outside money floods four Illinois primaries to punish any Democrat who dares question unconditional military aid to Israel. Republicans push to hand the Trump administration warrantless surveillance powers with no guardrails — powers already used against protesters, journalists, and immigrants. And the Trump DOJ hands Live Nation a sweetheart monopoly deal while firing the officials who demanded real accountability. These are not separate scandals — they are the same system protecting itself.

Voter suppression and gerrymandering target Black and Brown communities, low-income families, the elderly — everyone historically pushed to the margins — because silencing the most vulnerable is how the powerful stay powerful.

That’s why Protect Democracy exists — to inform, connect, and mobilize. Freedom is a daily act. And democracy survives only when the people defend it.

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Why the Grassroots Resistance Can’t Wait

💥 Your Power in Action: What You Can Do Today

• Take action: Tell Congress to pass the War Powers Resolution and stop Trump’s illegal war in Iran

• 📢 Take action: Submit an official comment rejecting the criminalization of dissent

• 💸 Take action: This Tax Day, tell Congress to tax the rich and make life more affordable for working people and families

• 🗳️ Take action: Tell Congress to stop the SAVE America Act and defend the right to vote

• 🪖 Take action: Tell Congress to stop Trump from sending American troops into Iran and vote no on the draft

• 🛑 Take Action Now: Tell Congress: Block the $10 billion scam to fund Trump’s Orwellian Board of Peace

• 🗳️ Bonus action: Register to vote, vote in every election, and help your community do the same. Reproductive freedom is won and lost at the ballot box.

• 👑 Bonus action: Sign up for the next national No Kings Day of Action and show up in solidarity with everyone whose rights are under attack.

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📰 What’s Happening: Stories Shaping Our Democracy Right Now

🗳 AIPAC Drops $21 Million in Illinois to Silence Democrats on Gaza

• Five organizations linked to the pro-Israel lobbying group spent more than $21 million across four Illinois Democratic House primaries, targeting any candidate unwilling to offer unconditional support for Israel’s war in Gaza. AIPAC’s super PAC entered 2026 with over $100 million in its war chest — more than any single-issue interest group in recent memory. Democratic voters across the country are shifting — polls show surging opposition to unconditional U.S. military support — and candidates are listening. The New York Times

Why it matters for democracy: When a single outside group can flood $21 million into four congressional primaries to enforce loyalty to a foreign policy position, voters lose the ability to choose representatives who reflect their actual views. This is dark money doing exactly what it’s designed to do — buy silence and lock candidates into positions that serve donors, not constituents. Grassroots accountability is the antidote, and Democratic voters are making their views impossible to ignore.

🕵 Democrats Draw the Line on Warrantless Surveillance

• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that every single House Democrat will oppose the procedural rule needed to advance a “clean” reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — a law that sweeps up the calls, texts, and emails of Americans in the process of surveilling foreign nationals. The provision expires April 20, and Speaker Johnson has already been forced to delay a vote as opposition mounts from both privacy-focused Democrats and conservative Republicans. The Congressional Progressive Caucus formally voted to oppose any reauthorization without reforms. Over 90 civil-society groups and Senator Ron Wyden have demanded Congress close the warrantless backdoor that has been used to spy on protesters, immigrants, and journalists. The Hill

Why it matters for democracy: Under an administration that labels political opponents “domestic terrorists,” handing the Trump White House unchecked surveillance authority is not a national security decision — it is a tool of authoritarian control. Democrats drawing a unified line here is exactly the constitutional accountability that democracy requires. Contact your senators before April 20 and demand real reforms.

⚖️ Sen. Klobuchar Fights Back Against Corporate Monopoly Deals

• Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced the Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act — legislation requiring courts, not just the government, to independently review antitrust settlements and ensure they serve the public. The bill comes directly on the heels of the Trump DOJ’s widely criticized settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster, which critics called a giveaway that left consumers paying the price. Two antitrust officials were fired for pushing back. Klobuchar’s bill would require the government to disclose side deals and prior settlement offers, empower state attorneys general to intervene, and extend court oversight to the Federal Trade Commission — where Trump has already fired independent commissioners. The bill is cosponsored by Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Durbin, Booker, and others. The Hill

Why it matters for democracy: Firing antitrust officials for doing their jobs, then handing a sweetheart settlement to a corporate monopoly, is pay-to-play corruption made visible. When the DOJ treats enforcement as a favor bank for political donors, consumers and small businesses pay the price and accountability disappears. Senator Klobuchar is naming that threat directly. We need to amplify it.

🔍 The Broader Pattern for Defending and Protecting Democracy: This Is the Blueprint.

This week’s stories look different on the surface — dark money flooding primaries, surveillance powers handed to an authoritarian White House, corporate monopolies shielded by their own regulator. They are the same fight. AIPAC’s $21 million primary blitz is Project 2025 electoral strategy made concrete: lock in donor-class foreign policy priorities, punish any candidate who represents voters instead, and drown out grassroots voices with outside money. The push for a “clean” FISA extension — no reforms, no warrants, no guardrails — gives Trump’s DOJ the exact infrastructure it needs to track, target, and silence opposition. And the Live Nation sweetheart deal is the authoritarian economic playbook applied to antitrust law: fire the officials who push back, reward the donors who comply, and leave ordinary people without recourse.

But we are connecting the dots. Democrats are drawing a unified line on surveillance. Senator Klobuchar is building bipartisan accountability for corporate power. And voters in Illinois and across the country are demanding that their representatives answer to them — not to outside money. Fascism thrives when people feel isolated and powerless. People Power United exists to make sure that never happens. When we see each other and stand together, no playbook can hold us back.

🔥 What Comes Next: The Work Is Ours

American democracy was never handed down — it was built and defended by ordinary people. Not kings. Not billionaires. Not $21 million in outside money. Us. And right now, that lineage is being tested by every dark-money primary, every warrantless search, and every antitrust deal rigged for the donor class.

Democracy is not a spectator sport. Contact your senators before April 20 and demand they reject a “clean” FISA extension — the surveillance powers on the table are the same ones used to spy on protesters and immigrants. Back Senator Klobuchar’s Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act and demand that enforcement serve working people, not political donors. And stand with voters in Illinois and across the country who are refusing to let outside money purchase their representation.

Share this post with someone who needs to read it, show up to the next action, and stay in the movement. Freedom over fascism. Progress over fear. Power to the people — every single one of us.

Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests) Leader, People Power United

People Power United | In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

This is our moment to rise, resist, and reclaim our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy. Millions of Americans are already refusing to back down — in the streets, at the ballot box, and in their communities.

Every movement that was ever won started with people who refused to quit. We are those people.

The future is not lost. It is being built — by us, right now.

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🗽 Protect Democracy: Fair Maps, Fair Votes, Our Future

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight — it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design.

Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite the rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. This week, we see it clearly: a deputy attorney general burying Epstein files to protect the powerful, Big Oil pocketing billions from a war working families are paying for at the pump, and dark money flooding Democratic primaries to silence candidates who dare represent their voters. These are not separate scandals — they are the same system protecting itself.

Voter suppression and gerrymandering target Black and Brown communities, low-income families, the elderly — everyone historically pushed to the margins — because silencing the most vulnerable is how the powerful stay powerful.

That’s why Protect Democracy exists — to inform, connect, and mobilize. Freedom is a daily act. And democracy survives only when the people defend it.

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Why the Grassroots Resistance Can’t Wait

💥 Your Power in Action: What You Can Do Today

• Take action: Tell Congress to pass the War Powers Resolution and stop Trump’s illegal war in Iran

• 📢 Take action: Submit an official comment rejecting the criminalization of dissent

• 💸 Take action: This Tax Day, tell Congress to tax the rich and make life more affordable for working people and families

• 🗳️ Take action: Tell Congress to stop the SAVE America Act and defend the right to vote

• 🪖 Take action: Tell Congress to stop Trump from sending American troops into Iran and vote no on the draft

• 🛑 Take Action Now: Tell Congress: Block the $10 billion scam to fund Trump’s Orwellian Board of Peace

• 🗳️ Bonus action: Register to vote, vote in every election, and help your community do the same. Reproductive freedom is won and lost at the ballot box.

• 👑 Bonus action: Sign up for the next national No Kings Day of Action and show up in solidarity with everyone whose rights are under attack.

The movement for defending and protecting democracy starts here.

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📰 What’s Happening: Stories Shaping Our Democracy Right Now

🕵️ Trump’s DOJ Is Blocking Unredacted Epstein Files — and Surveilling Congress

• Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche — Trump’s own former personal defense attorney — is blocking the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from releasing an unredacted 69-page file detailing a secret 2015 investigation into Epstein’s drug trafficking and prostitution network. Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Whitehouse sent a formal letter to Blanche after learning the DEA was fully prepared to comply with his request — until Blanche personally intervened to stop it. Wyden accused Blanche and Attorney General Pam Bondi of hiding files in a “black box” at the DOJ in violation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act — and alleged the DOJ is surveilling members of Congress who go to view them. (Bloomberg)

Why it matters for democracy: When the deputy attorney general — a man who defended Trump in court — can bury a federal investigation and spy on legislators demanding answers, accountability has been replaced by cover-up. The DOJ works for the people, not to protect the powerful. People Power United stands with Senator Wyden and Senator Whitehouse: the truth belongs to all of us.

💰 Big Oil Is Profiteering Off Trump’s Iran War. Democrats Are Fighting Back.

• Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative Ro Khanna reintroduced the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act — legislation that would place a 50% tax on oil companies’ war-inflated profits and return the money directly to American families via quarterly rebates. Since the beginning of the war, oil prices have surged from under $70 a barrel to around $100, and national average gas prices have jumped from $2.94 the week before the war to $3.84. 1At $100 per barrel, the levy would raise approximately $33 billion per year2 — money that goes back to the families paying for it at the pump, not to Big Oil executives. (The Guardian)

Why it matters for democracy: This is the authoritarian economic playbook made visible — a war of choice enriches Trump’s donor base while working families absorb every cent of the cost. The Windfall Profits Tax is people-powered accountability in action. Over 70 organizations are demanding Congress pass it. Add your voice.

⚖️ Sen. Markey’s Equal Tax Act: Make Billionaires Pay Like the Rest of Us

• Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the Equal Tax Act, landmark legislation ensuring that millionaires and billionaires who earn their money through passive investments pay the same tax rate as Americans who earn theirs through work. The bill closes major loopholes exploited by the ultra-rich and ends a system where wealth is taxed less than labor — a structure that has concentrated power in fewer and fewer hands for decades. The Patriotic Millionaires praised the bill, calling the current tax code “democracy-destabilizing.” (Common Dreams)

Why it matters for democracy: Tax policy is democracy policy. When billionaires pay lower rates than nurses and teachers, they accumulate not just money — but political power, influence, and control over our elections. Extreme inequality is how oligarchy takes root. Senator Markey is naming that threat directly, and we need to amplify it.

🌍 Democratic Voters Are Shifting on Israel — and Candidates Are Listening

• Heading into the 2026 midterms, Democratic candidates are facing voters who are increasingly critical of unconditional U.S. military support for Israel. In California, candidates for Nancy Pelosi’s open House seat were asked publicly whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza — two said yes. Meanwhile, AIPAC and its affiliates have spent nearly $14 million targeting Democratic candidates in just four Illinois House races — running ads focused on immigration and affordability to obscure their real goal: punishing any Democrat who would consider conditioning military aid to Israel. Governor Gavin Newsom has used the word “apartheid” to describe Israeli policies in the West Bank. (NPR)

Why it matters for democracy: When billions in outside money flood primaries to silence dissent, voters lose representation and elected officials stop answering to the people. Grassroots accountability is the antidote — and Democratic voters are making their views impossible to ignore.

🔍 The Broader Pattern for Defending and Protecting Democracy: This Is the Blueprint.

This week’s stories look different on the surface — Epstein files buried, oil profits soaring, billionaire tax loopholes intact, outside money flooding primaries. They are all the same fight. The Trump DOJ is suppressing investigations to protect the powerful. Big Oil is pocketing billions from a war Americans are funding at the pump. The tax code rewards wealth over work. And special-interest money targets any candidate who dares challenge it. This is not coincidence — it is the Project 2025 playbook: concentrate economic and political power at the top, dismantle every mechanism of accountability, and keep ordinary people from connecting the dots.

But we are connecting them. Democratic voters are demanding honest answers and honest representation. Fascism thrives when people feel isolated and powerless. People Power United exists to make sure that never happens. When we see each other and stand together, no playbook can hold us back.

🔥 What Comes Next: The Work Is Ours

American democracy was never handed down — it was built and defended by ordinary people. Not kings. Not billionaires. Us. And right now, that lineage is being tested by every buried file, every war profiteer, and every dark-money ad designed to drown out your voice.

Democracy is not a spectator sport. When we demand a windfall tax on Big Oil, when we stand with Senator Wyden and Senator Whitehouse calling out a DOJ cover-up, when we back candidates who actually represent us — we are not just reacting. We are governing. That is people power in action, and no blueprint for authoritarianism survives it.

Now that you know the truth, do not let it end with you. Share this post with someone who needs to read it, show up for the next action, and stay in this movement long after the news cycle moves on. Use what you know to challenge silence, fear, and lies. Real change does not come from one click, one petition, or one day of outrage. It comes when ordinary people refuse to look away, refuse to back down, and refuse to surrender their power. That is how we turn truth into action, action into strength, and strength into a movement no billionaire, bully, or authoritarian can stop. Freedom over fascism. Progress over fear. Power to the people — all of us.

Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests) Leader, People Power United

People Power United | In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

This is our moment to rise, resist, and reclaim our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy. Millions of Americans are already refusing to back down — in the streets, at the ballot box, and in their communities.

Every movement that was ever won started with people who refused to quit. We are those people.

The future is not lost. It is being built — by us, right now.

Subscribe now

🗽 Protect Democracy: Fair Maps, Fair Votes, Our Future

Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite the rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. This week, that means Republicans staging a Senate talkathon for a voter suppression bill designed to purge 21 million Americans from the rolls, AIPAC flooding Illinois primaries with $20 million in dark money to buy out progressive challengers, and a White House imposing a $2,500 tariff tax on working families even after the Supreme Court said no. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and policies designed to make it harder to register, vote, and be counted are not random. They target Black and Brown communities, low-income families, the elderly — everyone historically pushed to the margins — because silencing the most vulnerable is how the powerful stay powerful.

That’s why Protect Democracy exists — to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies reshaping our democracy, name who benefits from voter suppression and dismantling democracy, and give you clear ways to push back. Freedom is a daily act. And democracy survives only when the people defend it.

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Why the Grassroots Resistance Can’t Wait

💥 Your Power in Action: What You Can Do Today

• ➡️ Take Action: Stop the Republican Attack on Voting Rights

• ⚖️ Take action: Tell the DOJ to remove Trump’s banner from headquarters

• 🛡️ Take action: Tell Social Security to stop sharing data with ICE

• 📂 Take action: Demand transparency and release the names in the Epstein files

• 💳 Take action: Tell Congress to cap credit card interest rates at 10%

• 👑 Bonus action: Sign up for the next national No Kings Day of Action and show up in solidarity with everyone whose rights are under attack.

• 🗳️ Bonus action: Register to vote, vote in every election, and help your community do the same. Our freedoms are won and lost at the ballot box.

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📰 What’s Happening: Stories Shaping Our Democracy Right Now

🗳️ Republicans Launch a Senate Floor Takeover to Debate a Voter Suppression Bill They Know Will Fail

• Senate Majority Leader John Thune launched a days-long — possibly weeks-long — talkathon this week to debate the SAVE America Act, Trump’s self-declared “No. 1 legislative priority.” The bill would require every American to present a passport or certified birth certificate to register to vote, locking out an estimated 21 million Americans who lack those documents. Thune himself admits it can’t reach 60 votes. Sen. Thom Tillis put the odds of passage at “0%.” They’re debating it anyway — to build the narrative and set up a stolen-election claim if Republicans lose in November. (Seattle Times)

Why it matters: The SAVE Act is not about election security. It is a voter purge bill, designed to knock the most vulnerable Americans off the rolls before they can cast a ballot. Call your senator today and demand a NO vote.

💰 Trump’s Tariffs Will Cost Your Household $2,500 This Year — Even After the Supreme Court Said No

• After the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s sweeping tariffs as unlawful, the administration immediately rebuilt its tariff architecture using other legal authorities. A new study from congressional Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee finds the new regime will cost the average household $2,512 in 2026 — a 44% increase over last year — on top of Iran-war-driven gas price spikes. Sen. Maggie Hassan called it a refusal to provide relief to families even after a court order. The White House called the study “phony.” (Seattle Times)

Why it matters: When the Supreme Court says no and the executive branch says “watch us,” that is the authoritarian playbook in action. Working families bear the full cost. They always do. That is not an accident.

🏦 AIPAC Floods Illinois Primaries With $20 Million in Dark Money — Today We Find Out If People Power Wins

• Today is primary day in Illinois, and it is a direct test of dark money versus people power. AIPAC-linked shell PACs have spent over $20 million across four Chicago-area congressional races, backing centrist candidates against Justice Democrats-endorsed progressives including Junaid Ahmed in the 8th District and Kat Abughazaleh in the 9th. Ahmed is running on $57,000 in PAC money against nearly $4 million in AIPAC-linked spending for his opponent. In a last-ditch move, AIPAC-linked PACs even ran ads boosting a fringe candidate specifically to split Abughazaleh’s vote. (Axios)

Why it matters: Twenty million dollars in anonymous money flooding four races in one state is not politics — it is the purchase of representation. “Right now, this race is unlimited money versus people power,” Ahmed said. Follow the results tonight. This is what the fight looks like up close.

🔍 The Broader Pattern for Defending and Protecting Democracy: This Is the Blueprint.

Step back and the shape becomes clear. A voter suppression bill debated in plain sight to prime a stolen-election narrative. Dark money pouring through shell PACs to purchase congressional seats before progressive challengers can take root. Tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, reconstructed overnight through new executive mechanisms. These are not separate stories. They are the coordinated outputs of a single playbook — Project 2025’s vision of elections structured to return only approved results, an executive branch answerable to no one, and the people most likely to resist priced out, locked out, and voted out before they can act.

Fascism thrives when people feel powerless. That is exactly why today’s Illinois primaries — where grassroots candidates running on $57,000 face $20 million in dark money — matter as much as any Senate floor vote. When communities organize, when voters show up, when candidates refuse to be bought, the blueprint fails. People Power United knows this. It has always been true. The work is ours, and we are already doing it. Don’t stop now.

🔥 What Comes Next: The Work Is Ours

For nearly 250 years, American democracy has never been handed down by kings or bought by billionaires. It has been built — and defended — by ordinary people. That lineage belongs to us. The next chapter is ours to write.

Democracy is not a monument. It is a practice. When we organize, vote, and resist together, we assert who we are: a people who believe that power belongs to the many, not the few. That freedom over fascism is not a slogan — it is a standard.

You already took action at the top of this page. Good. Now share this post with someone who needs to read it. Show up to the next action. Stay in the movement.

Freedom over fascism. Progress over fear. Power to the people — every single one of us.

Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests) Leader, People Power United

People Power United | In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

This is our moment to rise, resist, and reclaim our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy. Millions of Americans are already refusing to back down — in the streets, at the ballot box, and in their communities.

Every movement that was ever won started with people who refused to quit. We are those people.

The future is not lost. It is being built — by us, right now.

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🗽 Protect Democracy: Fair Maps, Fair Votes, Our Future

Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite the rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and policies designed to make it harder to register, vote, and be counted are not random. They target Black and Brown communities, low-income families, the elderly — everyone historically pushed to the margins — because silencing the most vulnerable is how the powerful stay powerful.

That’s why Protect Democracy exists — to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies reshaping our democracy, name who benefits from voter suppression and dismantling democracy, and give you clear ways to push back. Freedom is a daily act. And democracy survives only when the people defend it.

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Why the Grassroots Resistance Can’t Wait

💥 Your Power in Action: What You Can Do Today

• ⚖️ Take action: Tell the DOJ to remove Trump’s banner from headquarters

• 🛡️ Take action: Tell Social Security to stop sharing data with ICE

• 📂 Take action: Demand transparency and release the names in the Epstein files

• 💳 Take action: Tell Congress to cap credit card interest rates at 10%

• 🗳️ Take action: Stop Republicans’ new attack on voting rights

• 👑 Bonus action: Sign up for the next national No Kings Day of Action and show up in solidarity with everyone whose rights are under attack.

• 🗳️ Bonus action: Register to vote, vote in every election, and help your community do the same. Our freedoms are won and lost at the ballot box.

The movement for defending and protecting democracy starts here.

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📰 What’s Happening: Stories Shaping Our Democracy Right Now

🛂 DHS Uses TSA Screens as a Propaganda Tool — and Airports Are Refusing

• With TSA workers entering their second month without paychecks and flight delays mounting nationwide, the Department of Homeland Security rolled out a video to play above TSA security lines blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport joined LaGuardia, JFK, Newark, Portland, and others in refusing to air it, citing the video’s political nature, potential Hatch Act violations, and internal policies against partisan content. The TSA workers forced to keep airports running without pay had no say in any of it. Seattle Times

Why it matters for democracy: When the government uses federal infrastructure — the screens above your security line — to run partisan attack ads, that is not communications. That is state propaganda. The airports that refused are doing exactly what democratic institutions are supposed to do: drawing a line. The rest of us should draw the same one.

🏛️ Jeffries Launches Discharge Petition to Fund DHS — Without ICE

• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced a discharge petition to force a floor vote on legislation that would fund TSA, FEMA, and CISA — the agencies keeping Americans safe — while withholding funding from ICE and CBP until meaningful accountability reforms are in place. The DHS shutdown has dragged on for over 30 days. “The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for more than 30 days because Donald Trump and Republican extremists refuse to get ICE under control,” Jeffries wrote to colleagues. The petition needs 218 signatures to force a vote. The Hill

Why it matters for democracy: This is democracy working the way it’s supposed to — the minority using every procedural tool available to force accountability on an agency that has killed American citizens and is building a detention infrastructure with no public oversight. Contact your representative today and demand they sign on.

🏭 ICE Is Building a $38 Billion Network of Warehouse Prisons

• The Trump administration’s “ICE Detention Reengineering Initiative” is on track to become the largest expansion of immigration detention in U.S. history — a network of 34 federally owned warehouse facilities that could hold tens of thousands of people, funded by $45 billion from last year’s reconciliation bill. Communities across Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Utah, and Arizona are fighting back after learning their neighborhoods were quietly selected as detention sites. Even Republican governors in New Hampshire and Mississippi pushed back after the plans became public — and community organizing has already killed several proposed sites. The Atlantic

Why it matters for democracy: Secret warehouse prisons, bought without community input, operated by an agency that gutted its own civil rights oversight offices — this is not immigration enforcement. This is the infrastructure of authoritarianism. When communities organize and push back, plans get scrapped. That is people power. Keep advocating for safe communities and accountability.

⚔️ Three Weeks Into the Iran War, Republicans Still Block Public Hearings

• The United States’ war with Iran has entered its third week, costing an estimated $1 billion per day, and Congress has yet to hold a single public hearing on the conflict. Senate Democrats are demanding testimony from top administration officials and threatening to force a series of floor votes to compel Republicans to act. “We’ve had no oversight whatsoever over what the executive is doing as we’re spending a billion dollars a day,” said Sen. Cory Booker. Senate Majority Leader Thune has so far refused to schedule any hearings. Seattle Times

Why it matters for democracy: The Constitution requires Congress to declare war. Republicans are handing one man unchecked authority to bomb sovereign nations with no public justification and no accountability. Democrats are using every tool available. The question is whether the rest of us will demand the same.

🌎 Democrats File War Powers Resolutions to Block Trump on Cuba — and Iran

• Senators Tim Kaine, Ruben Gallego, and Adam Schiff introduced a war powers resolution to prevent Trump from launching military action against Cuba without congressional authorization, after Trump openly threatened a “friendly or not friendly takeover” of the island. Democrats are simultaneously forcing a series of Iran war powers votes on the Senate floor, determined to put every Republican on record. “He operates with the belief that the U.S. military is a palace guard,” Kaine said. Republicans have blocked every such resolution on Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba so far. The Hill | The Atlantic

Why it matters for democracy: When one president can launch wars, blockade nations, and threaten invasions — all without a single vote from the people’s representatives — the Constitution is not a governing document. It’s a suggestion. Every war powers vote that forces Republicans on record is a brick in the wall of accountability we are building.

🔍 The Broader Pattern for Defending and Protecting Democracy: This Is the Blueprint.

Step back and the shape becomes clear. A government shutdown weaponized as propaganda. Warehouse prisons built in secret. An unauthorized war with no hearings and no endgame. These are not separate failures of governance — they are the coordinated outputs of a playbook designed to centralize power, silence oversight, and make the machinery of government serve one man’s agenda. The ICE warehouses weren’t built for security. They were built for control. The propaganda video wasn’t made for TSA travelers. It was made to normalize the use of federal infrastructure as a partisan weapon.

Fascism thrives when people feel powerless. That is exactly why people power threatens it — and why airports refusing to run propaganda, communities blocking warehouse prisons, and senators forcing vote after vote on an illegal war all matter. Democracy is not dying quietly while we watch. It is being defended, loudly and daily, by organized people who refuse to accept that this is just how things are. That is us. That has always been us. The work continues.

🔥 What Comes Next: The Work Is Ours

For nearly 250 years, American democracy has never been handed down by kings or bought by billionaires. It has been built — and defended — by ordinary people. That lineage belongs to us. The next chapter is ours to write.

Democracy is not a monument. It is a practice. When we organize, vote, and resist together, we assert who we are: a people who believe that power belongs to the many, not the few. That freedom over fascism is not a slogan — it is a standard.

You already took action at the top of this page. Good. Now share this post with someone who needs to read it. Show up to the next action. Stay in the movement.

Freedom over fascism. Progress over fear. Power to the people — every single one of us.

Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests) Leader, People Power United

People Power United | In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

This is our moment to rise, resist, and reclaim our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy. Millions of Americans are already refusing to back down — in the streets, at the ballot box, and in their communities.

Every movement that was ever won started with people who refused to quit. We are those people.

The future is not lost. It is being built — by us, right now.

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🗽 Protect Democracy: Fair Maps, Fair Votes, Our Future

Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite the rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and policies designed to make it harder to register, vote, and be counted are not random. They target Black and Brown communities, low-income families, the elderly — everyone historically pushed to the margins — because silencing the most vulnerable is how the powerful stay powerful.

That’s why Protect Democracy exists — to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies reshaping our democracy, name who benefits from voter suppression and dismantling democracy, and give you clear ways to push back. Freedom is a daily act. And democracy survives only when the people defend it.

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5 Reasons the Grassroots Resistance Movement Can’t Wait to Defend and Protect Democracy

💥 Your Power in Action: What You Can Do Today

• 📢 Be the change Tell State AGs: Block the Warner-Paramount Mega-Merger

• 📋 Sign the petition: Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal War in Iran

• 🎬 Make your voice heard Stop Burning Fossil Fuels Now

• 👉 Drive the change Tell Congress: End the Cash-for-Deportation Scheme

• 🚨 Speak out for progress Stop Trump’s Offshore Drilling Plan: 4,000 New Oil Spills

• BONUS: 🗳️ Make your voice heard Register to vote, vote in every election, and help your community do the same. Reproductive freedom is won and lost at the ballot box.

• BONUS: 👑🚫 Drive the change Sign up for the next national No Kings Day of Action and show up in solidarity with everyone whose rights are under attack.

The movement for resisting project 2025 starts here.

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📰 What’s Happening: Stories Shaping Our Democracy Right Now

⛽ Trump’s Iran War Is Costing You at the Pump — And He Doesn’t Care (NY Times)

• Ten days ago, Trump launched military strikes on Iran with no congressional authorization and no plan to protect American families from the economic fallout. Now we’re all paying for it. Gas prices have skyrocketed to a national average of $3.47, up nearly 50 cents from last week alone.1 Trump’s Iran war is costing Americans $1.5 billion more at the pump this week alone.2 When asked about it, Trump told reporters it’s “a little glitch”3 — and shrugged off the surge with “if they rise, they rise.” Just 29% of Americans approve of the strikes, and two-thirds — including 44% of Republicans — expect gas prices to keep rising.4

Why it matters for democracy: This isn’t just an energy story — it’s a government accountability story. Trump promised cheap gas. He launched an unauthorized war. Now working families across red states and blue states are absorbing the cost while he dismisses their pain. Because oil is a worldwide commodity, the conflict is hitting Americans in red states, blue states, oil-producing states, and the 18 states that don’t drill at all.5 When leaders pay no price for their decisions, democracy weakens. When voters connect the dots, it strengthens.

🗳️ The FBI Is Now Subpoenaing 2020 Election Records — And Trump Is Cheering (Politico)

• A federal grand jury subpoenaed records from the Arizona Senate related to the 2020 election in Maricopa County, marking another move by the Trump administration to relitigate an election that he lost.6 The audit, largely funded by groups loyal to Trump and supportive of his false claims that he won Arizona in 2020, reached erroneous and inaccurate conclusions.7 In fact, that same audit confirmed Biden won — and actually found Biden received more votes than the official tally. Trump responded to the subpoena news on Truth Social with one word: “Great!!!”

• This follows the FBI’s January raid on election offices in Fulton County, Georgia. The move comes amid fears that the Trump administration will attempt to assert control over this year’s midterms.8 Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called it plainly: this is “the weaponization of federal law enforcement in service of crackpots and lies.”9

Why it matters for democracy: Free and fair elections are the foundation of everything. When a sitting president uses the FBI to investigate elections he already lost — elections reviewed, audited, and upheld by courts and Republican officials alike — it is not a law enforcement action. It is voter suppression dressed in a federal badge. This is the anti-democracy playbook in real time, aimed directly at the 2026 midterms.

⚖️ Congress Had the Chance to Stop Trump’s Illegal War — And Republicans Said No (NPR)

• Democrats filed war powers resolutions to require President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran without congressional authorization.10 The Republican-controlled House narrowly voted to reject the resolution — one day after the Senate blocked a similar measure. Taken together, the failed votes represent an implicit authorization by Congress for Trump to carry on his military strikes, as a majority of Americans say they oppose the war.11

• Senate Democrats are now demanding public hearings with testimony from top Trump administration officials as the White House offers mixed messaging.12 Sen. Elizabeth Warren was direct: “This is not a war supported by this country, and this is not a war that makes us safer.”13

Why it matters for democracy: The Constitution is not ambiguous — Congress declares war. Not one person. Not one president. When the Republican majority rubber-stamps an unauthorized military conflict and blocks every attempt at oversight, they are not governing. They are abdicating. The framers designed this system for exactly this moment — and the GOP Republicans are dismantling it in real time.

🔍 The Broader Pattern for Defending and Protecting Democracy: This Is the Blueprint.

These stories look separate. They are not.

A president who launches an unauthorized war, dismisses its cost on working families, uses the FBI to relitigate lost elections, and faces zero accountability from his own party — this is not dysfunction. This is Project 2025, authoritarianism, and fascism in motion.

The 900-plus-page playbook backed by billionaire donors and the Heritage Foundation was always designed to centralize power in the presidency, dismantle independent oversight, and silence the voices that threaten entrenched power. The Iran war bypasses Congress. The election subpoenas intimidate future voters. The gas price spike hollows out the economic security that civic engagement depends on.

This is not a coincidence. It is the blueprint. And it is already being run.

Fascism thrives when people feel powerless. That is exactly why people power threatens it.

🔥 What Comes Next: The Work Is Ours

For nearly 250 years, American democracy has never been handed down by kings or bought by billionaires. It has been built — and defended — by ordinary people. That lineage belongs to us. The next chapter is ours to write.

Democracy is not a monument. It is a practice. When we organize, vote, and resist together, we assert who we are: a people who believe that power belongs to the many, not the few. That freedom over fascism is not a slogan — it is a standard.

You already took action at the top of this page. Good. Now share this post with someone who needs to read it. Show up to the next action. Stay in the movement.

Freedom over fascism. Progress over fear. Power to the people — every single one of us.

Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests) Leader, People Power United

In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry.

Join the Resistance

Join the Resistance. This is our moment to rise, resist, and reclaim our democracy. Millions of Americans are already refusing to back down — in the streets, at the ballot box, and in their communities. The blueprint for fascism is written. The resistance starts here.

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🗽 Protect Democracy: Fair Maps, Fair Votes, Our Future

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight — it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design.

Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite the rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and policies designed to make it harder to register, vote, and be counted are not random. They target Black and Brown communities, low-income families, the elderly, the sick, and everyone who has historically been pushed to the margins — because silencing the most vulnerable is how the powerful stay powerful. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy is weakened for everyone.

That’s why Protect Democracy exists — to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies reshaping our democracy, name who benefits from voter suppression, and give you clear ways to fight back. Freedom is a daily act. And democracy survives only when the people defend it.

💥 Your Power in Action: What You Can Do Today

• 📋 Sign the petition: Tell Congress — Stop Trump’s Illegal War in Iran

• 📋 Sign the petition: Tell Congress: End the Cash-for-Deportation Scheme

• 📋 Sign the petition: Oppose attempts to dox patients or expose their medical records to hostile third parties

• 🪧 Drive the change — Sign up for the next national No Kings Day of Action and stand in solidarity with everyone whose rights are under attack.

• 🗳️ Make your voice heard — Register to vote, show up in every election, and help your community do the same. Democracy is won and lost at the ballot box.

• 💳 Become a paid subscriber to keep this movement free and accessible to all and champion liberty and justice for all-not just the rich and powerful.

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📰 Six Stories Shaping Our Democracy Right Now

⛽ Democrats Urge Halt to Plan That Would Double Gas Exports (The Guardian)

Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging him to abandon plans to double U.S. LNG exports — arguing the policy drives up household utility costs while fossil fuel corporations pocket record profits. Why it matters: Government accountability demands that energy policy serve the public — not shareholders.

🚁 Military Shoots Down CBP Drone Near Mexico Border (The Guardian)

For the second time in two weeks, the U.S. military used a laser to take down a drone near the southern border — only to discover it belonged to Customs and Border Patrol. Democratic lawmakers are demanding an independent investigation and better inter-agency coordination. Why it matters: When federal agencies cannot coordinate basic operations, public safety suffers and accountability breaks down. Chaos at the border creates fertile ground for disinformation and eroded public trust.

🪧 Rep. Al Green Escorted Out of SOTU After Confronting Racist Propaganda (Axios)

Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber during the State of the Union for holding a sign reading “BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES!” — a direct response to a Truth Social post Trump tied to racist imagery. Republican lawmakers physically tried to seize the sign. Why it matters: When racist propaganda is normalized at the highest levels of government, public dissent becomes a moral obligation. How institutions respond — protecting speech or punishing it — signals whether democracy is functioning or sliding toward intimidation.

🏚️ Can Trump’s Mass Immigrant Detention Camps Be Stopped? (The Intercept)

ICE is planning to convert commercial warehouses into mass detention facilities with minimal community input or federal oversight. In at least one case, sustained local backlash successfully derailed a proposed site. Why it matters: Mass detention normalizes cruelty and diverts public resources from communities into cages. Local resistance is democracy in action — and often the fastest line of defense when federal oversight fails.

🕵️‍♂️ Whistleblower Alleges FBI Director Kash Patel Is Undermining Investigations (The Guardian)

A whistleblower relayed to Sen. Dick Durbin alleges that FBI Director Kash Patel’s decisions have disrupted bureau operations and delayed investigative responses. Durbin is calling for an independent watchdog review. Why it matters: An independent law enforcement apparatus is a load-bearing pillar of democratic governance. If the FBI is being politicized, every citizen who depends on equal justice under law has a stake in this story.

🕵️ Florida Eyes Domestic Surveillance Expansion — Muslim Communities Sound the Alarm (The Intercept)

Florida lawmakers are advancing counterterrorism-style surveillance proposals. Muslim communities warn they will be disproportionately targeted. Civil rights organizations point to a long history of domestic spy powers being misused against communities of color and political dissidents. Why it matters: Surveillance infrastructure, once built, rarely shrinks. Stopping discriminatory targeting early is not just a civil liberties issue — it’s a question of what kind of democracy we’re willing to accept.

🔍 The Broader Pattern: This Is the Blueprint

These six stories look separate. They are not.

They are the operational reality of Trump and his complicit Republican cronies in Congress under a plan called Project 2025 — the 900-plus-page playbook backed by billionaire donors and the Heritage Foundation to centralize power, purge nonpartisan civil servants, and dismantle democracy from the inside. It targets immigrants, journalists, LGBTQIA+ people, and political opponents. It seeks to suppress voting rights, eliminate Medicaid and Medicare, destroy labor and environmental protections, and impose Christian nationalism.

This is not a coincidence. It is the blueprint. And it is already being run.

Fascism thrives when people feel powerless. That is exactly why people power threatens it.

🔥 What Comes Next: The Work Is Ours

For nearly 250 years, American democracy has never been handed down by kings or bought by billionaires. It has been built — and defended — by ordinary people. That lineage belongs to us. The next chapter is ours to write.

Democracy is not a monument. It is a practice. When we organize, vote, and resist together, we assert who we are: a people who believe that power belongs to the many, not the few. That freedom over fascism is not a slogan — it is a standard. That progress is possible. That the future has not been written yet.

You already took action at the top of this page. Good. Now share this post with someone who needs to read it. Show up to the next action. Stay in the movement.

Freedom over fascism. Progress over fear. Power to the people — every single one of us.

Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia

(paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)

Leader, People Power United

People Power United | In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

Join the Resistance

This is our moment to rise, resist, and reclaim our democracy. Millions of Americans are already refusing to back down — in the streets, at the ballot box, and in their communities.

The blueprint for fascism is written. The resistance starts here.

Join Free | Power Up

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

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🗳️ Protect Democracy - What You Need to Know

📸 Congressional hearing on ICE highlights pepper spray, photos and the deaths of Pretti and Good

• Lawmakers reviewing ICE conduct examined evidence including images, use-of-force tactics, and fatal encounters tied to recent enforcement operations that sparked national controversy. The scrutiny reflects mounting political pressure for transparency, accountability, and reforms to federal immigration policing. Slate

Why This Matters: Congressional oversight of deadly enforcement incidents could shape future limits on federal policing powers and influence immigration policy nationwide. Public accountability remains central to maintaining trust in democratic institutions and rule of law.

⚖️ Oregon must dismiss more than 1,400 criminal cases due to attorney shortage, court rules

• The Oregon Supreme Court unanimously ruled that criminal charges must be dismissed if defendants are not provided a public defender within strict time limits, a decision that could force the dismissal of more than 1,400 cases statewide. The ruling reflects a years-long crisis in Oregon’s public defense system that has left thousands of defendants without constitutionally required legal representation. — The Guardian

Why This Matters:
The decision underscores how systemic underfunding and staffing shortages can halt prosecutions and deny justice to both defendants and victims. It also highlights the constitutional stakes when governments fail to guarantee the right to counsel.

🏫 The Trauma of ICE Raids Is Rippling Through Public Schools Across the US

• Children across the United States are experiencing fear, grief, and disrupted learning as immigration raids affect families, with educators and therapists reporting rising trauma, absences, and emotional distress among students. Millions of children live with undocumented relatives or face deportation risks themselves, intensifying anxiety even as communities mobilize support networks to protect students’ safety and education. Truthout

Why This Matters: Immigration enforcement is shaping childhood stability, mental health, and access to education for millions, raising urgent concerns about long-term social and developmental harm. Protecting students’ safety and learning environments is central to community wellbeing and equal opportunity.

What You Can Do Today:

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America Has No Kings. And We Are Rising Again.

This is a defining moment for our democracy. Across the country, extremist forces are trying to seize power, gut health care, starve essential programs, tear families apart, and funnel public money to billionaires while everyday people pay the price. They want silence. They want fear. They want obedience.

We are giving them none of it.

That’s why we are mobilizing again for the largest No Kings national day of action yet.

📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
📍 Thousands of peaceful actions nationwide

No thrones. No crowns.
Only people — and we are rising.

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This is our why

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Level Up

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

💥 This Is What People Power Looks Like

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re defending progress and power to the people.
You’re standing up for democracy!

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

Power grows when people participate and hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people. And together, we are proving—day after day—that the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.

👉 Subscribe to Protect Democracy for free to stay informed. Go paid to help us to continue this work to fuel people-powered change. This movement exists because of you—and it wins because we act together.

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Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

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🛡️ Key House Democrats demand Bondi cease tracking Epstein files search history

• House Democrats have called on the former Florida attorney general to stop her efforts to monitor the search by Members of Congress who are reviewing the Epstein files, asserting that this action undermines Congressional oversight and privacy. ABC News

Why This Matters: The call for justice reflects a broader commitment to standing up for victims of abuse, reinforcing the message that every individual deserves respect and justice against the forces of power and exploitation.

🚨 Hundreds of Anti-Trans Bills Have Already Been Introduced This Year

• Across the United States, a disturbing wave of anti-trans legislation has emerged, with hundreds of bills introduced aiming to restrict the rights and freedoms of transgender individuals. These measures threaten to undermine the hard-won progress towards equality and affirming care, challenging the very fabric of democracy and human rights. Truthout

Why This Matters: This alarming trend reflects a deepening struggle against systemic oppression and an urgent call for solidarity to protect the rights of marginalized communities, ensuring that democracy serves all individuals, not just a privileged few.

✊ Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty in Minnesota Church Protest

• Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a peaceful protest that advocated for social justice and equality at a Minnesota church. His stand against systemic injustice highlights the ongoing struggle for democracy and the rights of marginalized communities. Axios

Why This Matters: This case underscores the importance of freedom of speech, standing up for civil liberties, and the right to protest, as citizens push back against oppressive systems in pursuit of justice and true democracy.

🗽 Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries

• A rioter, Christopher Moynihan, who participated in the January 6 Capitol insurrection, pleads guilty to a charge over threats last October to kill congressman Hakeem Jeffries. This is a pivotal reminder that those who seek to dismantle our democratic institutions will be held accountable. The Guardian

Why This Matters: This case underscores the principle that democracy and justice prevail over violence and extremism, reaffirming our commitment to upholding the rule of law in defense of our freedoms and rights.

What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Put the Minneapolis Killers on Trial

• Click here to Tell the FBI: Stop Blocking Investigation Into ICE Shooting

• Click here: Kristi Noem Must Go

• Click here to Tell Congress: It’s Time to Defund ICE

• Click here to Tell Congress: The Military Is Not A Partisan Political Tool

• Click here to Tell Your Attorney General: Keep ICE Out of Public Schools

• Sign up for the next national NO KINGS day of action

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America Has No Kings. And We Are Rising Again.

This is a defining moment for our democracy. Across the country, extremist forces are trying to seize power, gut health care, starve essential programs, tear families apart, and funnel public money to billionaires while everyday people pay the price. They want silence. They want fear. They want obedience.

We are giving them none of it.

That’s why we are mobilizing again for the largest No Kings national day of action yet.

📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
📍 Thousands of peaceful actions nationwide

No thrones. No crowns.
Only people — and we are rising.

Learn More About No Kings

This is our why

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Level Up

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

💥 This Is What People Power Looks Like

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re defending progress and power to the people.
You’re standing up for democracy!

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

Power grows when people participate and hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people. And together, we are proving—day after day—that the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.

👉 Subscribe to Protect Democracy for free to stay informed. Go paid to help us to continue this work to fuel people-powered change. This movement exists because of you—and it wins because we act together.

Subscribe now

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

Subscribe now

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🗳️ Trump’s attempt to indict Democrats for video to troops an ‘alarm for democracy’

• President Donald Trump is facing serious allegations, raising concerns about the rule of law and the accountability of those in power. In a press conference, Senator Mark Kelly said “This is a story about how Donald Trump and his cronies are trying to break our system in order to silence anyone who lawfully speaks out against them.” These developments highlight the ongoing struggle for democratic integrity and the necessity of protecting our rights from autocratic impulses. The Guardian

Why This Matters:
This situation underscores the critical importance of a government that adheres to the rule of law, reinforcing the need for civic vigilance in safeguarding democracy against authoritarian actions. As communities rally for justice, this exemplifies the collective power of the people in holding leaders accountable and preserving our freedoms.

🗳️ Grand Juries Are Saving Democracy

• A Washington, DC, panel rejected Jeanine Pirro’s lame attempt to indict six Democratic Congresspersons merely for reminding military and intelligence officials to obey the law. The grand jury refused to indict six Democratic lawmakers after prosecutors sought charges tied to a video reminding military and intelligence officials they must refuse unlawful orders. The decision is framed as part of a broader pattern in which ordinary citizens on grand juries are pushing back against aggressive or politicized prosecutions in the Trump era. The Nation

Why This Matters:
Grand juries—often seen as rubber stamps—are emerging as a civic safeguard against potential abuse of prosecutorial power. Their refusals highlight the role of citizen participation in defending democratic norms and constitutional accountability.

🕊️ Democrats Call for Accountability after VA Secretary’s Comments

• In a recent controversy, Democrats have voiced strong opposition to remarks made by Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins on the killing of Alex Pretti. “Are you going to “correct your cabinet colleagues when they called him a terrorist?” Mark Takano, a Democratic representative of California and the House Committee on Veterans Affairs’ ranking member, asked Collins. The secretary declined to answer.” The Guardian

Why This Matters:
This situation highlights the critical need for leaders to provide accurate and truthful statements, reflecting a larger struggle for accountability and transparency in governance—a cornerstone of democratic values against rising authoritarian tendencies.

🗳️ ‘Trump will be gone in three years’: Top Democrats try to reassure Europe

• Senior U.S. Democrats sought to calm European allies, emphasizing that Donald Trump’s presidency is temporary and reaffirming the long-term importance of transatlantic partnerships despite current tensions. Their message aimed to counter fears about U.S. commitment to democratic alliances and global stability.
  BBC News

Why This Matters: Reassuring allies reflects growing concern about strained U.S.–Europe relations and the durability of democratic cooperation during political upheaval. The debate highlights how leadership changes in Washington can reshape global trust and geopolitical stability.

America Has No Kings. And We Are Rising Again.

This is a defining moment for our democracy. Across the country, extremist forces are trying to seize power, gut health care, starve essential programs, tear families apart, and funnel public money to billionaires while everyday people pay the price. They want silence. They want fear. They want obedience.

We are giving them none of it.

That’s why we are mobilizing again for the largest No Kings national day of action yet.

📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
📍 Thousands of peaceful actions nationwide

No thrones. No crowns.
Only people — and we are rising.

Learn More About No Kings

What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Put the Minneapolis Killers on Trial

• Click here to Tell the FBI: Stop Blocking Investigation Into ICE Shooting

• Click here: Kristi Noem Must Go

• Click here to Tell Congress: It’s Time to Defund ICE

• Click here to Tell Congress: The Military Is Not A Partisan Political Tool

• Click here to Tell Your Attorney General: Keep ICE Out of Public Schools

• Sign up for the next national NO KINGS day of action

This is our why

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Level Up

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

💥 This Is What People Power Looks Like

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re defending progress and power to the people.
You’re standing up for democracy!

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

Power grows when people participate and hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people. And together, we are proving—day after day—that the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.

👉 Subscribe to Protect Democracy for free to stay informed. Go paid to help us to continue this work to fuel people-powered change. This movement exists because of you—and it wins because we act together.

Subscribe now

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

Subscribe now

🗳️ Protect Democracy - What You Need to Know

America Has No Kings. And We Are Rising Again.

This is a defining moment for our democracy. Across the country, extremist forces are trying to seize power, gut health care, starve essential programs, tear families apart, and funnel public money to billionaires while everyday people pay the price. They want silence. They want fear. They want obedience.

We are giving them none of it.

America was never meant to be ruled by strongmen, oligarchs, or would-be kings. Power does not flow from crowns or bank accounts — it comes from the people. And the people are standing up.

The No Kings movement is growing because millions of us refuse to bankroll cruelty, normalize authoritarianism, or look away as our freedoms are stripped piece by piece — while citizens are killed, our neighbors are illegally detained, and brutality is inflicted in our name. We are workers and seniors, parents and students, nurses, teachers, veterans, and neighbors — united by a belief in dignity, democracy, and the rule of law.

That’s why we are mobilizing again for the largest No Kings national day of action yet.

📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
📍 Thousands of peaceful actions nationwide

History is on our side. On June 14, 2025, five million people rose up to say “No Kings.” On October 18, 2025, seven million more made it unmistakable: America does not do dictators. On March 28, we rise again — stronger, broader, and more united than ever.

Every No Kings event is rooted in nonviolent action. We de-escalate conflict, act lawfully, and never bring weapons. When People Power United says “fight,” we mean fierce advocacy — never violence. Our work is grounded in peaceful protest, free speech, voting, and collective action to defend our rights, freedoms, and democracy.

If there’s an event near you, sign up and show up. If there isn’t, step forward and organize. One corner, a few signs, a handful of neighbors can spark real change.

Fascism thrives on silence. Democracy survives through participation.

No thrones. No crowns.
Only people — and we are rising.

Learn More About No Kings

What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Stop Trump’s DOJ from Punishing Dissent

• Click here to Put the Minneapolis Killers on Trial

• Click here to Tell the FBI: Stop Blocking Investigation Into ICE Shooting

• Click here: Kristi Noem Must Go

• Click here to Tell Congress: It’s Time to Defund ICE

• Click here to Tell Congress: The Military Is Not A Partisan Political Tool

• Click here to Tell Your Attorney General: Keep ICE Out of Public Schools

• Sign up for the next national NO KINGS day of action

This is our why

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Level Up

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

You’re invited: Eyes on ICE: Document and Record

Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 📍 Location: Zoom. RSVP today and bring your voice to the movement!

On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, igniting nationwide outrage and deepening fear in communities already targeted by aggressive enforcement tactics. Pretti, who cared for veterans and peacefully stood up to oppressive federal action, was killed in broad daylight — the latest in a string of violent encounters that include the earlier killing of Renée Good.

Enough is enough. Exercising our Constitutional rights to document, record, and witness the actions of ICE, CBP, and other federal agents is no longer optional — it’s necessary. Every phone camera pointed at abuses, every legal observer trained, every neighbor supported keeps power in check and protects our communities from terror and unchecked force.

Join an important training via Zoom on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET for Eyes on Ice: Document and Record, a training call that will equip you with the tools to confidently and safely assert your rights when documenting law enforcement — and take action beyond it. We’ll walk through what you need to know, how to protect yourself and others, and concrete ways to stay engaged in the fight for justice.

👉 RSVP for Link. Because courage isn’t passive — it’s prepared.

💥 Why You Matter

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re defending progress and power to the people.
You’re standing up for democracy!

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

Power grows when people participate and hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people. And together, we are proving—day after day—that the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.

👉 Subscribe to Protect Democracy for free to stay informed. Go paid to help us to continue this work to fuel people-powered change. This movement exists because of you—and it wins because we act together.

Subscribe now

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

Subscribe now

🗳️ Protect Democracy - News Briefs

🔥 Jeffries to Trump: Fire Noem or We Move to Impeachment

• House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and senior Democratic lawmakers issued a stark ultimatum to President Trump, demanding that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem be fired or face impeachment proceedings in the House, citing her role in controversial immigration enforcement policies and deadly shootings carried out by DHS agents. With more than half of House Democrats now co-sponsoring articles of impeachment and a formal oversight and impeachment inquiry threatened, the standoff highlights deep partisan divisions over federal enforcement tactics. Axios

Why This Matters: This unprecedented political confrontation underscores rising congressional alarm over what Democrats characterize as lawless and harmful DHS actions, turning immigration enforcement into a potential impeachment flashpoint — even as Trump and Republican leaders stand firmly behind Noem, risking further erosion of democratic accountability and public trust.

🧑‍⚖️ Citizen’s United Paved the Way for Trump’s Corporate Grift

• Sixteen years after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. FEC, which opened the floodgates to unlimited corporate and billionaire spending in U.S. elections, critics say this decision laid the groundwork for disproportionate influence by wealthy interests — including those aligned with Donald Trump — shaping policy and political outcomes. According to Public Citizen co-presidents Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, the decision enabled massive corporate spending that benefited Trump and allowed industries like crypto and Big Tech to wield outsized power, often blocking popular policies on drug pricing, wages, taxes, and environmental protection. Common Dreams

Why This Matters: Citizens United has fundamentally altered American democracy by empowering corporate money to overshadow ordinary voters’ voices, fueling inequality and political corruption that benefits the wealthy and entrenched interests instead of everyday people seeking social and economic progress.

What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Stop Trump’s DOJ from Punishing Dissent

• Click here to Put the Minneapolis Killers on Trial

• Click here to Tell the FBI: Stop Blocking Investigation Into ICE Shootings

• Click here to Tell Congress: Investigate ICE Retaliation Against Protests

• Click here Kristi Noem Must Go

• Click here to Tell Your Attorney General: Keep ICE Out of Public Schools

• Click here to Tell Google and YouTube: Stop taking money from ICE. Take down vile ICE recruitment ads now.

This is our why

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Level Up

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

You’re invited: Eyes on ICE: Document and Record

Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 📍 Location: Zoom. RSVP today and bring your voice to the movement!

On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, igniting nationwide outrage and deepening fear in communities already targeted by aggressive enforcement tactics. Pretti, who cared for veterans and peacefully stood up to oppressive federal action, was killed in broad daylight — the latest in a string of violent encounters that include the earlier killing of Renée Good.

Enough is enough. Exercising our Constitutional rights to document, record, and witness the actions of ICE, CBP, and other federal agents is no longer optional — it’s necessary. Every phone camera pointed at abuses, every legal observer trained, every neighbor supported keeps power in check and protects our communities from terror and unchecked force.

Join an important training via Zoom on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET for Eyes on Ice: Document and Record, a training call that will equip you with the tools to confidently and safely assert your rights when documenting law enforcement — and take action beyond it. We’ll walk through what you need to know, how to protect yourself and others, and concrete ways to stay engaged in the fight for justice.

👉 RSVP for Link. Because courage isn’t passive — it’s prepared.

💥 Why You Matter

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re defending progress and power to the people.
You’re standing up for democracy!

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

Power grows when people participate and hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people. And together, we are proving—day after day—that the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.

👉 Subscribe to Protect Democracy for free to stay informed. Go paid to help us to continue this work to fuel people-powered change. This movement exists because of you—and it wins because we act together.

Subscribe now

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

Subscribe now

🗳️ Protect Democracy - News Briefs

👩‍🏫 Trump Is Helping Right-Wing Groups Target Chicago Teachers Union

• The Intercept is reporting that the Chicago Teachers Union has mobilized in opposition to President Trump’s policies, arguing that his agenda harms public education, workers’ rights, and democratic participation; the union’s campaign emphasizes political engagement and resistance to federal overreach. Their efforts reflect a broader trend of labor unions stepping into political advocacy to defend public services and democratic norms. “ ‘Our perspective is that the Illinois Policy Institute is essentially a state chapter of Project 2025, and their sole purpose has been to undermine Stacy Davis Gates’s leadership and the thousands of Chicago educators that she represents,’ a Chicago Teachers Union spokesperson said.“— The Intercept

Why This Matters: When labor unions organize politically, it strengthens collective resistance to policies seen as undermining public institutions and workers — expanding civic engagement beyond traditional election cycles.

🎧 How Crypto Is Used for Political Corruption

• This Atlantic explores corruption and governance challenges in the cryptocurrency space, unpacking how weak regulation, financial innovation, and technological opacity can enable fraud, market abuse, and political influence without accountability. “Donald Trump was once skeptical of the crypto industry; bitcoin, he once said, ‘seems like a scam.’ But since his inauguration, Donald Trump and his family have turned 180 degrees and made hundreds of millions of dollars from their own crypto company, World Liberty Financial. At the same time, Trump has deregulated the crypto industry, making life easier for the oligarchs who run it, and potentially allowing them to harm thousands of ordinary consumers.” There are large systemic risks when new financial systems evolve faster than legal and ethical safeguards. — The Atlantic

Why This Matters: Understanding corruption in emerging financial technologies is critical to protecting consumers, investors, and democratic institutions — especially as digital assets become more integrated into global markets.

📈 State Governors Must Act Now to Prevent a Mass Homelessness Crisis

• Governors are being urged to take immediate, proactive steps — including expanding affordable housing and strengthening behavioral health services — to head off a looming homelessness crisis as federal support wanes and housing costs escalate. “People will die. For people where this is just numbers on a spreadsheet, this is people’s housing. It’s cold. We can’t just say ‘Sorry, we don’t have somewhere to put you.’” - The Hill

Why This Matters: With federal resources limited and housing instability worsening, state leadership is becoming a linchpin in preventing homelessness, which has wide-ranging economic, health, and societal impacts for communities.

Different policies. Same result: power concentrated at the top while everyday people are left with fewer choices and fewer rights.

What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Stop Trump’s DOJ from Punishing Dissent

• Click here to Tell the FBI: Stop Blocking Investigation Into ICE Shooting

• Click here: Kristi Noem Must Go

• Click here to Tell Congress: Block Trump from Attacking Greenland

• Click here to Stop Trump’s Attempts to Intimidate the Federal Reserve

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

This is our why

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

What We Do Next

Protecting democracy requires more than awareness—it demands action. This is the moment to move from concern to commitment, and from outrage to organization.

We defend voting rights by registering voters, fighting voter suppression, challenging discriminatory laws, and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot that is counted.

We fight gerrymandering by supporting fair maps, independent redistricting commissions, and legal challenges that stop politicians from rigging elections to protect their own power.

We demand economic fairness because democracy cannot thrive when people are buried under debt, priced out of housing, or forced to choose survival over participation. Economic justice strengthens civic power.

We protect access to healthcare by pushing leaders to expand coverage, lower costs, and stop treating health care as a political bargaining chip instead of a human right.

We hold leaders accountable—at every level—by calling, organizing, voting, and refusing to let abuses of power go unanswered.

Power has always belonged to the people. Protecting democracy isn’t optional—it’s our shared responsibility.

💥 Why You Matter

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re defending progress and power to the people.
You’re standing up for democracy!

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

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Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

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⚖️ For Trump, Justice Means Vengeance

• In a New York Times editorial piece, writers argue that President Trump’s second term has turned the justice system into an instrument of political revenge, using investigations, prosecutions, and institutional power to punish opponents rather than uphold impartial law. The piece warns that this retributive approach undermines democratic norms and public trust in the rule of law. “On behalf of Americans who are now living without a functioning system of federal law and order, Congress should step up and end this self-interested destruction.” — The New York Times

Why This Matters: When justice becomes vengeance, institutions designed to protect rights can be warped into tools of political retaliation — a threat to civil liberties and democratic accountability.

🪖 Divisions deepen as WA bill to ban masks for law enforcement advances

• A controversial Washington state bill advancing in the legislature would ban most law enforcement officers — including federal agents — from wearing face coverings during public interactions, aiming to increase transparency after high-profile immigration enforcement actions sparked fear in communities. Supporters say it will build public trust, while opponents warn it could jeopardize officer safety and may not legally apply to federal agents. — The Seattle Times

Why This Matters: This legislative fight highlights deep partisan divides over policing, federal overreach, and community trust — with implications for how law enforcement interacts with the public and respects civil rights.

📣Trump Backs Down on Insurrection Act as Democrats Take the Offensive

• Minnesota Democratic lawmakers hosted a public hearing to condemn the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge, spotlighting allegations of civil rights violations, aggressive tactics, and a lack of transparency following the shooting death of Renée Nicole Good by an ICE agent. The hearing stressed the need for independent oversight, documentation preservation, and answers about federal enforcement tactics. “Officials denounced the Trump immigration crackdown in Minneapolis at an unofficial congressional hearing, while the president said he no longer saw a need to send in military forces.” — The New York Times

Why This Matters: Elected officials publicly demanding accountability from federal agencies signals rising legislative pressure and community concern over aggressive enforcement practices and civil liberties protections.

What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Stop Trump’s DOJ from Punishing Dissent

• Click here to Tell the FBI: Stop Blocking Investigation Into ICE Shooting

• Click here: Kristi Noem Must Go

• Click here to Tell Congress: Block Trump from Attacking Greenland

• Click here to Stop Trump’s Attempts to Intimidate the Federal Reserve

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

This is our why

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

What We Do Next

Protecting democracy requires more than awareness—it demands action. This is the moment to move from concern to commitment, and from outrage to organization.

We defend voting rights by registering voters, fighting voter suppression, challenging discriminatory laws, and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot that is counted.

We fight gerrymandering by supporting fair maps, independent redistricting commissions, and legal challenges that stop politicians from rigging elections to protect their own power.

We demand economic fairness because democracy cannot thrive when people are buried under debt, priced out of housing, or forced to choose survival over participation. Economic justice strengthens civic power.

We protect access to healthcare by pushing leaders to expand coverage, lower costs, and stop treating health care as a political bargaining chip instead of a human right.

We hold leaders accountable—at every level—by calling, organizing, voting, and refusing to let abuses of power go unanswered.

Power has always belonged to the people. Protecting democracy isn’t optional—it’s our shared responsibility.

💥 Why You Matter

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re defending progress and power to the people.
You’re standing up for democracy!

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

Power grows when people participate. And together, we are proving—day after day—that the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.

👉 Subscribe to Protect Democracy for free to stay informed. Go paid to help us to continue this work to fuel people-powered change. This movement exists because of you—and it wins because we act together.

Subscribe now

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

Subscribe now

🗳️ Protect Democracy - News Briefs

♿ Social Security disability, a protection for some workers, is at a crossroads — The Seattle Times

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is increasingly failing the workers it was designed to protect. Outdated eligibility rules, severe staffing shortages, and a growing number of applicants have led to long delays and high denial rates—even for people with serious, documented health conditions. For many, the system meant to provide stability instead deepens financial and emotional hardship.

Why It Matters: When disability benefits fail, millions of workers are pushed toward poverty—revealing how fragile America’s social safety net has become.

🗳️ How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters — The Seattle Times

• The Supreme Court’s recent ruling to consider a case on mail-in ballots could reshape how states verify and count votes in future elections. Voting rights advocates warn the decision may make it easier to challenge or reject ballots, particularly affecting seniors, disabled voters, and people who rely on mail voting. The ruling’s impact could be decisive in close elections nationwide.

Why It Matters: Who gets to vote—and whose ballot counts—may now depend more on lawsuits than access, threatening equal participation in democracy.

⚖️ US executions surged in 2025 to highest level in 16 years — The Guardian

• Executions in the United States surged in 2025 to their highest level in more than a decade, driven by renewed activity in several states and new federal actions. This increase comes even as public support for capital punishment has fallen to generational lows. The trend highlights a growing disconnect between public opinion and government policy on life-and-death decisions.

Why It Matters: A justice system out of step with public values raises serious questions about fairness, accountability, and the use of irreversible punishment.

🌪️ Trump’s Attack on Weather Center Would End Lifesaving Meteorological Research — Truthout

• Trump-backed proposals to dismantle or defund a major U.S. weather research center would severely undermine storm forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness. Scientists warn the move would weaken early warnings for hurricanes, floods, and extreme heat—putting lives at risk. Critics say it reflects a broader assault on science in favor of ideology and cost-cutting.

Why It Matters: Accurate weather forecasting saves lives—and attacking science for political reasons puts communities in direct danger.

Different policies. Same result: power concentrated at the top while everyday people are left with fewer choices and fewer rights.

What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Stop Trump’s DOJ from Punishing Dissent

• Click here to Tell the FBI: Stop Blocking Investigation Into ICE Shooting

• Click here: Kristi Noem Must Go

• Click here to Tell Congress: Block Trump from Attacking Greenland

• Click here to Stop Trump’s Attempts to Intimidate the Federal Reserve

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

This is our why

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

What We Do Next

Protecting democracy requires more than awareness—it demands action. This is the moment to move from concern to commitment, and from outrage to organization.

We defend voting rights by registering voters, fighting voter suppression, challenging discriminatory laws, and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot that is counted.

We fight gerrymandering by supporting fair maps, independent redistricting commissions, and legal challenges that stop politicians from rigging elections to protect their own power.

We demand economic fairness because democracy cannot thrive when people are buried under debt, priced out of housing, or forced to choose survival over participation. Economic justice strengthens civic power.

We protect access to healthcare by pushing leaders to expand coverage, lower costs, and stop treating health care as a political bargaining chip instead of a human right.

We hold leaders accountable—at every level—by calling, organizing, voting, and refusing to let abuses of power go unanswered.

Power has always belonged to the people. Protecting democracy isn’t optional—it’s our shared responsibility.

💥 Why You Matter

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re defending progress and power to the people.
You’re standing up for democracy!

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

Power grows when people participate. And together, we are proving—day after day—that the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.

👉 Subscribe to Protect Democracy for free to stay informed. Go paid to help us to continue this work to fuel people-powered change. This movement exists because of you—and it wins because we act together.

Subscribe now

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

Subscribe now

🗳️ Protect Democracy - News Briefs

♿ Social Security Disability Is at a Crossroads for Millions of Workers — The Seattle Times

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is increasingly failing the workers it was designed to protect. Outdated eligibility rules, severe staffing shortages, and a growing number of applicants have led to long delays and high denial rates—even for people with serious, documented health conditions. For many, the system meant to provide stability instead deepens financial and emotional hardship.

Why It Matters: When disability benefits fail, millions of workers are pushed toward poverty—revealing how fragile America’s social safety net has become.

🗳️ How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters — The Seattle Times

• The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on mail-in ballots could reshape how states verify and count votes in future elections. Voting rights advocates warn the decision may make it easier to challenge or reject ballots, particularly affecting seniors, disabled voters, and people who rely on mail voting. The ruling’s impact could be decisive in close elections nationwide.

Why It Matters: Who gets to vote—and whose ballot counts—may now depend more on lawsuits than access, threatening equal participation in democracy.

⚖️ US executions surged in 2025 to highest level in 16 years — The Guardian

• Executions in the United States surged in 2025 to their highest level in more than a decade, driven by renewed activity in several states and new federal actions. This increase comes even as public support for capital punishment has fallen to generational lows. The trend highlights a growing disconnect between public opinion and government policy on life-and-death decisions.

Why It Matters: A justice system out of step with public values raises serious questions about fairness, accountability, and the use of irreversible punishment.

🌪️ Trump’s Attack on Weather Center Would End Lifesaving Meteorological Research — Truthout

• Trump-backed proposals to dismantle or defund a major U.S. weather research center would severely undermine storm forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness. Scientists warn the move would weaken early warnings for hurricanes, floods, and extreme heat—putting lives at risk. Critics say it reflects a broader assault on science in favor of ideology and cost-cutting.

Why It Matters: Accurate weather forecasting saves lives—and attacking science for political reasons puts communities in direct danger.

Different policies. Same result: power concentrated at the top while everyday people are left with fewer choices and fewer rights.

What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Stop Trump’s Attempts to Intimidate the Federal Reserve

• Click here to Pass the War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump’s Warmongering

• Click here to Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal War in Venezuela

• Click here to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stock While in Office

• Click here to Tell Congress: An Oath to the Constitution Requires Saying No to Illegal Orders

• Click here to Tell Apple & Google CEOs: End your contracts with ICE NOW.

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

This is our why

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

What We Do Next

Protecting democracy requires more than awareness—it demands action. This is the moment to move from concern to commitment, and from outrage to organization.

We defend voting rights by registering voters, fighting voter suppression, challenging discriminatory laws, and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot that is counted.

We fight gerrymandering by supporting fair maps, independent redistricting commissions, and legal challenges that stop politicians from rigging elections to protect their own power.

We demand economic fairness because democracy cannot thrive when people are buried under debt, priced out of housing, or forced to choose survival over participation. Economic justice strengthens civic power.

We protect access to healthcare by pushing leaders to expand coverage, lower costs, and stop treating health care as a political bargaining chip instead of a human right.

We hold leaders accountable—at every level—by calling, organizing, voting, and refusing to let abuses of power go unanswered.

Power has always belonged to the people. Protecting democracy isn’t optional—it’s our shared responsibility.

✊ Who We Are—and Why Your Voice Matters

People Power United is a people-powered, grassroots movement built by everyday Americans who believe freedom, dignity, and democracy belong to all of us—not to politicians, billionaires, or extremist ideologues.

We don’t answer to corporate donors. We don’t chase profit or power. We organize for people—because lasting change has never come from the top down. It comes from communities rising together.

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

🌱 What We’ve Built—Together

Because of this community, People Power United has grown into one of the largest people-powered grassroots movements in the country, combining independent news reporting with real-world action.

✅ Thousands of bold actions taken daily to defend reproductive freedom, civil rights, and democracy

✅ Hundreds of thousands of members across all 50 states—showing up, speaking out, and organizing

✅ Top 100 on Substack in U.S. Politics for both On the Rise and Bestseller

✅ Zero outside funding—powered entirely by people, not special interests

This isn’t just a newsletter. It’s a movement fueled by courage, care, and collective action.

💥 Why You Matter

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re helping protect freedom and democracy.
You’re defending justice.
You’re standing up for freedom over fascism.

Power grows when people participate. And together, we are proving—day after day—that the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.

👉 Subscribe for free to stay informed. Go paid to help us to continue this work to fuel people-powered change. This movement exists because of you—and it wins because we act together.

Subscribe now

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.

That’s why this newsletter exists—to inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.

Freedom is a daily act—and democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.

Subscribe now

🗳️ Protect Democracy - News Briefs

• National Redistricting Fight Heads Toward 2026 — NBC News
  A growing battle over redistricting could lock in political power for years, often overriding the will of voters.

• How Wall Street Helped Create a Global Debt Crisis — Vox
  Financial systems built to benefit lenders are destabilizing democracies worldwide and driving inequality and migration.

• Student Loan Borrowers Face Renewed Wage Garnishment — Mother Jones
  Millions of working families could see paychecks shrink, deepening economic strain and limiting civic participation.

• What’s at Stake If ACA Subsidies Expire — Bloomberg
  Without congressional action, healthcare costs could spike for millions—undermining both economic security and public health.

Different policies. Same result: power concentrated at the top while everyday people are left with fewer choices and fewer rights.

How Democracy Is Undermined

Democracy rarely collapses in one dramatic moment. It erodes when systems are quietly redesigned to concentrate power and limit public participation.

Rigged maps weaken voter power by predetermining election outcomes before a single ballot is cast. Gerrymandering allows politicians to choose their voters, locking in power even when public opinion shifts. When elections stop being competitive, accountability disappears.

Economic policies trap people in survival mode, leaving working families with little time or energy to engage civically. When wages stagnate, debt grows, and basic costs soar, participation in democracy becomes a luxury instead of a right.

Healthcare insecurity limits freedom by forcing people to choose between their health and their livelihood. Fear of losing coverage keeps workers tied to jobs, silences dissent, and narrows political choices.

Global financial systems destabilize democracies when profit is prioritized over people. Crushing debt and austerity measures weaken public institutions, fuel inequality, and create openings for authoritarian movements that promise control instead of justice.

A democracy that doesn’t work for working people cannot survive.

What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Pass the War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump’s Warmongering

• Click here to Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal War in Venezuela

• Click here to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stock While in Office

• Click here to Tell Congress: An Oath to the Constitution Requires Saying No to Illegal Orders

• Click here to Tell Apple & Google CEOs: End your contracts with ICE NOW.

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

This is our why

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

What We Do Next

Protecting democracy requires more than awareness—it demands action. This is the moment to move from concern to commitment, and from outrage to organization.

We defend voting rights by registering voters, fighting voter suppression, challenging discriminatory laws, and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot that is counted.

We fight gerrymandering by supporting fair maps, independent redistricting commissions, and legal challenges that stop politicians from rigging elections to protect their own power.

We demand economic fairness because democracy cannot thrive when people are buried under debt, priced out of housing, or forced to choose survival over participation. Economic justice strengthens civic power.

We protect access to healthcare by pushing leaders to expand coverage, lower costs, and stop treating health care as a political bargaining chip instead of a human right.

We hold leaders accountable—at every level—by calling, organizing, voting, and refusing to let abuses of power go unanswered.

Power has always belonged to the people. Protecting democracy isn’t optional—it’s our shared responsibility.

✊ Who We Are—and Why Your Voice Matters

People Power United is a people-powered, grassroots movement built by everyday Americans who believe freedom, dignity, and democracy belong to all of us—not to politicians, billionaires, or extremist ideologues.

We don’t answer to corporate donors. We don’t chase profit or power. We organize for people—because lasting change has never come from the top down. It comes from communities rising together.

“We must stand united to protect freedom over fascism… There is no power like that of the people.” — Laurie Woodward García, People Power United

🌱 What We’ve Built—Together

Because of this community, People Power United has grown into one of the largest people-powered grassroots movements in the country, combining independent news reporting with real-world action.

✅ Thousands of bold actions taken daily to defend reproductive freedom, civil rights, and democracy

✅ Hundreds of thousands of members across all 50 states—showing up, speaking out, and organizing

✅ Top 100 on Substack in U.S. Politics for both On the Rise and Bestseller

✅ Zero outside funding—powered entirely by people, not special interests

This isn’t just a newsletter. It’s a movement fueled by courage, care, and collective action.

💥 Why You Matter

Every share, every heart, every comment, every call to action, every vote, every subscription strengthens our ability to advocate for progress—and to move forward.

When you’re here, you’re not just staying informed.
You’re helping protect freedom and democracy.
You’re defending justice.
You’re standing up for freedom over fascism.

Power grows when people participate. And together, we are proving—day after day—that the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.

👉 Subscribe for free to stay informed. Go paid to help us to continue this work to fuel people-powered change. This movement exists because of you—and it wins because we act together.

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Every action counts in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Today in Protect Democracy we’re featuring January 11, 2026 news and critical calls-to-action. Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people.

Together, we can realize a democracy that represents, reflects, and responds to all of us.

🗳️ For years, the voices of everyday Americans—especially in Black and Brown communities—have been sidelined by billionaire influence, special interests, and coordinated voter suppression.

Now the threat is unmistakable. An extremist agenda is working to hollow out our democratic institutions, weaken the rule of law, and erase the rights that ensure every voice matters and every vote is counted.

This is not a moment for silence or delay. It’s time to stand up—defend our freedoms, protect the right to vote, and reclaim democracy for the people. Join us to hold leaders accountable, push back against authoritarianism, and mobilize voters to safeguard our shared future.

Protect Democracy - News Briefs

✊ ICE and Border Patrol shootings spark hundreds of weekend vigils and protests

• A fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis and a Border Patrol shooting in Portland have triggered a wave of nationwide demonstrations and vigils under the banner “ICE Out For Good.” More than 580 events were quickly organized to protest law enforcement violence amid broader immigration enforcement operations. Community groups emphasize communal mourning and demand accountability from federal authorities. Organizers and advocates argue the protests reflect growing public friction over hardline enforcement policies and deadly encounters. — Axios

🩺 Senate GOP Urged to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies After House Vote

• Following the House vote, advocacy groups and health experts are urging Senate Republicans to extend enhanced ACA subsidies. They warn that failure to act would cause millions to lose affordable coverage and destabilize insurance markets. “The Senate must vote on it ASAP to lower costs for tens of millions of Americans,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar. The outcome could define access to care heading into the next election cycle. — Truthout

📊 GOP could gain nearly 200 statehouse seats if SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act

• Projections suggest that if the Supreme Court severely weakens the Voting Rights Act, Republicans stand to win nearly 200 additional state legislative seats in upcoming elections. Analysts warn this shift could reshape political power and policy priorities at the state level. “ ‘What that is doing is providing a fatal blow to Black representation in the South,’ Fair Fight Action CEO Lauren Groh-Wargo.” Voting rights advocates argue such a decision would diminish protections for historically marginalized voters. — Truthout

🛂 Republicans Who Backed Afghan Visas Are Mum as Trump Halts Them

• What happens when political games put lives on the line? After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, Republicans strongly pushed to expand special visas for Afghans who had assisted American forces, arguing the U.S. had a moral obligation to protect them. That stance shifted after an Afghan evacuee, who was not admitted through the special visa program, was charged with a deadly shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. In response, President Trump called for a sweeping review of Afghan entrants and halted the Special Immigrant Visa program, effectively closing the last legal pathway for Afghans seeking entry to the United States. Advocates warn that delays leave former allies exposed to retaliation and violence. The standoff highlights deep divisions over immigration, responsibility, and America’s obligations after withdrawal. — The New York Times

📺 Stop Defending Bari Weiss

• Why does some misinformation get treated as brave truth-telling? Jonathan Chait in a piece for the Atlantic critiques how Bari Weiss was framed on 60 Minutes as a fearless independent voice while avoiding scrutiny of her ideological positioning. The piece argues that elite media platforms increasingly reward contrarianism over accountability. The result blurs the line between dissent and distortion. — The Atlantic

🪓 Out of Spite, Trump Used Veto Power to Punish Florida Tribe That Opposed “Alligator Alcatraz”

• House Republicans failed to override President Trump’s first two vetoes, including one blocking a pipeline to deliver safe drinking water to rural Colorado and another stopping the return of land to the Miccosukee Tribe in Florida. The Miccosukee land bill, which had bipartisan support, would have allowed environmental restoration and protection of ancestral land in the Everglades, but Trump vetoed it after citing the tribe’s opposition to his immigration policies. Legal experts say vetoing legislation for reasons unrelated to its substance is highly unusual and signals political retaliation rather than policy disagreement. — Mother Jones

⚖️ DNC warns states on Trump DOJ voter roll request

• The Democratic National Committee has warned officials in 10 states to reject a Justice Department request for unredacted voter files, arguing the proposed agreement violates federal election law and threatens eligible voters. The DNC says the plan would give the federal government improper control over state-run elections and expose sensitive personal data, while a 45-day voter removal demand could lead to widespread errors and wrongful purges. Democrats say the effort fits a broader pattern of attempts by the Trump administration to restrict voter access and have pledged to fight back to protect voters’ rights. — Axios

💥 Urgent Calls to Action to Protect Democracy:

• Click here to tell Congress: Pass the War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump’s Warmongering

• Click here to Stand with Sen. Kelly Against Pete Hegseth’s Attacks

• Click here for Power to the People, Not the War Machine call to actions

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• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

This is our why

For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nation—not handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. It’s the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.

Power has always belonged to the people. That’s why protecting democracy is not optional—it’s our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.

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How do we fight Fascism?

Hope

Hope is a powerful weapon against fascism, serving as both a shield and a rallying cry in the face of fear and oppression. While fascism thrives on division, despair, and apathy, hope inspires unity, action, and resilience. Hope empowers us to envision a society built on equality, justice, and freedom, motivating us to take meaningful steps to protect these values.

Respect

Respect is a formidable weapon against fascism, countering its foundation of hatred and dehumanization with dignity and inclusivity. By leading with respect, we create a society where collaboration and compassion overpower fear and division, rendering fascism powerless in the face of unity.

Unity

Unity is one of the most powerful weapons against fascism, as it dismantles the divide-and-conquer tactics that authoritarian regimes rely on to maintain power.

🗽The strength of a nation is not its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them. - Gene Roddenberry

Together, we can protect and empower those we love, champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests), People Power United

What We’ve Built Together at People Power United

✅ Thousands of bold actions taken daily to protect our rights and freedoms
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