Protect Democracy
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Every action counts in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Today in Protect Democracy weâre featuring February 3, 2025 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 far too long, special interests, ultra-wealthy donors, and vote suppressors have dominated our politics and attempted to silence the voices of everyday Americans, especially in Black and Brown communities.
America's democracy is under attack as the MAGA agenda seeks to undermine our democratic institutions, erode the rule of law, and strip away the rights that ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts. Join us to champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
Urgent Calls to Action to Protect Democracy:
Click here to Investigate Trumpâs Illegal Purge of Inspectors General
Click here to Stop Conspiracy Theorist Kash Patel From Running the FBI
Click here to send a message to your Senators to oppose Russ Vought for OMB (office of Management and Budget Director). Click here for additional actions to take.
Click here to Tell the U.S. Senate to reject Project 2025âs author as Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Click here to Block Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of HHS and Protect Americaâs Health Now!
Click here to tell Sen. Curtis: Block Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence Director
Click here to Oppose the SAVE Act Voter Suppression Bill Today
Call your Senator at (202) 224-3121 and say:
"Hi, I'm a constituent from ________, urging the Senator to vote NO on Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director. Patel's extreme views and actions make him a threat to our democracy, the rule of law, and national security. Please reject this nomination and support leadership grounded in unity and the greater good."
and/or
"Hi, I'm a constituent from ________, urging the Senator to vote NO on Russ Vought's nomination as OMB Director. Vought's extreme policies endanger our democracy and national security. America needs qualified leaders committed to fairness and progress, not division and partisanship."
and/or
"Hi, I'm a constituent from ________, urging the Senator to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of HHSâa conspiracy theorist unfit to lead our nation's health efforts. Similarly, Tulsi Gabbard's ties to authoritarian regimes and Russian propaganda raise serious concerns about her suitability as Intelligence Director.
Protect Democracy - News Briefs - February 3, 2025
Opinion | As Martin Luther King Jr.âs son, I object to Trump disingenuously citing my father
MSNBC By Martin King
Every major step forward has faced challenges, from the Emancipation Proclamation to the Voting Rights Act. Yet, my fatherâs unwavering belief in the power of love, justice and collective action continues to inspire.
Trump is reversing the Justice Department's civil rights policies
NBC News By Chloe Atkins, ChloĂŤ G. K. Atkins, Daniel Barnes
The Civil Rights Division has additional cases still pending against various states alleging discriminatory violations of the Voting Rights Act.
Appeals court upholds New York voting rights law, reversing lower court
Seattle Times By Michael Hill
A New York appeals court on Thursday reversed a ruling from a judge that struck down a state voting rights law designed to protect the political voice of minority groups.
Voting rights groups are concerned about priorities shifting under Trumpâs Justice Department
Seattle Times By Christina A. Cassidy
Conservative calls to overhaul the department by removing career employees, increasing federal voter fraud cases and investigating the 2020 election are raising concerns among voting rights groups about the future of the agency under Pam Bondi, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump who will face
Kansas unveils a mural honoring ârebel womenâ who campaigned for voting rights
Seattle Times
Kansas has a new mural in its Statehouse honoring women who campaigned for voting rights for decades before the 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted those rights across the nation. Gov.
ProPublica By Doug Bock Clark, Joshua Kaplan, Mary Hudetz, Hannah K Bassett
Concerned that many people werenât aware that their votes were in danger of being nullified, Sykes and her sister-in-law, a pastor, arranged the gathering, putting out the word through Facebook messages, calls, voting rights groups and flyers.
Protect Democracy - Video Briefs - February 3, 2025
We Are Living in Unprecedented Times | Bernie Sanders
Join Us: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms - Stop Project 2025
Join us for "Rapid Response for Our Freedoms: Stop Project 2025", a crucial event where we stand as one to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the rights and freedoms we all hold dear. This is our moment to rise up for an America that includes everyone when we say "liberty and justice for all," not just the wealthy and powerful.
The strength of people power is unstoppableâtogether, we can and will make a difference.
đ Date: Wednesday, February 5th
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BONUS
Call your member of Congress today (202) 224-3121 and ask them to support the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy
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