Protect Democracy
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Every action counts in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Today in Protect Democracy weâre featuring January 9, 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.
Call to Actions to Protect Democracy:
Click here to sign-up for Rapid Response for Our Freedoms
Click here to send a letter to: Tell President Biden: Publish Equality Now!
Click here to Tell Biden and Congress: Now is the time to publish the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment)
Click here to Tell Pres. Biden: Certify the Equal Rights Amendment
Protect Democracy - News Briefs - January 9, 2025
Seattle Times By Mark Scolforo
Justice Department wants a judge to declare that a Pennsylvania cityâs method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts has illegally diluted the political power of its growing Hispanic population, arguing in a lawsuit that Hazleton is violating the federal Voting Rights Act.
Tracking the Threats to German Democracy
New Yorker By Isaac Chotiner
Merkelâs once vaunted legacy set her successor up to fail, how the German far right is distinct from its European counterparts, and whether the lack of disagreement among Germanyâs major political parties is a threat to its democracy
To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank âNational Securityâ Before First Amendment
The Intercept By Shawn Musgrave
North Carolina supreme court blocks certification of justiceâs election win
The Guardian By Rachel Leingang
Allison Riggs, a Democratic supreme court justice in North Carolina with a background as a voting rights lawyer, won re-election in November by 734 votes over the appellate judge Jefferson Griffin. Recounts confirmed her victory. ⌠Democrats and democracy advocates have said the move is an attempt to circumvent Riggsâs victory and disenfranchise voters who elected Riggs. Roy Cooper, the stateâs former Democratic governor, said on X: âAllison Riggs won and the recount confirmed it.
Spanish PM Pedro SĂĄnchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event
The Guardian By Sam Jones
SĂĄnchez said the best way to defend and strengthen Spainâs democracy was to build âa more prosperous, cohesive, free and tolerant societyâ and to fight lies and fake news. âLies and disinformation are the main weapons of the enemies of democracy,â he said. ⌠âOur mothers and fathers, our grandmothers and grandfathers â and we ourselves â helped forge one of the most complete and prosperous democracies on the planet, the democracy we are today. Letâs celebrate it and letâs use it to build another 50 years of progress and freedom.â
Trump wants Canada to be 51st state. DC and Puerto Rico would like a word.
Newsweek By Andrew Stanton
"As a D.C. resident, as an advocate for statehood, as a proponent of participatory democracy, it's unbelievably insulting," he said. "It's insulting to the people of D.C. because we have been following the constitutional path to become a state for generations, and to no avail."
Protect Democracy - Video Briefs - January 9, 2025
Jill Wine-Banks: How Local Mayors Can Protect Us From Trump with Mayor Daniel Biss | Politicon
Join Us: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms
Join us for "Rapid Response for Our Freedoms", a powerful event where we stand united to protect our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy.
Donald Trump's radical cabinet appointments threaten to undermine decades of progress, from justice and equality to environmental protection and public health. These appointments aren't just politicalâthey're personal, affecting the lives of everyday Americans and shaping the future of our nation.
Together, we can push back against these dangerous moves by mobilizing, organizing, and demanding accountability. Your voice matters now more than ever. Letâs show the strength of people power and fight for the freedoms we all deserve.
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