Protect Democracy
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Every action counts in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Today in Protect Democracy we’re featuring February 18, 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 Trump’s Illegal Purge of Inspectors General
Click here to Stop Conspiracy Theorist Kash Patel From Running the FBI
Click here to Oppose the SAVE Act Voter Suppression Bill Today
Call your member of Congress today (202) 224-3121 and tell them to REJECT THE SAVE ACT! 🚨 This deceptive bill is a Trojan horse designed to strip voting rights from millions, paving the way for Republican authoritarianism. Don't let them undermine our democracy! and ask them to support the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Click here to Investigate Corruption in Trump’s Department of Justice
Call any (or all) Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee at (202) 224-3121 and say:
"Hi, I'm a constituent from ________, I am may or may not be in your state but as a Senator who sits on Senate Judiciary Committee you represent all Americans on these matters and as an American I am asking you to advocate for a Senate Judiciary hearing to conduct oversight on the Justice Department’s dropping the charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. It appears that President Trump illegally used his office to coerce the DOJ into overlooking crimes in favor of his cruel anti-immigrant agenda.
Protect Democracy - News Briefs - February 18, 2025
Musk-linked group offered $5m for proof of voter fraud - and came up with nothing
The Guardian By Brendan Fischer, Emma Steiner
The Fair Election Fund ads declared that the Democratic members of the NCSBE were “blocking your voting rights”, and offered a reward for evidence of the members’ “shady backroom deal”.
New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state's top court
ABC News By Michael Hill
New York City became the first major U.S. city to grant widespread municipal voting rights to noncitizens in January 2022 — though the law approved by the Democrat-led city council was never implemented due to a legal challenge from Republicans.
Ohio Senate OKs bill banning college DEI programs, faculty strikes after hundreds testify against it
ABC News
Senate Bill 1 would make schools promise not to influence student views on “controversial” topics, eliminate the voting rights of student trustees at Ohio State University, require every Ohio college student to take a three-hour civics education course, and impose dozens of other programmatic and administrative
It's Now Up to the Judge Whether to Drop Charges in Adams Case
NY Times By Hurubie Meko
Before joining the court, he supervised the American Civil Liberties Union's voting rights litigation and, according to the group, argued in front of the Supreme Court twice. He also worked at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Venting at Democrats and fearing Trump, liberal donors pull back cash
Boston Globe By Lisa Lerer, Reid Epstein
Charitable foundations that have long supported such causes as voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and immigrants’ rights are pulling back, devoting time to prepare for expected investigations from the Republican-led Congress.
Protect Democracy - Video Briefs - February 18, 2025
GOP Asks Supreme Court To Restrict Voting in Pennsylvania | Democracy Docket
Looking Back: 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 unstoppable—together, we can and will make a difference.
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