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 January 5, 2025 news and critical calls-to-action.
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:
Please take 1 (one) minute and send a quick message to President Biden and your member of Congress to publish the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment). We can not stop championing equal rights!
Click here to Tell your member of Congress to co-sponsor and support the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Click here to signup for our next event: Building People Power in Remembrance of the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection
Click here to tell the Senate: Protect Democracy and Prevent Abuse of Recess Appointments
Protect Democracy - News Briefs - January 5, 2025
Fears grow for voting rights as Trump plots to reshape US justice department
The Guardian By Sam Levine
Shortly after Trump was inaugurated in 2017, the section withdrew its support in two major voting rights cases challenging Texas’s voter ID law and Ohio’s practice for purging voters from the rolls. It filed almost no new voting rights enforcement cases during the four years Trump was in office.
House Dems vow to fight for voting rights, Social Security & Medicare as GOP speaker is reelected
MSNBC
Mike Johnson has been reelected as House speaker after some late GOP vote switches. Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) joins The ReidOut on using today’s vote on House speaker to address the lack of voter representation for American citizens who live in U.S. territories.
Democracy: ‘Get money out of politics’
Seattle Times
I, too, fear for our democracy, and columnist Erwin Chemerinsky amply explains the loss of faith in our federal government.
Lessons from South Korea's (and the U.S.'s) self-inflicted blows to democracy
NPR
South Korea's political … It's a recent example of power grabs in established democracies that holds lessons for other nations.
Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
ABC News
Taiwan ’s government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island’s democracy and close ties with the United States through the spread of disinformation, especially online.
Democracy Advocates Say Trump’s Return Means They Must Work Even Harder
HuffPost
Americans who believe in democracy will have to work even harder in the coming years, as the man who tried to overturn the 2020 election he lost returns the White House this month, advocates warned Thursday.
Protect Democracy - Video Briefs - January 5, 2025
Rachel Maddow on Billy Long: Five things to know about Trump's pick for IRS commissioner | MSNBC
Democrats poised for SURPRISE silver lining amid Mike Johnson's Speaker win | Brian Tyler Cohen
Reclaiming People Power: Democracy Starts With Us
Mark the anniversary of January 6th by standing up for democracy and justice. While Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have failed to uphold their allegiance to the Constitution, we must up rise to protect our rights, freedoms, and future.
This event is more than a remembrance—it's a call to action. Together, we will build a resilient, people-powered movement to resist the threats of fascism and ensure that the voices of everyday Americans—not the wealthy elite—shape our nation’s course.
Let’s organize, educate, and mobilize to defend our communities and democracy. Be part of the change.
Details: 📅 Date: January 6th 🕒 Time: 8 PM Eastern 📍 Location: Via Zoom
Click here to RSVP today and bring your voice to the movement!
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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