š¢ Protect Democracy News ā January 2, 2026
š½ News & Actions ā January 2, 2026 . Our democracy is on the line. Stay informed and take action to hold leaders accountable.
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Every action counts in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Today in Protect Democracy weāre featuring January 2, 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.
š³ļø For years, the voices of everyday Americansāespecially in Black and Brown communitiesāhave 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. Itās time to stand upādefend 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
ā Senator Ruben Gallego Joins Starbucks Picket Line In Arizona
What happens when elected leaders publicly side with striking workers? Senator Ruben Gallego threw his support behind Starbucks workers as a nationwide strike demanding better pay, fair scheduling, and stronger labor protections continues to grow. He framed the action as part of a broader fight for workersā rights and economic justice. āPart of the reason why is the economic situation in this country. We have a more unequal country than weāve had for a while. Some of the corporations are seeing massive pay raises for their shareholders, and huge payouts for CEOs, but the workers are not seeing the benefits.ā The strike highlights escalating tensions between corporate power and organized labor. ā HuffPost
š¢ Ranked Choice for Every Voter? New Bill Would Transform Every Congressional Election by 2030
What if every voter could rank candidates instead of choosing just one? New legislation introduced by Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Don Beyer, and Sen. Peter Welch would mandate ranked-choice voting in all congressional elections starting in 2030. Supporters argue it would reduce polarization and reward coalition-building. Reform groups say the bill could fundamentally reshape U.S. democracy. ā Independent Voter News
š« TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screeners
Who protects airport security workers when their rights are on the line? The TSA has revived efforts to end collective bargaining for airport security screeners, claiming it would improve flexibility and national security. Labor advocates warn the move would weaken worker protections and morale. The dispute reignites a long-running battle over federal labor rights. ā The Seattle Times
š„ Urgent Calls to Action to Protect Democracy:
Click here to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stock While in Office
Click here to Demand Congress Reject āTrump-Kennedy Centerā Rename
Click here to Tell Your Governor: Reject the Federal School Voucher Program
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.
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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.
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