đ˘ Protect Democracy: Fair Maps, Fair Votes, Our Future
đ˝ Protect democracy in 2026 with news on redistricting, voting rights, healthcare, and economic powerâand actions to defend fair elections.
Why Protecting Democracy Matters
Democracy doesnât collapse overnightâit is hollowed out piece by piece, not by accident, but by design. Powerful interests manipulate voting maps, weaken oversight, and rewrite rules to protect themselves while silencing the public. These tactics are deliberate, coordinated, and increasingly normalized.
Black and Brown communities are disproportionately targeted by voter suppression, gerrymandering, disinformation, and policies that make it harder to register, vote, and be counted. When these voices are pushed to the margins, democracy itself is weakened for everyone.
Thatâs why this newsletter existsâto inform, connect, and mobilize. We break down the policies shaping our democracy, expose who benefits from voter suppression, and share clear ways to take action.
Freedom is a daily actâand democracy survives only when the people are informed and defend it.
đłď¸ Protect Democracy - What You Need to Know
đłď¸ Trumpâs attempt to indict Democrats for video to troops an âalarm for democracyâ
President Donald Trump is facing serious allegations, raising concerns about the rule of law and the accountability of those in power. In a press conference, Senator Mark Kelly said âThis is a story about how Donald Trump and his cronies are trying to break our system in order to silence anyone who lawfully speaks out against them.â These developments highlight the ongoing struggle for democratic integrity and the necessity of protecting our rights from autocratic impulses. The Guardian
Why This Matters:
This situation underscores the critical importance of a government that adheres to the rule of law, reinforcing the need for civic vigilance in safeguarding democracy against authoritarian actions. As communities rally for justice, this exemplifies the collective power of the people in holding leaders accountable and preserving our freedoms.
đłď¸ Grand Juries Are Saving Democracy
A Washington, DC, panel rejected Jeanine Pirroâs lame attempt to indict six Democratic Congresspersons merely for reminding military and intelligence officials to obey the law. The grand jury refused to indict six Democratic lawmakers after prosecutors sought charges tied to a video reminding military and intelligence officials they must refuse unlawful orders. The decision is framed as part of a broader pattern in which ordinary citizens on grand juries are pushing back against aggressive or politicized prosecutions in the Trump era. The Nation
Why This Matters:
Grand juriesâoften seen as rubber stampsâare emerging as a civic safeguard against potential abuse of prosecutorial power. Their refusals highlight the role of citizen participation in defending democratic norms and constitutional accountability.
đď¸ Democrats Call for Accountability after VA Secretaryâs Comments
In a recent controversy, Democrats have voiced strong opposition to remarks made by Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins on the killing of Alex Pretti. âAre you going to âcorrect your cabinet colleagues when they called him a terrorist?â Mark Takano, a Democratic representative of California and the House Committee on Veterans Affairsâ ranking member, asked Collins. The secretary declined to answer.â The Guardian
Why This Matters:
This situation highlights the critical need for leaders to provide accurate and truthful statements, reflecting a larger struggle for accountability and transparency in governanceâa cornerstone of democratic values against rising authoritarian tendencies.
đłď¸ âTrump will be gone in three yearsâ: Top Democrats try to reassure Europe
Senior U.S. Democrats sought to calm European allies, emphasizing that Donald Trumpâs presidency is temporary and reaffirming the long-term importance of transatlantic partnerships despite current tensions. Their message aimed to counter fears about U.S. commitment to democratic alliances and global stability.
BBC News
Why This Matters: Reassuring allies reflects growing concern about strained U.S.âEurope relations and the durability of democratic cooperation during political upheaval. The debate highlights how leadership changes in Washington can reshape global trust and geopolitical stability.
America Has No Kings. And We Are Rising Again.
This is a defining moment for our democracy. Across the country, extremist forces are trying to seize power, gut health care, starve essential programs, tear families apart, and funnel public money to billionaires while everyday people pay the price. They want silence. They want fear. They want obedience.
We are giving them none of it.
Thatâs why we are mobilizing again for the largest No Kings national day of action yet.
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
đ Thousands of peaceful actions nationwide
No thrones. No crowns.
Only people â and we are rising.
What You Can Do Today:
Click here to Put the Minneapolis Killers on Trial
Click here to Tell the FBI: Stop Blocking Investigation Into ICE Shooting
Click here: Kristi Noem Must Go
Click here to Tell Congress: Itâs Time to Defund ICE
Click here to Tell Congress: The Military Is Not A Partisan Political Tool
Click here to Tell Your Attorney General: Keep ICE Out of Public Schools
Sign up for the next national NO KINGS day of action
This is our why
Power has always belonged to the people. Thatâs why protecting democracy is not optionalâitâs our shared responsibility. When we defend it, we defend one another, our freedoms, and the future we are shaping for generations yet to come.
For nearly 250 years, democracy has been the lifeblood of this nationânot handed down by kings or bought by billionaires, but built and sustained by everyday people. It lives in our families and neighborhoods, in classrooms and clinics, on job sites and in voting lines. Itâs the teacher guiding the next generation, the nurse caring for their community, the worker keeping society moving, and the voter who refuses to be silenced.
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âWe must stand united to protect freedom over fascism⌠There is no power like that of the people.â â Laurie Woodward GarcĂa, People Power United
Power grows when people participate and hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people. And together, we are provingâday after dayâthat the future belongs to those who refuse to stay silent.
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