đ˘ Protect Democracy News â December 5, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
đ˝News & Actions: December 5, 2025. Our rights, freedoms, rule of law, & democracy must be protected. Read the latest updates & join the movement to hold our leaders accountable to the people's will.
Every action counts in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Today in Protect Democracy weâre featuring December 5, 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.
đłď¸ For too long, billionaires, special interests, and voter suppression schemes have drowned out the voices of everyday Americansâespecially in Black and Brown communities.
Now, our democracy faces a full-blown assault. The MAGA agenda is working to dismantle our institutions, weaken the rule of law, and strip away the very rights that guarantee every voice is heard and every vote counts.
We canât afford to sit back. Itâs time to rise upâto defend our rights, protect our freedoms, and reclaim power for the people. Join us to hold leaders accountable, fight back against authoritarianism, and mobilize voters to protect democracy.
Protect Democracy - News Briefs
âď¸ House Democrats investigate Kash Patelâs use of FBI jet
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal investigators to examine the use of a private plane used by FBI director Kash Patel to take private trips with his girlfriend. Some of the trips in question include a concert, fundraiser, and sporting events. The inquiry focuses on whether the aircraft was used in ways that violated campaign finance or ethics rules. â Axios
â Pete Hegseth Is Finally Getting Investigated
Lawmakers have opened an investigation into a U.S.-ordered boat strike that killed civilians, scrutinizing the role of the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, who allegedly approved the action under unclear rules of engagement. Internal documents suggest the strike may have violated international law, prompting a broader inquiry into command decisions. Critics say the case reflects deeper problems with oversight and accountability in military operations. â Mother Jones
â ď¸ Lawmakers Suggest Follow-Up Boat Strike Could Be a War Crime
New details show that a U.S.-authorized follow-up strike in Venezuela hit civilians who were responding to an earlier mistaken attack, an action experts say may constitute a war crime. The incident has led to renewed pressure on the administration to explain its rules of engagement and decision-making chain. Lawmakers and advocates are calling for full transparency and accountability. â The New York Times
đ° All the presidentâs millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches
President Trumpâs family have leveraged political power to expand private business ventures, secure foreign deals, and build new revenue streams. Several projects show substantial profits tied to government-adjacent projects and international partners seeking influence. United States presidents â and their friends and family members â should not be profiting from their positions. Ethics experts warn the conduct blurs the line between public service and personal enrichment. â The Guardian
đĽ Stephen A. Smith Unleashes On Sen. Mark Kelly Over Democratsâ âIllegal Ordersâ Video
The sports commentator, Stephen Smith, criticized the senatorâs public remarks reminding service members they are obligated to reject unlawful commands. He argued the comments were irresponsible and could undermine military discipline. âThe sports commentator also questioned the whereabouts of the âevidenceâ from Kelly and the five other Democrats who appeared in the controversial video.â Friendly reminder, all members of the military should take lawful orders from their superiors but are not required to follow unlawful orders. â HuffPost
đ UK immigration plans may betray Hong Kong refugees, says exiled politician
A prominent exiled lawmaker, Nathan Law, warned that the United Kingdomâs new immigration policies could leave Hong Kong refugees vulnerable by tightening eligibility rules and reducing long-term protections. He argues the shift violates earlier commitments to safeguard people fleeing political persecution. Refugee advocates say the proposed changes would create uncertainty and place thousands at risk. â The Guardian
đĽ Urgent Calls to Action to Protect Democracy:
Click here to Stop Skyrocketing Costs and Chaos â Pass Medicare for All
Click here to tell Speaker Johnson: Denounce Trumpâs Death Threats Against Dems
Click here to Tell Congress: Investigate ICEâs âMass Surveillance Networkâ
Click here to sign our petition to Congress: Protect the Oath: Reject Presidential Intimidation Now.
Click here to Tell the Six Democrats Trump Threatened: We Have Your Back
Click here to donate to Know-Your-Rights billboards for Occupied Cities
Click here to Tell NBC: Stand With Seth Meyers â Donât Let Trump Kill Free Speech
Click here to Reverse SNAP Cuts
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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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