đ˘ Protect Democracy News â December 09, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
đ˝News & Actions: December 09, 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 09, 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.
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đĄď¸ Trumpâs Security Strategy Focuses on Profit, Not Spreading Democracy
President Trumpâs new National Security Strategy describes a country that is focused on doing business and reducing migration while avoiding passing judgment on authoritarians. The New York Times is reporting that, with the White House releasing its new National Security Strategy âGone is the long-familiar picture of the United States as a global force for freedom, replaced by a country that is focused on reducing migration while avoiding passing judgment on authoritarians, instead seeing them as sources of cash.â The document outlines plans for expanded border militarization, increased defense spending, and more aggressive foreign policy tools. Critics warn that the framework could deepen geopolitical tensions and strain longstanding alliances. The national security strategy marks a dramatic departure from previous bipartisan approaches to national security. â The New York Times
đ˘We Are Looking at a Massive Crisis
An intense battle is underway in Washington over the future of health care subsidies that help tens of millions afford insurance. Lawmakers are split over whether to extend critical funding amid rising premiums and mounting pressure from insurers and patient advocates. The debate has become a central test of political power heading into the next election cycle. The outcome will have sweeping consequences for families across the country. â The Atlantic
đ° Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption
The people of Ukraine want an honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country. Ukraineâs reformers face growing threats as they continue efforts to root out entrenched corruption while also navigating geopolitical pressure. Investigators and activists report increased intimidation and political interference. The struggle has taken on heightened urgency as the country seeks international support and attempts to stabilize its institutions. The risks underscore how corruption remains a central battlefield in Ukraineâs broader fight for sovereignty. â The Atlantic
đ Trumpâs son suggests president may walk away from Ukraine
âDonald Trump Jr. criticized corruption in Ukraine and suggested Sunday that his father may walk away from the country if it doesnât make peace with Russia.â The revelations raise questions about political influence, transparency, and the role of presidential family members in foreign policy. The findings add to ongoing debates over conflicts of interest within the administration. â POLITICO
Trumpâs Ballroom Corruption Exposed | Robert Reich
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 the Senate: Save Our Health Care
Click here to Restore Roe v. Wade Protections Now
Click here to Tell Congress: Invest In Climate Resilience and Clean Energy
Click here to Stop Congress from banning AI regulation nationwide
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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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