📢 Protect Democracy News — December 12, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
🗽News & Actions: December 12, 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 we’re featuring December 12, 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.
🗳️ For too long, billionaires, special interests, and voter suppression schemes have drowned out the voices of everyday Americans—especially 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 can’t afford to sit back. It’s time to rise up—to 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
🚤 Democrats urge Pentagon to release video of strike on alleged drug boat
Lawmakers are criticizing President Trump and his administration for not releasing a video that appears to show the destruction of a drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. “Eleven people died in the 2 September attack, including two men killed in a follow-up strike as they reportedly clung to wreckage for an hour.” Democrats in Congress contend that America is not at war and that President Trump and his Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, lack Congressional authorization for such actions. — The Guardian
⚖️ Democrat announces articles of impeachment against Hegseth
Representative Shri Thanedar has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing alleged abuses of power and the firing of top military officials. Supporters argue that the move is necessary to protect civilian oversight of the armed forces. Critics, however, say the effort is politically motivated and unlikely to advance in the current Congress. The action raises the stakes in an already tense national debate over military independence. — Axios
🗺️ Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
Florida lawmakers have begun discussions on redistricting that could reshape multiple congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections. The debate centers on population growth, partisan advantage, and ongoing legal battles over previous maps. Observers say the outcome could heavily influence control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Both parties are mobilizing as the process accelerates. — The Seattle Times
💸 Democrats will force a Senate vote on a 3-year extension of Affordable Care Act funds
Democrats announced they will force a vote to extend funding for subsidies that help millions afford health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The move comes as premiums are rising sharply, increasing pressure on lawmakers to act quickly. Supporters argue the extension is essential to prevent financial hardship for working families. The vote is expected to become a central political flashpoint heading into the election year. — NBC News
🏠 GAO investigating Pulte after Trump rivals targeted
Federal investigators are examining claims that Bill Pulte who is Trump’s director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency engaged in fraudulent mortgage activities involving adversaries of the President. Senate Democrats asked for an investigation and the Government Accountability Office has accepted the request. The inquiry could have significant implications given Pulte’s public influence and political connections. Officials have not yet announced a timeline for the investigation’s findings. — The Hill
💥 Urgent Calls to Action to Protect Democracy:
Click here to Stop Congress from banning AI regulation nationwide
Click here to Stop Skyrocketing Costs and Chaos — 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
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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.
🗽The strength of a nation is not its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them. - Gene Roddenberry
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Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests), People Power United
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