📢 Protect Democracy News — December 14, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
🗽News & Actions: December 14, 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 14, 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
🧭 The Supreme Court just made gerrymandering nearly untouchable
A recent Supreme Court ruling has paved the way for Texas to use a heavily gerrymandered congressional map that cements long-term partisan advantage. Experts say the decision could lock in disproportionate political power even as demographic changes accelerate. Civil rights groups warn that the ruling undermines fair representation and voter equality. The case may influence similar challenges in other states. — Vox
🕊️ Andy Kim battles his own party in fight against corruption
Senator Andy Kim is challenging entrenched interests within his party as he pushes for sweeping reforms to strengthen ethics rules. “Three million people showed up to vote a couple of weeks ago, overwhelmingly wanting to vote on issues related to affordability and cost-of-living,” Kim told Mother Jones. “Why aren’t those the bills that they’re taking on right now, rather than the effort to gut watchdog agencies and accountability?” Senator Kim’s efforts have drawn both praise and backlash, highlighting divisions over money, influence, and transparency. Supporters say his stance is critical to restoring public trust in government. The conflict underscores growing tensions over accountability in national politics. — Mother Jones
🏥 As Health Care Subsidies Teeter, Congress Is Again at an Impasse
Lawmakers are preparing for a major vote on whether to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies that help tens of millions afford health insurance. The debate has intensified as insurers warn of steep premium hikes without federal support. Both parties face internal divisions that could influence the final outcome. The decision will have sweeping consequences for household budgets and the national health care landscape. — The New York Times
🗳️ Supreme Court allows Texas to use congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
The Supreme Court has permitted Texas to move forward with a congressional map that significantly benefits Republican candidates. Voting rights groups argue the map weakens representation for communities of color and diminishes electoral competitiveness. State officials defend it as a lawful reflection of population trends. The ruling will shape the political landscape for upcoming elections. — The Seattle Times
📉 Post-Trump, What Happens to His War Chest? Utah Offers One Clue.
According to finance records, a Trump ally group has used $4.35 million dollars “spending in Utah, which will support a ballot measure to repeal the state’s anti-gerrymandering law, may be one of the first tangible signs that Mr. Trump’s immense war chest could be put to use for Republicans even when it will no longer benefit him politically.”— The New York Times
💥 Urgent Calls to Action to Protect Democracy:
Click here to Tell Congress: Invest In Climate Resilience and Clean Energy
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 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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