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Democracy Needs You: Stand Against Oppression Now
The urgency of this moment cannot be overstated. Democracy is not self-sustaining—it requires people to fight for it. Speaking out against bigotry, advocating for marginalized communities, and holding leaders accountable are not optional; they are moral imperatives. The question is not whether good people can stop the rise of fascism, but whether they will act before it’s too late. Trump’s Project 2025, backed by MAGA Republicans, is a calculated assault on our families, communities, and the very foundations of our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy. Silence is complicity. It is time to stand together and act decisively to stop this dangerous agenda.
Here are 10 actionable ways to push back against apathy and the rise of fascism:
Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about the warning signs of fascism, historical parallels, and its impacts. Share knowledge through conversations, social media, and community events.
Vote in Every Election: Local, state, and national elections matter. Encourage others to vote and work to remove barriers to voting.
Hold Leaders Accountable: Demand transparency and action from elected officials. Call, email, or visit them to express your concerns and expectations.
Support Independent Media: Follow and fund media outlets that prioritize truth and investigative journalism to counter misinformation.
Organize Community Events: Create spaces for discussions, workshops, and activism to empower people and foster solidarity against oppressive policies.
Combat Misinformation: Fact-check and correct false narratives spreading online or in your community, and teach others to do the same.
Engage in Peaceful Protest: Participate in rallies, marches, and demonstrations to visibly oppose authoritarian policies and acts.
Amplify Marginalized Voices: Listen to and support those directly affected by oppression, and help them share their stories to build empathy and drive change.
Support Advocacy Groups: Join or donate to organizations working to protect democracy, human rights, and social justice.
What else can we do?
Click here to sign-up for Rapid Response for Our Freedoms
Oppose Russ Vought's nomination for OMB Director:
Click here to sign our petition urging Senators to oppose Russ Vought's nomination for OMB Director.
Click here to send a direct message to your Senator to oppose Russ Vought's nomination for OMB Director.
Oppose these other dangerous Trump nominations:
Click here to Reject Trump’s Corrupt Attorney General Pick Pam Bondi
Click here to Stop Conspiracy Theorist Kash Patel From Running the FBI
Click here to send a message Sen. Curtis: Block Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence Director
Click here to Block Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of HHS and Protect America’s Health Now!
Click here to send a direct message to your Senator to oppose Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense.
Click here to sign the petitions: Oppose Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense
Bonus
Click here to Tell Republicans: No Cuts to Medicaid
Please call your members of Congress at (202) 224-3121 today. Call your House Representative and then call back for your Senators—it's simple and powerful.
Ask them to Speak out against Project 2025 and the unqualified and extreme nominations by Trump: Ask them to publicly condemn this dangerous agenda that threatens our rights, freedoms, and democracy. Silence is not an option. Keep calling to ensure they make public statements.
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Join Us: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms
Join us for "Rapid Response for Our Freedoms", a powerful event where we stand united to protect our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy.
Donald Trump's radical cabinet appointments threaten to undermine decades of progress, from justice and equality to environmental protection and public health. These appointments aren't just political—they're personal, affecting the lives of everyday Americans and shaping the future of our nation.
Together, we can push back against these dangerous moves by mobilizing, organizing, and demanding accountability. Your voice matters now more than ever. Let’s show the strength of people power and fight for the freedoms we all deserve.
📅 Date: Sunday, January 19th
🕒 Time: 8 PM Eastern (Please double check for your time zone: 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain, 5 PM Pacific, 3 PM Hawaii)
📍 Location: Via Zoom
RSVP today and don’t miss this critical opportunity to make a difference!
✨ Together we can inspire change!
People Power United is a grassroots group of over 200,000+ members in all 50 states-powered by people like YOU. We champion progress and power to the people.
We believe in change because we make change happen.
Here’s what makes us special:
💡 Grassroots energy: No fundraising, no constant emails asking for donations.
📢 Impact through action: We believe in the possibility of change and do the work to make it happen. We don’t just complain, we make change happen!
In this community, we will never stay silent in the face of hate or bigotry. We stand up and speak out against racism, xenophobia, islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and every form of discrimination that seeks to divide and harm.
We believe:
Everyone deserves dignity —with access to housing, healthcare, and education.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive — regardless of age, race, sex, sexual preference, preferred pronouns, religion, or employment status.
Everyone deserves safety—clean air and water, and communities free from gun violence.
Join us to build People Power! Together, we can protect and empower those we love, champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
The power is in your hands. Let’s fight for freedom over fascism—because our future depends on it.
What You Can Do
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Join us to build People Power! Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)
Leader, People Power United
Representing America's largest grassroots organization with over 200,000+ members, driven entirely by the energy and commitment of everyday people. We are proudly 100% independent, powered by people—not special interests.
People Power United | In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry! Check out our 2023 recap post to see how impactful our scrappy People Power United group is!
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