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For far too long, special interests, ultra-wealthy donors, and vote suppressors have dominated our politics and attempted to silence the voices of everyday Americans, especially in Black and Brown communities.
America's democracy is under attack as the MAGA agenda seeks to undermine our democratic institutions, erode the rule of law, and strip away the rights that ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts. Join us to champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
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Protect Democracy - News Briefs
The Trump Cabinet picks who seriously threaten democracy — and the ones who don’t
Vox By Zack Beauchamp
Let’s be clear: Not everything Donald Trump has proposed to do in his upcoming administration is a threat American democracy. Some of his Cabinet appointments, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state or former Rep. Lee Zeldin for EPA administrator, are basically what you’d expect from Republicans. You might disagree with their policies, but you can’t seriously argue that they represent threats to the rule of law or democratic norms. Others, like former Rep.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses "The ABCs of Democracy"
NPR By Michel Martin
Audio will be available later today. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book "The ABCs of Democracy," and Democrats' outlook following the 2024 election.
Opinion: Evangelical Christians' long road to Donald Trump
LA Times By Randall Balmer
He was an outspoken opponent of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. His campaigns were littered with racist dog whistles, especially “law and order” and “welfare queens.”
The Democratic Party has no credibility on building democracy
The Hill By John Opdycke, Jeremy Gruber
Fifty-one percent of Americans now identify as independents — their voting rights mean nothing to the leaders of either party. But they mean a hell of a lot to an increasing number of Americans across the political spectrum. Don’t be fooled. Americans care deeply about democracy and about process.
Legal battle over Pennsylvania mail ballots with date issues returns as Senate recount begins
The Hill By Zach Schonfeld
In the lead-up to Election Day, the state’s top court issued multiple orders declaring the handwritten date requirement must be enforced, but it has not addressed claims from voting rights groups that the requirement violates the Pennsylvania Constitution’s free and equal elections clause.
Chris Murphy Puts Democracy On 'Red Alert' Over Trump's Matt Gaetz Nom
HuffPost By Ben Blanchet
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday warned that President-elect Donald Trump nominating former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be his attorney general will be a a red alert moment for American democracy. 15
People Power United’s Statement on Protecting Democracy
In response to recent MAGA shenanigans to suppress votes and stop voting rights bills like the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act from passing, People Power United - a progressive grassroots group - issued the following statement:
“America's democracy is under attack as the MAGA agenda seeks to undermine our democratic institutions, erode the rule of law, and strip away the rights that ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices,” said Laurie Woodward García of People Power United.
People Power United will continue to oppose such harm to our community and champion civil rights for all.
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)
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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