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Together, we can realize a democracy that represents, reflects, and responds to all of us.
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
Video Democracy activist on the spread of online hate
ABC News
Democracy activist on the spread of online hate ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with Yaёl Eisenstat, a senior policy fellow at Cybersecurity for Democracy, about the spread of hateful rhetoric online and how perpetrators seek their targets.
Trump’s Supreme Court agenda is likely to include legal U-turns
Seattle Times By Adam Liptak
“All of these legal disputes are taking place within the context of the democracy that we’re supposed to have,” he said. “As part of that democracy, elections are supposed to have consequences for policy, including legal policy.
Did Democrats lose the 2024 election because of “bad” policies?
Vox By Rachel Cohen
This critique quickly gained traction, with commentators arguing that Harris and the Democrats had lost touch with working people’s needs, prioritizing issues like democracy and abortion rights too much.
The Democrats’ three big mistakes - The Washington Post
Washington Post By Fareed Zakaria
Democratic strategists mishandled immigration, identity politics and the pileup of Trump prosecutions.
Chris Hayes: Trump may have won, but Americans have not surrendered themselves to Trumpism
MSNBC By Chris Hayes
That’s not going to persuade a lot of people in the pro-democracy coalition. I do not necessarily agree that we are going to be OK, or that the American experiment is going to endure. We have to act to protect it and ourselves.
Warren Says Senate Must Use 'Every Minute' Until January 3 to Confirm Federal Judges
Common Dreams By Julia Conley
"While still in charge of the Senate and the White House, we must do all we can to safeguard our democracy," wrote the Massachusetts Democrat at Time magazine.
Progressives Urge Senate Dems To Confirm All Of Biden's Court Picks In Lame Duck
HuffPost By Jennifer Bendery
Another group, People For the American Way, launched a new platform called Resist Project 2025 for mobilizing activists against Trump’s efforts to undermine democracy. Its first priority is to organize around resisting the Trump administration’s efforts to revamp the courts.
Judge strikes down New York law intended to protect minority groups' voting power
ABC News By Michael Hill
“We are confident that the New York Voting Rights Act is constitutional, and that on appeal that belief will be vindicated,” attorney David Imamura said. The lawsuit, which was filed in March, was one of at least four lawsuits filed under the state’s voting rights act.
4 Big Questions Kids Are Asking About The Election Outcome — And How To Answer Them
Huff Post By Kelsey Borresen
“You can say, ’An important part of our country is that it is a democracy — every citizen gets a vote, and sometimes your candidates win, and sometimes they don’t.
Who's really the 'puppet'? Jimmy Kimmel returns Elon Musk's 'propaganda' shade
LA Times By Alexandra Del Rosario
“It was a terrible night for poor people, for the middle class, for seniors who rely on Social Security, for our allies in Ukraine, for NATO and the truth and democracy and decency. And it was a terrible night for everyone who voted against him. And guess what? 8
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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