🗽Protect Democracy

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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.

Daily Calls-To-Action

People Power United members are committed to championing progress and power to the people. We don’t just complain, we do the work to make change happen. Join us to push back against harms to our community:

• Click here to join our next training: Stop Project 2025: Mobilize for Change

• Click here to Denounce JD Vance’s Lies About the 2020 Election

• Click here to Tell Congress: Overturn Citizens United

• Click here to Tell your member of Congress to co-sponsor and support the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act

• Click here to Reject Republicans' Last-Minute Voter Suppression Scheme

Protect Democracy News Briefs - October 12, 2024

Texas AG Dealt Blow As Judge Stops 'Unconstitutional' Probes

• HuffPost By Brandi Buchman 

  • In recent weeks, Texas law enforcement has raided the homes of a Democratic candidate for the Texas state house, a local mayor and Latino voting rights activists.

Democrats file new lawsuit against MAGA Georgia election board

• Mother Jones By Ari Berman 

  • Democrats filed a lawsuit on Monday against a new rule passed by the pro-Trump majority on the Georgia state election board requiring the hand count of ballots on Election Day, which Democrats and voting rights groups worry could delay election results and be used as a pretext by Republican officials

DOJ sues Alabama election official for allegedly purging voters too close to the election

• ABC News By Peter Charalambous 

  • A coalition of voting rights groups separately sued Allen earlier this month over the move, alleging he illegally targeted and intimidated naturalized citizens.

Opinion: History is about to be made that will determine future of our democracy

• USA Today Guest opinion piece by Rev. Robert L. Montgomery

  • Those today working to strengthen voting rights in all the states are on the right side of history and those who create barriers to voting move on the wrong side of history.

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.

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Friends, this is a plea for help with our People Power United efforts. With over 200,000 members, we’re building momentum, but we need your help to reach even more people—every bit of assistance counts. Join us in amplifying our impact—together, we can make a difference!

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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)

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