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Tonight, SCOTUS lifted one lower-court block on the executive ...

2026-08-24T23:16:30Z

Tonight, SCOTUS lifted one lower-court block on the executive order targeting voter lists and mail voting.

What the Court explicitly *did not* do: rule that the order is legal.

And nothing about tonight's ruling changes voters' ability to vote by mail in the midterms. Here’s why ⬇️

Almost every day now, authoritarianism is losing momentum while ...

2025-12-02T02:06:25Z

Almost every day now, authoritarianism is losing momentum while democracy and accountability are picking up steam. Still, our republic remains in significant danger, as are so many of our neighbors who are being actively terrorized by this administration. Read our assessment of the wins and how to keep it up. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/we-are-going-to-win

If you’re attending this weekend’s NoKings protest, make sure ...

2025-10-13T22:40:58Z

If you’re attending this weekend’s NoKings protest, make sure you Know Your Rights! The nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kytcqypcwpp48pnrxfna3u5uurgy53dpws40tsxxsldgtd2745z4wsqzkqgtuupj (nprofile…uupj) has this handy guide and graphics. https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights

ICYMI Grant Tudor wrote on Trump's plans for a sovereign ...

2025-05-06T01:52:00Z

ICYMI Grant Tudor wrote on Trump's plans for a sovereign wealth fund and why it would be ripe for abuse, creating "a mechanism to direct money towards projects and pockets at the administration’s discretion without [Congress]." https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/a-sovereign-slush-fund

In addition to Columbia University, Brown and Harvard have now ...

2025-04-04T19:07:52Z

In addition to Columbia University, Brown and Harvard have now been targeted for funding freezes by the federal government. But there is a way to fight back.

Yesterday, we filed a preliminary injunction to stop additional cuts at Columbia.

Read more at: https://protdem.org/3G6Zkq9

Trump’s tariffs are the definition of taxation without ...

2025-04-04T19:07:52Z

Trump’s tariffs are the definition of taxation without representation. Why? Congress delegated tariff powers for emergencies *only*. And Congress should take the power back. Read our analysis of Trump’s tariff chaos: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-tariff-roller-coaster

"There is an overarching agenda in both Project 2025 and ...

2025-01-26T21:53:35Z

"There is an overarching agenda in both Project 2025 and Trump’s executive orders that seeks to expand executive power, and the first order of business is to purge the government of career civil service workers," Amanda Carpenter tells USAToday's Erin Mansfield. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/31/project-2025-trump-executive-orders/77977234007/

We have an opportunity to act when autocratic policies threaten ...

2025-01-02T22:29:34Z

We have an opportunity to act when autocratic policies threaten our communities. This guide will give you concrete actions you can take to protect and strengthen our democracy. https://protectdemocracy.org/how-to-protect-democracy/

The U.S. has grown and changed, but the House of Representatives ...

2024-11-28T10:12:07Z

The U.S. has grown and changed, but the House of Representatives hasn’t. Expanding the House will ensure fair representation, better legislative capabilities, and fulfill the its intended purpose. https://wherewilltheyallsit.org/

We're hiring! Calling all benefits management professionals, ...

2024-11-25T19:05:18Z

We're hiring! Calling all benefits management professionals, and writers & media strategists from diverse backgrounds and across the political spectrum to apply. A commitment to the fight to protect our democracy is a must. Deadline to apply 12/15. protectdemocracy.org/jobs

What to know if 🗳️ election integrity comes up: ✔ 2020 ...

2024-06-27T23:30:02Z

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What to know if 🗳️ election integrity comes up:
✔ 2020 election was the most secure and transparent election in American history
✔ The 2024 primary elections have reflected the will of the people

Watching the debate tonight? Here are the 6 things to look out ...

2024-06-27T23:30:02Z

Watching the debate tonight? Here are the 6 things to look out for. Read on for what to know about each. 🧵🪡⬇️

NEW: Poll finds broad, cross-partisan opposition to January 6 ...

2024-06-26T13:30:02Z

NEW: Poll finds broad, cross-partisan opposition to January 6 pardons. Get a first look at the numbers here:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/us/politics/trump-biden-debate-cnn.html

In this week’s ifyoucankeep.it briefing: two indicators that ...

2024-05-10T18:30:03Z

In this week’s ifyoucankeep.it briefing: two indicators that the system works and one that individuals within that system can still fail. Read and subscribe: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-system-works-its-people-that