Defense of Democracy
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Empowering Americans to move from awareness of a democracy in crisis - into coordinated, sustainable, civic action.
Life is two things: extremely short and nondeferrable. Do the right and good thing with the time you have been allotted. There is meaning to be found in helping others. There is deep meaning to be found in helping others who do not share your privilege.
November 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Life is two things: extremely short and nondeferrable. Do the right and good thing with the time you have been allotted. There is meaning to be found in helping others. There is deep meaning to be found in helping others who do not share your privilege.
This is a major victory in the fight to defend the nation’s only federal agency dedicated to supporting libraries and museums.
If trump succeeded, it wouldve opened the door for future administrations to dismantle federally created agencies w/o Congress.
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If trump succeeded, it wouldve opened the door for future administrations to dismantle federally created agencies w/o Congress.
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Order on Motion for Summary Judgment – #99 in State of Rhode Island v. Trump (D.R.I., 1:25-cv-00128) – CourtListener.com
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 75 Motion for Summary Judgment and denying 84 Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/21/2025. (Jackson, Ryan)
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November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This is a major victory in the fight to defend the nation’s only federal agency dedicated to supporting libraries and museums.
If trump succeeded, it wouldve opened the door for future administrations to dismantle federally created agencies w/o Congress.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
If trump succeeded, it wouldve opened the door for future administrations to dismantle federally created agencies w/o Congress.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping plan Tuesday to sidestep Congress and outsource large pieces of the U.S. Department of Education.
November 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping plan Tuesday to sidestep Congress and outsource large pieces of the U.S. Department of Education.
The greatest threat to the pro-democracy movement isn’t the rise of authoritarian leaders; the real threat is infighting among those who stand against them. If we want to win, we must treat one another with respect, stay united, and keep our focus on the real adversary.
November 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The greatest threat to the pro-democracy movement isn’t the rise of authoritarian leaders; the real threat is infighting among those who stand against them. If we want to win, we must treat one another with respect, stay united, and keep our focus on the real adversary.
Indeed we do!
When we fight, we win!
BREAKING: A federal court has blocked the Texas gerrymander.
Congratulations to our partners at SEAT (Students Engaged in Advancing Texas) for organizing statewide, mobilizing, and being heard.
We stand with at this long legal battle for fair representation.
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
Congratulations to our partners at SEAT (Students Engaged in Advancing Texas) for organizing statewide, mobilizing, and being heard.
We stand with at this long legal battle for fair representation.
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Indeed we do!
BREAKING: A federal court has blocked the Texas gerrymander.
Congratulations to our partners at SEAT (Students Engaged in Advancing Texas) for organizing statewide, mobilizing, and being heard.
We stand with at this long legal battle for fair representation.
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
Congratulations to our partners at SEAT (Students Engaged in Advancing Texas) for organizing statewide, mobilizing, and being heard.
We stand with at this long legal battle for fair representation.
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he woul...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
BREAKING: A federal court has blocked the Texas gerrymander.
Congratulations to our partners at SEAT (Students Engaged in Advancing Texas) for organizing statewide, mobilizing, and being heard.
We stand with at this long legal battle for fair representation.
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
Congratulations to our partners at SEAT (Students Engaged in Advancing Texas) for organizing statewide, mobilizing, and being heard.
We stand with at this long legal battle for fair representation.
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
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Another "book review" resource to know about.
What is Take Back The Classroom? A deep dive into the project making its way into right-wing circles, aiding in book bans nationwide. Who is behind it? How does it work? How are they recruiting new cult members?
Know before it reaches your library.
bookriot.com/what-is-take...
Know before it reaches your library.
bookriot.com/what-is-take...
What Is Take Back The Classroom?: Book Censorship News, November 14, 2025
With the closure of BookLooks, we've seen the rise of Take Back the Classroom. But what is this website and how do their book "reviews" work?
bookriot.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Another "book review" resource to know about.
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"Parents deserve to feel supported when they speak up for their kids. The DofD HelpLine is an important tool to help families organize for strong public schools.”
- National Parents Union
"Parents deserve to feel supported when they speak up for their kids. The DofD HelpLine is an important tool to help families organize for strong public schools.”
- National Parents Union
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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"Parents deserve to feel supported when they speak up for their kids. The DofD HelpLine is an important tool to help families organize for strong public schools.”
- National Parents Union
"Parents deserve to feel supported when they speak up for their kids. The DofD HelpLine is an important tool to help families organize for strong public schools.”
- National Parents Union
Today, on World Kindness Day, let's remember that the true defense of our democracy begins with respect for one another.
Democracy thrives when we treat our fellow Americans with dignity.
#WorldKindnessDay #DefendDemocracy #Respect #AmericanValues #defenseofdemocracy
Democracy thrives when we treat our fellow Americans with dignity.
#WorldKindnessDay #DefendDemocracy #Respect #AmericanValues #defenseofdemocracy
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Today, on World Kindness Day, let's remember that the true defense of our democracy begins with respect for one another.
Democracy thrives when we treat our fellow Americans with dignity.
#WorldKindnessDay #DefendDemocracy #Respect #AmericanValues #defenseofdemocracy
Democracy thrives when we treat our fellow Americans with dignity.
#WorldKindnessDay #DefendDemocracy #Respect #AmericanValues #defenseofdemocracy
When hate takes root it can feel isolating and terrifying. No one should have to face that alone.
The dofd HelpLine will connect callers with real people to create a plan for action.
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or text DONATE to 845-208-9846
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
When hate takes root it can feel isolating and terrifying. No one should have to face that alone.
The dofd HelpLine will connect callers with real people to create a plan for action.
💙
visit www.DefenseofDemocracy.org,
givebutter.com/defense-of-d...,
or text DONATE to 845-208-9846
The dofd HelpLine will connect callers with real people to create a plan for action.
💙
visit www.DefenseofDemocracy.org,
givebutter.com/defense-of-d...,
or text DONATE to 845-208-9846
🚨 It’s Already Happening. Let’s Be Ready.
School boards targeted. Libraries under threat. Local leaders are harassed. When someone sees extremism taking hold in their community, they need help — fast.
The Defense of Democracy HelpLine will be that lifeline.
Www.Defenseofdemocracy.Org
School boards targeted. Libraries under threat. Local leaders are harassed. When someone sees extremism taking hold in their community, they need help — fast.
The Defense of Democracy HelpLine will be that lifeline.
Www.Defenseofdemocracy.Org
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🚨 It’s Already Happening. Let’s Be Ready.
School boards targeted. Libraries under threat. Local leaders are harassed. When someone sees extremism taking hold in their community, they need help — fast.
The Defense of Democracy HelpLine will be that lifeline.
Www.Defenseofdemocracy.Org
School boards targeted. Libraries under threat. Local leaders are harassed. When someone sees extremism taking hold in their community, they need help — fast.
The Defense of Democracy HelpLine will be that lifeline.
Www.Defenseofdemocracy.Org
Today we honor every American veteran who took an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
We’re especially grateful to the veterans of Veterans Defending Democracy—still upholding that oath by standing with us against authoritarianism and fascism.
We’re especially grateful to the veterans of Veterans Defending Democracy—still upholding that oath by standing with us against authoritarianism and fascism.
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Today we honor every American veteran who took an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
We’re especially grateful to the veterans of Veterans Defending Democracy—still upholding that oath by standing with us against authoritarianism and fascism.
We’re especially grateful to the veterans of Veterans Defending Democracy—still upholding that oath by standing with us against authoritarianism and fascism.
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Tomorrow night is our campaign launch and food drive! @sarahburris.bsky.social @willbunch.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Tomorrow night is our campaign launch and food drive! @sarahburris.bsky.social @willbunch.bsky.social
THE WHITE HOUSE DOES NOT NEED RENOVATING MORE THAN CHILDREN NEED FOOD.
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
THE WHITE HOUSE DOES NOT NEED RENOVATING MORE THAN CHILDREN NEED FOOD.
The DofD HelpLine will be a first-of-its-kind resource to connect people in crisis with live human support and rapid, local action plans. Donate today to help build this lifeline.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The DofD HelpLine will be a first-of-its-kind resource to connect people in crisis with live human support and rapid, local action plans. Donate today to help build this lifeline.
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And the Oscar goes to…. #newberlinpubliclibrary
November 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
And the Oscar goes to…. #newberlinpubliclibrary
See how “Released Time” religious programs like #lifewise start out saying “no class time will be missed” but then quietly begin taking kids out of real instruction, violating both the law *and* the students’ right to full academic time.
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
See how “Released Time” religious programs like #lifewise start out saying “no class time will be missed” but then quietly begin taking kids out of real instruction, violating both the law *and* the students’ right to full academic time.
I’ve tried hard to care less about what pronouns someone uses, but have genuinely found that impossible to do.
November 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I’ve tried hard to care less about what pronouns someone uses, but have genuinely found that impossible to do.
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Why are ICE agents being paid during the shutdown, but not air traffic controllers? 🤨
November 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Why are ICE agents being paid during the shutdown, but not air traffic controllers? 🤨
BREAKING:
After years of extremist control, Americans are reclaiming their schools in favor of tolerance, equality, and respect for every child, regardless of race or sexual orientation.
After years of extremist control, Americans are reclaiming their schools in favor of tolerance, equality, and respect for every child, regardless of race or sexual orientation.
November 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
BREAKING:
After years of extremist control, Americans are reclaiming their schools in favor of tolerance, equality, and respect for every child, regardless of race or sexual orientation.
After years of extremist control, Americans are reclaiming their schools in favor of tolerance, equality, and respect for every child, regardless of race or sexual orientation.
M4L losing ALL contested races nationwide, while fun to hope for, is sadly*untrue*. We held off sharing these posts because we couldn’t verify. Now we can. M4L suffered losses, but not to this degree.
It’ll happen. Just not today.
Thank you for trusting us, we work hard to verify our sources.
It’ll happen. Just not today.
Thank you for trusting us, we work hard to verify our sources.
November 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
M4L losing ALL contested races nationwide, while fun to hope for, is sadly*untrue*. We held off sharing these posts because we couldn’t verify. Now we can. M4L suffered losses, but not to this degree.
It’ll happen. Just not today.
Thank you for trusting us, we work hard to verify our sources.
It’ll happen. Just not today.
Thank you for trusting us, we work hard to verify our sources.
Ryan Walters knowingly and deliberately caused harm to children. While we are glad he’s out, it never should have taken this long.
Parents should never have to beg for their elected officials to keep children out of harms way.
Parents should never have to beg for their elected officials to keep children out of harms way.
After Ryan Walters, the violently anti-LGBTQ School Superintendent of Oklahoma resigned, youth crisis calls from LGBTQ+ people dropped by 36 percent.
Ryan was intent on making LGBTQ youth suffer, and his resignation is saving lives.
Ryan was intent on making LGBTQ youth suffer, and his resignation is saving lives.
November 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Ryan Walters knowingly and deliberately caused harm to children. While we are glad he’s out, it never should have taken this long.
Parents should never have to beg for their elected officials to keep children out of harms way.
Parents should never have to beg for their elected officials to keep children out of harms way.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Please do this!
Thank you for restoring just a little bit of faith in humanity tonight.
October 30, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Thank you for restoring just a little bit of faith in humanity tonight.