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We know the civil service has changed significantly in the past year, but understanding those changes is a different story.
Luckily, our partners @protectdemocracy.org launched the Civil Service Archive, an online database that tracks changes to how the federal workforce works.
Check it out! ⬇️
Luckily, our partners @protectdemocracy.org launched the Civil Service Archive, an online database that tracks changes to how the federal workforce works.
Check it out! ⬇️
The Civil Service Archive
Tracking changes affecting the shape and operation of federal government agencies under the second Trump administration.
civilservicearchive.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
We know the civil service has changed significantly in the past year, but understanding those changes is a different story.
Luckily, our partners @protectdemocracy.org launched the Civil Service Archive, an online database that tracks changes to how the federal workforce works.
Check it out! ⬇️
Luckily, our partners @protectdemocracy.org launched the Civil Service Archive, an online database that tracks changes to how the federal workforce works.
Check it out! ⬇️
"This interconnected web of data creates a surveillance ecosystem where a single data point can unlock a comprehensive profile of an individual’s identity, location, and associations."
Take action against ICE's surveillance machine ⬇️
Take action against ICE's surveillance machine ⬇️
When ICE’s surveillance machine comes for Americans
What you can do to weaken ICE’s surveillance apparatus
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
"This interconnected web of data creates a surveillance ecosystem where a single data point can unlock a comprehensive profile of an individual’s identity, location, and associations."
Take action against ICE's surveillance machine ⬇️
Take action against ICE's surveillance machine ⬇️
NEW: We cover the Trump administration's three-headed monster coming for our elections and how we can all push back. Read and subscribe to our free, weekly briefing 🔗 https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-elections-chimera
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NEW: We cover the Trump administration's three-headed monster coming for our elections and how we can all push back. Read and subscribe to our free, weekly briefing 🔗 https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-elections-chimera
NEW RESOURCE: The CivilServiceArchive.org is an online searchable database that captures Trump-era changes to policies governing the federal workforce and makes them accessible to the policymakers, journalists & advocates. Learn more about it, threaded below ⬇️ 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
NEW RESOURCE: The CivilServiceArchive.org is an online searchable database that captures Trump-era changes to policies governing the federal workforce and makes them accessible to the policymakers, journalists & advocates. Learn more about it, threaded below ⬇️ 🧵
The faithful fight: We call on people of faith to stand by your values and act as your conscience demands.” Read Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde and 153 Episcopal bishops on the moral crisis our country faces and how faith communities should respond.
RT. REV. MARIANN BUDDE, 153 BISHOPS: The question facing America — Whose dignity matters?
Episcopal bishops condemn Renee Good, Alex Pretti deaths, calling for ICE suspension and investigations into state-sanctioned violence affecting communities nationwide.
www.foxnews.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM
The faithful fight: We call on people of faith to stand by your values and act as your conscience demands.” Read Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde and 153 Episcopal bishops on the moral crisis our country faces and how faith communities should respond.
What do fans do when cheering and flag-waving can be claimed by Trump, who has sought to put his name on anything he can? @jonsteinman.bsky.social and @michaelangeloni.bsky.social have suggestions for how American sports fans who want to root for their team without endorsing its government.
Let’s Not Sportswash Trump’s Authoritarianism
The Olympics, the World Cup, and cheering for our nation’s athletes but not the current administration.
www.thebulwark.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
What do fans do when cheering and flag-waving can be claimed by Trump, who has sought to put his name on anything he can? @jonsteinman.bsky.social and @michaelangeloni.bsky.social have suggestions for how American sports fans who want to root for their team without endorsing its government.
What we’re reading: GOP former election official and former Protect Democracy client, Stephen Richer debunks the Next Big Lie about non-citizen voting. https://bsky.app/profile/nytimes.com/post/3me64oqjpl723
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Playing politics with the idea of fraudulent voters and stolen elections comes at a real cost to American confidence in our elections,” Stephen Richer says in a guest essay. “It’s an affront to our democracy and to all those who work to deliver free and fair elections.”
“Playing politics with the idea of fraudulent voters and stolen elections comes at a real cost to American confidence in our elections,” Stephen Richer says in a guest essay. “It’s an affront to our democracy and to all those who work to deliver free and fair elections.”
Opinion | What’s Really Driving These Bogus Claims of Voter Fraud
Mr. Trump’s recent justification for unconstitutionally nationalizing elections is false, illegal and dangerous to democracy.
nyti.ms
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What we’re reading: GOP former election official and former Protect Democracy client, Stephen Richer debunks the Next Big Lie about non-citizen voting. https://bsky.app/profile/nytimes.com/post/3me64oqjpl723
NEW: We know the administration will try to interfere with the 2026 elections by any means necessary. We cover the 3-pronged plan the admin is aiming at the midterms and our power to defeat it. Read our latest briefing here: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-elections-chimera
Trump’s elections Chimera
The plan to subvert 2026 is already underway
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
February 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
NEW: We know the administration will try to interfere with the 2026 elections by any means necessary. We cover the 3-pronged plan the admin is aiming at the midterms and our power to defeat it. Read our latest briefing here: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-elections-chimera
Own Edgar Lin explains the legal theory behind the Universal Constitutional Remedies Act, the law that states can adopt to protect the constitutional rights of residents against violations by federal agents.
Watch and read more: https://protdem.org/3M2GO5W
Watch and read more: https://protdem.org/3M2GO5W
February 7, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Own Edgar Lin explains the legal theory behind the Universal Constitutional Remedies Act, the law that states can adopt to protect the constitutional rights of residents against violations by federal agents.
Watch and read more: https://protdem.org/3M2GO5W
Watch and read more: https://protdem.org/3M2GO5W
Deep thanks to the Sen. Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) subcommittee for their hard work securing a full year 2026 spending bill that includes $45 million for election security - essential funds that help keep our elections safe & fair. @reed.senate.gov, @senateapprops.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Deep thanks to the Sen. Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) subcommittee for their hard work securing a full year 2026 spending bill that includes $45 million for election security - essential funds that help keep our elections safe & fair. @reed.senate.gov, @senateapprops.bsky.social
Three ways we can all take action against ICE’s surveillance machine right now ⬇️
ICE wants protesters to know they’re being watched — and it has the technology to back it up. But we’re not powerless, write Nicole Schneidman and Edison Forman. https://protdem.org/4aky4A0
ICE wants protesters to know they’re being watched — and it has the technology to back it up. But we’re not powerless, write Nicole Schneidman and Edison Forman. https://protdem.org/4aky4A0
February 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Three ways we can all take action against ICE’s surveillance machine right now ⬇️
ICE wants protesters to know they’re being watched — and it has the technology to back it up. But we’re not powerless, write Nicole Schneidman and Edison Forman. https://protdem.org/4aky4A0
ICE wants protesters to know they’re being watched — and it has the technology to back it up. But we’re not powerless, write Nicole Schneidman and Edison Forman. https://protdem.org/4aky4A0
"How does one cheer for Team USA’s premier athletes when America is in the grips of an authoritarian attempting to entrench himself in power?"
Protect Democracy’s @jonsteinman.bsky.social and @michaelangeloni.bsky.social for
@thebulwark.com ahead of tonight’s Winter Olympics opening ceremonies.
Protect Democracy’s @jonsteinman.bsky.social and @michaelangeloni.bsky.social for
@thebulwark.com ahead of tonight’s Winter Olympics opening ceremonies.
Let’s Not Sportswash Trump’s Authoritarianism
The Olympics, the World Cup, and cheering for our nation’s athletes but not the current administration.
www.thebulwark.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"How does one cheer for Team USA’s premier athletes when America is in the grips of an authoritarian attempting to entrench himself in power?"
Protect Democracy’s @jonsteinman.bsky.social and @michaelangeloni.bsky.social for
@thebulwark.com ahead of tonight’s Winter Olympics opening ceremonies.
Protect Democracy’s @jonsteinman.bsky.social and @michaelangeloni.bsky.social for
@thebulwark.com ahead of tonight’s Winter Olympics opening ceremonies.
State and local officials, Congress, and the public have the power to defeat the 3-headed monster coming for our elections. Here’s how we can stop the administration’s election interference plan: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-elections-chimera
February 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
State and local officials, Congress, and the public have the power to defeat the 3-headed monster coming for our elections. Here’s how we can stop the administration’s election interference plan: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-elections-chimera
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Authoritarians have long used international sports to promote their own supposed “strength.” Ours may even try to claim gold medals for himself.
But history shows we can boo him while still cheering on our athletes. My latest with @michaelangeloni.bsky.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/lets-not-s...
But history shows we can boo him while still cheering on our athletes. My latest with @michaelangeloni.bsky.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/lets-not-s...
Let’s Not Sportswash Trump’s Authoritarianism
The Olympics, the World Cup, and cheering for our nation’s athletes but not the current administration.
www.thebulwark.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Authoritarians have long used international sports to promote their own supposed “strength.” Ours may even try to claim gold medals for himself.
But history shows we can boo him while still cheering on our athletes. My latest with @michaelangeloni.bsky.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/lets-not-s...
But history shows we can boo him while still cheering on our athletes. My latest with @michaelangeloni.bsky.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/lets-not-s...
NEW: @ianbassin.bsky.social explained the constitutional theory behind the state law “federal law only supersedes state law when federal authority is exercised ‘in pursuance’ of the Constitution. And unconstitutional acts are the definition of acts not taken ‘in pursuance’ of the Constitution.”
Yes, a corrupt president may pardon the crooks who act on his behalf, but a modest change in the law could give them pause. Violating civil rights should carry a profound cost, and the message to the Trump administration must be clear: Protect the integrity of the election, or we will make you pay.
Opinion | A Law That Might Just Save the Midterms
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
NEW: @ianbassin.bsky.social explained the constitutional theory behind the state law “federal law only supersedes state law when federal authority is exercised ‘in pursuance’ of the Constitution. And unconstitutional acts are the definition of acts not taken ‘in pursuance’ of the Constitution.”
We’re hiring an Accounting Associate! Join our team to support our financial operations and help power our work defending democracy.
🌍 Fully remote (US-based)
💼 Key role on a high-performing team
💰 $63,800-$71,000 annually + stellar benefits
📅 Apply by Feb. 15, 2026
🔗 https://protdem.org/3O7fK60
🌍 Fully remote (US-based)
💼 Key role on a high-performing team
💰 $63,800-$71,000 annually + stellar benefits
📅 Apply by Feb. 15, 2026
🔗 https://protdem.org/3O7fK60
February 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
We’re hiring an Accounting Associate! Join our team to support our financial operations and help power our work defending democracy.
🌍 Fully remote (US-based)
💼 Key role on a high-performing team
💰 $63,800-$71,000 annually + stellar benefits
📅 Apply by Feb. 15, 2026
🔗 https://protdem.org/3O7fK60
🌍 Fully remote (US-based)
💼 Key role on a high-performing team
💰 $63,800-$71,000 annually + stellar benefits
📅 Apply by Feb. 15, 2026
🔗 https://protdem.org/3O7fK60
Judge Richard J. Leon echoed the same concerns that 41 retired admirals, generals, and service secretaries raised in their own amicus supporting Senator Mark Kelly: allowing DoD’s actions against Kelly could harm “many, many other retirees who wish to voice their opinion.”
February 4, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Judge Richard J. Leon echoed the same concerns that 41 retired admirals, generals, and service secretaries raised in their own amicus supporting Senator Mark Kelly: allowing DoD’s actions against Kelly could harm “many, many other retirees who wish to voice their opinion.”
"By personally participating in a raid and acting as a switchboard for the president, Gabbard has traded her statutory mandate for a partisan performance," @alexandrachandler.bsky.social told @newsweek.com's @gratefulgabe.bsky.social and @dangooding.bsky.social
Donald Trump spoke with FBI agents about Georgia election search: Report
According to The New York Times, Donald Trump addressed FBI agents after a Georgia election search.
www.newsweek.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
"By personally participating in a raid and acting as a switchboard for the president, Gabbard has traded her statutory mandate for a partisan performance," @alexandrachandler.bsky.social told @newsweek.com's @gratefulgabe.bsky.social and @dangooding.bsky.social
It’s only a matter of time before even some supporters of the autocrat become defectors. We're seeing that already happening in the U.S. How do pro-democracy forces turn that into an opportunity? Serbia teaches us how, in Rule 7 of our Democracy Atlas series.
🔗 https://protdem.org/3ZUmgQ4
🔗 https://protdem.org/3ZUmgQ4
February 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
It’s only a matter of time before even some supporters of the autocrat become defectors. We're seeing that already happening in the U.S. How do pro-democracy forces turn that into an opportunity? Serbia teaches us how, in Rule 7 of our Democracy Atlas series.
🔗 https://protdem.org/3ZUmgQ4
🔗 https://protdem.org/3ZUmgQ4
The authority to administer elections lives with the states, full stop. Amid growing attempts by the federal gov to use bogus fraud allegations to gain more control over elections, Trump's call for GOP to "nationalize" elections should be recognized as another ploy to entrench himself in power.
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The authority to administer elections lives with the states, full stop. Amid growing attempts by the federal gov to use bogus fraud allegations to gain more control over elections, Trump's call for GOP to "nationalize" elections should be recognized as another ploy to entrench himself in power.
If AI is dangerous, it's far more dangerous in the hands of an authoritarian state than a democratic one. The only durable solution is to actively design AI and its governance to advance democratic practices and values, write @ianbassin.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social
The autocratic adolescent never grows up
How powerful AI could make authoritarianism permanent
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
February 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
If AI is dangerous, it's far more dangerous in the hands of an authoritarian state than a democratic one. The only durable solution is to actively design AI and its governance to advance democratic practices and values, write @ianbassin.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social
Small businesses have big lessons to offer the pro-democracy movement, write Anna Dorman and Audrey Roofeh. The courage of small business owners living their values is infectious. Lessons from Minnesota here: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/big-lessons-from-small-businesses
Big lessons from small businesses in Minnesota
Here’s how your city can prepare for the worst
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
February 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Small businesses have big lessons to offer the pro-democracy movement, write Anna Dorman and Audrey Roofeh. The courage of small business owners living their values is infectious. Lessons from Minnesota here: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/big-lessons-from-small-businesses
"[W]e're taking the exact same law that local officers are already held accountable for [and]...applying them to federal agents through state law," our own Edgar Lin on states adopting a "Universal Constitutional Remedies Act" so residents can seek remedy if federal agents violate one's rights.
Immigrant advocate describes physical encounters with ICE, efforts of accountability
As much of the country has its focus on the protests and ICE interactions in Minnesota, similar responses have been taking place across the country for the last
cbs6albany.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
"[W]e're taking the exact same law that local officers are already held accountable for [and]...applying them to federal agents through state law," our own Edgar Lin on states adopting a "Universal Constitutional Remedies Act" so residents can seek remedy if federal agents violate one's rights.
Grand juries can play an important role as constitutional gatekeepers for stopping wrongful prosecutions. This role is key as the Trump admin continues to target political opponents with retaliatory prosecutions. Take a deep dive into the role, power, and history of grand juries ⬇️
Constitutional gatekeepers: The history and role of grand juries
How grand juries serve as a vital shield against retaliatory prosecutions.
protectdemocracy.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Grand juries can play an important role as constitutional gatekeepers for stopping wrongful prosecutions. This role is key as the Trump admin continues to target political opponents with retaliatory prosecutions. Take a deep dive into the role, power, and history of grand juries ⬇️
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If you're a small business owner, you have a unique role to play in defending democracy. Our own Audrey Roofeh and @annalovesvoting.bsky.social of @protectdemocracy.org highlight how below 👇
Looking for a glimmer of hope? @annalovesvoting.bsky.social and @integrity-mttrs.bsky.social have an update on the effective organizing by small businesses in MN and how other cities can prepare for federal law enforcement deployments. Read their lessons here: https://protdem.org/3ZIGdcC
February 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
If you're a small business owner, you have a unique role to play in defending democracy. Our own Audrey Roofeh and @annalovesvoting.bsky.social of @protectdemocracy.org highlight how below 👇