May Day! May Day! Pushback 67
I snuck out of my conference today to (re)take an oath to uphold the Constitution at the Kings County courthouse today in honor of National Law Day of Action. It was very moving to be among a huge group of other lawyers swearing to uphold the rule of law. I linked to a story about it below and I'm sure there will be more news tomorrow.
Other observations: 1.) Republicans are starting to get peevish, even if they still insist on hiding behind the Dems' skirts. 2.) There's a very good chance that Elon stumbles into Howard Hughes territory soon. I can't explain why I think that but just mark my words....
Blueprint for Saving Democracy
"Democrats" are elected officials, government agencies, unions, and non-profits. "Grassroots" are individuals, political organizing groups, and informal groups. "Disloyal Opposition" are Republicans, conservatives, business interests, and other interests more typically aligned with the GOP agenda.
The Democrats
Messaging
Ahead of Trump visit, University of Alabama faculty blast anti-DEI actions, ‘threats of dismissal’
Trump 100 days: after tepid start, protest movements – and Democrats – find footing
Ketanji Brown Jackson Condemns Trump’s Attacks
Media
The Fight Against Trump Isn’t a Movement, but It’s Gaining Momentum
Judicial Action
Texas Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelans
Microsoft Drops Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Law Firm from a Case
Trump Administration Must Keep Funding Lawyers for Migrant Children, Judge Orders
Appeals court restores hold on Trump admin’s plan to cut government agency by 90%
Direct Action and Escalation
This State University Has a Plan to Take on Trump
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
Detained Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi speaks from prison
Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.
Resistance is alive and well in the United States
Fired DOJ Attorney Says Trump Pardons Cost $1 Billion
Direct Action and Escalation
May Day Protests Mobilize Growing Outcry Against Trump
May Day: protesters rally across US over workers’ and immigrants’ rights
200 WA attorneys retake oath to uphold the constitution
Admin
Provision of Services
What Kinds of Protests Actually Work?
Activist Handbook | Campaigning guides for activists
The Disloyal Opposition
Trump Officials Are Stockpiling Household Supplies Amid His Trade Wars
Republicans pull passenger vehicle fee after GOP blowback
Most Republicans want Democrats to push back on Trump policies: Survey
Utah congressman offers pushback to Trump administration on immigration, tariffs
Inspector General Expands Probe Into Pete Hegseth
Trump is not ‘commander’ of Congress, top GOP appropriator says
