Pushback 42
According to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe, 42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. I can't promise you that today's newsletter can deliver at that level, but I'll see what I can do. Honestly I think the sharktopus is the Answer.
The topics are listed according to the type of action and actor as described in this post. "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.
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The Democrats
Messaging
A Statement from Constitutional Law Scholars on Columbia
AOC and Bernie see 11,000 supporters in Greeley, CO
Democrats’ US tour gathers support in fight against Trump: ‘Get angry, man’
Media
Judicial Action
Judge Appears Skeptical of Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans
Judge in US deportations case says Trump administration lawyers were ‘disrespectful’
Direct Action and Escalation
Nurses protesting proposed Medicaid cuts denied access to Mark Amodei's office
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
47 signs spotted at anti-Trump/Musk protests
Direct Action and Escalation
Kennedy Center contract employee strips nude in protest video and is promptly fired
'You work for us!' GOP senator silent as hit by surprise protest in deep red state
Congress' Democrats confront their own Tea Party: "They hate us"
Protesters in South Bend, IN line up at representative's office
French allies support US transfolks
Protest at Heritage Foundation
Hundreds rally to support transgender rights at Florida Capitol Thursday
The Big List of Protests - if you're looking for something fun to do this weekend!
The Disloyal Opposition
(Crickets)
