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If the categories we cover were in competition with one another, the grassroots would be blowing the Democrats and Disloyal Opposition out of the water. The American people and our allies in other democracies have been escalating their protests and have broken through to the mainstream media with the Tesla protests. It's a thing of beauty. As is the political art that is out there, like the work above.
If you read just one thing today, I recommend How to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement.
The topics are listed according to 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
How to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement
The 'Tesla Takedown' protests spark empty outrage from conservatives
Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump Regime For Massive Security Failures
‘It reminds you of a fascist state’: Smithsonian Institution braces for Trump rewrite of US history
Democrats have never been so angry. Who will step up and lead them?
Legislative Action
A Competitive Race for Mike Waltz’s Seat Rattles Republicans
Judicial Action
Wisconsin DOJ plans to take legal action against Elon Musk for election-related cash prize
Provision of Services
RECOVER Long COVID pathobiology grants restored
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
For God’s Sake, Fellow Lawyers, Stand Up to Trump (I'm very proud of my friends at KVNP)
Demand Network Media Coverage of Grassroots Opposition Movements
Did You Work on a Terminated NIH Grant? ProPublica Wants to Hear From You.
Direct Action and Escalation
Protesters gathered outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park amid federal cuts
From Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations
Size of ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest movement continues to grow
Protesters outraged by Elon Musk's government purge swarm Tesla showrooms
Tesla protests held in Metro Vancouver as part of global action against Elon Musk
Protesters gather outside Tesla Gigafactory in Buffalo, Saturday
Protesters Swarm Elon Musk's Tesla Showrooms
Hundreds protest against Senators Fetterman, McCormick after politicians postpone event
Live from the Tesla Takedown SF Saturday 3/29/25
G.O.P. Lawmaker Faces Angry Crowds at Town Halls Outside Indianapolis
Provision of Services
Woman speaks out after Trump supporter protest takedown
Campaign Planning: How to Get Started
