Pushback 55
Most of the news out there today continues to be about the successful nationwide Hands Off! Protests held on Saturday. If you missed my 50 states round up, you can still catch it here. There's also quite a bit of news about Wall Street folks and GOP legislators who are starting to break rank over the tariffs. I don't think they have the best interests of the commoners in mind but if our interests (democracy, functioning economy) align with theirs (their money, functioning economy), then it's a good thing.
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
Democrats launching ‘war room’ to push back against Trump
New York officials push back after Trump administration threatens funds over DEI
Legislative Action
As DOGE cuts hit Arizona veterans, Gallego pushes back with freeze on Trump’s VA nominees
Direct Action and Escalation
How the World Can Push Back: The Playbook to Counter Trump’s Second Term
Law Students Push Back On Firms That Have Capitulated To Trump
The Grassroots
Direct Action and Escalation
‘Latino Freeze' organizers say Target boycott over DEI rollback is working
Veterans rally at Arkansas Capitol to defend benefits and Constitution (from March 14, 2025)
Protesters gather outside of Rep. French Hill’s Little Rock office demanding a town hall (from March 14, 2025)
Sen. Grassley town hall gets heated
Hundreds of protesters gather outside Nevada congressman’s office
Scenes and Signs From Saturday’s Mass Anti-Trump Protests
More than 1,000 march in Sackets Harbor in support of detained children, mother
Trump’s Border Czar Faces Backlash in His Hometown for Locking Up a Local Family
‘Hands Off!’ protest of Trump, Musk policies draws crowds in Stockton
We went to the anti-Trump protests. Here's what surprised us the most.
The Disloyal Opposition
Musk seems to break with Trump on tariffs
As Trump tariffs sink in, conservatives challenge whether they’re legal
Wall Street titans push back on Trump’s trade war
Trump's tariffs spark Wall Street pushback
Some Republicans push back on Trump tariffs with proposed legislation
‘Terrified’: Republicans in Congress scramble for answers to defend Trump’s tariffs
