Pushback 60
Come for the bad-ass judges, stay for the bad-ass protests, and finish it off with a little 'discontent in the manosphere.' There's something for everyone today!
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The Democrats
Messaging
Students, Some University Leaders Rebuke Trump Administration Over Visas
Media
Legislative Action
Ernst draws a Democratic challenger in Iowa
House Democrats suddenly in array on congressional stock trading
In unprecedented move, DNC official to spend big to take down fellow Democrats
Judicial Action
California is first state to sue Trump on tariffs
Judge Scolds Government for Doing ‘Nothing’ to Return Deported Man
Judge Blocks Trump From Retaliating Against Another Top Law Firm
Unions sue to block Trump from eliminating labor mediation agency
Judge warns "probable cause exists" to hold Trump in contempt over deportation flights
Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says
Judges Challenge White House Over Disregard for Court Orders
The EPA can’t end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says
Direct Action and Escalation
Trump's pressure campaign against universities hits a Harvard-sized snag
Dems plan trips to El Salvador amid legal battle over Maryland man deported in error
Harvard University defies Trump’s demands, faces $2.3bn in funding cuts
Harvard’s Decision to Resist Trump Is ‘of Momentous Significance’
Berkeley Law student government steps down, condemns administration in wake of visa revocations
US universities’ faculty unite to defend academic freedom after Trump’s attacks
Van Hollen Announces Departure for El Salvador Tomorrow Morning (from 4/15/25) note: Today's headline: El Salvador denies senator visit with mistakenly deported man: Van Hollen
Scoop: Another House Democrat seeks to go to El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with El Salvador’s vice president in push for prisoner’s release
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
The Vibe Shifts Against the Right
Direct Action and Escalation
Tempers flare as few Republicans hold in-person town halls
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley faces opposition at Iowa town hall
A storm of dissent against MAGA is brewing into a hurricane
April 19 Day of Action hosted by 50501
What to know about Saturday's 50501 Movement against the Trump administration
Tesla registrations slump 15% in EV-loving California
Leading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing Censorship
Provision of Services
How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid
The Disloyal Opposition
Some Jewish Americans wrestle with Trump's sweeping crusade against antisemitism
Pentagon’s ‘SWAT team of nerds’ resigns en masse
Indexes drop as Fed's Powell says growth appears to be slowing; Nvidia tumbles
A crack in the manosphere: Joe Rogan’s guests are revolting
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.
