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It's another big protest weekend and I hope you were able to get out and shout for a couple hours today! I am traveling to visit family so wasn't able to attend a protest, but from my news alerts, it looks like a lot of other people protested today. So many, in fact, that I don't think I will do a state-by-state round-up tomorrow. If you send me links, I will post them. Otherwise, I think it's fair to say that these protests are starting to break through in a big way, and we will see more media coverage tomorrow than we did last time.
There are a lot of good people doing a lot of good things out there. Why is it important to see their courage? Because seeing courage helps us to be courageous. The more people who act courageously, the easier it is for others to do the same. Have a good weekend and Happy Passover and Happy Easter to all who celebrate!
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
“They Don’t Make Eye Contact Anymore” - Why Sen. Warren Wants GOP Senators To Vote On Trump’s Powers
This Is How Universities Can Escape Trump’s Trap, if They Dare
Democrats draw on renewed energy in the fight against Trump
Legislative Action
Pair of legislative proposals push back against Trump’s anti-immigrant offensive
Judicial Action
Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelans held in northern Texas
Supreme Court, for Now, Blocks Deportations of Venezuelan Migrants
Unions sue to stop demolition of mediator agency
Direct Action and Escalation
Wisconsin superintendent: Schools won’t comply with Trump administration’s DEI demands
Big Ten Michigan schools make moves to create a ‘Mutual Defense Compact’ against Trump policies
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
D.C. dating is disrupted by DOGE cuts
SCOTUS Can Let the President Break the Law, But It Can’t Change the Law
The pushback against Trump's lawlessness is real — and making a difference
Trump's authoritarian push stumbles as resistance diversifies and grows
Legislative and Judicial Action
BYU student's visa reinstated after unexpected revocation
Some immigrants labeled dead by Social Security are being reinstated
Direct Action and Escalation
50501 Movement plans a 'day of action' against Trump administration
Protesters fill the streets in cities across the US to denou
Activists pile coffins outside State Department to protest PEPFAR cuts
As firms bend to Trump, some workers say no
Students at UC Berkeley, SJSU protest Trump higher ed agenda
Map and List of Nationwide Anti-Trump Protests on April 19
University protests blast Trump’s attacks on funding, speech and international students
Tampa Bay anti-Trump protesters keep showing up. Here’s why
Anti-Trump protestors rally outside White House
Anti-Trump Protesters Mobilize for Hundreds of Events via 50501 Movement
'Rally Heard 'Round the World' draws anti-Trump Hands Off protesters to Ohio Statehouse
‘We are America’: Hundreds gather for anti-Trump protest in downtown Charleston
Nationwide "Hands Off!" 50501 protests against Trump continues for second weekend
Photos: Hundreds of S.F. protesters form human banner to spell out defiance to Trump
Protestors line streets in Naples against Trump policies
Provision of Services
Is it possible to reverse democracy backslide? Here’s examples
The Disloyal Opposition
Officials Won’t Recommend Invoking the Insurrection Act
What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal.
