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Hi folks! I am back from vacation and pleased to see that the Democrats seem to have gotten the message that James Carville-style "sitting back and watching him fail" strategies won't work. There's a lot going on out there. I hope you are taking care of yourselves! Please check the links and be sure to share The Pushback with your despairing friends and family.
Pushback Resource Guide (protests, media, services)
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"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
JB Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire drives presidential campaign buzz
JB Pritzker calls out ‘do-nothing’ Democrats for failing to push back against Trump
Jon Ossoff Strongly Backs Impeaching Trump
‘We’re Going To Fight Like Hell’: Dingell Says Dems Will Push Back On Trump’s Proposed Spending Cuts
The Sleeping Giant That Could Stop Trump’s Agenda in Its Tracks
Media
Steve Pelly statement on 60 Minutes
Trump gets reckless as his agenda tanks and pushback intensifies
Hope as US universities find ‘backbone’ against Trump’s assault on education
Legislative Action
Democrats Launch Inquiry Into Dismantling of Administration for Community Living
More than 50 House Democrats demand answers after whistleblower report on DOGE
Judicial Action
Judge blocks Trump admin from nixing union bargaining rights
Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Union Protections for Federal Workers
Courts Handed Trump A Slew of Legal Losses This Week
19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools
A judical tide overwhelms Trump.
Direct Action and Escalation
Top Democrats hold sit-in on Capitol steps as they seek new ways to push back on Trump’s agenda
Provision of Services
Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against Trump
Elite Universities Form Private Collective to Resist Trump Administration
Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
Could we be entering a 'movement moment' against Trump?
AFL-CIO President on mass protests: ‘Pressure comes from the people’
Majority of Voters Find Trump ‘Chaotic’ and ‘Scary’
Elite Lawyers Must End Their Silence and Unite to Protect the Justice System
Direct Action and Escalation
U.S. autism data project sparks uproar over ethics, privacy and intent
Memphis Law Firm Leaves Tennessee Bar Association for Its Silence on Trump
‘A trickle to a tidal wave’: behind the Trump protest movement that launched on Reddit
Provision of Services
Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care
Something Good in the World: Let’s Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend
The Disloyal Opposition
ANOTHER Republican speaks out AGAINST Trump as dominos FALL
'Needs to be stopped': 'Embarrassed' Trump voter explains why supporters have gone silent
GOP Senator Says Putin Is Playing America
Pentagon to resume medical care for transgender troops
Marriott’s CEO spoke out about DEI. The next day, he had 40,000 emails from his associates
Retail wipeout: Trump tariffs stoke fears of shortages and price hikes
