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'Every day is a kind of Watergate at this point.'
That's a quote from Jeffrey Goldberg, who is the modern Woodward-Bernstein, thanks to his inadvertent inclusion in the world's stupidest Signal chat. Even though this is, without a doubt, the deepest, stupidest, and most corrupt swamp, there are still life rafts and pontoon boats out there. I hope you continue to find the Pushback to be a helpful resource in your inbox.
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
Carney stresses Canada will never be for sale in first meeting with Trump
Letter Carriers Union Slams Trump’s Reported Pick to Lead US Postal Service
Democrats push back against Trump’s growing crypto empire
Media
The Guardian plots U.S. expansion following record revenue year
Legislative Action
Republicans thought they’d pad their Senate majority. The map is getting tougher.
Dem holdouts pushing to delay floor vote on crypto bill
Judicial Action
A Clue From the Supreme Court on How It Will Handle Trump
US judge blocks Trump from shuttering three small federal agencies
Republican Gives Up Fight to Overturn Defeat in N.C. Judicial Race
States Sue Over Freeze on Funding for Electric-Vehicle Charging
Direct Action and Escalation
Provision of Services
What is the Trump Administration costing you?
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
"Come and join us": The new resistance welcomes apologetic Trump voters
THE CASE FOR MOVEMENT JOURNALISM
Legislative and Judicial Action
Tufts student challenging immigration detention must be sent to Vermont, court rules
Judge demands Trump officials detail legal grounds for deporting Palestinian activist
Direct Action and Escalation
Nationwide 'No Kings' Protest Planned for Parade on Trump's Birthday
‘We call it betrayal’: Veterans join Dems in D.C. to protest Trump’s sweeping VA job cuts
Federal Employees Protest Trump’s Proposed Cuts in Staffing
The Disloyal Opposition
Are Some Law Firms That Settled With Trump Getting the Cold Shoulder From Legal Departments?
Orlando commissioner switches from Republican to Democratic Party
'Hell to Pay' Milken warns about effects of Trump tariffs
GOP Moderates Begin to Voice Opposition to Defunding Planned Parenthood in Reconciliation
Zinke wants public land sales stripped from Republican megabill
Nomination for Trump’s pick for DC’s top prosecutor in trouble amid key Republican push back
