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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
Legislative Action
Trump administration violated ‘impoundment’ law by freezing electric vehicle funding, GAO finds
Chuck Schumer is already panning blue state Republicans for caving on SALT
‘You’ve wasted your entire five minutes’: EPA chief, Democrats spar at hearing
Democrats push back on Trump's 'Big beautiful tax bill' while GOP promise tax cuts
Judicial Action
Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin from revoking Harvard enrollment of foreign students
Judge extends order blocking Trump’s mass federal worker layoffs
Direct Action and Escalation
Scientists protest White House plan to put political appointees in charge of grant-making
Nurses advocate for veterans health care as VA staffing cuts loom
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
Eddie Vedder defends Bruce Springsteen, denounces Trump’s “attacks and threats”
Trump may have skirted the law addressing his crypto investors using the presidential seal
Legislative and Judicial Action
Judge orders University of Minnesota international student to be released from ICE custody
Judge Orders Officials to Seek Return of Man Sent to Mexico
Direct Action and Escalation
American Emigration to Britain Rises
Karen Dunn and Other Top Lawyers Depart Paul Weiss to Start Firm
'Free Andry' show puts Trump's ICE on blast at WorldPride
‘America is not for sale:’ Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
Protesters Yell ‘Shame’ at Guests of Trump’s Memecoin Dinner
President Trump speaks at U.S. Military Academy West Point graduation amid protests
Anti-Trump Protest Planned for Memorial Day Weekend
Provision of Services
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The Disloyal Opposition
Navy reverses course on DEI book ban after Pentagon review
Most books pulled from Naval Academy library are back on the shelves in latest DEI turn
Florida Republicans Break With Trump Over Venezuelan Deportations
DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hires Back Workers
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them
Death of a Cybertruck Salesman: How Trump Killed Tesla
DOGE appointee sparks turf battle at Interior: ‘Ignore the email from HR’
Trade talks bog down as countries — and White House — race to meet July deadline