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Today marks 500 days until the midterm elections in 2026. Kind of depressing number, I know, but it's not forever. Stay strong and remember, there are more people fighting back every day.
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
Push back against Trump to protect ‘precious liberties,’ lone Democrat on FCC urges Kentuckians
Dems Push Back On Trump Pardons With Restitution Argument
Media
The press needs to push back as Trump careens into war with Iran
Legislative Action
As Congress cashes in on Trump tariffs, lawmakers push back
Democrats walk out of Senate Judiciary hearing probing Biden’s mental fitness
Parliamentarian rulings would kill key climate provisions in GOP megabill
Parliamentarian nixes key pieces of Tim Scott’s megabill proposal
Judicial Action
Judge says government can’t limit passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people
American Bar Association sues Trump administration over law firm crackdown
Federal Judge Blocks Efforts to Keep International Students Out of Harvard
Direct Action and Escalation
Trump's Travel Policy: African Nations Push Back
Provision of Services
Dodgers Pledge Aid to L.A. Families Affected by Trump Crackdown
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
Dear Trans Kids, You Don't Need the Government's Permission to Exist
Legislative and Judicial Action
Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil freed from immigration detention
Direct Action and Escalation
87-year-old disabled vet arrested protesting outside Capitol night before Army parade
Trans Protesters Were Arrested in Front of the Supreme Court
Bishop appointed by Pope Leo descends on California court to persuade ICE not to deport migrants
Metro Atlanta rallies push back on Trump's military parade
Anti-Trump Protests Update: 'National Day of Action' Planned for July 17
Black churches push back against Trump-fueled anti-DEI wave
‘We’re Being Lied To’: Veterans Protest Trump’s March to War With Iran
Trump Parade Turnout Swamped by Millions Who Protested at ‘No Kings’ Rallies
The Disloyal Opposition
Senate GOP leader faces pushback after members blindsided by Trump bill
Trump's budget bill faces "nightmare scenario," Hawley warns
