Worried About the Climate? Get Off the Couch. The Data Supports It.
Activism isn’t just the “antidote to despair.” A growing body of research suggests it’s also pretty effective at changing the world.
Women Across the U.S. are Being Torn From Their Families and Forced Into Inhumane Immigrant Detention Centers
At the Krome North Processing Center in Miami, detained women have described their treatment and living conditions as “inhumane and life-threatening.” These women were here legally, holding visas or permanent resident status, with no criminal background.
People Power United is a grassroots group of over 250,000+ members in all 50 states-powered by people like YOU. We champion progress and power to the people.
Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Join Virginia LCV, Climate Action Virginia, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Sierra Club Virginia Chapter and partners as we rally to defend our climate, and celebrate the progress that has benefited the Hampton Roads region so far. In August of 2022, the most historic climate bill was passed and now we must work to defend it. With Earth Day just around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity for us to make our voices heard and urge Congress to protect the national clean energy and climate investments that have already benefited the Hampton Roads region.
Questions? Email csetaro@valcv.org
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So What Do We Do Now?
How Do We Fight Back?
How Do We Prepare For 2028?
Here I will attempt to list organizations, and movements I feel we should support and involve ourselves with that are fighting against and speaking out concerning this administration and Project 2025's damaging and dehumanizing agenda and platform, and their attack on our Democracy and Constitution.
Included are direct actions we can take NOW, and organizations where you may be able to receive help if you are in a crisis situation or wish to report something.
This list is a practical and immediate toolkit for volunteers who want to make a meaningful impact right now in response to the urgency of the political and environmental moment. Whether you’re ready to take direct political action, organize within your community, advocate for progressive policy change, or strengthen your own resilience for long-term engagement, these 40 actionable ideas offer clear steps you can take today. Each action builds momentum toward a more hopeful, sustainable, and democratic future.
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Join peaceful demonstrations and protests advocating urgent political and social change.
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Engage directly with affected individuals or groups to understand immediate needs and tailor actions accordingly.
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Consider running for local office or school board to enact direct policy change.
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Participate actively in petitions and advocacy campaigns aligning with sustainability and democracy.
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Contact legislators regularly to advocate for future-focused, equitable policies.
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Volunteer in or establish court watch programs ensuring judicial accountability and transparency.
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Fund legal defense organizations protecting democracy and human rights (ACLU, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Planned Parenthood).
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Establish or join a rapid-response network for timely local activism against threats to democracy.
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Participate in nonviolent civil disobedience actions with groups like Sunrise Movement or Extinction Rebellion.
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Support pro-democracy and progressive candidates through volunteering or direct contributions.
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Pressure key lawmakers directly on urgent legislative priorities (climate action, voting rights, reproductive freedom).
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Testify at public hearings and local government meetings to advocate directly for better policies.
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Attend and speak at local government and community meetings.
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Join or fund organizations actively fighting voter suppression (Fair Fight, ACLU).
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Volunteer as a poll worker or election monitor to protect voting integrity.
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Mobilize voters through registration, voter education, and turnout drives.
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Launch or contribute to crowdfunding initiatives that provide direct funding for advocacy, legal actions, or community support.
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Rapidly organize digital campaigns to respond swiftly to political crises and misinformation.
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Hold media outlets accountable by challenging inaccuracies and demanding responsible coverage.
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Create impactful viral content—videos, infographics, memes—to urgently raise awareness and drive action.
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Actively combat disinformation online by promoting credible, verified information sources.
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Amplify solution-focused news and positive stories through your online networks.
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Strategically donate to groups advocating for democracy, justice, and climate resilience.
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Volunteer your time with nonprofits addressing social justice, democracy, or sustainability.
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Help establish community sanctuary or safe spaces to protect marginalized and at-risk groups.
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Sponsor emergency relief funds to directly aid communities impacted by political or climate crises.
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Organize or participate in community emergency preparedness trainings.
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Establish or join a mutual aid network providing immediate aid to vulnerable communities.
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Support youth involvement in civics and environmental education through mentorship or donations.
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Lead or attend educational workshops on civic engagement, sustainability, or democratic resilience.
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Participate in or organize local cleanup and sustainability events.
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Support or contribute to open-source, democratic, and transparent technology solutions.
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Adopt energy-efficient and renewable technology at home or work.
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Invest in socially responsible financial products or divest from harmful industries.
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Shift consumption to ethically sourced, local, or eco-friendly products.
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Host local vision circles to build shared hopeful visions for 2029.
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Create and share vision boards highlighting your ideal future in 2029.
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Write and share hopeful stories about a better future on blogs or social media.
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Engage in continuous learning through courses, webinars, or reading on policy, sustainability, and democracy.
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Prioritize personal wellness and resilience to sustain your activism over time.
This List Is From An Organization You May Wish To Consider Joining Or Following...
Additionally:
Raise awareness of the core principles of democracy:
freedom, equality, and justice.
Emphasize the role of international intervention in protecting human rights.
Mobilize audiences to advocate for diplomatic and humanitarian efforts.
Democratic values are the core principles that uphold democracy as a system of government and a way of life. These values emphasize the participation of citizens, the protection of individual rights, and the fair and just functioning of institutions. Key democratic values include:
Liberty – Freedom of speech, belief, and lifestyle.
Equality – All people are treated the same under the law.
Justice – Fair laws and protections for everyone.
Popular Sovereignty – Government power comes from the people.
Rule of Law – Laws apply equally to all, including leaders.
Political Pluralism – Different parties and views coexist.
Accountability – Leaders are responsible for their actions.
Participation – Citizens vote and engage in politics.
Human Rights – Basic freedoms are protected.
Majority Rule, Minority Rights – Majority decisions, but minorities are safeguarded.
Global Solidarity in Crisis Response refers to the collective effort of nations, organizations, and individuals to support one another during global emergencies such as pandemics, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises. It emphasizes:
Cooperation – Countries working together to share resources, expertise, and aid.
Equity – Ensuring fair access to assistance, especially for vulnerable populations.
Rapid Action – Swift, coordinated responses to minimize harm.
Mutual Support – Helping each other regardless of borders or politics.
Resilience – Strengthening global systems to better handle future crises.
This approach fosters unity, strengthens international relationships, and improves overall crisis preparedness.
On April 20, 2025 or before, Trump is preparing to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 under a false/manufactured pretense that the southern border is under invasion. It will be the precursor to martial law in America.
Read section 6-b of the EO linked below.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/declaring-a-national-emergency-at-the-southern-border-of-the-united-states/
And this very strategy was mentioned in a briefing document to the German Ambassador in early January. So regardless of the actual conditions at the border, this is their plan.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/german-ambassador-warns-trump-plan-redefine-constitutional-order-document-shows-2025-01-18/
The only way to stop it is for Trump to feel like that Sec. of Defense Hegseth won't get buy-in from the military generals and commanders to execute it. Those generals and commanders will be influenced by media and public pressure as Apirl 20 approaches! THE MORE NOISE WE AND CONGRESS MAKE, THE MORE THE MEDIA TAKES NOTICE, THE MORE LIKELY THEY CALL IT OFF!
CALL CONGRESS EVERYDAY and tell that WE KNOW WHAT IS COMING AND THE PEOPLE WILL NOT COMPLY!! TELL THEM TO BEGIN IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!
Also Follow 50501 on Facebook and Reddit to stay informed
A Guide to Staying Safe, Smart, and Unshakable on April 5th 9and beyond: https://tinyurl.com/StayRealSafe
The energy from April 5th is a sign of what we can accomplish together.
We’re bringing that fire to a Mass Organizing Call on April 9 at 8PM ET — and we need you to be there.
Hear from Women’s March, the 50501 - 50 States, 50 Protests, 1 Day Movement + our partners, and find your role in what comes next.
This is how we build. This is how we mobilize our power.
Go to
womensmarch.com/masscall
to RSVP and get your marching orders.
he ABA has just launched an important new series, the Rule of Law in America. Keep checking as new programs will be added regularly concerning the role of lawyers and courts in defending our constitutional framework and democratic processes: ambar.org/rolia
The actions taken by Donald Trump through his executive orders and Elon Musk’s tampering with federal agencies and systems are creating havoc within the government. Have you been affected by this?
Please use the link above to share your story with Vote Vets! They will reach out to you and ensure your information remains confidential.
This is authoritarian behavior. We need to stop it.
(202) 224-3121
Thanks to @5calls for this script. Contact your Senator and tell them to VOTE NO on H.R. 1526 ( the “No Rogue Rulings Act” NORRA)
CALL SCRIPT
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to demand that [SEN NAME] oppose H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, and any other attempt to rewrite the federal court system. Impeaching judges and changing their constitutional authority just because Trump doesn’t like their rulings is grossly authoritarian and must be stopped.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied. You may need to press # to submit your call.
Let’s remind them: No one is above the law.
The Trump Regime is unleashing vicious attacks on crucial social programs, vulnerable communities, our democracy, and the planet. It can feel overwhelming, but we are not powerless — and we are not alone.
Our 2025 Plan is to mobilize a Citizen Army of grassroots activists to fight back against Trump and the Oligarchs, seize the reins of the Democratic Party from the corporate elite, and elect the next generation of leaders in key down-ballot races across the country.
Invest and donate strategically in the frontline groups organizing to block MAGA, build a majoritarian movement for progress, and win back power.
Chip in to help recruit and support passionate, diverse, young progressives running for local office nationwide.
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20 Lessons from 'On Tyranny' by Timothy Snyder
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20 Lessons from
'On Tyranny' by Timothy Snyder
If you value these lessons, sharing them can help others see the value too. Check out our shareable toolkit and start informing your friends and family today!
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the House passed th SAVE Act and now it moves to the Senate
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CALL YOUR SENATOR and urge them to VOTE NO
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You can call directly and/or use https://5calls.org
Written By: Oliver Kornetzke
I keep seeing these anxious posts bubbling up from the swamp of doom-scrolls, clutching their pearls about April 20th—the day, supposedly, when the Trump regime will dust off the Insurrection Act like a vintage bottle of fascism, smash it open on the table, and toast to martial law. Constitutional rights? Suspended. Civil liberties? Vaporized. America? Repackaged as a theocratic police state with a God complex and a meth addiction.
And sure, the evidence pointing in that direction? Compelling. Chilling, even. But let’s not confuse “possible” with “inevitable,” and let’s certainly not confuse “dangerous” with “invincible.” This is not some fucking Marvel movie where the villain has a flawless plan. No, this is a clown car of egomaniacal sycophants with the strategic acumen of a toddler playing Risk while hopped up on Pixy Stix. They’re busy gutting their own institutions, firing people with triple-digit IQs, and turning the Pentagon into a goddamn golf club for grifters. This is not the Death Star. It’s a flaming dumpster strapped to a roller coaster with no brakes.
Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not saying it won’t be chaos. It will be. Hell on Earth with a Wi-Fi connection. But let’s not pretend this bloated, crumbling regime has the organizational prowess or ideological unity to maintain a long-term crackdown on 330 million people, many of whom are smart, pissed-off, and crazy enough to throw sand in the gears.
But here’s the meat of it—I’m not here to play Nostradamus in a dive bar. I don’t give a damn about “predicting” what flavor of fascism they’ll try to bottle next. What I am here for is to speak directly to those of you who see the bullshit, who smell the sulfur in the air, who feel the psychic tremor of something sick pulsing beneath the surface—and are asking: What the hell can we do?
Here’s my answer:
Don’t. Fucking. Comply.
You want to know what non-compliance looks like? It looks like whatever the hell you want it to look like. It’s not about heroism or martyrdom. It’s about being a magnificent, ungovernable pain in the ass. It’s about weaponizing inconvenience, absurdity, and joy against a system that demands fear and obedience.
Throw a wrench in the works—everywhere, all the time. Go limp when they try to arrest you. Laugh like a lunatic in the face of their solemn tyranny. Fill their inboxes with existential poetry or pictures of your morning post-coffee porcelain bowl masterpieces. Tape absurd messages in public places: “Authoritarianism gives you hemorrhoids.” Get petty. Get weird. Flush their toilet paper. Release crickets in inconvenient places. Spoil their scripts, trip their rhythm, yank the narrative from their hands.
Join a general strike. Practice the black cat sabotage—cut their supply chains not with violence but with broken protocol and creative disorder. Don’t show up. Don’t respond. Don’t cooperate. Don’t validate their authority with your silence. If you’re going to get arrested, make it for being a glorious bastard who refuses to play their game. Make a mockery of it.
Because here’s the ugly truth they don’t want you to hear: authoritarianism only works when the people allow it to work. It’s a performance, a bluff, a collective hypnosis. Break the spell. Break the frame. Mock it. Undermine it. Set it on fire (proverbially) with your refusal to kneel.
But here’s the thing—this has to be everywhere. Everyone. If you sit back, clutch your pearls, and hope someone else will jump first—you’re part of the problem. This isn’t Putin’s Russia (yet). We don’t need a handful of martyrs; we need a flood. A tsunami of “nope.” A wildfire of “fuck you.” We need resistance so widespread, so creatively chaotic, so utterly unmanageable, that the regime cracks under the weight of its own overreach.
History is watching. But more importantly, your children are watching. And if you let a pack of psychotic Bible-thumping oligarchs jackboot over your rights while you nervously refresh Twitter and do nothing—then don’t be surprised when the future looks back and calls you exactly what you were: a coward.
Choose better. Be bold. Be clever. Be feral.
And above all—DO NOT COMPLY.
And let me be crystal clear here: NO violence. None. Not a shred. That gives them the excuse they’re desperately craving to justify tyranny. What we need is coordinated, irritating, clever-as-hell, petty-as-fuck, infuriating noncompliance. Be a stone in their shoe. Be sand in their eyes. Be a bureaucratic migraine. Drive them nuts—but never give them the moral high ground. This is about outsmarting them, not becoming them.
Pic related—those at the top are not well oiled dictators with a grand plan. They are selfish buffoons. Potentially dangerous, but in a child with a chainsaw way.
The next #handsoff national protest in America is April 19th.🗓️
Save the date! Tell your friends / family / co-workers to be there.
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If you're elsewhere in the world, please support those in the USA who care about freedom, decency and democracy. Tell Trump HANDS OFF, everyone!
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Thanks to Jess Craven for this amazing list and all the hard work you do for Democracy!
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Call Your Senators
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Call Your Senators (find yours here > https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm)
Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______.
First, I’m angry about Trump’s plan to privatize the Postal Service—I fully oppose it. I know that Senator Tillis has partnered with Senator Hassan to introduce Senate Resolution 147, which states that the government must “take all appropriate measures to ensure that the USPS…is not subject to privatization.” I want the Senator to sign on to it. Should Trump make a move, these anti-privatization resolutions will be critical in court cases as we fight to stop it.
🚨Second, what is the Senator doing to help bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home? And to stop the many un-Constitutional abductions the Trump administration is undertaking? It’s complete insanity, it’s frightening, and it’s got to stop. We either have due process for all or we’ve ceased to be a democracy. Thanks.
Let’s call the office of Judge Paula Xinis [pronounced GHIN-nis] to thank her for being a bulwark of justice against the injustice and unconstitutionality of the Trump administration. The number is 301-344-0653. I got a voicemail and was able to leave a message!
We can say something like:
My name is _____ and I’m calling from [city, state.] I want to thank Judge Xinis for her courageous defense of the rule of law at this very treacherous time. She is demonstrating courage and fealty to the Constitution where so many are not. I know it can’t be easy. I am so very grateful.
📢 Silence Won’t Save Us—Action Will
Together, we can Resist and Champion Freedom Over Fascism
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We should be enforcing the rule of law and constitution. People are just sitting in their elected offices acting as if it is business as usual and doing nothing while we self destruct. Please call all the representatives you can on a daily basis (AOC, SANDERS, RASKIN, WARREN, OSOFF, CROCKETT, SCHUMER, JEFFRIES, GREEN, BOOKER, BALDWIN ANYONE YOU CAN THINK OF) and you tell them that they need to uphold the rule of law and constitution. (202) 224-3121. We need to file a lawsuit against the government for voter disenfranchisement and for not upholding the constitution by allowing an insurrectionist to take office who is the worst domestic terrorist in history.
Uphold our constitution; remove the insurrectionist now!
Think about what this would mean for voting access in the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election.
Text SAVE to 63033 to send an email to your lawmakers and urge them to vote no on the SAVE Act.
Libraries are here for us – in schools, on campuses, in cities, small towns and beyond. Here are ways the American Library Association is encouraging readers to show up #ForOurLibraries:
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Sign up for April 19 2025 protest at https://fiftyfifty.one
Here's an easy action for you.
Send an email to send to Hanes and Fruit of the Loom to let them know I won't purchase their products until they divest in El Salvadoran made clothes.
Here's their customer service emails:
hanes.customer@hanes.com
fotlcustserv@fruit.com
Fee free to copy.
Subject: Regarding Your Operations and Human Rights Concerns in El Salvador
Dear Fruit of the Loom,
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the current situation in El Salvador, particularly concerning the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. I am troubled by reports of individuals, including Mr. Garcia, being subjected to detention without due process.
Specifically, I am alarmed by:
-The wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, despite existing legal protections.
--His subsequent detention in the CECOT prison.
The apparent disregard of court orders from the United states, to facilitate his return.
Until your company demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that its operations do not contribute to or support such human rights violations, I regret to inform you that I will no longer be purchasing any clothing from your company. I believe that businesses have a responsibility to uphold ethical standards and respect human rights in all their operations.
Sincerely,
Call Your House Rep (find yours > https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative)
📲 Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.
First, I’m angry about Trump’s plan to privatize the Postal Service—I fully oppose it. I know that Rep. Bacon has partnered with Rep. Connolly to introduce House Resolution 70, which states that the government must “take all appropriate measures to ensure that the USPS…is not subject to privatization.” I want the Congressmember to sign on to it. Should Trump make a move, these anti-privatization resolutions will be critical in court cases as we fight to stop it.
🚨Second, what is the Congressmember doing to help bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home? And to stop the many un-Constitutional abductions the Trump administration is undertaking? It’s complete insanity, it’s frightening, and it’s got to stop. We either have due process for all or we’ve ceased to be a democracy. Thanks.
Resistbot Letter (new to Resistbot? Go here! And then here.)
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[To: your House rep] [Text SIGN PFLFUR to 50409, or to @Resistbot on Apple Messages, Messenger, Instagram, or Telegram]
I’m writing because I’m deeply concerned about the Trump administration’s attacks on Social Security. DOGE is cutting staff at an alarming rate, field offices are being closed, the SSA is insisting they’ll only communicate using Elon Musk’s vanity platform X, and we’re already starting to see alarming interruptions to service at an agency that has heretofore run seamlessly.
Over 70 million Americans—senior citizens and children—rely on Social Security. It is the largest anti-poverty program in the country. Attacks on it are unconscionable and will have disastrous consequences for voters in your district. We are paying attention, and we want it protected.
Rep. John Larson has introduced two bills, the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act—H.R. 1876—and the Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act—H.R. 1877. I expect the representative to co-sponsor both. The attacks on Social Security must stop; I want to see Congress assert their authority and fight for it. Thank you.
Today's project, writing to each of the supreme court justices to tell them to stop Trump, preserve our constitution, our democracy, our just rights & to bring the wrongly kidnapped home for their rightful due process!!
SC of the US
1 First Ave NE
Washington, DC 20543!
Email PIO@SupremeCourt.gov!!!
Write a letter to the Florida Bar demanding a Request for Review. They may not disbar Bondi but they have ways to publicly discipline her.
Direct Action Organizers
50501
50 protests.
50 states.
1 movement.
In partnership with:
and
(see below)
Join us in the fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach.
Third Act
We're a community of Americans over sixty determined to change the world for the better. Third Act harnesses an unparalleled generational power to safeguard our climate and democracy.
Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance
Ordinary people have more power than they know.
Democracy is not a spectator sport.
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Immigation Impact
A project of the American Immigration Council, this organization will be lobbying against deportation policy both from the White House and the halls of Congress.
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Know Your IX Know Your IX
Know Your IX was named for its mission to educate college students about their Title IX rights. The group also gives voice to survivors of sexual assault and offers channels for reporting sexual harassment.
Womens March
Women’s March is able to organize and mobilize millions of everyday women because Women’s March is built, funded, and led by everyday women.
No matter the administration, we will continue to choose solidarity, safety, and each other. We will never stop fighting for our feminist future.
Join us in DC on April 5th for the People's Veto Day in collaboration with the 50501 Movement.
Build The Resistance
BuildTheResistance.org is your real-time window into the growing movement fighting to defend our country and communities against Trump and his wealthy cronies who are undermining the constitution and rule of law to advance an agenda made by and for the 1%. We visualize the resistance by compiling examples of how people can…
How 501(c)(3)s Can Engage in Advocacy Around Executive Branch Actions:
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Stay informed: The National Council of Nonprofits has a great continuously updated chart tracking EOs that impact nonprofits and their current legal status.
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Speak out against these EOs: Criticize these EOs and the Trump administration when their actions conflict with your organization’s mission. 501(c)(3) nonprofits must remain nonpartisan, which means they cannot support or oppose candidates for office, but Trump is no longer a candidate. You are free to support or oppose Trump’s actions (when he is acting in his official capacity as President and not as a candidate). You can also oppose other actions taken by his administration and executive branch agencies.
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Speak out against future harmful EOs and future funding cuts: Talk to members of the Trump administration and officials in the executive branch. Tell them about how these actions will impact your communities and share the stories of the communities you serve. This already worked once: the blowback from nonprofits and others across the country led Trump and the OMB to (at least temporarily) rescind his funding freeze. Talk to your congressmembers and call them to take action and not stand for these EOs. Urge your members to speak up and serve as checks to the executive branch’s power.
Under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) rules, advocacy for or against executive branch action is not lobbying. This means all of this great advocacy does not count towards the lobbying limits of 501(c)(3) public charities, and any funds you receive that prohibit lobbying (from private or public foundations, for example) can likely be used for executive branch advocacy. Even if you are talking to congressmembers, if you are asking them to speak out against executive action (not legislative action), that will not count as lobbying. Note that the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act and state and local lobbying disclosure laws may include executive branch advocacy in their lobbying definitions, which often differ from the IRC’s lobbying definitions. When they do, these lobbying disclosure laws could require you to register or report your executive branch work along with your legislative activities, but they will not likely restrict it. Read our Being a Player guide to learn more about what does and does not count as lobbying under the IRC’s definitions. For more on the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act, check out Appendix A of “The Connection.”
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Litigate: join in lawsuits, like the one already filed against the funding freeze or the birthright citizenship ban. Work with counsel to file new lawsuits based on the impacts that these actions have for you as an organization and for your communities.
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Lobby: 501(c)(3)s public charities and 501(c)(4)s can lobby! Lobby against Trump’s cabinet nominees who are before the Senate. Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as Secretary of Defense and is now in charge of the military’s DEI policy (or lack thereof). Stop these nominees where they are and don’t let them through the Senate. You can also lobby the House and Senate for new laws to protect your communities. Many of Trump’s EOs are easily undoing prior Biden EOs because EOs do not have the same protection as a law passed through Congress. If something is a priority for you, lobby for it to be made into law that cannot be so quickly overturned.
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Judicial advocacy: Trump’s funding freeze and birthright citizenship ban were stopped in their tracks due to the great work of judges. It is so important to continue to advocate to have good judges seated because they serve as a safeguard against problematic executive orders and other executive branch actions. Remember, advocating for Senators to vote for or against judicial nominees is considered lobbying that needs to be counted against a public charity’s IRS lobbying limits. You can learn more about current judicial nominees by visiting AFJ’s judicial nominee tracker.
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Work at the state level: If you have a state government that is more favorable towards your values, work with them more closely. Encourage greater state funding of nonprofits that cannot be revoked by the federal government. Work to get laws passed at the state level to protect your work. For example, Trump revoked the electric vehicle goals, but California still has a requirement in place that all new cars be zero emission by 2035.
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Fund, fund, fund: if you are at a foundation, this is a great time to increase funding for organizations who may be experiencing gaps in funding due to Trump’s actions — even as their services are more necessary than ever. Encourage your grantees to use your funds to advocate against EOs (a great non-lobbying use of funds). If you are at a public charity that receives government funds and are impacted, consider diversifying or changing the sources of your funds to prevent against the impact of future freezes or limits imposed by federal funding.
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Step up: the Trump administration made clear that ideals like DEI will not be prioritized and will be attacked. The federal government will not be engaging in the DEI work that they previously did, so nonprofits that do not rely on federal funds should step up to fill the gaps. AFJ’s Building the Bench work is a great starting place to get involved with seating diverse and representative judges. DEI still needs to exist, because systemic racism and sexism will always exist whether the current administration believes it or not.
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Stand strong: Nonprofits, especially ones who do not need federal funding, are the last line of defense. Continue your great work and support your colleagues who may be struggling. Be loud, stand strong, and reach out to our Bolder Advocacy team if you have questions regarding your nonprofit’s ability to engage in executive branch and legislative advocacy.
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Lambada Legal
For over 40 years, Lambda Legal has led the way in advocating for the legal rights of HIV-positive and LGBTQ+ people.
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Climate Science Legal Defence Fund
This group fights for the rights of scientists to conduct, publish, and discuss their research and advocate for science without the threat of political harassment, censorship, or legal intimidation.
The Womens March Foundation
Join the mailing list to stay connected with Women's March Foundation. Although our annual march is the highlight of our year, programming continues throughout the year via civic engagement, partnerships with community organizations, town halls, speaker panels, virtual communication, podcasts and social media.
We will also update you with volunteer opportunities for the annual march, as well as on-going opportunities throughout the year.
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EarthWorks
Earthworks protects communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development while promoting sustainable solutions. We’re driven by our commitment to collaborate with communities on the frontline, using science in innovative ways, and building people power to ensure a more just and livable future.
Earthworks fights for clean air, water and land, healthy communities, and corporate accountability. We work for solutions that protect the Earth’s resources, our climate, and our communities.
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With the unrelenting news coming out of the Trump administration and Republicans in office, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and burned out — because that’s what they’re trying to make you feel.
Here are ten ways you can stand up and fight back, brought to you by Mark Jacob, author of COURIER’s Stop The Presses newsletter. -
Get out and protest: Nationwide “Hands Off!” demonstrations are planned on April 5 in Washington and at sites around the country to demand that Donald Trump and Elon Musk stop vandalizing our government. Ideally, go to the Washington event to help create large crowds that the media can snap pictures of. If not, find an April 5 protest near you – or organize one.
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Support those who fight, not those who fold: Support those pushing back aggressively against the rise of fascism. They include Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and others. Don’t wait for Schumer & Co. to get serious. Show them the way. That’s what at least 30,000 people did in Denver on Friday for AOC and Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy tour. There were huge crowds at other western tour stops as well.
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Lobby the media: Believe it or not, journalists are human. They’re affected by feedback from the public, if it’s stated well. Write an email or send an actual letter with a stamp on it. Write to them when they do a good job. They probably don’t get much of that. If you’re complaining about their work, be polite, brief, and specific. Tell them how they can do better next time.
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Cancel bad media: The Washington Post is dead to me now. For a long time, I considered it a vital publication. But owner Jeff Bezos flushed away its credibility to suck up to Trump. I canceled my subscription this month. I’m also fed up with CNN and MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”
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Reward good media: Shutting off all media would be a very bad idea right now. Support the good ones, many of which welcome your subscriptions or donations. They include ProPublica, Guardian US, The New Republic (featuring Greg Sargent’s sharp podcast and Timothy Noah’s superb essays), “Democracy Now,” COURIER, USA Today’s Rex Huppke, Steven Beschloss’ “America America” newsletter, and the Open Windows newsletter by Ann Telnaes, the cartoonist who quit the Washington Post after her bosses killed her cartoon criticizing Bezos.
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Call congress: They count the number of calls and emails they get on issues. The phone number for the main U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. If your members of Congress won’t pick up or take voice mail, they may accept email.
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Support the legal fights: Lawyers are on the front lines in the battle for the rule of law. They need our support. One of the best is Marc Elias, who has been suing and winning against Republican voter suppression for years. He’s the founder of Democracy Docket, which tracks and publicizes these cases. It offers memberships. Meanwhile, the New York Times is tracking legal action against the Trump regime.
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Boycott bad actors: One of the most powerful weapons that ordinary people have is their buying power. Obviously, you can’t boycott everything. I don’t condemnpeople who want to see pictures of their grandkids on Facebook. But I’m trying to wean myself off the platform because Mark Zuckerberg has surrendered to Trump. My main boycott targets are Tesla (of course) and Uline shipping supplies. Uline is owned by Dick and Liz Uihlein, who have bankrolled a variety of anti-democratic efforts, including 2020 election denial. The boycott is a celebration of the free enterprise system. Use it.
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Don’t let state borders limit your activism:The midterms are 20 months away, but there are elections going on in various places at various times before then. Wisconsin, for example, has a crucial Supreme Court race on the ballot on April 1. Elon Musk has helicoptered in to drop millions of dollars into the race. There’s nothing stopping those of us who oppose Musk from donating to the candidate he’s opposing.
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Stay loud:It’s vital for democracy defenders to find allies and show strength in numbers. Stay active on social media (I’m on Bluesky), and keep letting your family and friends know where you stand. With all the MAGA-manufactured chaos in Washington, some Republican voters are having second thoughts. We’ve got to take advantage of the opportunity.
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Trump didn’t even win a majority of the popular vote, but he wants to create a sense of inevitability. It’s our duty to explode that myth – to wield the awesome power of citizens who love our democracy.
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Emily's List
Emily's List is an organization that trains Democratic women (who are pro-choice) in the basics of running for office, from school board to senator. The group had a hand in getting Kamala Harris, Tammy Duckworth, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Maggie Hassan elected.
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The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is here for you, day or night. The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+
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Gender Cool
Gendercool Project is a public outreach campaign made up of "champions" – trans youth who work tirelessly to transform the narrative surrounding them.
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The ACLU is a nonprofit that assists in legal cases where civil rights are involved, including abortion care, trans people's right to live freely, and people's right to vote. It also hosts the Drag Defense Fund, which legally defends drag performers' freedom of speech and self-expression.
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Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant, democracy for all people.
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Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Sylvia Rivera Law Project seeks to guarantee people's freedom to self-determine and express their gender identity, fighting for both financial and legal empowerment for everybody across the spectrum of gender.
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Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is nonprofit organization that provides reproductive and sexual healthcare and sexual education, including abortions and birth control.
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Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights is an organization focused on protecting the children of immigrants, fighting against deportation and family separation.
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Everytown for Gun Safety
Everytown for Gun Safety pushes for common-sense gun control legislation by lobbying lawmakers and fighting against extreme NRA proposals.
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Southern Poverty Law Center
The SPLC is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights, fighting to strengthen democracy, counter white supremacy, end mass incarceration, and eradicate racial inequality in the American South.
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ORAM
ORAM provides legal assistance, advances economic inclusion through livelihood programs, champions the rights of LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees on the global stage and provides critical emergency response to underserved communities.
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NAACP
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People remains the longest-serving organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights of people of color.
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Midwest Access Coalition
Midwest Access Coalition (MAC) is a practical abortion fund that helps people traveling to, from, and within the Midwest to access a safe and legal abortion.
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Sherlock's Homes Foundation
The Sherlock's Homes Foundation provides housing, employment opportunities, and a loving support system, for homeless LGBTQ+ young adults so that they can live fearlessly as their authentic selves.
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ProPublica
Amnesty International
GLAAD
ProPublica uses a nonprofit model to produce and disseminate investigative reporting, and has continuously fact-checked the Trump Administration to dispel the misinformation surrounding his campaign.
The global organization works to "fight abuses of human rights, bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws, and free people jailed just for voicing their opinion."
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GLAAD is a media monitoring organization focused on inspiring cultural change to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of LGBTQ+ people.
STOP PROJECT 2025
Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention
The Right Has a New Vision for America
A vision of an America where your job is allowed to work you overtime without pay and workplace discrimination can go on without punishment.
A vision of an America where Headstart programs are no longer an option for your child and our public schools are stripped of federal funding.
And a vision of an America where Medicare is an option of the past and prescription drug prices continue to skyrocket with little to no help from the federal government.
This is not a drill; it's a 900-page manifesto written by the Heritage Foundation, a well-resourced political think tank in Washington, DC, behind many conservative and right-wing policies. The Heritage Foundation operates under the guise of promoting "family values," "American patriotism," and limited government, but its true goal is to create a far-reaching government that limits your rights while giving corporate interests free rein over our economy and our future.
We can stop this movement today.
Dear people of the United States,
Many of you have reached out to the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security to ask what you can do in the face of what appears to be an authoritarian coup against the US Constitutional order, driven and overseen by a President and a billionaire who gave the Nazi salute at the President's inauguration, and deeply infected by the genocidal thinking of many conservatives and evangelicals, targeted mainly at immigrants of color and trans people (for the time being).
We want to share what we have learned from our experiences studying, researching, and writing about genocide and working in genocide prevention. We offer these points in the hope that they will generate discussion, direction, and action.
Organizations To Support And Get Assistance
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ACLU
"With immigrant rights, trans justice, reproductive freedom, and more at risk, we’re in courts and communities across the country to protect everyone’s rights — and we need you with us."
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People For The American Way
This national progressive advocacy organization focuses on preserving the rights of the marginalized in court, fighting against book bans and to preserve democracy and voting rights.
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Pen America
PEN America works to ensure that people everywhere have the freedom to create literature, to convey information and ideas, to express their views, and to access the views, ideas, and literatures of others.
Immigation Impact
A project of the American Immigration Council, this organization will be lobbying against deportation policy both from the White House and the halls of Congress.
Know Your IX Know Your IX
Know Your IX was named for its mission to educate college students about their Title IX rights. The group also gives voice to survivors of sexual assault and offers channels for reporting sexual harassment.
Gender Cool
Gendercool Project is a public outreach campaign made up of "champions" – trans youth who work tirelessly to transform the narrative surrounding them.
The ACLU is a nonprofit that assists in legal cases where civil rights are involved, including abortion care, trans people's right to live freely, and people's right to vote. It also hosts the Drag Defense Fund, which legally defends drag performers' freedom of speech and self-expression.
Everytown for Gun Safety
Everytown for Gun Safety pushes for common-sense gun control legislation by lobbying lawmakers and fighting against extreme NRA proposals.
Southern Poverty Law Center
The SPLC is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights, fighting to strengthen democracy, counter white supremacy, end mass incarceration, and eradicate racial inequality in the American South.
ProPublica
ProPublica uses a nonprofit model to produce and disseminate investigative reporting, and has continuously fact-checked the Trump Administration to dispel the misinformation surrounding his campaign.
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Indivisible
A grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.
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The Transgender Law Center
The Transgender Law Center fights to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.
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CAIR
CAIR has worked for decade both to educate the public on mainstream Islamic faith and prevent legal obstructions to their rights, such as the many policies proposed and enacted by Trump's first administration.
Lambada Legal
For over 40 years, Lambda Legal has led the way in advocating for the legal rights of HIV-positive and LGBTQ+ people.
Climate Science Legal Defence Fund
This group fights for the rights of scientists to conduct, publish, and discuss their research and advocate for science without the threat of political harassment, censorship, or legal intimidation.
Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant, democracy for all people.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Sylvia Rivera Law Project seeks to guarantee people's freedom to self-determine and express their gender identity, fighting for both financial and legal empowerment for everybody across the spectrum of gender.
ORAM
ORAM provides legal assistance, advances economic inclusion through livelihood programs, champions the rights of LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees on the global stage and provides critical emergency response to underserved communities.
NAACP
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People remains the longest-serving organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights of people of color.
Amnesty International
The global organization works to "fight abuses of human rights, bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws, and free people jailed just for voicing their opinion."
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Elevated Access
Nonprofit Elevated Access is dedicated to helping patients receive reproductive health care, offering flights at no cost to those who must travel for abortions and gender-affirming care.
HRC
As the biggest LGBTQ+ group in the U.S., HRC lobbies for queer rights and candidates, fighting to "ensure that all LGBTQ+ people, and particularly those of us who are trans, people of color and HIV+, are treated as full and equal citizens."
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Americans for Immigrant Justice (Americanos por la Justicia Inmigrante)
Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) is a nonprofit law firm that fights for justice for immigrants through a combination of direct representation, impact litigation, advocacy, and outreach.
Emily's List
Emily's List is an organization that trains Democratic women (who are pro-choice) in the basics of running for office, from school board to senator. The group had a hand in getting Kamala Harris, Tammy Duckworth, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Maggie Hassan elected.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is here for you, day or night. The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is nonprofit organization that provides reproductive and sexual healthcare and sexual education, including abortions and birth control.
Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights is an organization focused on protecting the children of immigrants, fighting against deportation and family separation.
Midwest Access Coalition
Midwest Access Coalition (MAC) is a practical abortion fund that helps people traveling to, from, and within the Midwest to access a safe and legal abortion.
Sherlock's Homes Foundation
The Sherlock's Homes Foundation provides housing, employment opportunities, and a loving support system, for homeless LGBTQ+ young adults so that they can live fearlessly as their authentic selves.
GLAAD
GLAAD is a media monitoring organization focused on inspiring cultural change to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of LGBTQ+ people.
STOP PROJECT 2025
The Right Has a New Vision for America
A vision of an America where your job is allowed to work you overtime without pay and workplace discrimination can go on without punishment.
A vision of an America where Headstart programs are no longer an option for your child and our public schools are stripped of federal funding.
And a vision of an America where Medicare is an option of the past and prescription drug prices continue to skyrocket with little to no help from the federal government.
This is not a drill; it's a 900-page manifesto written by the Heritage Foundation, a well-resourced political think tank in Washington, DC, behind many conservative and right-wing policies. The Heritage Foundation operates under the guise of promoting "family values," "American patriotism," and limited government, but its true goal is to create a far-reaching government that limits your rights while giving corporate interests free rein over our economy and our future.
We can stop this movement today.
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