Resistance is Everywhere
Hundreds of stories, one message: resistance is everywhere you look.
Resistance is scientists
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Three studies used by RFK Jr and allies to justify controversial vaccine policy changes facing new scrutiny
Members of the scientific community have been raising concerns about the paper since immediately after it was published. Top and other scientists wrote about some of its methodological issues within days of publication. In an email, Top…
Resistance is protests
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Pro-democracy protest photos
Pro-democracy protesters showed up recently all over the country: Paramus, NJ; Corte Madera, CA; Albany, NY; San Jose, CA; Lafayette, CA; Newport News, VA; Chandler, AZ; Pullman, WA; Tolland, CT
Resistance is protests
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‘We are not criminals’: protests erupt as hunger strike rocks New Jersey ICE jail
The hunger and work strike and protests come as the Trump administration continues its controversial, aggressive and increasingly unpopular mass deportation campaign, targeting immigrants nationwide to detain and deport them. A letter from…
Resistance is states taking action
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Governor Sherrill Launches Initiatives to Resist Unconstitutional Immigration Detention
Governor Mikie Sherrill today announced two historic actions to help protect individuals from unconstitutional detention and defend their constitutional rights in the face of escalating immigration enforcement actions by the Trump…
Resistance is protests
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Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort
Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are set to intensify after opponents rejected an offer from the country’s prime minister “to discuss solutions”. Thousands took to the…
Resistance is in the courts
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Chief judge slams Trump administration over policy leaving immigrants in "legal limbo"
In his Friday June 5 decision, McConnell described the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ actions as “contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious” in legal terms, according to a statement published by AP News.
Resistance is states taking action
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Newsom signs law to shield California elections from federal interference
Gavin Newsom, California’s governor, signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected Donald Trump’s administration to try to meddle in the midterms this year. The law,…
Resistance is in the courts
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Virginia agrees to make voter registration easier for college students - Democracy Docket
A federal judge has approved a settlement agreement between the NAACP Virginia State Conference and the Virginia State Board of Elections that will make it easier for college students to register to vote and ensure fewer of their…
Resistance is legislators
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US House passes war powers resolution to curb Trump’s authority in Iran
The US House of Representatives delivered a stunning rebuke to Donald Trump over his war on Iran on Wednesday, as representatives backed a move to force him to seek approval from Congress or withdraw US forces. The House voted 215 to 208…
Resistance is protests
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Pro-democracy protest photos
Pro-democracy protesters showed up recently all over the country: Silver Spring, MD; Petaluma, CA; Portland, OR; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Newton, MA; Damariscotta, ME
Resistance is musicians
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Saint Levant: the pop star from Gaza caught between passionate fandom and bitter disapproval
“My name is Marwan Abdelhamid,” he said. “Born in Jerusalem, raised in Gaza. Left it at seven and haven’t been back since. This is the story of so many Palestinians.” He sounded a little nervous, but it soon dissipated. On stage, he…
Resistance is states taking action
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Six US states sue Trump administration over deal to kill windfarm project
Six states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its decision to cancel a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York. In March, federal officials announced they would pay nearly $1bn in taxpayer dollars to French energy…
Resistance is in Denmark
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Women Take Majority of Cabinet Seats in First for Denmark
(Bloomberg) — Denmark’s new cabinet reached a record level of female representation, with women outnumbering men for the first time in the Nordic country. The move brings Denmark in line with other Nordic countries in terms of cabinet-…
Resistance is running for office
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The army doctor who came back from Gaza and is leading a New Jersey congressional race
Knocking on strangers’ doors on a warm May afternoon in Trenton, New Jersey, Adam Hamawy did not seem fazed when more than a few went unanswered. It’s his first time running for office, but this is an area where he has experience. After…
Resistance is elected Democrats
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Dismay as Trump officials to dismantle key ocean monitoring system
Some scientists expressed dismay at the plan, while Democratic lawmakers said they would fight it, including Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who called it a “shortsighted move” that would “end up costing American taxpayers more not…
Resistance is musicians
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Glory Days
You may have heard that the Boss has been opening his concerts on the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour with a call to action for Americans to save their democracy. “We live in dangerous times,“ he says, before singing a cover of the…
Resistance is states taking action
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Why are US consumers so angry? It’s not just high prices
States are also stepping up. California’s attorney general has a case against Amazon that alleges the giant retailer is coercing other companies to raise prices. Amazon denies the charges. New York City’s new government and a bipartisan…
Resistance is in the courts
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John Oliver Prevails in Defamation Suit Over Last Week Tonight Medicaid Segment
A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought against Oliver and his HBO show’s production company, Partially Important Productions, over a 2024 Medicaid segment—preserving what Oliver has described as the show’s undefeated…
Resistance is running for office
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Bentley Hudgins poised to make Georgia history
When Bentley Hudgins talks about democracy, they rarely begin with ideology. They talk about brown water running from neighborhood taps. About losing housing after an apartment complex changed ownership. About sleeping in a 1997 Dodge…
Resistance is elected Democrats
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Senate Republicans drop plans for $1bn to fund security at Trump’s ballroom
The ballroom security proposal had triggered a major congressional standoff, with the Senate’s Democratic minority leader, Chuck Schumer, saying his party would fight the funding “with every tool we have”. That included proposing…
October 17 - Vote Early Day
Join in a national day of voter participation on October 17 - join your neighbors in helping eligible voters understand their options and make a voting plan.
- Check your voter registration
- Make a plan to vote early
- Help your friends and neighbors make a plan to vote early
Other things you can do:
- Connect with Indivisible - join a local group or take action on your own or with friends
- Use 5calls to call your legislators about whatever matters most to you
- Check out Mobilize to find protests, postcard-writing parties, virtual events, and volunteer opportunities.
Now is a great time to take action.
Take Action
You can make a difference.
It's okay to start small.
- Connect with Indivisible. They have groups all over the country and actions you can take on your own or with others.
- Use 5calls to call your legislators about whatever matters most to you.
- Check out Mobilize to find protests, postcard-writing parties, virtual events, and volunteer opportunities.
Action is the antidote to fear and despair.
Even doing small things - learning more about how we can strengthen our democracy, sharing what you know with others, making a phone call - can make a difference.
Right now is a great time to take action.