Resistance is Everywhere
Hundreds of stories, one message: resistance is everywhere you look.
Resistance is in the courts
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Ohio Judge temporarily blocks proof of citizenship requirement for voting registration
In a 54 page opinion, U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. ruled that Ohio’s new proof-of-citizenship requirement likely violates the National Voter Registration Act, which requires states to request only “the minimum amount of…
Resistance is running for office
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Governor, Senate nominees give Minnesota voters a choice between accomplished women
An all-woman lineup will lead party tickets in November, with DFL and Republican voters opting for female candidates in the open governor’s and U.S. Senate races. Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth will face off in the…
Resistance is in the courts
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Michigan judge tosses GOP lawsuit that aimed to make it easier to challenge voter eligibility
In a victory for voters, a Michigan judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee (RNC) that sought to make it easier for partisan poll challengers to dispute voter eligibility and interrupt the state’s ballot-…
Resistance is in the courts
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Nebraska court throws out RNC lawsuit targeting overseas voters
A Nebraska court Wednesday rejected the Republican National Committee’s lawsuit seeking to block certain U.S. citizens abroad from voting in the state, handing the national GOP another major loss in its escalating legal campaign against…
Resistance is cities taking action
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Universal school meals are coming to Seattle in the fall after all
All students in Seattle Public Schools will have access to free breakfasts and lunches at school, possibly as soon as September, following two weeks of back-and-forth negotiations among Seattle City Council members and Seattle Mayor Katie…
Resistance is unions
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Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters Endorsed Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate
“Ohio firefighters honorably serve our communities, and I’ve always fought to ensure they receive the benefits they deserve. Together, we fought for and passed the Social Security Fairness Act and protected the pensions of millions of…
Resistance is in the courts
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Trump DOJ Retreats in Trans Medical Records Case
As The Advocate previously reported, Pennsylvania families went to court after the Justice Department sought extensive information involving young patients, including medical records, intake documents, consent forms and parental…
Resistance is cities taking action
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Mamdani launches free Broadway lottery for NYC high schoolers. Here's how to enter
The lottery program will distribute 2,000 free tickets to seven different shows, as part of a partnership between the City and the Theatre Development Fund. All students who enter the lottery will automatically get a free, two-month TDF…
Resistance is in the courts
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Kennedy Center must pay $250,000 in legal fees to musician who canceled in protest
A superior court judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered the Kennedy Center to pay more than $250,000 to a jazz musician who last December canceled the annual Christmas Eve performance he had hosted there for nearly 20 years. Chuck Redd, a…
Resistance is in South Africa
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Community rights come first: South Africa’s Constitutional Court puts a final stop to Shell's unlawful oil and gas exploration
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has permanently halted Shell and Impact Africa’s controversial oil and gas exploration off the pristine Wild Coast. The landmark judgment handed down today, confirming the unlawfulness of their…
Resistance is states taking action
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California to phase out paraquat, a weedkiller associated with serious health issues
“For years, communities have fought to end the use of paraquat, a weedkiller associated with negative impacts to human health and wildlife,” said California Secretary for Environmental Protection Yana Garcia in a statement. “California…
Resistance is in the courts
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
The lawsuit is among several actions the government has taken against Harvard since the Ivy League university refused a list of demands made by the White House after Trump, a Republican, returned to office last year. Trump officials have…
Resistance is in the courts
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Judge blocks Trump’s order aimed at using USPS to restrict mail-in voting
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the US Postal Service (USPS) from implementing part of Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to tighten rules for mail-in voting ahead of November midterm elections that will decide control of…
Resistance is in the courts
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Trump DOJ goes 0 for 22 as Nevada court rejects voter roll demand
A federal court in Nevada Friday became the 22nd consecutive district court to reject the Trump administration’s campaign to force states to turn over their unredacted voter rolls, dismissing the Department of Justice’s case and denying…
Resistance is in the courts
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Democrats sue Trump DOJ for records on potential ballot seizures in midterms
“Seizure of cast ballots or other voting system components before certification would threaten the security, transparency, and ultimate validity of an election,” the DNC wrote. “Seizure of lawfully cast ballots prior to certification would…
Resistance is in the courts
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Idaho judge ruling allows abortion if it protects mother’s health, prevents self-harm
“By banning health-preserving abortion, Idaho attempts to deny this fundamental right on the basis that the threat of harm comes from a fetus, which depends on the woman for survival,” Winmill wrote. “But a pregnant woman’s health is not a…
Resistance is elected officials
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New Indiana solar plant opens, bringing 1,200 jobs to region
Parkin said the facility, built in response to increasing demand for electricity and new generation, will help the community by creating jobs as well as reducing the reliance on fossil fuel technology. "Solar energy is now the fastest…
Resistance is voters
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Voters decisively reject ballot measure seeking to overhaul Kansas Supreme Court
Sunflower State voters have rejected a plan to fundamentally remake the Kansas Supreme Court — a longtime priority for Republican lawmakers who placed the constitutional amendment proposal on the ballot and framed the urgency of its…
Resistance is public pressure
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In a major shift, Gov. Josh Shapiro restricts data center development in Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a sweeping executive order on Tuesday dramatically restricting data center development in Pennsylvania, marking a major shift from his initial embrace of the increasingly unpopular projects. Shapiro, a first-term…
Resistance is community
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25-year-old Monticello man buys local newspaper to save it from corporate ownership
“For me, local ownership is so important in community journalism. I think that local ownership aspect is what drives a larger trust in local media as opposed to the mainstream media,” he said. “Our readers can find me at the grocery store…
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.