Tag: Resist

STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY AND PUSH BACK AGAINST FASCISM

Our democracy needs millions of Americans to stand up for it and to push back against the fascism [1] of the Trump administration and all the Republicans who are supporting it. PLEASE support and participate in a No Kings event on Saturday, March 28, in whatever way(s) you can. You can find an event near you here.

We need to stand up and push back against:

  • The cruel, illegal, and inhumane actions and detentions by ICE
  • The inhumane and un-Christian policies targeting immigrants, including refugees and asylees
  • The illegal and unconstitutional war against Iran and other acts of war
  • The implementation of and refusal to refund unconstitutional tariffs
  • The undermining of the United Nations, treaties, and alliances, while supporting and cooperating with authoritarians and dictators
  • The corruption of President Trump, some of his cabinet members, and his cronies who are putting millions if not billions of dollars in their own pockets
  • The violations of the rule of law including illegal firings of government employees, the failure to spend funds as authorized by Congress, the attempts and threats to prosecute political opponents, the pardoning of political supporters, the failures of transparency including on the Epstein files, etc.
  • The unqualified appointees who are harming Americans every day
  • The voter suppression and efforts to undermine our elections
  • The racism, misogyny, religious bigotry, and LGBTQ+ bigotry of Trump, his administration, and his supporters
  • The oligarchy that uses the government and public policy to enrich itself while cutting support for low- and moderate-income households, including cutting access to food assistance and health care
  • The lies and disinformation the Trump administration spews out daily
  • The condoning of political violence
  • The divisiveness and lack of civility of the Trump administration and the Republicans supporting it
  • All the ways the Trump administration and Republicans are making the affordability crisis worse

The egregious behavior of the Trump regime and the Republicans who support it will stop when enough of us stand up and say “NO!” Please say “NO” by being a part of a March 28th No Kings protest and in whatever other ways you can.

For lots of good news, see Jess Craven’s Chop Wood Carry Water blog’s most recent good news Sunday posts here and here.

My next post will return to the discussion of the affordability crisis and present some strategies for tackling it.

[1]      Fascism is defined as “a populist political philosophy, movement, or regime … that exalts nation and often race above the individual, that is associated with a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, and that is characterized by severe economic and social regimentation and by forcible suppression of opposition.” Merriam-Webster Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascism)

ECONOMIC BOYCOTT AND OTHER ACTIONS TO TAKE NOW TO RESIST

Here are three action opportunities to resist Trump and Republicans at the national and state levels.

ACTION #1: A national, 24-hour economic boycott will occur on Friday, Feb. 28. Please plan ahead so that on 2/28 you can:

  • NOT shop online or in stores; NOT make any purchases if at all possible. In particular, do NOT shop at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and other stores that have dropped their DEI commitments.
  • NOT use credit cards, debit cards, or any electronic payment systems.
  • NOT click on ads on social media.

If you must make an emergency purchase (e.g., food, medicine), shop at small, local businesses and use cash if you can.

Please SPREAD THIS MESSAGE. Talk about it, post about it, share it, and document your actions on 2/28!

THIS MATTERS because retail, financial, and other corporations only care about their bottom line. A noticeable blip in their business, even for just a day, will send a powerful message.

ACTION #2: Blue Wave is running a postcard campaign in support of Wisconsin Democratic Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford. Election day is April 1. The outcome of the race will determine the balance of power on the Court through 2028. Maintaining the 4 – 3 Democratic majority is essential to protecting constitutional rights in Wisconsin (such as access to women’s reproductive health services), supporting unionization, requiring fair electoral maps, and ensuring free and fair elections in 2026 and beyond.

The postcards must be purchased in packets of 100 and come with stick-on address labels. (If you don’t want to do 100, find a friend to share the work.) They have a VERY short message for you to write and are a great way to help win this election.

More information about Judge Crawford and her campaign is here. Donate if you can.

ACTION #3: There are two special elections for seats in the U.S. House from Florida on April 1. As you know, the balance in the House between Democrats and Republicans is very close and winning these two seats would narrow the margin and give Democrats greater strength. For now, donate if you can. I’ll share other ways to get involved in the future.

Gay Valimont (Democrat) is running in the special election for Florida’s 1st congressional district. (The special election will fill the seat left by Matt Gaetz, who resigned from office after Trump nominated him for attorney general. Gaetz later withdrew from consideration for that position.)

More information about Ms. Valimont and her campaign is here.

Josh Weil (Democrat) is running in the special election for Florida’s 6th congressional district. (The special election will fill the seat left by Michael Waltz, who Trump nominated to serve as national security advisor.)

More information about Mr. Weil and his campaign is here.