Resources

US Political News And Insight

Perspective from Robert Hubbell: The Coup Rolls On, But We Will Prevail

Letters From An American by Heather Cox Richardson, the eminent historian provides the important historic basis for what is happening. She is readable and approachable and offers streaming on her Facebook page clarifying the challenges to our democracy. Her grasp of the Constitution is important and valuable.

The Bulwark has some of the best information and perspective about the attacks on our democracy. They also have excellent interviews.

Democracy Docket: attorneys fighting numerous lawsuits especially about election laws and gerrymandering. Great explanations about what is happening so you can feel safe and informed. My go-to for an update about where the lawsuits stand.

On Democracy: created by political consultant and pro-democracy advocate< Fred Wellman. Great for reality checking the social noise around the coup in Washington.

The Dworkin Report: Scott Dworkin keeps the mainstream media accountable and has a Watchdog Coalition for readers to pushback against media lameness and capitulation to felon 47.

Paul Krugman gives an economic perspective along with his knowledge of government to help us understand the dangers of this moment.

The Contrarian: a lot of highly-respected names here for information and insight about current attacks on democracy.

Protecting Democracy

This list covers organizations actively fighting for democracy and also a list of things you can do from Democracy Docket.

10 Things We All can Do To Protect Democracy by Marc Elias, Democracy Docket

Democracy Docket: attorneys fighting numerous lawsuits especially about election laws and gerrymandering. Great explanations about what is happening so you can feel safe and informed.

People Power United: a huge organization dedicated to saving our democracy with actions to pushback against the illegal actions of felon 47 and his cronies. A great way to contribute to help save democracy without drowning in overwhelm.

50501 Movement Organizers of the nationwide protests to counter fascism in the US.

Mobilize: an important hub for actions. Yu can find many initiatives supporting democracy and find those that suit you.

Democracy Forward: Democracy Forward uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant, democracy for all people through legal actions, investigations, regulatory advocacy and education.

ACLU: The American Civil Liberties Union is a wonderful organization to support on an ongoing basis because of their long-standing defense of our civil rights.

Public Citizen Litigation Group: “A public interest law firm litigating cases at all levels of the federal and state judiciaries, we specialize in issues involving consumer health and safety, consumer financial protection, access-to-courts issues such as forced arbitration and class-action standards, government transparency, and the First Amendment. We have a substantial Supreme Court practice, having argued 65 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and filed briefs in hundreds of other cases. In addition, since 1990, we have assisted numerous attorneys with cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, particularly at the petition-stage, through our Supreme Court Assistance Project.”

Move On: One of the most active and best known progressive activist groups. “MoveOn is where millions mobilize for a better society—one where everyone can thrive. MoveOn members are committed to an inclusive and progressive future. We envision a world marked by equality, sustainability, justice, and love. And we mobilize together to achieve it.”

Indivisible “Indivisibles organize -- which means building power and flexing at key moments. Indivisible Groups take action in their communities, build collective purpose, and create change.”

SwingLeft “Swing Left helps win elections for Democrats by making it as easy as possible for anyone to have maximum impact on the elections that determine the balance of power in our country.”

Markers For Democracy “MARKERS FOR DEMOCRACY is dedicated to building and maintaining an inclusive and educated grassroots community focused on saving American democracy. We achieve this through daily engagement in postcard writing and other forms of activism to promote the election of Democrats up and down the ballot all over the country.”

Field Team 6: “Field Team 6 is a volunteer army doing partisan voter registration at the largest scale and lowest cost ever seen.”

Sister District Project: Sister District Project successfully “… mobilized grassroots power, invested in winnable races, and supported civic engagement in underrepresented communities.”

Third Act: Third Act creates working groups harnessing the life experiences, skills, and resources of people over 60 “…to tackle the unfinished work of our lifetimes and ensure a safe and stable planet for generations to come.”

Red Wine And Blue: “Red Wine and Blue is a national community of over half a million diverse suburban women working together to defeat extremism, one friend at a time. We train and connect women from across the country of all political backgrounds – including many who have never been political before – to get sh*t done and have fun along the way. Join us!”

BigTent USA: BigTentUSA ”… puts democracy above partisanship… building a women-led voter coalition…about protecting the guardrails of democracy, ensuring government accountability and transparency, and increasing civic participation.

Women’s March: “Women’s March is building a base of feminists to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.”