- Check the No Kings map to see if we’ve added a protest near you on October 18. As Trump wields government power to censor free speech and threaten political opponents, we need to make No Kings Day a historic day of resistance! We’ve added nearly 1,000 events since our last newsletter, so please find the one nearest to you today.
- Call your Democratic senator(s) to demand that they HOLD THE LINE against funding deals that hand Trump a blank check. With a huge government funding deadline looming, we need to remind our Democratic senators that we expect them to hold their ground — not roll over like last time.
- Volunteer for a virtual phonebank to help Dems win big in Virginia this fall. We’re making 1,000,000 calls to voters to help VA Democrats build a vital defense against Trump’s authoritarian overreach — a Democratic trifecta in his own backyard! All you need is your phone and a computer. Join a live phonebank training here.
- Sign up for a powerful discussion about how teachers defend truth, combat disinformation, and protect democracy. Be part of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s virtual chat on the importance of educators in the fight for democracy at her talk Frontline in the Fight: Why Fascists Fear Teachers.
- Join “What’s the Plan?” on Thursday as Leah and Ezra answer your questions on Kimmel, the funding deadline, and more. Our co-founders go live at 3pm ET every Thursday to break down our key initiatives and answer your questions directly! Sign up now for an interactive chat about what’s next in the fight for democracy.
P.S. With so many institutions caving to Trump’s threats and falling in line, it’s never been more important to support grassroots organizations that are keeping up the fight for our democracy. Please chip in with a donation of any amount, if you can.
