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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 4h

ACTION: We’re 4 weeks until Election Day, now is the time to prepare yourself and your community to vote. Learn how to help your community vote safely and freely through our free guide developed in partnership with Over Zero. 🔗 protdem.org/4vxVmeq

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 6h

Have mercy. Have courage and vote, no matter who is on the ballot. The faith community is mobilizing to vote early and protect the 2026 midterms. Join Protect Democracy, Interfaith Alliance, and Bishop Mariann Budde in urging our communities to vote early. Start here: lovenotice.org

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Choose Love, Not ICE — Interfaith Alliance

Our faith traditions teach us to welcome the stranger. Add your name and stand with faith communities demanding an end to ICE cruelty.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 21h

The Trump administration and its allies are counting on you feeling afraid and alone. But reality is: our movement has never been stronger or more organized. @annalovesvoting.bsky.social shares how we can all do our part to vote and be counted. Are you ready?

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 21h

TOMORROW at 1pm ET: We're co-hosting a conversation about ABC v. FCC & the fight for press freedom w/ @jimacosta.bsky.social, @gbsohn.bsky.social, and @rachelegoodman.bsky.social, plus the FCC’s broader attempts to control what voters see and trust before the midterm elections. Join us live Oct 8:

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LIVE SOON: Jim Acosta, Gigi Sohn and Rachel Goodman on the Fight for Press Freedom Ahead of the Midterms

Starting Oct 8 at 1:00 PM EDT

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 07/10/2026

We've already seen numerous signs of the pro-democracy coalition's strength. @annalovesvoting.bsky.social and @coreydukes.bsky.social give us a pep talk on how our coalition's preparation, collective joy, and action will carry us through the midterm elections home stretch.

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What the authoritarians fear most

They're scared of our joy

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 07/10/2026

🚨Attn nonprofit org leaders🚨 As we see new reports of the Trump admin investigating civil society organizations, here's how to prepare for and respond to scenarios like search warrants, subpoenas, congressional and IRS investigations, and more. → protdem.org/NonprofitInvestigations…

A graphic titled "The Nonprofit Toolkit: Responding to Government Investigations" with the subtitle "Resources to help organizations face politicized threats while continuing to serve their communities." Includes images of a gavel, a government building, stacks of documents, and a scales of justice symbol.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 07/10/2026

Deceive. Disrupt. Deny. The White House is trying to override the will of the voters to consolidate its own power. But we still have the power. 👉 Spot the strategy and take action to protect our right vote: protectdemocracy.org/actions

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 06/10/2026

"Trump said at the outset of the project that no taxpayer money would be used to construct the ballroom. This turned out to be a bald-faced lie, but the gambit served its purpose: It bought him time to break ground." @amandacarpenter.bsky.social on Trump's shakedown of the American taxpayer:

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Why You Must Care About the Ballroom

Trump is defying Congress and robbing the American people to build it.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 06/10/2026

Know your legal rights before heading to the polls on Election Day. Alexis Nwatu outlines the 3 key rights to know before voting in person. 1️⃣ In line when polls close? Stay in line. 2️⃣ Machine failure? Ask for paper. 3️⃣ Name not listed? Request a provisional ballot. Need help? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 06/10/2026

California could be our sharpest test when it comes to bad-faith attacks on election results. The good news: the Golden State is ready. @ianbassin.bsky.social and Ben Gips outline the work Protect Democracy and partners have supported to protect CA's elections. via @democracyproject.bsky.social

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Going to California

A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.

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NYU Law Democracy Project @democracyproject.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

From our new "Elections 2026" essay by @ianbassin.bsky.social & Ben Gips (@protectdemocracy.org) —"Going to California"

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NYU Law Democracy Project @democracyproject.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🚨Elections 2026: A new essay by @ianbassin.bsky.social & Ben Gips (@protectdemocracy.org) —"Going to California" We're publishing daily essays on potential threats to the 2026 election process & mechanisms to manage them Read the full essay here: democracyproject.org/posts/going-...

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Going to California

A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 05/10/2026

We're proud to launch our latest ad for the #LoveNotICE campaign with our partner, @interfaithalliance.org featuring Bishop Mariann Budde urging faithful Americans to vote early no matter who's on the ballot. 🔄 Share Bishop Budde's powerful address and learn more at LoveNotICE.org

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 03/10/2026

"Paid for by the U.S. Government"? By siphoning funds from agency budgets meant for border security and fallen officer memorials, the Trump admin is trying to build a massive propaganda apparatus ahead of the midterms. We're not buying it, Tova Kaplan explains: protdem.org/4hmADq8

It’s possible, though, that these ads could be meant for something broader than just driving support to Republicans. In the event of a win for the opposition in the 2026 midterms, the Trump administration might use these ads to question the results themselves. Trump could place ads, with the seeming endorsement “Paid for by the U.S. Government,” on news stations and broadcast shows to advance false claims about the election.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 03/10/2026

"Even if our money as taxpayers is buying these ads, it doesn’t mean that we as citizens have to." Did you catch those $20M "public service" ads praising Trump? Tova Love Kaplan breaks down the WH's abuse of taxpayer dollars and what we can do about it. Read her piece: protdem.org/4hmADq8

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 02/10/2026

CASE UPDATE: We asked the court to stop DHS from surveilling and intimidating community observers in Maine through a preliminary injunction based on what we've found out so far through discovery. Read our filing. protdem.org/4B3YAuj Details ⬇️

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 02/10/2026

State registration deadlines are coming up as early as *next week*. #LetsGetVoteReady ✅ Already done? Double check! If you've moved, changed your name etc, you may need to update your reg. ✅ Need to register? Check your state's rules about registering online, by mail or in person. Start here:

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VOTE411

Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 02/10/2026

🗣️ ATTN. Student organizers, young leaders: To help you counter the unique voter suppression tactics your generation is facing, we just *updated* the Gen Z Election Defense Toolkit. Take action. 🔗 protdem.org/genztoolkit

An image from the Gen Z Election Defense Toolkit, featuring three individuals engaged in looking at a booklet. The text reads, 'Responding to youth voter disenfranchisement. Not all election threats are created equal — here’s how to spot the difference.' A small flag graphic is in the corner.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 01/10/2026

Plan ahead! Anna Dorman covers how to make sure your voice is heard: 🗳️ Vote early 📍 Track your ballot 🗓️ Have a backup plan Get ballot tracking resources and more here 🔗 protdem.org/4xF6S8Y

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 02/10/2026

🚨 Status Update: Rapidly Escalating In the latest AAW update, we cover how Trump’s decision to withhold almost $1 billion in Congressionally appropriated funds is illegal, and a naked power grab. Get a clear-eyed look at what’s happening to our democracy here: ⬇️ protdem.org/execpower

Graphic titled "Authoritarian Action Watch" with a "Just Updated" label. The text states, "Authoritarian actions aggrandizing executive power are rapidly escalating." Below, it mentions the president is withholding $810 million in Congress-appropriated funds. An image of the White House is at the bottom.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 01/10/2026

ATTN. California voters. Four new laws co-sponsored by Protect Democracy United have just been signed into law helping ensure a smooth election process and protect residents' constitutional rights. Details ⬇️

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 01/10/2026

Poll workers make voting possible, and without enough of them, polling places close and voters lose access to the ballot. Help make sure every voter has a place to cast their ballot, start here:

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How you can protect democracy - Protect Democracy

These concrete actions are a tangible way to push back against abuses of power and create something better.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 30/09/2026

UPDATED: We just added *more* resources to help young voters counter disenfranchisement efforts — AI deepfakes, campus speech bans, intimidation at the polls, etc. Not all election threats are created equal — here’s how to spot the difference: protectdemocracy.org/work/gen-z-t...

Cover of "The Gen Z Election Defense Toolkit" with a subtitle, "A Young Person's Guide to Protecting and Participating in U.S. Elections." Includes images of people, stars, and stripes. A sign reads "Vote Here.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 01/10/2026

The chaos of the news cycle can make it hard to see the big picture. Our new Authoritarianism Action Watch tool provides expert analysis on threats to American democracy as they happen—so you can distinguish signal from noise. Explore the tracker: actionwatch.org

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Authoritarian Action Watch Threat Tracker

How's American democracy doing? This tool gives us a way to understand how authoritarian actions and pushback against them add up.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 30/09/2026

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 30/09/2026

Gov. Newsom signed the No Kings Act today, giving residents the right to sue federal agents like ICE for violating their constitutional rights. CA is now the 5th state to offer this right, reaching +70 mil Americans. Our own Cameron Kistler, who testified in support, said: protdem.org/4jxgm2p

"In a country where the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land, whether Americans should have a remedy for wrongs committed by governmental officials should turn on whether the Constitution was violated—not what badge the officer has."

Cameron Kistler, Policy Strategist and Special Counsel

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 29/09/2026

BREAKING: Following our victory in court against unlawful OMB conditions, the Dept. of Ed. has released almost all the funds meant for education research and support programs ahead of the 9/30 deadline! This is a huge win for students, educators, and researchers. The fight isn't over. 🧵⬇️

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 29/09/2026

NEW: In a major legal win for elections *and* national security, a federal court just struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to condition anti-terrorism grants on election rules. Jacek Pruski and @cerin.bsky.social break down why this victory matters ahead of the midterms.

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Big win for elections *and* national security

Court strikes down Trump’s attempt to leverage anti-terrorism funding to interfere with elections

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 23/09/2026

NEW: We make the case for how Trump’s corruption can be *directly connected* to his election interference efforts, and his broader work to consolidate power. Plus, a plan to get the stolen money back. ⬇️ protdem.org/4z6g7jJ

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 28/09/2026

VICTORY: A federal court blocked DHS’s attempt to weaponize anti-terrorism funding to make local govs change their election rules. With @brennancenter.org, @publicrightspro.bsky.social, Jacobson Lawyers Group, and county counsel, we sued DHS & FEMA on behalf of 6 counties + cities – and won.

“The Trump Administration keeps attempting to abuse the power of the federal government to interfere in elections. And, they keep failing. Today’s ruling is yet another reminder that we have the power to stop them.” Protect Democracy’s Special Counsel & Program Lead for Free and Fair Elections, Jacek Pruski.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 28/09/2026

The pro-democracy movement (including you!) is making gains to protect our right to vote. @annalovesvoting.bsky.social covers how to keep up the momentum: 🏠 Start with family & friends ⚡ Pick action over agonizing 🎨 Bring your unique skills Ready to join us? 🔗 protectdemocracy.org/actions

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 27/09/2026

The White House’s attempts to override the will of voters is faltering. But the real test is still ahead. But our work isn't done. Join us in taking action: protectdemocracy.org/actions

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A graphic titled "Executive Override Update" lists three items with red X marks. The items are: five states have passed laws to hold federal agents accountable for civil rights abuses, the $1.8 billion slush fund for election deniers suspended, and mid-cycle redistricting failed to net a significant partisan advantage. Below, there is a message about protecting free and fair elections with a call to action: protectdemocracy.org/actions.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 27/09/2026

How widespread is gerrymandering, anyway? Our policy team analyzed U.S. census data and discovered 1 in 10 Americans live in a different congressional district than they did in the last election due to gerrymandering. But the solution is within reach ⬇️

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What gerrymandering costs voters

Our new report quantifies the practical costs of the forever redistricting wars on American voters.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 26/09/2026

ACTION ALERT: Becoming a poll worker is one of the most direct things you can do to protect free and fair elections this Nov. It’s nonpartisan, it's paid in most states. We've partnered with #PowerthePolls to make it easy to find opportunities near you. Start here: protdem.org/4x56ArP

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 26/09/2026

How do we protect a democracy under threat? It starts with the facts. Our Authoritarianism Action Watch tool breaks down threats to our democratic systems in real-time. See the latest data here: actionwatch.org

A promotional graphic with the title "Authoritarian Action Watch" at the top. The text reads, "Want a snapshot of how our democracy is doing right now? Find out now with the Authoritarian Action Watch, our new tool tracking the ever-changing trajectory of authoritarian tactics in the U.S." The website actionwatch.org is listed. The design features blue and red colors with a small abstract American flag symbol at the bottom left corner.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 25/09/2026

What does the latest SCOTUS ruling mean for your vote? The short answer: your path to the ballot box hasn’t changed. What happened? SCOTUS allowed limited, individual checks of the SAVE database. But federal law blocks bulk voter roll checks within 90 days of an election. Here's what to do ⬇️

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 25/09/2026

The pro-democracy movement is winning, but we haven't *won.* The White House’s attempts to override the will of voters is faltering. But the real test is still ahead. @raders.bsky.social covers 6 wins keeping our elections free and fair — and why we can't afford to get complacent. ⬇️

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Donald Trump’s midterm sabotage campaign is failing (so far)

“Deceive, disrupt, deny” is losing across the board

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 24/09/2026

What should voters watch out for leading up to Election Day? Join Protect Democracy’s Corey Dukes and @ucs.org for a virtual briefing on safeguarding voting rights and taking action in your community. 📅 Thursday, September 24 🕗 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET 👉 Reserve your spot: act.ucs.org/4z3buXF

An event poster titled "Defending Our Elections: Science Rising National Call." It announces a virtual event on Thursday, September 24, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET, about threats to elections. The featured speaker, identified as Corey Dukes, is mentioned alongside their role at Protect Democracy. The poster includes logos for the Union of Concerned Scientists, Engineers and Scientists Acting Locally, and Protect Democracy.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 24/09/2026

DAY OF ACTION: This Thurs. health & public health workers, and researchers across the country are coming together to take a visible stand against the Trump admin’s deep cuts to health and public health. Learn how others are taking action by gathering outside or near the institutions they serve. ⬇️

Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 25/09/2026

🚨 Status Update: Escalating In our latest AAW update, we detail the WH’s decision to bar reporters from major news outlets from the daily press pool as part of a broader effort to quash dissent. Read our analysis of threats to our democratic systems in real-time: protdem.org/dissent

A graphic with a dark blue background features the title "Authoritarian actions quashing dissent are" with an arrow pointing to a box labeled "Escalating." Below, text states that the White House is barring reporters from POLITICO, MSNow, and CNN, calling it a threat to independent journalism. An illustration of a person with tape over their mouth is at the bottom right, set against a red circular background.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 22/09/2026

The Trump admin wants to pressure states to use its flawed data to “verify” voter eligibility before the midterms, and claims the court can’t intervene because it hasn’t shared the confidential lists yet. Our filed response: 🗣️ DHS can’t use its own delays to evade judicial review.

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EPIC says Trump administration can't use its own delays to evade review of voter citizenship lists - Protect Democracy

EPIC today urged a federal court to swiftly rule on the Trump administration’s plan to create and distribute “State Citizenship Lists."

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 23/09/2026

REPORT: 1 in 10 Americans' congressional districts have changed since 2024. This “brings into question whether or not elected officials are really representing their constituents … or if the voters are being randomly picked by mapmakers,” @raders.bsky.social told @apnews.com

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Redistricting arms race reshaped House districts for 1 in 10 Americans

A new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 23/09/2026

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Defending Our Elections: Science Rising National Call

Join the Science Rising National Call on the threats we face to our elections, what to watch out for in the coming weeks leading up to Election Day, and ways you can take action and get involved in your community or state. Thursday, September 24, 8:00–9...

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