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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 6h

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 · 9h

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 · 23h

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 · 08/10/2026

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…

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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

That's why we're asking the court to intervene to halt this overreach and defend the right to observe law enforcement. Read our motion for a preliminary injunction in Hilton v. Mullin here:

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Defending Maine communities from federal surveillance and intimidation

Protect Democracy is suing the Trump administration for violating the consitutional rights of Portland residents.

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

The stakes are high for our democracy. ➡️ Unchecked surveillance creates a chilling effect on First Amendment rights and deters citizens from holding power accountable.

"The government is treating people who exercise their First Amendment rights and seek to hold it accountable as criminal suspects, and that's what we're asking the court to stop,” said JoAnna Suriani, counsel at Protect Democracy.

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

The gov claims there is no "domestic terrorist database," but court discovery revealed federal agents captured and kept personal data on citizens doing nothing more than holding a camera. Plus, officials won't say that the data they collected *won’t* be used in a future criminal investigation.

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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

But laws alone won’t lead to quicker results on election night. Here's how California voters can do their part: ✍️ Make a plan ⏰ Vote early 🗓️ Look for your ballot starting October 5 📩 Return your ballot quickly to be verified and counted Together, we can make this (and every!) election a success.

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

💰 Our budget advocacy helped secure an additional $40 million in necessary funds to support a smooth election process. 🚫 No Kings Act (SB 747) was signed into law, protecting the constitutional rights of all Californians.

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

❤️‍🩹 AB 2604 allows voters to use their smartphones to "cure" any issues with the signatures on their ballot, again speeding up a time-consuming process to get us quicker results. We expect this statewide program of mobile signature curing to be in place for the 2028 election.

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

⚡ SB 1420 promotes Sign, Scan, and Go voting → effective immediately, voters can bring their completed ballot to a voting location, check in and get verified, then cast their ballot without an envelope – all of which gets us quicker results without compromising security.

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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

We are grateful to our partners, the National Center for Learning Disabilities, @neatoday.bsky.social, @massteacher.bsky.social, and other stakeholders for stepping up and fighting for the education funding owed to our students, teachers, and schools across the country.

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

We shouldn't have to sue at the eleventh hour to ensure congressionally appropriated funds are released. ⏳ We're still awaiting rulings on FY26-27 apportionments and executive order overreach. Funds must move.

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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

The image is a graphic titled "Executive Override Update" discussing the failure of a midterm sabotage campaign. It mentions that the DOJ is 0-25 in court cases regarding voter data, Congress rejected the SAVE America Act, and the Supreme Court halted a White House mail-in voting order.

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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