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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 02/10/2026

32 days til Election Day. Voting by mail, early, or on Election Day? Pick what works for you, then invite family, friends, neighbors or co-workers to join you. #LetsGetVoteReady #WeAreAmericaAndWeVote www.andwevote.org/p/ddf

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 01/10/2026

Trump took a 2024 campaign ad, put “Paid for by the U.S. Government” at the end, and ran it on taxpayers’ dime. More than $1.7 million from DHS went into ads during football and prime time. The White House calls that a PSA🙄 We aren’t fooled. #PayToPlayPresident

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 17/09/2026

Last year, Trump accepted a $400M Qatari jet. Members of Congress did nothing about it. Taxpayers ended up footing the bill to retrofit. We need a Congress that serves as a check on Trump's vast conflicts of interests and abuses of power, or we'll all pay the price. #StopTrumpCorruption

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 08/09/2026

The Trump administration is threatening that legacy through its unlawful efforts to rename, shut down, and even demolish the Center. We will not stand by while this national monument is dismantled. We will keep fighting in court to protect the Kennedy Center and defend the rule of law.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 08/09/2026

Today marks 55 years of the Kennedy Center—a beautiful monument to John F. Kennedy and a national home for the performing arts. For more than half a century, it has brought Americans together through art, culture, and the freedom of expression that is central our democracy.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 08/09/2026

Counterterrorism expert @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social explains white nationalist ideology behind Trump's 2023 campaign trail comments & how its spread to the admin's mass deportation schemes & attempts to undermine Black voting rights. Watch the full film @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0zpT00D_JY

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 27/08/2026

The Lost Cause was a lie designed to preserve power. Today, we’re seeing that playbook return. We explore how the Trump administration and its allies are rewriting history, narrowing who gets to be American, and attacking the foundations of an inclusive democracy.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 26/08/2026

Democracy belongs to all of us. Join us this Friday at the Lincoln Memorial with people from across the country to defend the freedom to vote and stand up for a democracy that works for everyone. RSVP: MarchOnWashington2026.com #MarchOnWashington2026 #DefendTheVote

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 19/08/2026

Americans are feeling the cost of corruption—in their groceries, gas and utility bills. DDA Chief Ethics & Anti-Corruption Counsel Virginia Canter explains why the Trump family’s unprecedented financial conflicts should concern everyone.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 18/08/2026

Trump’s DOJ has repeatedly targeted his perceived political enemies, and repeatedly failed to make those cases stick. DDA Senior Counsel Josh Kolb on why the Justice Department must serve the law—not the president’s personal vendettas.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 17/08/2026

Trump wants his name on the Kennedy Center. A federal court already said no. BTW—he hasn't restored it, he's gutted it. If he needs a monument to his "achievements," the Reflecting Pool is right there. Algae and all.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 14/08/2026

A federal judge ordered Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center. Yesterday, Trump’s handpicked board voted to put it back. As our partner at Washington Litigation Group, Nathaniel Zelinsky, put it: “This is very much an act of defiance” and “an effort to evade the court’s justice.”

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 29/07/2026

“The fox guarding the henhouse” is one of the loopholes Congress must confront. DDA’s Virginia Canter warned that the CLARITY Act needs ethics protections to stop Trump—and future officials—from profiting from industries they oversee.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 08/07/2026

Donald Trump doesn't get to rebrand a national institution in his own image. A federal appeals court just rejected another effort to keep his name on the Kennedy Center. www.democracydefendersaction.org/pr…

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 06/07/2026

"The presidency is not supposed to be a profit center." That's the warning from DDA's Exec Chair Norm Eisen and Chief Ethics Counsel Virginia Canter, who explain why Trump's latest financial disclosure raises unprecedented conflict-of-interest concerns. sbrew.link/VXvO5rWA

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 04/07/2026

Trump directed DOGE to access federal payment systems and personnel databases at agencies, seize the U.S. Institute of Peace, and oversee spending of National Endowments for the Humanities and Arts. The pro-democracy movement succeeded in pushing for Elon Musk’s departure and the closure of DOGE.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 04/07/2026

He encouraged a group of insurrectionists and election deniers to storm the Capitol after the 2020 election, then pardoned these insurrectionists—including white supremacist leaders—and created a $1.8B slush fund. The pro-democracy movement succeeded in pressuring Trump to abandon the fund.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 04/07/2026

Trump issued two Executive Orders in attempts to assert presidential control over election administration and voter registration. The pro-democracy movement succeeded in blocking key provisions of these orders.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 04/07/2026

Trump has nominated federal judges based on alignment with his policy priorities and readiness to carry out his bidding. @democracydefendersfund.org helped remove illegally appointed U.S. Attorneys and stop the politically motivated prosecutions of federal officials.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 04/07/2026

The president has installed officials who fundamentally do not believe in government. One of Trump’s first executive orders attempted to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right. Pro-democracy advocates countered this agenda through litigation, policy advocacy, and mass mobilization.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 04/07/2026

This Independence Day, we are called not only to commemorate America's founding but also to ask what we are willing to do to preserve the democracy it created. An Annotated Declaration for Our Time @contrariannews.org 🧵 www.contrariannews.org/p/an-annotat...

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 02/07/2026

62% of people don’t trust the Trump admin to regulate crypto. It’s not hard to see why. He made more than $1B in Trump-affiliated crypto ventures while many who invested in them LOST money.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 02/07/2026

As a businessman, Trump was sometimes successful—but he also filed bankruptcy SIX times. He’s now giving the so-called art of the deal new meaning, raking in more money as president than he did as a private citizen. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 19/06/2026

Juneteenth marks the day freedom finally reached more than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas—2.5 years after it was declared. We celebrate this day, and remember a lesson for democracy: it’s sustained by people, and grounded in equality.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 18/06/2026

The Trump administration spent over $14M renovating the WH reflecting pool. Now officials are posting photos calling it "crystal clear." Here's what taxpayers are seeing: www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/…

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 18/06/2026

Why do authoritarians love spectacle? There's a deeper, darker purpose.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 17/06/2026

Trump’s partisan Freedom 250 logo is showing up on gov buildings around D.C., including this one on the U.S. tax court. While taxpayers fund this partisan vanity project, Trump has reportedly avoided at least $100M in taxes.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 12/06/2026

In the 11th hour, the administration is trying to stop the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center—but the people are ready for this show to be over.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 05/06/2026

"The aftermath of the Callais decision reveals who holds power in America and how they intend to keep it." When communities lose political representation, they lose leverage to fight for living wages, affordable healthcare, housing & other protections. This moment demands solidarity.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 04/06/2026

Acting AG Blanche asked survivors to come forward with leads. They did and now he won’t meet with them. Over 3 million pages remain withheld from the public. We stand with survivors in demanding that the DOJ do its job: review the evidence, pursue credible leads, and provide honest answers.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 27/05/2026

The courts declared that Alabama's electoral map is racially discriminatory more than once. Yet GOP lawmakers persist—insist—on disenfranchising the state's Black citizens. They owe voters an explanation for why they feel entitled to handpick their voters and marginalize Alabama's Black citizens.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 23/05/2026

On Friday's Legal Fight Club, @katiephang.bsky.social and @brendanballou.bsky.social break down a new lawsuit filed on behalf of Capitol Police officers challenging the Trump administration's $1.776 billion fund. Full episode @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQF9H0qgvuk

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 22/05/2026

What does a democracy defender look like? It looks like standing up to threats and building a democracy that works for everyone. A democracy defender looks like you, looks like all of us!

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 19/05/2026

Trump sued the IRS, which he controls, for $10B over leaked tax returns. With Trump as plaintiff & effectively defendant, a judge asked both sides to explain why they aren't in conflict. Instead, Trump dropped the lawsuit & DOJ negotiated a settlement including a $1.77B fund paid for by taxpayers.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 16/05/2026

The march is not over. It moved from a bridge to a ballot, and now it's in the maps. Thousands are joining in downtown Montgomery and across the country today for a National Day of Action. Find an event near you at → allroadsleadtothesouth.com #AllRoadsSouth #FreedomSummer2026

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 14/05/2026

The Senate voted unanimously to ban senators from prediction market wagers. Now it’s the House’s turn. We’re urging Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries to extend that ban to members, their families, and congressional staff.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 12/05/2026

GOP leaders, with permission from SCOTUS, continue to brazenly articulate their motives. One-party rule and a willingness to use their power to silence anyone who gets in their way. aldailynews.com/heres-how-al...

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 12/05/2026

In case there were any lingering questions about the end goal: Three years ago, federal courts stopped Alabama's illegal racial gerrymander. Today? SCOTUS says it's okay. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts…

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 11/05/2026

The VA Supreme Court cloaked its ruling in ahistorical lessons and procedural arguments—all to circumvent the will of the voters. States are redistricting w/o voter input. VA lawmakers took the question to the ppl. Our Senior Policy Counsel Jonathan Barry-Blocker breaks it down:

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 11/05/2026

The attack on our voting rights will not happen quietly or without organized resistance. This Saturday, faith leaders, civil rights orgs, elected officials, labor, students & everyday people who refuse to stand by are gathering in Selma & Montgomery to make that clear.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 07/05/2026

Southern states wasting no time following last week's SCOTUS 6-3 ruling that eviscerated remaining protections against racial gerrymandering. @staceyabrams.com on @allinwithchris.bsky.social explains what this means for Black & brown voters and ALL Americans.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 30/04/2026

Tomorrow, millions will show up to demand the government put working people over billionaires, and lawyers and judges across the country will reaffirm the oaths they took to the Constitution. People hold the power. Find an event near you. #MayDay #LawDayofAction

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 24/04/2026

We're hiring! See our latest openings across Democracy Defenders Action and The Contrarian, and join a team working to uphold the rule of law, protect free and fair elections, and cover the forces threatening American democracy: www.democracydefendersaction.org/careers

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 22/04/2026

Virginians enacted the gerrymander last eve. Here’s why it was necessary to preserve our democracy: thehill.com/opinion/campaign/547115…

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 08/04/2026

The president launched an unauthorized war in Iran and now says 'big money will be made.' We hear the same profiteering sentiment whether it's domestic or foreign policy. Democracy is not a profit center for the rich. Wars are not investments.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 02/04/2026

We took to the streets outside the Supreme Court during the historic birthright citizenship arguments. The crowd was loud, passionate, and unified under one message: birthright citizenship is protected by the Constitution and we’ll fight to keep it that way.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 01/04/2026

For 150+yrs the Constitution has been clear: born here, you're a citizen. Today SCOTUS heard arguments in Barbara v. Trump—a historic class action lawsuit over the 14th Amendment. Hundreds rallied outside in support of birthright citizenship and immigrant communities.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 27/03/2026

The president is complaining about litigation intended to stop him from defacing the Kennedy Center. In the same breath and w/o a hint of irony, blames Fed Chair Powell for "ripping down from the inside" the "beautiful" Federal Reserve Building. ...the demo'd East Wing would like a word.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 26/03/2026

Millions of people will take to the streets peacefully this weekend to remind our leaders of the simple, but radical, idea America was founded on: power belongs to the people. No Kings. No dictators. Find your local event @ nokings.org

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