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The Trump-Vance administration’s attacks on the civil service demand a bold response: a new vision for government that puts the American people—and the civil servants who work for them—first.
That’s where DemocracyWorks250 comes in. Learn more:
That’s where DemocracyWorks250 comes in. Learn more:
Democracy Works 250
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Trump-Vance administration’s attacks on the civil service demand a bold response: a new vision for government that puts the American people—and the civil servants who work for them—first.
That’s where DemocracyWorks250 comes in. Learn more:
That’s where DemocracyWorks250 comes in. Learn more:
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Great win by our team @democracyforward.org!
JUST IN: Judge Chutkan orders expedited processing of a FOIA request for files related to DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
November 25, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Great win by our team @democracyforward.org!
President Trump’s continued attempts to dehumanize transgender individuals and threaten their very basic human needs is not only unfair, it’s illegal.
We will see you in court.
We will see you in court.
Trump order on transgender federal workers' bathroom use challenged in lawsuit
A transgender civilian employee of the Illinois National Guard on Thursday sued to block President Donald Trump's ban on federal workers using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
www.reuters.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
President Trump’s continued attempts to dehumanize transgender individuals and threaten their very basic human needs is not only unfair, it’s illegal.
We will see you in court.
We will see you in court.
Rest and joy are acts of resistance! This holiday season, we encourage you to use resources from our Dinners for Democracy program to reconnect and reflect on the holidays, the past year, and the hopes you’re carrying into the next.
November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Rest and joy are acts of resistance! This holiday season, we encourage you to use resources from our Dinners for Democracy program to reconnect and reflect on the holidays, the past year, and the hopes you’re carrying into the next.
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Lawyers are going to keep going to ensure people’s rights are protected — this is the right result.
BREAKING: Judge rules Lindsey Halligan's appointment was not valid, thus, she had no authority to present the James Comey or Letitia James indictments and the indictments are dismissed without prejudice.
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Lawyers are going to keep going to ensure people’s rights are protected — this is the right result.
Protecting our democracy means showing up every day ready to fight for it.
Read more about how our “powerhouse” legal group is at the front lines pushing back against the Trump-Vance administration: https://politi.co/4oaXxkj
Read more about how our “powerhouse” legal group is at the front lines pushing back against the Trump-Vance administration: https://politi.co/4oaXxkj
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Protecting our democracy means showing up every day ready to fight for it.
Read more about how our “powerhouse” legal group is at the front lines pushing back against the Trump-Vance administration: https://politi.co/4oaXxkj
Read more about how our “powerhouse” legal group is at the front lines pushing back against the Trump-Vance administration: https://politi.co/4oaXxkj
Americans are projected to break travel records over next week's holiday.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the thousands of federal workers that work behind-the-scenes to help make sure all of us get to our families and friends safely.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the thousands of federal workers that work behind-the-scenes to help make sure all of us get to our families and friends safely.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Americans are projected to break travel records over next week's holiday.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the thousands of federal workers that work behind-the-scenes to help make sure all of us get to our families and friends safely.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the thousands of federal workers that work behind-the-scenes to help make sure all of us get to our families and friends safely.
Civil servants should be evaluated on their commitment to serving the American people, not based on which one of the President's executive orders they like most.
The Trump-Vance admin’s loyalty questions on federal job applications are unconstitutional – so we're fighting back in court.
The Trump-Vance admin’s loyalty questions on federal job applications are unconstitutional – so we're fighting back in court.
Federal Workers Refuse To Profess 'Loyalty' To Trump On Job Applications
One federal employee said in a court filing that they "cannot in good conscience pretend to agree with President Trump’s policies."
www.huffpost.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Civil servants should be evaluated on their commitment to serving the American people, not based on which one of the President's executive orders they like most.
The Trump-Vance admin’s loyalty questions on federal job applications are unconstitutional – so we're fighting back in court.
The Trump-Vance admin’s loyalty questions on federal job applications are unconstitutional – so we're fighting back in court.
Servicemembers deserve answers, and we're working to get them.
We’re investigating a Trump-Vance admin policy that makes it more difficult for male veterans with breast cancer to access medical care.
We’re investigating a Trump-Vance admin policy that makes it more difficult for male veterans with breast cancer to access medical care.
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
www.propublica.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Servicemembers deserve answers, and we're working to get them.
We’re investigating a Trump-Vance admin policy that makes it more difficult for male veterans with breast cancer to access medical care.
We’re investigating a Trump-Vance admin policy that makes it more difficult for male veterans with breast cancer to access medical care.
The Trump-Vance admin is allegedly planning to conduct ICE raids in houses of worship during the holiday season--it's immoral and unlawful.
This is why we’re suing to block the admin's harmful actions towards sacred spaces, people, and communities.
Read more:
This is why we’re suing to block the admin's harmful actions towards sacred spaces, people, and communities.
Read more:
Democracy Forward Takes Action to Stop Reported Holiday Raids on Houses of Worship - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Trump-Vance admin is allegedly planning to conduct ICE raids in houses of worship during the holiday season--it's immoral and unlawful.
This is why we’re suing to block the admin's harmful actions towards sacred spaces, people, and communities.
Read more:
This is why we’re suing to block the admin's harmful actions towards sacred spaces, people, and communities.
Read more:
“We’ve always been about the cover-up.” The American people deserve to know about this admin’s handling of Epstein Files. We're suing to expose the cover-up.
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @ms.now to discuss the lack of transparency around Pres. Trump's involvement with Epstein Files.
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @ms.now to discuss the lack of transparency around Pres. Trump's involvement with Epstein Files.
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
“We’ve always been about the cover-up.” The American people deserve to know about this admin’s handling of Epstein Files. We're suing to expose the cover-up.
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @ms.now to discuss the lack of transparency around Pres. Trump's involvement with Epstein Files.
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @ms.now to discuss the lack of transparency around Pres. Trump's involvement with Epstein Files.
This administration is threatening our democracy. We’re fighting back to protect it.
The 650+ organizations that make up Democracy 2025 are on the legal frontlines working to disrupt anti-democratic actors and defend our rights.
The 650+ organizations that make up Democracy 2025 are on the legal frontlines working to disrupt anti-democratic actors and defend our rights.
This is Democracy 2025 | The united legal frontline in the fight for our democracy
Democracy 2025 is the strategic hub to protect people and their rights should the Trump-Vance administration seek to unlawfully strip away freedoms and prosperity.
www.democracy2025.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This administration is threatening our democracy. We’re fighting back to protect it.
The 650+ organizations that make up Democracy 2025 are on the legal frontlines working to disrupt anti-democratic actors and defend our rights.
The 650+ organizations that make up Democracy 2025 are on the legal frontlines working to disrupt anti-democratic actors and defend our rights.
UPDATE: Today a federal court blocked the unprecedented efforts by the IRS to share data on millions of taxpayers with ICE.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
UPDATE: Today a federal court blocked the unprecedented efforts by the IRS to share data on millions of taxpayers with ICE.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
The Trump-Vance admin's Chicago ICE raid resulted in sobbing children restrained with zip ties, U.S. citizens detained, homes trashed, and many traumatized.
This raid was extensively recorded by the admin – and we intend to force the release of ALL raw footage. That’s why we’re back in court today.
This raid was extensively recorded by the admin – and we intend to force the release of ALL raw footage. That’s why we’re back in court today.
'I Lost Everything': Venezuelans Were Rounded Up In Dramatic South Shore Raid But Never Charged With A Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
blockclubchicago.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Trump-Vance admin's Chicago ICE raid resulted in sobbing children restrained with zip ties, U.S. citizens detained, homes trashed, and many traumatized.
This raid was extensively recorded by the admin – and we intend to force the release of ALL raw footage. That’s why we’re back in court today.
This raid was extensively recorded by the admin – and we intend to force the release of ALL raw footage. That’s why we’re back in court today.
Democracy is not a spectator sport.
In order to keep a democracy and government that is for the people, by the people — we must continue demanding more from those in power.
https://baptistnews.com/article/its-time-for-america-and-congress-to-wake-up/
In order to keep a democracy and government that is for the people, by the people — we must continue demanding more from those in power.
https://baptistnews.com/article/its-time-for-america-and-congress-to-wake-up/
'It's time for America and Congress to wake up' – Baptist News Global
It’s time for America and Congress to wake up to devastation wrought by the Trump administration, Skye Perryman told Texas Tribune Festival.
baptistnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Democracy is not a spectator sport.
In order to keep a democracy and government that is for the people, by the people — we must continue demanding more from those in power.
https://baptistnews.com/article/its-time-for-america-and-congress-to-wake-up/
In order to keep a democracy and government that is for the people, by the people — we must continue demanding more from those in power.
https://baptistnews.com/article/its-time-for-america-and-congress-to-wake-up/
We took the chaos of the Trump-Vance admin and turned it into a pro-democracy movement of more than 600 orgs using the power of the courts to protect people and communities.
Learn more about the legal resistance:
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/meeting-flood-the-zone-with-rule-of-law-shock-and-awe/
Learn more about the legal resistance:
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/meeting-flood-the-zone-with-rule-of-law-shock-and-awe/
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
We took the chaos of the Trump-Vance admin and turned it into a pro-democracy movement of more than 600 orgs using the power of the courts to protect people and communities.
Learn more about the legal resistance:
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/meeting-flood-the-zone-with-rule-of-law-shock-and-awe/
Learn more about the legal resistance:
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/meeting-flood-the-zone-with-rule-of-law-shock-and-awe/
We’re investigating FBI Director Kash Patel for allegedly providing his girlfriend with a Nashville SWAT team as her security detail.
But that’s not all we’re looking into ⬇️
But that’s not all we’re looking into ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We’re investigating FBI Director Kash Patel for allegedly providing his girlfriend with a Nashville SWAT team as her security detail.
But that’s not all we’re looking into ⬇️
But that’s not all we’re looking into ⬇️
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Acts of political violence are characteristic of authoritarian regimes and dictatorships – not strong democracies.
Violence of any kind has no place in our society and we must all condemn it. Especially when it comes from the President.
Violence of any kind has no place in our society and we must all condemn it. Especially when it comes from the President.
Joint Statement from Goodlander, Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, and Houlahan
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Acts of political violence are characteristic of authoritarian regimes and dictatorships – not strong democracies.
Violence of any kind has no place in our society and we must all condemn it. Especially when it comes from the President.
Violence of any kind has no place in our society and we must all condemn it. Especially when it comes from the President.
The Trump-Vance administration wants us to be divided and fearful – so we’re creating movements to build community and courage. Because the ONLY way to successfully fight against authoritarianism, is to do so together.
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Trump-Vance administration wants us to be divided and fearful – so we’re creating movements to build community and courage. Because the ONLY way to successfully fight against authoritarianism, is to do so together.
We’re working to expose the botched and politically motivated prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey.
Reports indicate a memo, expressing concerns and recommending *against* the indictment, was shared with (and ignored by) lead prosecutor Lindsay Halligan. The DOJ has 20 days to respond.
Reports indicate a memo, expressing concerns and recommending *against* the indictment, was shared with (and ignored by) lead prosecutor Lindsay Halligan. The DOJ has 20 days to respond.
Justice Dept. acknowledges full grand jury never saw final Comey indictment
The acknowledgement came during a hearing in which a federal judge heard the former FBI director’s arguments that he is the target of a vindictive prosecution.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We’re working to expose the botched and politically motivated prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey.
Reports indicate a memo, expressing concerns and recommending *against* the indictment, was shared with (and ignored by) lead prosecutor Lindsay Halligan. The DOJ has 20 days to respond.
Reports indicate a memo, expressing concerns and recommending *against* the indictment, was shared with (and ignored by) lead prosecutor Lindsay Halligan. The DOJ has 20 days to respond.
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BREAKING: A federal judge has found that a court order blocking the deployment of the national guard in DC is warranted. Our team at @democracyforward.org was proud to support this challenge. Congrats to @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social! Link: ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge has found that a court order blocking the deployment of the national guard in DC is warranted. Our team at @democracyforward.org was proud to support this challenge. Congrats to @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social! Link: ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
We’re suing the Trump-Vance admin for banning transgender federal employees from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
This discriminatory, illegal policy strips workers of their dignity and, in turn, their ability to best serve the American people.
This discriminatory, illegal policy strips workers of their dignity and, in turn, their ability to best serve the American people.
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We’re suing the Trump-Vance admin for banning transgender federal employees from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
This discriminatory, illegal policy strips workers of their dignity and, in turn, their ability to best serve the American people.
This discriminatory, illegal policy strips workers of their dignity and, in turn, their ability to best serve the American people.
BREAKING: We’re suing Trump’s Federal Communications Commission to get to the bottom of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
Because government agencies don’t get to rewrite the rules of transparency when accountability becomes inconvenient.
Because government agencies don’t get to rewrite the rules of transparency when accountability becomes inconvenient.
November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING: We’re suing Trump’s Federal Communications Commission to get to the bottom of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
Because government agencies don’t get to rewrite the rules of transparency when accountability becomes inconvenient.
Because government agencies don’t get to rewrite the rules of transparency when accountability becomes inconvenient.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember the lives lost to anti-trans violence.
Transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people deserve to live safe, authentic lives free of violence. We will keep fighting in court for a world where this is a reality for everyone.
Transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people deserve to live safe, authentic lives free of violence. We will keep fighting in court for a world where this is a reality for everyone.
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember the lives lost to anti-trans violence.
Transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people deserve to live safe, authentic lives free of violence. We will keep fighting in court for a world where this is a reality for everyone.
Transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people deserve to live safe, authentic lives free of violence. We will keep fighting in court for a world where this is a reality for everyone.
Is the legal resistance working? It is. Because of the people. The people are powering the most successful legal defense effort against a President in U.S. history – and it will be the strength of the people that protects our democracy from authoritarianism.
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Is the legal resistance working? It is. Because of the people. The people are powering the most successful legal defense effort against a President in U.S. history – and it will be the strength of the people that protects our democracy from authoritarianism.