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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 9h

We’d also love to know what happened to the $50,000 Tom Homan allegedly took from FBI agents.

Luckily, we’ve sued for the receipts.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 11h

UPDATE: We filed for emergency relief to block the Trump-Vance admin's plot to facilitate illegal and inaccurate voter roll purges.

Any effort to tamper with election results by denying eligible people their right to vote is a serious threat to our democracy and must be met with swift legal force.

Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 7d

BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump-Vance admin for secretly merging millions of Americans' personal data to create a national database.

Some states are already using this “Big Brother” database to purge voter rolls and open criminal investigations.

It’s illegal. We’re in court to stop it.

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We Hold These Truths @weholdtruths.bsky.social · 15h

“When stories are silenced, so are the lessons they carry.” - @jodipicoult.bsky.social reminding us to defend our right to read, speak, and live our truths

Join us in holding these truths: weholdtruths.org

#WeHoldTheseTruths #BannedBooksWeek

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 17h

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar, a landmark case arguing that a Colorado ban on harmful anti-LBGTQ+ conversion therapy practices violates free speech.

This decision could have lasting implications for young people across the country. Learn more below👇

The People’s Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court: 2025-2026 - Democracy Forward

As the Supreme Court begins its 2025–2026 term, this People’s Guide unpacks the key cases to help the public understand what’s at stake and why it matters.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 18h

The Trump-Vance admin is using the civil service to push a political agenda – now going as far as to manipulate emails, in blatant violation of the First Amendment.

We are urging the court to act immediately to stop this flagrant unlawfulness.

Union sues Education Department over manipulation of workers' email messages

NBC News previously reported that department employees found their nonpartisan out-of-office messages were automatically changed to ones criticizing Democrats for the shutdown.

www.nbcnews.com

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 1d

It’s the first day of the Supreme Court’s new term. Do you know what’s at stake?

Read our People’s Guide to the 2025-2026 Supreme Court Term to learn about upcoming cases on:

📣 Free speech
👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 Rights of LGBTQI+ and immigrant communities
🗳️ Election integrity
🇺🇸 Checks on presidential power

The People’s Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court: 2025-2026 - Democracy Forward

As the Supreme Court begins its 2025–2026 term, this People’s Guide unpacks the key cases to help the public understand what’s at stake and why it matters.

democracyforward.org

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 1d

Information is power. Banning books threatens free ideas and stifles our democracy.

At Democracy Forward, we’ve taken book bans to court – and won. This #BannedBooksWeek, we pledge to continue the fight against censorship. Because #CensorshipIsSo1984.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 1d

No one is above the law. The public deserves transparency & accountability from government leaders. We'll be in court to get answers.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 1d

Patriotism is not reserved for one group or practiced in one particular way.

Fighting for the American people is fighting for a better America. 🇺🇸

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 2d

UPDATE: We’ve filed for a temporary restraining order in our case to block the Trump-Vance admin from unlawfully firing federal workers during the government shutdown.

We refuse to let President Trump treat civil servants and their livelihoods as political tools.

Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 7d

We’re suing the Trump-Vance administration for threatening to conduct mass firings of federal employees if the government shuts down tonight.

Using people’s livelihoods as a bargaining chip is both cruel and illegal. That’s why we’ve joined forces with unions to protect these vital jobs.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: A federal judge (appointed by Trump) issues an order against Trump’s attempt to deploy the national guard in Portland. This is a win for the American people and our Constitution and another setback for Trump in the courts. We must continue to push back every day. @democracyforward.org

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 3d

Building community is an act of courage.

Our team has been all over - Missouri, Maryland, California - hosting Dinners for Democracy and chatting w/ neighbors on how we can unite to defend our democracy.

Visit democracyforward.org/dinners to learn how you can host your own event.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 4d

BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump-Vance admin for replacing Dept. of Education employees’ “out-of-office” emails with partisan political messages during the federal shutdown.

This use of official resources is both unprecedented and a violation of the First Amendment.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 4d

The fight to protect people, communities, and our democracy is vital — and can’t be done alone.

We’re proud to be part of a determined collective that refuses to back down against the Trump-Vance Administration.

Liberal advocacy groups gird for attacks from the Trump administration and make plans to fight back | CNN Politics

Nonprofits are being tested amid unprecedented pressure from the president.

www.cnn.com

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 4d

BREAKING: We’re suing to stop President Trump’s latest anti-immigration stunt that slapped a $100,000 price tag on every H-1B visa application.

This innovation ban has thrown U.S. employers that rely on H-1B to hire engineers, teachers, and doctors into chaos. This abuse of power must stop.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 4d

We’re challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s illegal moves from all angles, every day.

We will never back away from the fight to protect people and communities.

This Legal Nonprofit Has Brought More Than 100 Actions Against Trump Agenda, as Big Law Shies Away | Law.com

A number of law firms "are not taking on the level of pro bono work, the level of pro democracy work that they did in the first Trump administration, or that they have historically, as a result of the...

www.law.com

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 4d

Free and fair elections are what separate the United States from authoritarian regimes. Any attempt to harm voting rights or election outcomes undermines the American people’s voice.

Sign the pledge below to protect the fundamental truths of our democracy ⬇️

We Hold These Truths @weholdtruths.bsky.social · 5d

“Democracy works only if the people decide.” – @staceyabrams.com

Protecting elections means protecting America.

Join us: weholdtruths.org

#WeHoldTheseTruths

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 5d

With White House officials pledging that federal worker layoffs are "imminent," stopping the Trump-Vance admin's use of the civil service as political pawns is more critical than ever.

That's why we're taking them to court.

Unions sue over Trump's 'illegal' plan to fire many federal workers in a shutdown

The suit asks a federal judge to stop the "cynical use of federal employees as a pawn in Congressional deliberations."

www.nbcnews.com

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 5d

DOGE is consolidating Americans’ data—including yours— into poorly built, unreliable databases to purge state voter rolls and open criminal investigations in direct violation of the Constitution.

We’re fighting to make sure your privacy is protected.

CREW @citizensforethics.org · 7d

NEW: We just filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration for its creation of massive secret databases of millions of Americans' personal information, violating the Privacy Act.

This illegal overreach is unacceptable.

Class action lawsuit challenges Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful “National Data Banks” - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The Trump-Vance administration’s creation of massive government databases consolidating legally protected personal information is unlawful.

www.citizensforethics.org

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 5d

President Trump lied on the campaign trail because he knew how deeply unpopular Project 2025 is.

Now he's vowing to implement its agenda.

Our team has been fighting it in court since Day 1 and we will continue doing so to protect people & the institutions they rely on.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 6d

NEW: We just released The People’s Guide to the 2025-26 U.S. Supreme Court Term.

This resource includes info about upcoming decisions that will shape the future of free speech, rights of LGBTQI+ & immigrant communities, election integrity, and checks on presidential power.

Learn what’s at stake ⬇️

The People’s Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court: 2025-2026 - Democracy Forward

As the Supreme Court begins its 2025–2026 term, this People’s Guide unpacks the key cases to help the public understand what’s at stake and why it matters.

democracyforward.org

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 6d

WIN FROM COURT: After facing our immense legal pressure, the Trump-Vance admin released $300M in funds to the Department of Labor.

This win ensures that older Americans can receive vital employment and training resources – again proving that when the people push back, the administration backs down.

Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 18d

We’re suing to stop the Trump-Vance administration from freezing over $300M in funds for the Department of Labor’s Senior Community Service Employment Program.

These grants fund crucial employment opportunities and job training that serve as lifeline for tens of thousands of older Americans.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 6d

We’re suing to demand the Trump-Vance admin release records explaining their use of AI to undermine policies that protect millions of Americans.

Deregulation puts wages, health, and safety at risk. The public has the right to know if unreliable AI tools are replacing expert opinion in this process.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 7d

A message from our team to current and former federal workers ⬇️

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 7d

JUST IN: Democracy Forward and federal labor unions are suing to block the threat of mass firings during the shutdown, saying they're an abuse of OMB Director Russ Vought's authority.

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