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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · 14d

For too long, Congress has treated D.C. as a political playground. DC residents deserve the same rights as everyone else:
✅ To elect their own leaders
✅ To make their own policies
✅ To have full representation in Congress

DC statehood is about freedom, fairness, and racial justice. #HandsOffDC

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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · 28d

🗳️ Tonight at 7 PM ET, join the DFAD National Movement Call: Defend Our Vote! to learn how we can fight back against attacks on our freedom to vote and protect fair representation.

📅 Wed, Sept 10 | 7 PM ET
💻 Virtual event – join from anywhere
➡️ Register: www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalitio...

DFAD National Movement Call: Defend Our Vote! · Declaration for American Democracy Coalition

Voting rights are under attack like never before, and our movement is rising to meet the moment. Join us on Wednesday, September 10 at 7 PM ET for a critical DFAD Movement Call. We’ll break down the ...

www.mobilize.us

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Sep 6

People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC

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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · Aug 22

These are the actions of a wannabe dictator who cannot accept losing. As Trump continues to escalate his multi-pronged assault on American democracy, "we the people" are standing up. Learn how you can take action with us at dfadcoalition.org/takeaction/.

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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · Aug 20

Pure people power at the Texas Capitol today! ✊

We’re demanding that Greg Abbott and state lawmakers pass flood relief NOW and reject this redistricting scheme. Send a letter to your representative: bit.ly/txlegecutthebs #txlege

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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · Aug 20

🔴 LIVE from the Texas Capitol to take the fight against this redistricting scheme national! #txlege

Watch: www.facebook.com/share/v/1CBW...

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · Aug 21

President Trump's attack on mail-in ballots is part of a broader "power grab" -- a coordinated effort "to undermine confidence in the 2026 elections," @mawaldman.bsky.social told @npr.org.

Trump vows to lead effort to end mail-in voting

President Trump has made baseless claims that mail-in voting is "corrupt."

www.wbur.org

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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · Aug 15

Over 300 events are scheduled to take place tomorrow in communities across this country standing up to Donald Trump's attack on our democracy and attempt to rig the 2026 election. Sign up for an event near you at FightTheTrumpTakeover.Com ‼️

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Aug 15

The DC Attorney General made it clear yesterday that Pam Bondi's attempt to take control of MPD is unlawful.

We need Chief Smith to listen to the DCAG and refuse to follow this order. Join us today at 12 PM to add your messages to a copy of DCAG's letter. freedcproject.org/event-list/c...

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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · Aug 15

Trump and his allies are trying to steal the 2026 election by redrawing the district maps in their favor. That’s why we’re participating in a Day of Action on Saturday to fight back against the Trump takeover of our country. RSVP to an event near you at FighttheTrumpTakeover.Com

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Aug 11

We are seeing in real time why DC needs the full power and protection of statehood.

Deploying the National Guard to a state without a request from state leaders is unlawful.

The fact that he could do it in the capital city is a massive vulnerability to our entire national democracy.

Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · Aug 11

DC statehood shows Dem weakness goes back a while.

Occasional lip service, but barely even that, and effectively took the stance that hundreds of thousands of US citizens should be disenfranchised because it’s unfair that they’d elect Dem Senators, which would make the Senate less disproportionate.

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David Taylor @davidataylor.bsky.social · Aug 11

A DC crowd within sight of the White House calls for Free DC, not using the National Guard for a political ploy

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WAMU 88.5 @wamu.org · Aug 11

D.C. residents rallied near the White House this morning to protest President Trump’s federal takeover of city law enforcement.

Free DC led a rally near LaFayette Square this morning, where speakers called on D.C. area residents to fight back President Trump’s ‘fascist’ federal takeover.

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Aug 11

Trump's actions over the last several days are increasingly dangerous for the people of DC and for American democracy.

DC belongs to the people who live here.

We call on allies everywhere to help us make sure it stays that way. freedcproject.org/event-list/d...

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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · Jul 30

"Congress has introduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act time and time again, and we have not yet had a Congress courageous enough to pass it.

A Congress that believed enough in its own principles and platforms."

#RestoreTheVRA

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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · Jul 30

"Congress has introduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act time and time again, and we have not yet had a Congress courageous enough to pass it.

A Congress that believed enough in its own principles and platforms"

#RestoreTheVRA

Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · Jul 18

Yesterday, Americans across the nation participated in rallies, marches, community clean-ups, food drives, teach-ins, and more, in honor of John Lewis and in the spirit of Good Trouble. Thank you to all who hosted, attended, and tuned in to ensure that Good Trouble Lives On.

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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · Jul 18

Yesterday, 1,600 communities came out to make Good Trouble in honor of Civil Rights Hero Congressman John Lewis. Together, we carry the torch for the fight for civil rights and pass it forward to future generations.

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Common Cause @commoncause.org · Jul 18

John Lewis taught us that “Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part.”

We must continue the struggle by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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Declaration for American Democracy Coalition @dfadcoalition.bsky.social · Jul 18

Shout out Philadelphia for Making Good Trouble! youtu.be/jA12uIGYDiU

"Good Trouble" protesters rally in Philadelphia in honor of John Lewis

YouTube video by CBS Philadelphia

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Tracy @tjm1327.bsky.social · Jul 18

Good Trouble today in Boston!! @mass50501.bsky.social #GoodTrouble

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · Jul 18

North Texans joined in on nationwide "Good Trouble" demonstrations in honor of the late John Lewis.

North Texans rally for 'Good Trouble' in nationwide protests

Protesters in North Texas rallied against policies affecting America's vulnerable, honoring John Lewis's legacy.

www.wfaa.com

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · Jul 18

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"GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON"
JULY 17, 2025
Foley Sq, NYC NY
#GoodTroubleNYC

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · Jul 17

Good trouble on the streets of NYC! Let’s go!

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · Jul 17

Over 1,500 Good Trouble events are happening today in honor of John Lewis. A towering figure of courage and conscience, his legacy reminds us that the fight for justice demands persistence, solidarity, and moral clarity. Jen Rubin reflects on Lewis' enduring example.

John Lewis’s Enduring Example

We have no right to give up on democracy or our fellow Americans

contrarian.substack.com

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