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History has shown that autocrats wreck economies by destroying independent economic policymaking, writes @ansleyskipper.bsky.social. Now, in going after Fed chair Jerome Powell, Trump threatens to take the U.S. down that same road to ruin. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/we-cant-afford-autocracy
January 14, 2026 at 2:20 AM
History has shown that autocrats wreck economies by destroying independent economic policymaking, writes @ansleyskipper.bsky.social. Now, in going after Fed chair Jerome Powell, Trump threatens to take the U.S. down that same road to ruin. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/we-cant-afford-autocracy
Policy Strategist, @davidaweinberg.bsky.social outlined the non-partisan expertise and best practices on which the bill is based and spells out how simple updates would work in practice for Oregon. Read his full testimony here: protdem.org/4qU4Bnq
!["[The bill] specifies more clearly that presidential electors must cast their electoral vote ballots in accordance with their oath and that failure to do so vacates their position automatically. This legislation is not about partisan advantage. It’s about principle.” - Policy Strategist, Dr. David Weinberg](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/bafkreigq7b24damz5volnsl2zwmrhalx2dmxjuxki2fycoc2oydvzvv7vu@jpeg)
January 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Policy Strategist, @davidaweinberg.bsky.social outlined the non-partisan expertise and best practices on which the bill is based and spells out how simple updates would work in practice for Oregon. Read his full testimony here: protdem.org/4qU4Bnq
Regulatory Compliance Specialist and proud Oregonian, Jermall Keels spoke about the role of presidential electors, risks to our elections when they fail to fulfill their duty, and the state’s missing pieces to honor the will of voters. Read his full testimony here: protdem.org/458IWiV
![“[T]his current approach is insufficient for an era when well-intentioned individuals serving in this role might soon find themselves subjected to coercion. So, what exactly would an ideal solution entail? It would look like the sort of robust laws to deal with faithless electors that are already in place in about half of all states today.” - Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Jermall Keels](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/bafkreihetx7ljgvt6d2to7xujnkidadqpvl6uby2apxo4p4o4xkqv27ozq@jpeg)
January 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Regulatory Compliance Specialist and proud Oregonian, Jermall Keels spoke about the role of presidential electors, risks to our elections when they fail to fulfill their duty, and the state’s missing pieces to honor the will of voters. Read his full testimony here: protdem.org/458IWiV
Today, our team gave expert testimony to the Oregon State Senate on updating rules governing presidential electors. Because electors are increasingly vulnerable to attempted coercion, bribery etc. to cast a faithless vote in a nat'l election, common sense changes are key. Jermall Keels explains:
January 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Today, our team gave expert testimony to the Oregon State Senate on updating rules governing presidential electors. Because electors are increasingly vulnerable to attempted coercion, bribery etc. to cast a faithless vote in a nat'l election, common sense changes are key. Jermall Keels explains:
Protect Democracy’s Quinn Raymond also recently testified before the New York City Council, urging the Council to engage state leaders to pass UCRA legislation. He stressed the importance of the legislation:
January 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Protect Democracy’s Quinn Raymond also recently testified before the New York City Council, urging the Council to engage state leaders to pass UCRA legislation. He stressed the importance of the legislation:
Gov. Hochul just announced she will advance legislation that gives New Yorkers whose constitutional rights are violated by the fed gov, a clear path to seek justice. This is possible via a statute called the Universal Constitutional Remedies Act (UCRA). She said this about her state's proposal:
January 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Gov. Hochul just announced she will advance legislation that gives New Yorkers whose constitutional rights are violated by the fed gov, a clear path to seek justice. This is possible via a statute called the Universal Constitutional Remedies Act (UCRA). She said this about her state's proposal:
The DOJ’s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell is the latest retaliatory move by the Trump admin against perceived political opponents. Trump has repeatedly attempted to target leaders of independent agencies who he disagrees with. We're keeping tabs 🔗 https://protdem.org/4nszA7W
January 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The DOJ’s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell is the latest retaliatory move by the Trump admin against perceived political opponents. Trump has repeatedly attempted to target leaders of independent agencies who he disagrees with. We're keeping tabs 🔗 https://protdem.org/4nszA7W
In this week’s briefing, we cover a little-known congressional procedure that just made it possible for Congress to pass a bill supported mostly by *Democrats* in the *GOP* controlled House. Plus, why Congress using it could be a good sign. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/congress-hidden-majorities
January 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
In this week’s briefing, we cover a little-known congressional procedure that just made it possible for Congress to pass a bill supported mostly by *Democrats* in the *GOP* controlled House. Plus, why Congress using it could be a good sign. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/congress-hidden-majorities
Today, w/ @campaignlegal.org we filed an amicus brief in a case challenging Mississippi’s mail-in ballot rules. If SCOTUS sides with the RNC, ballots arriving after Election Day—even if *postmarked in time* & late for reasons outside a voter’s control—won't count. Read our brief protdem.org/4sysAdb
January 9, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Today, w/ @campaignlegal.org we filed an amicus brief in a case challenging Mississippi’s mail-in ballot rules. If SCOTUS sides with the RNC, ballots arriving after Election Day—even if *postmarked in time* & late for reasons outside a voter’s control—won't count. Read our brief protdem.org/4sysAdb
@ianbassin.bsky.social tells @nicollewallace.bsky.social how states can follow NY and CA’s lead to create constitutional accountability mechanisms against federal officials who violate the constitution. Learn more about the universal constitutional remedies statutes here: https://protdem.org/ucra
January 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM
@ianbassin.bsky.social tells @nicollewallace.bsky.social how states can follow NY and CA’s lead to create constitutional accountability mechanisms against federal officials who violate the constitution. Learn more about the universal constitutional remedies statutes here: https://protdem.org/ucra
There’s a legal backstory that helps explain why DHS is able to operate with the brutality and impunity we've seen many times now, most recently in Minnesota. We cover the loophole that helps make it so and how Minnesota elected officials — and all other states — can close it.
January 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
There’s a legal backstory that helps explain why DHS is able to operate with the brutality and impunity we've seen many times now, most recently in Minnesota. We cover the loophole that helps make it so and how Minnesota elected officials — and all other states — can close it.
NEW: @raders.bsky.social connects the dots between the failed January 6th insurrection, the invasion of Venezuela, and the administration’s threats to other countries. Together, they reveal the core ethos of Trump’s movement: That might is right. 🔗 https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/is-might-right
January 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM
NEW: @raders.bsky.social connects the dots between the failed January 6th insurrection, the invasion of Venezuela, and the administration’s threats to other countries. Together, they reveal the core ethos of Trump’s movement: That might is right. 🔗 https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/is-might-right
In 2025, the advantage shifted back and forth between the forces of autocracy and those of democracy. In our latest briefing, we revisit some of the most important challenges, setbacks, and successes. 🔗 https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-our-democracy-survived-2025
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
In 2025, the advantage shifted back and forth between the forces of autocracy and those of democracy. In our latest briefing, we revisit some of the most important challenges, setbacks, and successes. 🔗 https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-our-democracy-survived-2025
This year our country and We, the People, have faced numerous trials and tribulations that will each serve as lessons for the years ahead. Read @ansleyskipper.bsky.social's recap of the 11 of the most important moments of 2025 here: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-our-democracy-survived-2025
December 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This year our country and We, the People, have faced numerous trials and tribulations that will each serve as lessons for the years ahead. Read @ansleyskipper.bsky.social's recap of the 11 of the most important moments of 2025 here: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-our-democracy-survived-2025
Religious mobilization is critical and having a profound impact on our current struggle for democracy. Why?
1️⃣ The struggle to maintain, and ultimately improve, our systems of self-government is a profoundly moral quest. Read the other two reasons here: https://protdem.org/3YDyBYo
1️⃣ The struggle to maintain, and ultimately improve, our systems of self-government is a profoundly moral quest. Read the other two reasons here: https://protdem.org/3YDyBYo
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Religious mobilization is critical and having a profound impact on our current struggle for democracy. Why?
1️⃣ The struggle to maintain, and ultimately improve, our systems of self-government is a profoundly moral quest. Read the other two reasons here: https://protdem.org/3YDyBYo
1️⃣ The struggle to maintain, and ultimately improve, our systems of self-government is a profoundly moral quest. Read the other two reasons here: https://protdem.org/3YDyBYo
Attn Nonprofit leaders: What if your org’s assets are frozen or forfeited? Or your org receives a demand to disclose sensitive data? Our Nonprofit Toolkit offers best practices for navigating politicized government investigations. Resources here ⬇️ https://protdem.org/NonprofitInvestigationsToolkit
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Attn Nonprofit leaders: What if your org’s assets are frozen or forfeited? Or your org receives a demand to disclose sensitive data? Our Nonprofit Toolkit offers best practices for navigating politicized government investigations. Resources here ⬇️ https://protdem.org/NonprofitInvestigationsToolkit
In deployments meant to chill dissent and peaceful protests, CBP and ICE have used religious scripture to justify violent authoritarian actions. Help the faith community push back, add your name to this letter by @interfaithalliance.org 🔗 LoveNotICE.org
December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In deployments meant to chill dissent and peaceful protests, CBP and ICE have used religious scripture to justify violent authoritarian actions. Help the faith community push back, add your name to this letter by @interfaithalliance.org 🔗 LoveNotICE.org
Our military has been an apolitical and trusted fighting force for over 200 years. Its role is not domestic law enforcement — except under the most exceptional and extreme circumstances defined by law. Get the facts on why it should stay this way: NotTheMission.org
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our military has been an apolitical and trusted fighting force for over 200 years. Its role is not domestic law enforcement — except under the most exceptional and extreme circumstances defined by law. Get the facts on why it should stay this way: NotTheMission.org
Our latest piece for @npquarterly.bsky.social explains how this holiday season is an opportunity for nonprofits to speak up about the importance of protecting civil society from the chilling effect of anti-democratic government abuses. Read it here: https://protdem.org/4p56NqH
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our latest piece for @npquarterly.bsky.social explains how this holiday season is an opportunity for nonprofits to speak up about the importance of protecting civil society from the chilling effect of anti-democratic government abuses. Read it here: https://protdem.org/4p56NqH
ICYMI: NY state just made it easier to maintain its voter rolls as a new member of a voter list maintenance org, ERIC, to share key data about voters moving in and out of state. Here's what Quinn Raymond, Election Policy Strategist, had this to say about this common sense move by the state:
December 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
ICYMI: NY state just made it easier to maintain its voter rolls as a new member of a voter list maintenance org, ERIC, to share key data about voters moving in and out of state. Here's what Quinn Raymond, Election Policy Strategist, had this to say about this common sense move by the state:
WATCH: @amandacarpenter.bsky.social on the principles behind our #NotTheMission initiative. For more about it and ways to share the importance of honoring our military's oath to the Constitution, visit: NotTheMission.org
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
WATCH: @amandacarpenter.bsky.social on the principles behind our #NotTheMission initiative. For more about it and ways to share the importance of honoring our military's oath to the Constitution, visit: NotTheMission.org
An intergenerational pro-democracy movement that meaningfully includes younger voices is a must for the future of our country. Learn about how young Americans perceive democracy, engage with civic life, and see their role in shaping the future here: https://protdem.org/4j6pcSs
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
An intergenerational pro-democracy movement that meaningfully includes younger voices is a must for the future of our country. Learn about how young Americans perceive democracy, engage with civic life, and see their role in shaping the future here: https://protdem.org/4j6pcSs
Retired four-star admirals and generals, veterans of every rank, military spouses, and others committed to safeguarding our military and our constitutional republic agree: Troops on our streets is NOT the mission. Learn more: NotTheMission.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Retired four-star admirals and generals, veterans of every rank, military spouses, and others committed to safeguarding our military and our constitutional republic agree: Troops on our streets is NOT the mission. Learn more: NotTheMission.org
History has shown that when religious communities line up on the side of democracy, democracy tends to win. We created the The Faithful Fight series with the @horizonsprjt.bsky.social to help religious communities take action. Get our toolkits here: https://protdem.org/faithfulfight
December 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
History has shown that when religious communities line up on the side of democracy, democracy tends to win. We created the The Faithful Fight series with the @horizonsprjt.bsky.social to help religious communities take action. Get our toolkits here: https://protdem.org/faithfulfight
ATTN holiday air travelers: We shouldn't have to choose between security and privacy, write @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social
on TSA + ICE's new data agreement and why matters beyond immigration enforcement. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ice-is-monitoring-all-americans-air
on TSA + ICE's new data agreement and why matters beyond immigration enforcement. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ice-is-monitoring-all-americans-air
December 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
ATTN holiday air travelers: We shouldn't have to choose between security and privacy, write @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social
on TSA + ICE's new data agreement and why matters beyond immigration enforcement. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ice-is-monitoring-all-americans-air
on TSA + ICE's new data agreement and why matters beyond immigration enforcement. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ice-is-monitoring-all-americans-air