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Another critical form of resistance is rejecting Trump’s lies and
knowing that our safety is in solidarity.
For example, tonight Trump will probably talk about
immigration: He wants us to believe that enacting his racist
plans will make us safer — and he’s expected to ask Congress for more
money to enact his cruelty.1
We know that safety for all of us requires organizing with and
across communities to stop deportations and defend sanctuary cities
and institutions.
Trump may also talk about antisemitism: This
morning, he declared that all federal funding will stop for any school
that allows so-called “illegal protests.”2
As Jews, we will not let Trump use accusations of antisemitism
and criticism of Israel as a justification to take away our freedoms,
to attack Muslim and Arab activists, or to go after educational
institutions
At Bend the Arc, we’re taking what we know and building
power right now by being in community.
Last week, we organized a gathering of Jews, immigrants, and queer
and trans people — people targeted under the MAGA agenda — to
understand this moment, reaffirm our solidarity, and make commitments
to action. Attendees reported feeling inspired and hopeful, and left
with clear ways to build community.
Tonight,
if you’re looking for community, Bend the Arc is a co-sponsor of Light
for Our Democracy — and there are events across the
country.
Grateful to be in this movement with you,
The Bend the Arc team
Sources:
1. Trump will stand before
Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first
weeks, AP
News
2. Trump threatens federal funds for schools that allow
"illegal protests", Axios
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