Donald Trump is an autocrat. But that doesn’t mean he is all-powerful. He wants you to believe that opposing him is futile. It’s not. He wants you to accept that there’s nothing you can do to limit his ability to harm our country and our democracy. But that simply isn’t true.

Trump knows his greatest weakness is elections. He lies about them because he fears the outcome. We saw how hard he and Elon Musk fought to win a Wisconsin judicial election — and they lost by 10 points. We know he’s already fretting about the midterms. That’s why he issued an illegal and unconstitutional executive order to try to seize control of them.

There are things every one of us can do in our daily lives to help ensure free and fair elections — and, in doing so, limit the harm he can cause. Some actions are small — so small that you might dismiss them as unimportant. Don’t. Every important journey begins with a single step, and the first is no less important than the last.

It’s also true that some actions are much bigger — so big you might doubt your ability to achieve them. Don’t give up before you start. Have faith that you can accomplish great things if you set your mind to it.

I don’t pretend to have all the answers or a comprehensive list of every way we can defend our elections or our democracy. Like you, I’m just one person doing my best to navigate a dangerous time in our country’s history. Yes, I’m a lawyer, but right now, my most important role is that of an active citizen.

So, here is my list of what each of us can do to stand up for democracy and defend our elections…

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