A new message from your friends at People For the American Way.
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Friend — Texas Republicans are escalating their assault on
democracy.

Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton just asked the
state Supreme Court to throw 13 Democratic lawmakers out of office for
daring to walk out and block Trump’s rigged maps. They’re even trying to
enlist the FBI to hunt them down. This is yet another power grab and a
brazen attempt to silence anyone who stands in the way of their
scheme.^[ [link removed] ]

Here’s how you can help stop this power grab:

 1. [1]Sign the petition urging Democratic-led states to fight fire with
fire on redistricting. >>
 2. [ [link removed] ]Demand Congress pass the Freedom to Vote Act to ban partisan
gerrymandering nationwide. >>
 3. [ [link removed] ]Make a split donation to support the lawmakers risking everything
to defend our democracy. >>

If we let them get away with this in Texas, no state will be safe from
their map-rigging schemes.

Thanks for taking action,

Your friends at People For

Source:

[1] [ [link removed] ]"Texas Attorney General Moves to Oust Democrats From Office Over
Walkout" The New York Times, 8/8/25

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Friend,

Republicans in Texas are executing a ruthless power grab to rig future
elections, and Democratic lawmakers just took bold action to shut it down.

At Donald Trump’s urging, Texas lawmakers are forcing through a mid-decade
redistricting plan that would flip five Democratic seats and help
Republicans illegitimately keep control of the U.S. House in the 2026
midterms. They know they are likely to likely lose control of the House
because of their wildly unpopular and extreme agenda, so they’re changing
the rules before voters can weigh in.

This isn’t just a state fight. It’s a coordinated effort to seize power
nationally by undermining democracy where they can get away with it.

Democratic legislators are doing what they can to block the vote. And
Democratic governors in states like California, Illinois, and New York are
preparing to respond. Governors Gavin Newsom, JB Pritzker, and Kathy
Hochul have made clear they’re ready to redraw their own state maps if
Texas Republicans push this plan forward.

As part of their defiance the Texas Democratic legislators have left Texas
to prevent the legislature from voting. In response, Governor Greg Abbott
is now threatening to remove the absent lawmakers from office. And he’s
accusing them of crimes and promising legal action to force their return.
We applaud their valor and the willingness to fight back.

We can’t sit this out. Here are three easy ways to fight back:

 1. Sign the petition urging Democratic Governors and legislatures to
respond.

If Republicans move forward in Texas, Democratic-led states must act.
Illinois, California, and New York have the power to respond in kind.

[ [link removed] ]ADD YOUR NAME >>
 2. Call on Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act.

Partisan gerrymandering has to end nationwide. This bill would ban it
outright and protect the integrity of our elections for good.

[ [link removed] ]DEMAND ACTION NOW >>
 3. Make a donation to support the resistance.

Your contribution will be shared between People For and the Texas
Democratic Party to support lawmakers who are taking a stand and fund
the fight on the ground.

[ [link removed] ]MAKE A DONATION >>

This scheme is about silencing voters and holding onto power at any cost.
But it’s not a done deal — not if we act together.

Add your name. Raise your voice. Support this fight.

In solidarity,

Zach VanHouten
People For the American Way

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