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Spotlight
Congressional Republicans won power in 2024 and have used it to protect Trump, reward the wealthy, and advance policies that have left millions of families worse off. From confirming Todd Blanche despite his record of corruption and misconduct to cutting healthcare and food assistance while showering the richest Americans with tax breaks, their actions reveal exactly who this GOP-led government serves. Now voters have an opportunity to hold Trump and his congressional enablers accountable – but only if we can overcome their attacks on our elections and mobilize in numbers too great to ignore.
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We are just over two months from one of the most consequential elections of our lives – and our clearest chance to stop Trump and his MAGA allies in Congress from continuing their rampage against our economy, our rights, and our freedoms. They have cut healthcare and food assistance to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, enabled corruption at the highest levels of government, attacked the right to vote, and empowered a captured Supreme Court to push their extremist agenda even further. If the MAGA Congress remains in power, they will take it as permission to accelerate every part of this assault.
People For is working now to mobilize voters in the states and districts that could decide control of Congress, help them overcome new barriers to the ballot, and turn growing outrage into votes. But reaching and turning out the voters we need takes resources—and every day we delay is time we cannot get back. Please donate today to help us end the MAGA Congress, put a check on Trump’s lawlessness, and begin building a government that protects our families, our freedoms, and our democracy.
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This Month
With the midterms approaching, right-wing politicians and Christian Nationalist leaders are trying to turn anti-Muslim fear into political power. Their baseless warnings that Sharia law is replacing the Constitution are more than cynical fundraising tactics: They are part of a yearslong campaign to deny American Muslims the same religious freedom and political participation these figures claim to champion. Now that rhetoric is escalating into openly racist organizing alongside violent January 6 extremists, exposing how far the movement is willing to go to energize its base.
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The Supreme Court’s MAGA majority has handed Trump a dangerous head start on a scheme that could disrupt voter rolls, delay mail ballots, and sow chaos before the midterms. The justices did not declare his power grab legal, but by allowing it to advance while litigation continues, they have made preparation urgent. Voters must check their registrations, make plans, and help others do the same – while we fight to ensure neither Trump nor his judicial collaborators gets the final word.
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The recent Supreme Court decision enabling Trump’s attack on vote by mail is not an isolated failure – it is the predictable result of a decades-long right-wing campaign to capture the Supreme Court and wield its power against our rights and freedoms. From voting and abortion to LGBTQ+ equality, worker protections, and presidential accountability, six unaccountable justices have made clear they will not restrain themselves. If we want to break their stranglehold, Congress must be prepared to expand the Supreme Court under the next pro-democracy president.
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When democratic values feel strained and civic participation feels harder, creativity can be a powerful entry point. The Art of Saving Democracy Action Kit is an initiative from People For the American Way featuring 50 art postcards, mini posters, stickers, conversation starters, and a practical activism handbook. Showcasing work from 25 prominent artists, the kit offers tangible ways to strengthen civic engagement in your community.
Whether you are organizing an event, writing to an elected official, gathering friends for conversation, or simply looking for a constructive way to respond to this moment, this kit meets you where you are.
Order your Art for Democracy Action Kit here:
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At a moment when democratic norms are being tested and the future can feel uncertain, planning ahead is one meaningful way to help sustain a healthy democracy for the generations that follow. The choices we make today shape the world future generations will inherit, from the strength of our institutions to the values that guide our communities. Estate planning is about protecting the people and causes you love, making your wishes clear, and helping ensure that what matters most to you continues to have an impact long into the future.
Too often, creating a will feels complicated, out of reach, or prohibitively expensive. That is why we are proud to partner with FreeWill, a no cost service that helps supporters create a will and plan their estate with confidence. It is a simple, accessible way to take care of your loved ones and put your values into action, on your own terms.
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