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littlemissmartypants

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Wed Feb 12, 2025, 09:43 AM Feb 12

10 Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy

Democracy Docket

10 Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy

By Marc Elias

January 25, 2025

The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do.

1. Stay engaged
When all the news is about Trump and pardons and lies, it is easy to want to retreat and stop paying attention. Don’t. It is precisely when things are hard that we must all lean into remaining vigilant and informed.

2. Help Democrats
The success of any opposition movement rests on the opposing party taking power. This is not a minor detail; in our system of government, it is the essential goal. Next time you want to attack a Democrat for being too much of this or too little of that, realize that you are only helping the GOP. Instead, find a Democrat you support and volunteer or contribute to their campaign.

3. Don’t do Trump’s work
This is more than simply resisting Trump’s actions; it is refusing to accept his false assumptions. When he says he wants to abolish birthright citizenship, do not accept the premise that he has the power to do so. Stay grounded in the truth: The U.S. Constitution is clear, Trump is powerless and the courts will reject his efforts.
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I've been encouraging people to pay attention to these for several weeks now Wiz Imp Feb 12 #2
People are hurting. It's normal to lash out. littlemissmartypants Feb 12 #3

Wiz Imp

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2. I've been encouraging people to pay attention to these for several weeks now
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 10:08 AM
Feb 12

These represent really good advice. I wish more people would heed the advice of #2 & #3. I see a lot of people here wanting to blame Democrats for everything instead of focusing their anger on the people 100% responsible for this insanity - on Republicans

littlemissmartypants

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3. People are hurting. It's normal to lash out.
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 10:16 AM
Feb 12

But at some point if we hope to beat these fascist bastards we HAVE to get our act together.

Thanks for your reply, Wiz Imp.

#RESIST



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