🗽 Freedom Over Fascism
🗽 Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people.
Today in Freedom Over Fascism we’re featuring: May 26, 2025 news briefs, video briefs, and calls-to-action.
Together we can advocate for Freedom Over Fascism:
When leaders escape accountability, it signals that power—not justice—rules, eroding trust, fueling corruption, and opening the door to authoritarianism. Billionaire-backed justices and elites aren't serving the people—they’re scheming to suppress our voices, strip away our rights, and rule over us. But progress and power to the people is more than an idea; it’s a movement. By standing up, speaking out, and demanding dignity, opportunity, and justice for all, we can build an America that truly lives up to its promise.
Calls to Action
Click here to Tell Trump: Don’t Give Refugees a Death Sentence
Click here to Hold Trump in Contempt
Click here to Stop Trump's Authoritarian Voter Suppression Scheme
Click here to Tell Congress: Rein in ICE! Oppose giveaways to ICE in the federal budget!!
Click here to Tell the Senate: REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act
Click here to Tell Lawmakers: THE FREEDOM TO VOTE IS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT
Freedom Over Fascism - News Briefs
Trump is 'remarkably like' 1930s far-right regimes, billionaire investor warns
The Guardian | By Martin Pengelly
In his new book, billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns that Donald Trump's leadership style and policies bear disturbing similarities to far-right regimes from the 1930s, highlighting his aggressive expansion of executive power and defiance of democratic norms.
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Alba de Céspedes's Broadcasts Against Fascism
The New Yorker | By Judith Thurman
During World War II, Italian writer Alba de Céspedes became a prominent antifascist voice through her broadcasts from Radio Bari, urging Italian citizens, particularly women, to resist fascism through acts of sabotage and passive defiance.
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The rise of end times fascism
The Guardian | By Jason Stanley
This interactive feature explores how climate crisis, technological upheaval, and political instability have accelerated the appeal of apocalyptic fascism, drawing parallels to historical fascist movements.
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Say it loud: this is fascism – and we must all resist it
The Guardian | By Dr. Caroline Vincent
Dr. Caroline Vincent argues that society must recognize and resist the creeping signs of fascism, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and collective action to safeguard democratic values.
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Fascism Expert Issues Warning As He Leaves US for Canada
Newsweek | By Ewan Palmer
Yale University Professor Jason Stanley, a leading expert on fascism, has said he is taking up a new job in Canada because he wants to raise his kids in a healthier democracy, expressing concern over the rise of fascist tendencies in the U.S.
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Freedom Over Fascism - Statement
People Power United declares Fascism a clear and present danger to our rights, freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law.
In response to recent MAGA shenanigans to promote Fascism, People Power United - a progressive grassroots group - issued the following statement:
“MAGA Republicans have no interest in representing us. They want to rule over us. Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices,” said Laurie Woodward García of People Power United.
People Power United will continue to oppose such harm to our community and champion civil rights for all.
Standing Up from Home: Everyday Acts Against Fascism and for Freedom
In a time when authoritarianism is rising around the world, it’s easy to feel powerless—but real change often starts at home. You don’t need to hold office or lead a movement to defend democracy. Small, consistent actions by everyday people can have a big impact:
Stay Informed and Share the Truth-Fascism thrives on lies and ignorance. Fight back by using trustworthy news sources, fact-checking before sharing, and avoiding conspiracy theories. Share accurate information with friends and family. Consider starting a book club or discussion group focused on democracy, history, or human rights to help others stay informed too.
Use Your Voice-Online and offline, your voice matters. Post in support of marginalized communities, challenge hate and disinformation, and amplify voices from the front lines. Call your elected officials, write letters to the editor, or simply talk with neighbors—small conversations can lead to big change.
Support Pro-Democracy Efforts-From home, you can strengthen the movement. Donate if you're able, sign petitions, volunteer remotely, or attend virtual events. Grassroots groups depend on people like you to pressure lawmakers, fight voter suppression, and spread civic education.
Vote—and Help Others Vote-Voting is a powerful act of resistance. Register, vote in every election, and encourage others to do the same. From home, you can text or call voters, write postcards, and join get-out-the-vote campaigns.
Live Your Values Out Loud-Fascism depends on fear and silence. Counter it with visibility and courage—fly a pride flag, support diverse creators, read banned books, or shop from minority-owned businesses. These acts build a culture where freedom can flourish.
Every voice matters. Every action counts. Together, we can protect democracy—starting right from home.
Project 2025 would shift power to a fascist regime
Donald Trump’s Project 2025 is a blatant power grab that aims to give extreme MAGA Republicans unchecked authority. They plan to use this power to criminalize abortion, undermine the middle class, and dismantle Social Security and Medicare.
Under Trump’s Project 2025, Republicans intend to impose a nationwide abortion ban and create a national registry to monitor women’s pregnancies and miscarriages. They even threaten to imprison doctors and nurses who provide essential care.
If enacted, Project 2025 would also gut the Affordable Care Act, leading to higher healthcare costs for everyone and a loss of protections for pre-existing conditions. Workers would lose their right to overtime pay, and middle-class families would face tax hikes—all while wealthy corporations receive new handouts.
Republicans' Project 2025 includes a detailed plan to dismantle Social Security and Medicare as we know them. This means slashing benefits for seniors and allowing Big Pharma to charge exorbitant prices for medication.
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How do we fight Fascism?
Hope
Hope is a powerful weapon against fascism, serving as both a shield and a rallying cry in the face of fear and oppression. While fascism thrives on division, despair, and apathy, hope inspires unity, action, and resilience. It fuels our belief in a better future, reminding us that change is possible when we come together with determination and courage. Hope empowers us to envision a society built on equality, justice, and freedom, motivating us to take meaningful steps to protect these values. By cultivating hope in our communities, we counteract the darkness of fascism with light, proving that love, solidarity, and persistence can overcome even the most daunting challenges.
Respect
Respect is a formidable weapon against fascism, countering its foundation of hatred and dehumanization with dignity and inclusivity. Fascism seeks to divide and conquer by pitting communities against one another, but respect bridges those divides, fostering empathy and understanding. When we listen to each other, honor diverse perspectives, and uphold the inherent worth of every individual, we dismantle the narratives that fuel authoritarian ideologies. Respect strengthens our resolve to protect the rights of all, reminding us that democracy thrives when we treat each other as equals. By leading with respect, we create a society where collaboration and compassion overpower fear and division, rendering fascism powerless in the face of unity.
Unity
Unity is one of the most powerful weapons against fascism, as it dismantles the divide-and-conquer tactics that authoritarian regimes rely on to maintain power. Fascism thrives on sowing division, exploiting differences, and isolating communities, but unity creates an unbreakable bond that transcends those divides. When people from all walks of life stand together, recognizing that an attack on one group is an attack on all, they form a collective force too strong to ignore. Unity amplifies our voices, strengthens our movements, and ensures that no one fights alone. It reminds us that our shared commitment to freedom, justice, and democracy is far greater than the fear and hate that fascism seeks to spread. Together, we can build a future where unity prevails, ensuring that democracy is not just defended but strengthened.
🗽The strength of a nation is not its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them. - Gene Roddenberry
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