🗽 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: February 3, 2025 news briefs, video briefs, and calls-to-action. Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people.
When leaders escape accountability, it sends a chilling message: power, not justice, reigns supreme. This erodes trust, destabilizes society, and paves the way for authoritarianism. Billionaire-bought justices and the wealthy few, wielding influence over elected officials, are striving to strip us of our fundamental rights and liberties. Their aim is not to represent us but to rule over us. They employ illicit schemes to swindle, suppress, and undermine the voice of the majority of Americans.
History has shown us that unchecked power breeds corruption, oppression, and the silencing of voices—threatening the very freedoms we hold dear.
Progress isn't just a concept; it's a movement. By taking action, holding leaders accountable, and advocating for dignity, respect, and opportunity for all, we can build an America that lives up to the values of liberty and justice for all.
Here are some quick and easy ways to plug in and advocate for Freedom Over Fascism:
Click here to Investigate Trump’s Illegal Purge of Inspectors General
Click here to Stop Conspiracy Theorist Kash Patel From Running the FBI
Click here to send a message to your Senators to oppose Russ Vought for OMB (office of Management and Budget Director). Click here for additional actions to take.
Click here to Tell the U.S. Senate to reject Project 2025’s author as Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Click here to Block Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of HHS and Protect America’s Health Now!
Click here to tell Sen. Curtis: Block Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence Director
Click here to Oppose the SAVE Act Voter Suppression Bill Today
Call your Senator at (202) 224-3121 and say:
"Hi, I'm a constituent from ________, urging the Senator to vote NO on Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director. Patel's extreme views and actions make him a threat to our democracy, the rule of law, and national security. Please reject this nomination and support leadership grounded in unity and the greater good."
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"Hi, I'm a constituent from ________, urging the Senator to vote NO on Russ Vought's nomination as OMB Director. Vought's extreme policies endanger our democracy and national security. America needs qualified leaders committed to fairness and progress, not division and partisanship."
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"Hi, I'm a constituent from ________, urging the Senator to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of HHS—a conspiracy theorist unfit to lead our nation's health efforts. Similarly, Tulsi Gabbard's ties to authoritarian regimes and Russian propaganda raise serious concerns about her suitability as Intelligence Director.
Freedom Over Fascism - News Briefs - February 3, 2025
We Must Create a Broad Anti-Fascist Movement to Fight Back Against Trump 2.0
Common Dreams By C.J. Polychroniou
A few years ago, Noam Chomsky warned about the return of fascism in contemporary capitalist societies.
Forget the pundits - here’s how philosophers see America’s moral divide over Trump
The Guardian By Matthew Cantor
Lim sees humans as “oriented towards stability, reciprocity and cooperation” – great when applied to, say, caring for a friend; less great when applied to, say, fascism. Johnson King, meanwhile, believes humans deserve “partial credit” for goodness.
Letter to the editor: Putin, Trump and chickens coming home to roost | Opinion
USA Today By Richard Sutherland
The 400,000 who fought and died in World War II to protect us from the tyranny of fascism now appear to have died in vain.
Fighting for justice doesn’t have to be a big dramatic act. It can be small | Rebecca Solnit
The Guardian By Rebecca Solnit
Call lies lies, call cruelty cruelty, call fascism fascism, call violations of the constitution and human rights by their true names.
Critical data on disease transmission, LGBTQ+ health vanishes from government web sites
Boston Globe By Liz Kowalczyk, Kay Lazar, Yoohyun Jung, Jason Laughlin
“It’s an unprecedented step that echoes so deeply of fascism and totalitarianism.” “This is an assault on people’s health,” added Dr. Regina LaRocque, an infectious disease physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. 404 page on a CDC.gov page focused on HIV data.
Italian investigative journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Israeli spyware
The Guardian By Stephanie Kirchgaessner
A European Commission spokesperson at the time said: “The point of view of the European Commission and of President Ursula von der Leyen on the symbolism of fascism is very clear: we do not believe it is appropriate, we condemn it, we think it is morally wrong.”
Trump Is Clearly Moving in an Authoritarian and Potentially Fascist Direction
Common Dreams By John Ripton
Authoritarianism and fascism are not-so-distant cousins. They are both hyper-nationalist and feel that the historically dominant ethnic or genetic group should make sure its "blood" is not diluted or corrupted by those from other groups.
Freedom Over Fascism - Video Highlights - February 3, 2025
We Are Living in Unprecedented Times | Bernie Sanders
Join Us: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms - Stop Project 2025
Join us for "Rapid Response for Our Freedoms: Stop Project 2025", a crucial event where we stand as one to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the rights and freedoms we all hold dear. This is our moment to rise up for an America that includes everyone when we say "liberty and justice for all," not just the wealthy and powerful.
The strength of people power is unstoppable—together, we can and will make a difference.
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5th
🕒 Time: 8 PM Eastern (Please double check for your time zone: 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain, 5 PM Pacific, 3 PM Hawaii)
📍 Location: Via Zoom
RSVP today and don’t miss this critical opportunity to make a difference!
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.
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.
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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