đ˝ Freedom Over Fascism
đ˝ Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people.
Today in Freedom Over Fascism weâre featuring: April 1, 2025 news briefs, video briefs, and calls-to-action.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are tearing through our democracy, wrecking everything in their path, and calling anything that stands in their way âillegal.â Theyâre testing the strength of the American peopleâand itâs time we answer.
This is a crisis. But itâs also our moment.
On Saturday, April 5, weâre joining a powerful coalitionâ MoveOn, Public Citizen, labor unions, and moreâfor a nationwide day of action to say loud and clear: Hands off our democracy. Hands off our rights.
Want in? Hereâs how to get started:
Join the NATIONAL MOVEMENT CALL
Join the national mass call on April 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Hear from movement leaders like Rahna Epting (MoveOn), Randi Weingarten (AFT), and members of Congress about:
The legal fights against Trumpâs lawless power grabsâlike the detention of Mahmoud Khalil and blatant defiance of court orders
How weâre defending Social Security, public education, and other vital public services
What to expect and how to get involved in the April 5 nationwide mobilization
Join a Rally near you on Saturday, April 5
Find a rally near youâvirtual or in-personâand sign up to take action on April 5
There are events all across the country. Whether youâre outraged by the attacks on our democracy, our economy, or our communitiesâthis is your moment to rise up.
We are the firewall. Letâs show them what people power really looks like.
Join the mass call on April 1. Show up on April 5. Letâs stop the chaos and take back our future. Click here for more information or to sign-up.
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 voicesâthreatening 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.
Together we can advocate for Freedom Over Fascism:
Click here to Tell Trump: Stop Siding with Russia Over Ukraine
Click here to Tell Congress: Reject Republicans Cruel Spending Bill
Click here to Stop Trump's Authoritarian Voter Suppression Scheme
Call your member of Congress today (202) 224-3121 and tell them to REJECT THE SAVE ACT! đ¨ This deceptive bill is a Trojan horse designed to strip voting rights from millions, paving the way for Republican authoritarianism. Don't let them undermine our democracy! and ask them to support the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Click here to send a letter to your member of Congress to stand up to Trump and work in a bi-partisan manner to pass legislation
Click here to Free Mahmoud Khalil
Freedom Over Fascism - News Briefs
Yale professor on Trump defunding universities
NPR By A MartĂnez Verified, Destinee Adams
Stanley is an expert on fascism and the author of several books on the topic, including Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future.
Philosophy professor Jason Stanley has been a faculty member of Yale University since 2013. But as the Trump administration targets university funding, he has decided to leave Yale, and the country altogether.
Trapped Between Authoritarians, Europe Must Fight, Not Retreat | Common Dreams
Common Dreams By John Feffer
Fearful of the way the illiberal values of Putin and Trump seem to overlap, Europeans have cast the fate of Ukraine in the loftiest of terms: the defense of democracy against fascism.
Some Jews worry that Trumpâs antisemitism crackdown is putting them in danger
MSNBC By Ja'han Jones
And this will go down in history books â the history of this era will say that Jewish people were the sledgehammer for fascism. So if we donât speak out, if we American Jews do not speak out against this, this will be a grim chapter in our history as Americans.
The Guardian By Alexander Hurst
On the other hand, we know the consequences of not acting: the destruction of the rule of law and state capacity, the creation of a parallel system of prerogative and privilege from proximity to political power, and a slide towards outright fascism.
Trumpâs Academic Purge Will Make America Stupid and Provincial Again
The Nation By Jeet Heer
The administrationâs targeting of international students is a return to a disgraced tradition of xenophobic anti-intellectualism.
Last Tuesday it was Rumeysa Ozturk. Who will it be next?
The Boston Globe
I implore my fellow Zionist Jews to stand against ICE and fascism everywhere. If we apply the lessons of the Holocaust only to our own group, we have learned nothing.
Freedom Over Fascism - Video Highlights
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:
âMAGA 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,â said Laurie Woodward GarcĂa 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 Trumpâs 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 Trumpâs Project 2025, Republicans intend to impose a nationwide abortion ban and create a national registry to monitor womenâs 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 hikesâall 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.
đ˝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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