š¢ Freedom Over Fascism News ā November 13, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
š½ News & Actions: November 13, 2025. Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people.
Today in Freedom Over Fascism weāre featuring: November 13, 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.
Together we can advocate for Freedom Over Fascism:
When leaders escape accountability, it signals that powerānot justiceārules, eroding trust, fueling corruption, and opening the door to authoritarianism. Billionaire-backed members of Congress, justices, and elites aren't serving the peopleātheyāre 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; itās 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.
Freedom Over Fascism - News Briefs
š§āāļø Judge orders ICE to release 300+ detained immigrants
A federal judge required the release of at least 300 people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without warrants, citing a violation of a court-approved consent decree. The ruling demands bond releases and detailed reports on more than 600 others still in custody, raising fresh scrutiny of the agencyās enforcement tactics. ā Axios
š§šŖ New far-right party named after Trump launches in Belgium
A francophone far-right political party called āTRUMPā (Tous RĆ©unis pour lāUnion des Mouvements Populistes) has been founded in Belgium, led by Salvatore Nicotra, ex-chairman of Belgiumās Front National. The party explicitly models itself on Donald Trump as āthe ultimate symbol of populismā, signaling a new wave of U.S.-style influence on European far-right movements. ā Euronews
š Economist Stunned By Donald Trumpās Latest Wild Claim: āQuite Literally Falseā
Economist Justin Wolfers sharply criticized Donald Trump for making blatant false statements about the U.S. economy, calling them āquite literally falseā. Wolfers pointed to recent data showing inflation remains elevated, contradicting Trumpās claim that prices are falling everywhere except beef and coffee. āUniversity of Michigan professor Justin Wolfers said itās āsuch a lie that I worry that thereās literally a break with reality inside the manās mind.ā"ā HuffPost
šŖ Trumpās Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
Donald Trumpās illegal and immoral concept of using the National Guard and broader military occupation for domestic enforcement carries huge financial, legal and political costs. āTrumpās campaign to quell dissent by deploying the American military to U.S. cities comes at an immense price.ā This widespread misuse of armed forces at home risks normalizing militarized responses to U.S. cities and draining federal resources from other national threats and priorities. ā The Intercept
š Democrats press for investigation into partisan shutdown messages on agency websites
Senate Democrats have launched investigations into how federal agencies under the Trump administration delayed or blocked public communications and maintained outdated websites in the run-up to the government shutdown. The inquiry looks at patterns of internal messaging, digital transparency failures, and possible political interference for political purposes. Friendly reminder: government communications should be non-partisan not tools for propaganda. ā The Hill
š§¾ Trump pardons Giuliani, 76 others accused of bid to overturn 2020 election
Donald Trump issued pardons to Rudy Giuliani and others involved in the fake-electors effort connected to the 2020 election, igniting criticism over accountability for election-subversion. The move raises concerns about precedent, the independence of the justice system, and the message it sends about consequences for undermining democracy. There are also growing concerns that this sends a dangerous messageāsuggesting to others that itās acceptable to interfere in elections.ā Axios
šļø The Heritage Foundation goes from MAGA to MEGA: āMake Europe Great Againā
The Heritage Foundation is expanding its influence in Europe, shifting from a U.S.-centric MAGA approach to a broader āMEGAā agenda aimed at reshaping European politics. Its trans-Atlantic push includes partnerships with right-wing European groups and reflects growing coordination between American conservative institutions and populist movements abroad. ā Politico EU
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How Project 2025 shifts the USA towards a fascist regime
Project 2025 is a blatant power grab designed to give extreme MAGA Republicans unchecked control. Donald Trump and his Republican allies plan to use it to criminalize abortion and those seeking asylum, attack the poor and middle class, and dismantle essential programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, SNAP, and veteransā benefits.
Under Trumpās Project 2025, Republicans intend to impose a nationwide abortion ban and create a national registry to monitor womenās 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 hikesāall while wealthy corporations receive new handouts.
Republicansā 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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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:
āMAGA 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,ā said Laurie Woodward GarcĆa of People Power United.
People Power United will continue to oppose such harm to our community and champion civil and human rights for all.
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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. Hope empowers us to envision a society built on equality, justice, and freedom, motivating us to take meaningful steps to protect these values.
Respect
Respect is a formidable weapon against fascism, countering its foundation of hatred and dehumanization with dignity and inclusivity. 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.
š½The strength of a nation is not its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them. - Gene Roddenberry
Together, we can protect and empower those we love, champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests), People Power United
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