š¢ Freedom Over Fascism News ā December 13, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
š½ Freedom Over Fascism News & Actions for December 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: December 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 Suburban Chicago churchās nativity depicts baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents
A church in suburban Chicago created a nativity scene showing baby Jesus restrained with zip ties to symbolize the treatment of children in immigration detention. The display sparked emotional reactions from community members and nationwide commentary on the moral implications of such policies. Church leaders say the installation aims to provoke reflection on compassion and justice. The scene has generated debate about using religious imagery to critique government actions. āThe Seattle Times
š¤ Democrats urge Pentagon to release video of strike on alleged drug boat
Lawmakers are criticizing President Trump and his administration for not releasing a video that appears to show the destruction of a drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. āEleven people died in the 2 September attack, including two men killed in a follow-up strike as they reportedly clung to wreckage for an hour.ā Democrats in Congress contend that America is not at war and that President Trump and his Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, lack Congressional authorization for such actions. ā The Guardian
š¦ ICE separates boy, 6, from father during effort to deport them to China
A 6-year-old boy was separated from his father during a deportation attempt, leaving the child distraught and isolated. Officials transferred the boy to a separate facility while his father was moved toward removal proceedings. Advocates warn that this reflects a resurgence of family separation practices with devastating psychological impacts.āā¦migrant children were spending much longer in government custody this year than in the past. Earlier in 2025, the average stay was about a month; by August, it had grown to roughly 179 days.ā The case has fueled urgent calls for policy reform and greater oversight. ā The Seattle Times
š āNot Going To Silence Meā: Mark Kelly Takes Down Trump, Hegseth Amid Pentagon Probe
Senator Mark Kelly responded to the launch of a probe into the Senator for speaking out to members of the military and reminding them to disobey unlawful orders. āIāve been through a lot worse in service to my country. The president and Pete Hegseth are not going to silence me,ā Kelly, a retired astronaut and U.S. Navy veteran, said at a press conference.ā The controversy has sparked new concerns about the politicization of defense institutions. āHuffPost
š GAO investigating Pulte after Trump rivals targeted
Federal investigators are examining claims that Bill Pulte who is Trumpās director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency engaged in fraudulent mortgage activities involving adversaries of the President. Senate Democrats asked for an investigation and the Government Accountability Office has accepted the request. The inquiry could have significant implications given Pulteās public influence and political connections. Officials have not yet announced a timeline for the investigationās findings. āThe Hill
Urgent Calls to Action to Champion Freedom Over Fascism:
Click here to Tell Congress: Invest In Climate Resilience and Clean Energy
Click here to Stop Congress from banning AI regulation nationwide
Click here to Stop Skyrocketing Costs and Chaos ā Pass Medicare for All
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Click here to Restore Roe v. Wade Protections Now
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.
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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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