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Unexpected Wins and Dismissed (Sandwich) Cases
Amid the headlines, it’s easy to miss that not everyone is rolling over for Trump. Voters are speaking up loudly in special elections, and people are speaking out even when it costs them. Which is how you know they’re done. Also, despite its best efforts to weaponize the justice system, the administration is, to paraphrase the New York Times, failing to secure all the verdicts it would like – whether that’s redistricting or punishing sandwich throwers.
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09.04
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SUBSTACK
NDTC’s Response to Trump’s Federal Takeover in D.C.
First Los Angeles, then Washington DC, now Chicago and Baltimore could be next. How do we push back? Here is where you – local, grassroots leadership and voting – come in. This moment is the catchall answer to the questions: “Why should I vote?” “Why would I run?” “How can I make a difference?” Because this is when we step up to run and vote locally. This is how we push back.
SUBSTACK
PARTNER ACTION
Stop Georgia’s Voter Purge
Calling Georgia friends: The voter purge is not a done deal! Take action to stop the state from removing over 400K voters from the rolls.
What’s On Our Newsfeeds
Why this story is important:
Iowa Democrats can now block Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ nominations to state agencies, boards, and commissions in the final year of her term – that’s a win. More in this story.
Why this story is important:
As a part of the larger redistricting battle that’s been playing out in Texas, this doesn’t help Trump and the GOP build the clean sweep they’d like in the 2026 midterms.
Why this story is important:
The federal judge, who was pretty direct in his criticism, is a Trump appointee.
Why this story is important:
Unlike the government bailouts in 2008, which were heavily criticized and had an end date, this is apparently okay. Also, there is no end date.
Why this story is important:
First, the EPA, now FEMA – speak out and you lose your job. The real losers are the public – we are less safe. (Note: The “Katrina Declaration” letter comes days before the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, after which Congress demanded better national disaster response.)
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