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Don’t Matter How proportional representation can end the redistricting wars
The image is a promotional graphic for Authoritarian Action Watch. It features text asking if democracy is under greater stress this week than last, and invites readers to find out more at actionwatch.org. The design includes a small stylized American flag in the corner.
A graphic titled "Why It Matters" discusses interference with the 2026 midterm election. It attributes actions to the Trump administration that disrupt election processes. Phrases like "Rigged Election," "Election Fraud," "Voting Machines," and "The Mail-In Ballot Hoax" appear prominently, alongside a note on voter certification.
An infographic titled "Resiliencia comunitaria en las elecciones de 2026" (Community resilience in the 2026 elections) with the subtitle "Apoyando a nuestros vecinos ante la amenaza de injerencia federal" (Supporting our neighbors in the face of the threat of federal interference). It features a red button at the top left that says "CONSIGUE LA GUÍA" (GET THE GUIDE) and a footer at the bottom right that reads "DEFENSA DE ELECCIONES LIBRES Y JUSTAS EN 2026" (DEFENSE OF FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS IN 2026), all against a cream background with abstract white shapes. Texto Alternativo en Español: Una infografía titulada "Resiliencia comunitaria en las elecciones de 2026" con el subtítulo "Apoyando a nuestros vecinos ante la amenaza de injerencia federal". Incluye un botón rojo arriba a la izquierda que dice "CONSIGUE LA GUÍA" y un pie de página abajo a la derecha que dice "DEFENSA DE ELECCIONES LIBRES Y JUSTAS EN 2026", todo sobre un fondo crema con formas abstractas blancas.
The image shows a graphic with a dark blue background titled "Authoritarian Action Watch" and labeled "Just Updated" in red. The main text reads, "Authoritarian actions aggrandizing executive power are," followed by a box stating "Rapidly Escalating" with an upward arrow. Below, it states, "The president has resumed war with Iran, and any appetite from Congress to assert their war powers has evaporated." An illustration of the White House is at the bottom right.
A flyer titled "The Democracy Playbook" features the heading "How You Can Protect Democracy." It mentions "Discover 75+ actions you can take, whether you have a few minutes, a few hours, or more." The background includes images of people interacting and red, white, and blue graphics reminiscent of the United States flag.
We don’t know exactly what Trump is going to say on Thursday night. Odds are, it will be as inflammatory as possible — designed to make some Americans feel unsure about the security of our elections, and to convince others that the president and his allies are already stealing the midterms ... [They] want us to feel like we won’t be able to vote, or our votes won’t be counted or won’t matter. Our job is to prove them wrong."
A shadow of a person speaking at a podium with several microphones is cast on the ground. The text reads: "If you can keep it." Below, there's a section with a red background containing the date "July 16, 2026" and the text "Here he goes again. Trump will use claims of foreign interference in 2020 to undermine the 2026 midterms."
Help your community vote safely and freely TIME NEEDED: FEW HOURS ACTION TYPE: CONNECT Get the details at protdem.org/actions
The Government cannot make protected private expression a facially legitimate and bonafide basis for immigration consequences simply by placing it under the capacious and contested label of ‘censorship.’ Judge Boasberg U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
CITR v. Rubio
A graphic titled "July 2026 Update" with the headline "Deceive, Disrupt, Deny in Full Effect" followed by "The last four months of the Executive Override strategy." The image includes a collage featuring the U.S. Capitol, a "Polling Place" sign, soldiers, a "Vote Here" sign, and the U.S. Presidential Seal. The background is divided into navy blue and cream sections.
A guide titled "Community Resilience in the 2026 Elections" with a subtitle about supporting neighbors against federal interference. A banner at the top reads "Get the Guide," and a footer says "Protecting Free and Fair Elections in 2026.
Headline: Tech oligarchs are helping DHS set up authoritarian surveillance state, report says Quote: The president has emboldened ICE with new, supercharged surveillance capabilities and billions in additional funding, which encourages them to brazenly act as a weaponized political force against American citizens. This is a textbook authoritarian tactic that tries to make the idea of showing up, speaking out, or organizing feel dangerous for Americans. Nicole Schneidman Tech Counsel & Policy Strategist
A graphic on a cream-colored background with a red tag at the top left that reads "SPOTTING SUBVERSION." Below, a small caption reads "WEEK OF JULY 6, 2026." Large dark blue text reads, "Three election interference stories to watch this week." A sub-headline states, "DOJ intimidates election officials, Trump racks up losses in court, and the FBI goes all in on 2020 election probe —>" pointing to the right. The bottom features a stylized collage of vertical color blocks and images, including white plastic election bins labeled "OVER VOTE" and "WRITE IN'S," a broken glass pattern, a Department of Justice seal, and a large blue banner of Donald Trump hanging on a building pillar.
Graphic titled "Authoritarian Action Watch" with the subtitle "Authoritarian actions politicizing independent institutions are rapidly escalating." It notes two Supreme Court rulings increasing political interference in federal agencies. An icon of the U.S. Presidential Seal is included.
A quote in red at the top reads: "The presumption, now more than ever, is that the keeping and the tending of America belongs to someone else; to institutions, elected officials, and public figures. That presumption is wrong. A democracy cannot be sustained by any one person or group. Ours has lasted this long because everyday Americans chose, in Theodore Roosevelt’s words, to ‘do what you can, with what you have, where you are.’" The phrase "If you can keep it" is in red at the bottom.
The image contains a sign held up against a blurred natural background. The sign reads "YOU. ME. U.S." in bold letters. Above the image is the text "If you can keep it" in red, and below is "Who are America’s keepers?" with a date of July 3, 2026, followed by "Its next 250 years depend on the same everyday Americans the first 250 did" in smaller text. The design uses red, white, and blue colors.
An American flag waves above text promoting Civic Season. The text states, "What you can do the week of June 29" and "Celebrate America’s 250th with Civic Season." The time needed is shown as "few hours" and the action type is "connect." Details can be found at protdem.org/actions.
"[These funds] must be apportioned and made available as Congress intended, so critical research and data for children with disabilities can continue without disruption. Every day
of delay puts that essential work at risk." Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez CEO, National Center for Learning Disabilities
Lawsuit filed National Center for Learning Disabilities Sues OMB, Dept. of Ed NCLD, Mass. Teachers Assoc. and other stakeholders are fighting for critical delayed and withheld funds
The image shows a stylized collage with the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. "If you can keep it" is written at the top in elegant font. A red triangle covers part of the image, with text stating: "JUNE 30, 2026 The defining question of the 250th. Will one person get to keep us from having a say—or can we insist on real representation?
"The consequences of this ruling will be felt by every American in both tangible and imperceptible ways.

The FTC’s work includes stopping big tech preying on your kids and preventing pharma companies from making lifesaving medication unaffordable."
The image is a graphic titled "Authoritarian Action Watch," with a subtitle in white text stating, "Authoritarian actions corrupting elections are escalating." Below is a paragraph explaining that President Trump stalled his nominee for DNI and a bipartisan housing bill to pass the SAVE America Act, potentially disenfranchising Americans. An "I Voted" sticker is depicted above the text. Inset text reads "Just Updated" and a small graphic of a stylized flag is in the bottom left corner.
A diverse group of four students holding books stands outside a building. Above them, the text reads, "WHAT YOU CAN DO WEEK OF JUNE 27." Below, a blue section contains the text, "Engage young voters one donut, one conversation at a time," with additional information: "TIME NEEDED: FEW HOURS," "ACTION TYPE: CONNECT." A link to "protdem.org/actions" is provided for more details.
How the pro-democracy movement is misreading Gen Z This National Youth Takeover Day, let’s stop misdiagnosing young people as apathetic about democracy Lara Hicks and Michael A. Sandoval
NPR article image with headline: "In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops." Below, a quote by Beau Tremitieer, Deputy Director of Impact Programs, discusses the distinction between ongoing operations and troop deployments for America 250 proceedings.
The image is a promotional graphic with text that reads: "Get the Guide. Community Resilience in the 2026 Elections. Supporting our neighbors in the face of threatened federal interference. Protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
Atlantic headline: Trump Has a Bill Pulte Problem "You can’t be lawfully fired by someone who has no authority to fire you, and since Mr. Pulte was illegally appointed, he does not have that power." Zachary West counsel
read our explainer What Makes an Effective Public Comment on a 
Federal Regulation The Who, What, When, and How of an
effective public comment Read more at protdem.org/public-comment-guide
The American government belongs to its people, and how it works should not be shrouded in secrecy. The First Amendment rights of civil servants to speak out on matters of public concern protect us all. Jules torti counsel
Protect Democracy
breaking Pro-Democracy Orgs Challenge OPM’s NDA Requirement The unlawful proposal threatens First Amendment rights and government oversight
A guide titled "Community Resilience in the 2026 Elections" with a subtitle about supporting neighbors against federal interference. A banner at the top reads "Get the Guide," and a footer says "Protecting Free and Fair Elections in 2026.
get the guide Operational Security for Coalitions An overview of best practices and resources for group safety and security BEST PRACTICES FOR SECURING COALITIONS
The image is an excerpt from a ProPublica article. The headline reads, "A Huge Grab of Power: Trump Is Defying Congress on Foreign Aid." Below is a quote from Cerin Lindgrensavage, stating "Congress has said spend the money, and the president doesn’t want to. The question is, who wins? Under the law, Congress is supposed to win. Right now, the president is."
Get the guide. Preparing for federal interference in the 2026 midterm elections. What you need to know to plan and respond. Protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
This image features a promotional graphic for "The Civil Service Archive." It announces new policy changes from the DOJ, DOD, and Education, encouraging viewers to visit civilservicearchive.org to understand these changes. A smartphone displays the website's search options.
Infographic titled 'Authoritarian Action Watch' with a 'Just Updated' label. Main text reads 'Authoritarian actions aggrandizing executive power are' with a box labeled 'Escalating.' An illustration of the White House appears on the bottom right. Subtext refers to the Iran war setting a precedent for executive actions without Congress, with an image of the U.S. flag on the bottom left.
Postal trucks lined up with a banner saying "What You Can Do Week of June 15." Below, text reads: "Make your voice heard: proposed rule that could limit mail-in voting." Time needed: Few minutes. Action type: Advocate. Get details at protodem.org/actions.
"The Department of Justice is attempting to intimidate critics and punish those who organize to expose the administration’s abuses. They know how much easier it is to tilt the electoral playing field if people stay home and stay quiet..."
The image displays a graphic with the text: "Authoritarian actions targeting vulnerable communities are Escalating. ICE deployments are ramping up again, with New York City in the crosshairs." It includes an artistic depiction of a person in front of a Confederate flag and a depiction of New York City. A small, segmented bar with red, white, and blue is in the corner.
Cover image of a toolkit titled "Navigating IRS investigations in the current political climate." It includes a section about how nonprofits can prepare for IRS investigations. The background features a magnifying glass over the IRS logo on a screen.
A promotional image for "A Concert for the First Amendment" featuring the phrases "Rise Up" and "Sing Out!" in bold text. The event is scheduled for June 14 at 7:30 PM ET. The background is yellow with red stars and decorative elements.
The lies they need you to believe From L.A. to our intel agencies, the White House is sowing the seeds of election sabotage
The image is an informative graphic titled "The Nonprofit Toolkit: Responding to Government Investigations," featuring the subtitle "Resources to help organizations face politicized threats while continuing to serve their communities." It includes images of a gavel, documents, and a stack of boxes, along with a badge illustration, against an abstract background. A red banner at the top reads "New Resource Hub.
Soccer ball with FIFA logo on grass. Text: "What you can do week of June 8. Support your community during the World Cup. Time needed: Few minutes. Action type: Connect. Get the details at protdem.org/actions
A close-up image of a document titled "Non-Disclosure Agreement" being signed with a pen. The text overlay reads: "Dear Civil Servant: Muzzling America’s Workforce - How to comment right now on the proposed NDA for civil servants, June 10, 2026." An emblem resembling an American flag is in the bottom left corner.
“Autocrats around the world try to co-opt their militaries to entrench their own power. Yet, deploying troops for domestic policing erodes public faith in the military and degrade actual national security readiness. We don’t need to repeat these same mistakes." Counsel, Beau Tremitiere
Read our report: The Dangers of Military Intervention in Civilian Law Enforcement
A promotional graphic for "Authoritarian Action Watch" featuring text: "Wondering what the latest news means for our democracy? Find out now with the Authoritarian Action Watch, our tool tracking the ever-changing trajectory of authoritarian tactics in the U.S." The website "actionwatch.org" is also displayed. The design includes a small U.S. flag and a red "Just Launched" banner.