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So Many Contradictions, So Little Time
There's a through-line connecting Mad King Trump's claims about war with Iran and Prince of Darkness Andrew Cuomo's bid for political rehabilitation in…
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Micah L. Sifry
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We Have Friends Everywhere
The Defiance is expanding, even to small rural towns. Plus, the danger of war with Iran and more on the ongoing debate on changing the Democratic…
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Micah L. Sifry
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Trump and Miller Go to War
Sending the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles to quell a non-existent "insurrection," they're proving to be as dangerous as we feared. But the…
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“If what you are doing is legitimate...why do you need to cover your face?”
We're at an inflection point, as the Trump regime pushes ICE to arrest far more people and the public starts to really push back.
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May 2025

Can We Change the Democratic Playbook?
Two prominent progressive organizers argue that it's time we prioritize relationships and networks over data-driven transactional targeting, while a…
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Three Cheers for Human Friction
How many small actions (like Emily Feiner's civil disobedience at a Mike Lawler townhall) are “making a dent” in the MAGA onslaught. Plus, the state of…
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Micah L. Sifry
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In Search of Tactics That Win
Why mass protests alone will not stop Trump and we need campaigns that can pull in new supporters AND take down pillars of his regime. Plus, some fresh…
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The Defiance is Getting More Creative
From honoring fired AmeriCorps members to satirical billboards, from standing with arrested judges to rallying along the Canada border, the movement is…
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April 2025

What is Bernie Sanders Building This Time?
The two-time presidential candidate is rallying thousands, but what kind of organization is getting created? Plus, how to understand the attack on…
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Micah L. Sifry
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Notes in Movement Time
Why April may be remembered as the month when the tide started to turn. Plus, debating the how the words we use may help us win.
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Micah L. Sifry
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Against the Doomsayers
Fear-mongering gets clicks, but sharing worries about "martial law" won't help stop it. Instead, keep calm and carry on by celebrating the…
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Micah L. Sifry
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Cory Booker's Two Faces
From an unearthly transformational performance to old-fashioned transactional panhandling, all in a day. Is this how to build a movement?
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