Signs of Hope
The legal system is fighting for democracy.
Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
Updated on Feb. 20 at 4:21 p.m. In a major ruling on presidential power, the Supreme Court on Friday struck down the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed in […]
Amy Howe
Federal Court Blocks Significant Pieces of Administration’s Sweeping Immigration Appeals Rule That Eliminates Meaningful Judicial Review
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order late last night in Amica Center for Immigrant Rights et al. v. Executive Office for Immigration Review et al.
Judge Rules That Kari Lake Is Still A Loser
Making the Federal Vacancies Reform Act great again.
Liz Dye
Elected officials are fighting for democracy.
Top Democrats oppose Homeland Security funding despite Noem’s departure
Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer said after Kristi Noem’s departure that they would continue withholding votes for Homeland Security legislation.
RAY LEWIS | The National News Desk
Blue states push to ban ICE at the polls amid federal voter intimidation fears: https://stateline.org/2026/03/05/blue-states-push-to-ban-ice-at-the-polls-amid-federal-voter-intimidation-fears/
A Blueprint for Resistance: How Residents and Local Governments Are…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director Todd Lyons has stated his horrific goal of building a deportation system that treats people…
Erica Bryant
Arizona AG Responds to Reports of FBI Subpoena For 2020 Records: All Based On ‘Crackpots and Lies’
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Nicole Lafond
Ordinary people are fighting for democracy.
Trump job approval sinks in new poll: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5775061-trump-approval-rating-falls/
Sources focusing on hope and progress
Chop Wood, Carry Water | Jess Craven | Substack
This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more true public servants. Click to read Chop Wood, Carry Water, by Jess Craven, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
Jess Craven
Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg | Substack
Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. Here at Hopium we work on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure freedom and democracy prevail. Expect sharp analysis, live events, and all sorts of Hopium! Click to read Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
Simon Rosenberg
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