Democracy Defenders Action

Trump's role as Kennedy Center chairman is distinct from his role as president. Yet DOJ wants to keep communications b/t Center CEO Matt Floca & WH officials, including Howard Lutnick & Natalie Harp, a secret. We're asking the court to order them turned over in @repbeatty.bsky.social's lawsuit.

Vasu Abhiraman, vice chair of the DeKalb County election board, shares why voting matters, how Georgia works to keep elections secure, and what’s at stake for the future of democracy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHekGjTwUb8

This article outlines how Trump’s DOJ and Todd Blanche are granting the president’s legally dubious, election-denying wishes. They’re counting on chaos. We’re counting on courts and the rule of law.

They Want Us to Fear the Ballot. We Can’t Give Them That Victory. Your to-do list: - Check your registration - Confirm polling locations & hours - Review ID requirements & deadlines - Vote! https://www.contrariannews.org/p/they-want-us-to-fear-the-ballot-we

From the civil rights movement to today’s attacks on voting access, the fight for the ballot has never been easy. Our team explores the history of voter suppression, the safeguards that remain in place, and why fear and misinformation shouldn’t keep Americans from voting.

Just 10 days until Election Day! This #VoteEarlyDay, make a plan to cast your ballot before November 3. Early voting dates and hours vary by state, so check your local options and find a time that works for you. The midterms are around the corner—make time to vote! #makeaplantovote

Trump & co said the quiet part out loud today: these BOGUS lawsuits are about subverting elections & it’s because he’s scared of YOUR vote Suing now bc your guy might lose later? Like all their election shenanigans: sow chaos & cling to power It's not going to work -TN

Georgia is breaking early voting records. We met up with Vasu Abhiraman in DeKalb County to talk about the importance of civic participation, inclusion, and public trust in our democracy. His message: Voters pick their leaders, so make your voice heard. #MakeAPlanToVote

Tomorrow is #VoteEarlyDay! Make a plan to vote early, encourage a friend to join you, and help make civic participation part of your community. Find your local early voting information and choose a time to cast your ballot. #makeaplantovote https://www.voteearlyday.org/vote

Musk tried to buy a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat last fall. Voters there told him who holds the power—not him. Now he's put $445 million into the midterms. Americans should show him again our democracy is not a purchasable asset for his portfolio.

The people trying to make voting harder are counting on confusion to do some of their work for them. Let’s give them something else to worry about: an electorate that knows its rights, knows the facts, and shows up. https://www.contrariannews.org/p/they-want-us-to-fear-the-ballot-we

Trump’s approval is at a record low. Some Trump allies are struggling in competitive races. And now the president's hand-picked loyalist won’t rule out DOJ blocking states from certifying election results—a power it doesn’t have. Coincidence?

$1B+ of our tax dollars spent on retrofitting a "free" Qatari jet, demolishing the East Wing, running partisan campaign-style ads, gold plating statues in D.C. and more vanity projects. The Trump administration is normalizing corruption—and voters are noticing. #TrumpsCrimesOnYourDime

A record number of voters turned out early in some Southern states last weekend, but that news was subsumed by the Trump administration’s repeated false narratives about our elections. Our colleagues explain why we can’t let up and must exercise our right to vote.

The Trump administration cut down 400+ trees at East Potomac golf course despite a judge’s order, then Trump attacked the judge for enforcing it. The law is not an obstacle to bulldoze. Trump and the officials carrying out his orders must face accountability.

We'll play. The $14.7 M no-bid contract for the botched renovation of the reflecting pool for starters. The reported $1B in taxpayer fund to retrofit Trump's Qatari jet "gift."

Thanking election workers is important. Protecting them is essential. As threats and intimidation put election workers at risk, meaningful protections and support are critical to safeguarding free and fair elections. #ElectionHeroesVoteEarly #ThankYouElectionHeroes

Amid attacks on election systems and the people who run them, it’s more important than ever to recognize those who show up to serve. This #ElectionHeroDay, we stand with those who help safeguard free and fair elections and uphold our democracy. #ThankYouElectionHeroes social.demcast.com/s/vHEpEidm

Trump is demanding answers about pay-to-play in his administration. When you point one finger, three are pointing back. He's made selling access to the presidency part of his business model and blurred public office with private profit from the start. Pay-to-play isn’t a bug in Trump’s Washington.

Elon Musk has spent hundreds of millions to shape our politics while using his massive platform to amplify racist and anti-immigrant rhetoric. His influence over our political system deserves far more scrutiny—and elected officials shouldn’t get a pass for enabling it. thehill.com/opinion/camp...

We talked to voters in Atlanta, and here's what we heard: frustrations with the rising cost of living, government corruption, and war. We also heard excitement about voting this election and the hope that change is on the horizon—but only if we make our voices heard. #VoteEarly

Early voting is underway in many states, and your Members of Congress have records worth knowing. We scored their positions on stock trading, Supreme Court ethics, voting rights, and more. Find your elected officials in the Stop Corruption Now scorecard.

UPDATE: While the No Kings Instagram is back up, admins remain locked out and cannot post Meta must restore full access immediately Until then, continue following for updates: @ACLU.org , @MoveOn.org , @publiccitizen.bsky.social & @Indivisible.org -TN

Full update from our team. We STILL do not have admin access to the account.

Accessibility challenges, stuck at work, a caregiver with parents, kids or patients, or live in a No Kings rally desert? Join our virtual rally! 🧵

BREAKING: Trump DOJ sued CA with an unconstitutional and illegal demand to start throwing out mail in ballots weeks before the election. Norm & a team of wonderful orgs are INTERVENING! You make this possible, Contrarians! @normeisen.bsky.social @democracydefendersaction.org

America already tried the king thing. We fought a revolution, and wrote a Constitution about it. Find your No Kings event, vote early, and remind every politician who they work for: we the people. #VoteEarlyOnNoKings https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/

Trump seized the Kennedy Center, put his name on the building, and turned the storied cultural center into a ghost town. It's not the WH, but he's claiming executive privilege to keep the public from seeing his role in its decline.

Trump redirected $20M of taxpayer funds on ads featuring himself. A judge found the campaign violated the Hatch Act. But taxpayers are still on the hook. We need a Congress that will fight back and hold Trump accountable. #TrumpsAbuseOfPower

The value of the $TRUMP memecoin has dropped 95%. So why are investors still cashing in? Because it’s not about the crypto token, it’s about Trump selling access to the highest bidders. "Foreign actors are literally buying a seat at the president's own table," Virginia Canter explains.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is a key crypto ally. A week before her first crypto bill, her comms director bought crypto. Her response? "No lens on that at all." As DDA’s Chris Swartz noted told @nymag.com, the timing "raises serious concerns."

The American people aren’t buying the grift. A new AP-NORC poll finds 6 in 10 believe Trump is profiting from the presidency illegally or unethically, and 56% say he’s prioritizing his personal business interests “a lot.” The public sees who’s benefiting—and it’s not them.

We filed a complaint against Trump admin officials over the pre-dawn raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. As our bipartisan ethics experts argue, the raid appears designed to influence voters and violates longstanding DOJ policy against election-season actions.

People power becomes voter power when we make a plan and actually show up. Know your options. Vote early. October 17 belongs to every eligible voter who refuses to let democracy become a spectator sport. Find an event near you. #VoteEarlyForNoKings

The Trump administration is looting the federal treasury to finance its own election propaganda. We’re fighting back. We filed a lawsuit against the administration on behalf of @wisdems.org & @yeelengxiong.bsky.social over its use of $20M in taxpayer funds for partisan political ads.

The Trump Administration used $20 million in redirected DHS funds for ads promoting Trump. Congress must demand answers, accountability, and reimbursement to taxpayers. Our team explains why in @theprogressivemag.bsky.social

Trump promised to end inflation and make America affordable. Instead, he traded stocks at least 21,000 times in 2025 alone. Pocketed at least $2B—so far. Not to worry, though. The public gets to see his face on coins, passports, and federal buildings.

Pay big, get time with the president. That’s the Trump coin dinner pitch, and a similar event last year reportedly drew almost $2 billion. Trump’s made $635 million off the coin while buyers of his crypto lost an estimated $4.7 billion. Shameless. #CostOfTrumpsCorruption

Trump keeps testing how far he can go. Congress’s job is to stop him. He used $20M in taxpayer funds for partisan ads glorifying himself, then said his super PAC would pay going forward—but taxpayers still haven’t been reimbursed. Oversight means accountability—not a shrug. #CostOfTrumpsCorruption

Trump used taxpayer dollars to run campaign-style ads. Now he says his super PAC will pay for future ads—but taxpayers are still paying for the $20M of ads already aired. Congress has a duty to hold the admin accountable. “Concern” isn’t oversight. We need members of Congress who will do their job

We’re proud to represent JMSN as he stands up to MAGA Inc. over its unauthorized use of his song “Love Me” in one of Trump’s taxpayer-funded propaganda ads. After first sending a cease-and-desist to the White House, JMSN is now demanding MAGA Inc. stop using his music.

Trump’s sons have investment ties to companies that have won $6B+ in Pentagon contracts since his election. Now Trump is announcing a $6.6B Anduril deal while their investment firm holds a major stake. @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social are right to demand answers.

Let them eat monuments to Trump! https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/07/trump-wants-new-camp-david-his-own-golf-club/