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What Friday’s Portland Ruling Really Means for Protest Rights
What Friday’s Portland Ruling Really Means for Protest Rights
Date: November 8, 2025 A federal judge just said the president can’t send the National Guard into Portland to police protests the way he did in late September. It’s a... Read more...
Democracy Wins Roundup: 6 Bright Spots From This Week
Democracy Wins Roundup: 6 Bright Spots From This Week
Let’s actually savor the good news—and spell out why it matters. NYC elected its first Muslim, South Asian (and youngest-in-a-century) mayor.Zohran Mamdani won the mayor’s race, defeating Andrew Cuomo and... Read more...
NYC Mayor’s Race: 3 Things to Know + a 5-Minute Voter Plan
NYC Mayor’s Race: 3 Things to Know + a 5-Minute Voter Plan
Three names will be on every NYC ballot for mayor next week. Here’s who’s running, when to vote (including early voting), and a super-quick plan so you’re ready in five... Read more...
Speak Up. Stay Kind. A Quick Playbook for Better Civic Conversations
Speak Up. Stay Kind. A Quick Playbook for Better Civic Conversations
Most people want to help but hate arguments. Here’s a simple way to turn everyday chats into small, real-world actions—without losing friends or your voice. TL;DR Problem: Conversations about values... Read more...
From Petition to Policy: A Mini-Case Study on Winning One Concrete City Change in 90 Days
From Petition to Policy: A Mini-Case Study on Winning One Concrete City Change in 90 Days
How a small group of neighbors got a protected crosswalk installed near an elementary school, and the exact playbook you can reuse for your block. The quick version (TL;DR) Problem:... Read more...
Best Progressive Wins (So Far) This October
Best Progressive Wins (So Far) This October
Updated October 21, 2025 October’s been heavy, sure, but there’s real momentum worth naming. Here are six wins that moved the needle for democracy, dignity, and the planet, plus simple... Read more...
What’s On The Ballot This November? A Guide for NYC, Los Angeles/California & Seattle
What’s On The Ballot This November? A Guide for NYC, Los Angeles/California & Seattle
Election season is here again. If you want the short version of who progressives are backing and why, start here. (Always check your local sample ballot before voting, details can... Read more...
Supreme Court Hears Louisiana Map Case: What It Could Mean for the Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court Hears Louisiana Map Case: What It Could Mean for the Voting Rights Act
What happened 10/16 The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a Louisiana case challenging a congressional map that adds a second Black-majority district. The challengers (white voters) say the map... Read more...
10 Quiet Acts of Civic Resistance You Can Do in 10 Minutes
10 Quiet Acts of Civic Resistance You Can Do in 10 Minutes
You don’t have to march to make change. Most progress comes from small, consistent, boring-but-brave actions. Do one today, then set a reminder to do another next week. 1) Thank... Read more...
5 Things to Know About the National Guard Deployments Happening Now
5 Things to Know About the National Guard Deployments Happening Now
Across several U.S. cities this week, National Guard troops are being deployed under new federal orders tied to border security and “civil unrest” prevention. While officials frame these moves as... Read more...
What to Do If ICE Comes: Know Your Rights + How Others Can Support You
What to Do If ICE Comes: Know Your Rights + How Others Can Support You
In times of heightened immigration enforcement, knowing your rights is one of the strongest tools you have. But it’s not just about protection for yourself or your loved ones, it’s... Read more...
Inside QAnon’s Social Media Comeback... and Why It Matters Now
Inside QAnon’s Social Media Comeback... and Why It Matters Now
Late 2025 has seen a stealthy comeback of QAnon themes on social media: coded language, reposted archived evidence, and networked amplification through benign “patriot” accounts. Tech platforms are scrambling but... Read more...