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Protests at Tesla dealerships. Protests at post offices. Protests a Social Security offices. Trump take check

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History repeats: When governments control culture, democracy suffers. From Nazi Germany to Putin's Russia, autocrats/dictators censor art to consolidate power. Americans have the tools to resist growing art/cultural suppression. We discuss @brookings.edu www.brookings.edu/articles/def...

submitted 13 hours ago • 0 comments

Trump’s recent self appointment as Kennedy Center Chair & his intention to censor culture he does not agree with are an attack on freedom of expression across the U.S. This is a direct threat to our democracy. Read the latest @brookingsinst.bsky.social. www.brookings.edu/articles/def...

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The Oscars are happening tonight while there are grave threats to American arts, culture and freedom of expression under the new administration. Our latest article @brookings.edu highlights censorship & impacts. Hollywood is not immune. @theacademyusa.bsky.social www.brookings.edu/articles/def...

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🇺🇦Slava Ukraini. We'll talk Trump's Oval Office disgrace & much more Saturday on @heartlandsignal.bsky.social / WCPT with my guests: + @jondkatz.bsky.social + @deanbaker13.bsky.social + @danshafer.bsky.social + @jillwine-banks.bsky.social 🤳Stream bit.ly/3DAcG8s 1-4pm CT

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

📌NOTE: Immediately after the vile attack on Zelensky by Putin's puppets Friday, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries should have called a joint press conference and explained to the American public the significance, heinousness and danger of that sickening surrender. 📌They should STILL be talking now.

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So JD Vance, Haitians legally revitalizing an Ohio town is an invasion? But Putin glide bombing suburbs of your nation’s capital is a sign he wants peace. Hmmm. Trying to caliperate the moral consistency here.

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Russia and China, have ramped up recruitment efforts targeting US federal employees—particularly those recently fired or at risk of termination. These efforts are unfolding aggressively on LinkedIn, where adversaries are reaching out under the guise of job opportunities, networking, and consulting.

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⚡️World stars show support for Ukraine after the White House clash. Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Banks, Misha Collins, and other stars expressed support for Ukraine on their social media.

submitted 3 days ago • 70 comments

Many court victories for democracy this week incl a ruling that OPM's firing of employees at multiple agencies is unlawful We are fighting vs. Trump overreach & for federal workers' rights I’ll discuss all that w/ @katiephang.bsky.social at noon on @msnbc.com (pretaped yesterday) -TN

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American cultural, art and freedom of expression are essential to our nation & democracy.They are under assault. Our @brookings.edu article lays out these threats, the response & the historic connection to the tactics of autocrats/dictators. @normeisen.bsky.social www.brookings.edu/articles/def...

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The Trump admin has fired key watchdogs across the fed govt Removing them makes it harder to hold the admin accountable to ethics & anti-corruption laws But other guardrails exist—as I explain in our Democracy Playbook 2025👇-TN www.brookings.edu/articles/dem...

submitted 18 days ago • 12 comments

Democracy is on its back foot. In broad daylight, the authoritarian playbook is being put to use in the U.S. Pro-democracy actors must step up to prevent the pillars of democracy from collapsing. Read the latest from @brookings.edu www.brookings.edu/articles/dan...

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it’s about that time

submitted 18 days ago • 80 comments

Three weeks into Trump 2 & key pillars of democracy outlined in our Democracy Playbook 2025 are cracking. Check out my latest article with Eric Urby pointing out damaged pillars & brave democracy actors addressing democracy sliding head on. @normeisen.bsky.social www.brookings.edu/articles/dan...

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The 2025 Democracy Playbook I co-edited w/Norm Eisen includes key steps to strengthen US democracy resilience.. Listen to @normeisen.bsky.social to learn more about the Playbook & how frontline democracy actors are fighting back.. @freddews.bsky.social -TN www.brookings.edu/articles/a-p...

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BREAKING: We are suing Musk & DOGE for violating the constitution They have no right to your personal data & no authority to dismantle entire agencies We’re calling their bluff & taking them to court statedemocracydefenders.org/wp-content/u...

submitted 18 days ago • 542 comments

Courts are an essential check on executive power That's why autocrats seek to undermine them—& ignoring court orders would be a brazen move to do just that I discussed the implications for democracy👇-TN www.brookings.edu/articles/dem...

submitted 20 days ago • 13 comments

BREAKING: We just filed a new lawsuit vs. DOGE to block their access to the personal data of millions of gov employees at OPM Trump may be flooding the zone with autocracy but we are meeting it with even more rule of law shock & awe! We’ll continue fighting to protect privacy & democracy 👇

submitted 20 days ago • 79 comments

Happy birthday Judy Blume #BookSky

submitted 20 days ago • 97 comments

Republicans in Congress may not be interested in investigating Musk's COIs but that doesn't mean he's invincible We can & will hold Musk accountable through the courts & ultimately the voters I discussed @cnn.com👇

submitted 20 days ago • 31 comments

Trump invites Putin an indicted war criminal to the United States? I joined @joelmrubin.bsky.social in October right before the U.S. election warning about the Trump-Putin relationship (a Trojan horse) and how it will negatively impact U.S. and allied national security. triblive.com/opinion/jona...

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Is US safer or less safe than it was a month ago? The carnage happening in DC does not rest solely on Trump. Congress/Senate have decided w/little pause — for the American people — to advance unqualified and dangerous nominees. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

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“If the President really did this… I just don’t see how that’s not a dictatorship.”

submitted 19 days ago • 49 comments

Trump invites Putin an indicted war criminal to the United States? I joined @joelmrubin.bsky.social in October right before the U.S. election warning about the Trump-Putin relationship (a Trojan horse) and how it will negatively impact U.S. and allied national security. triblive.com/opinion/jona...

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

There’s been a lot of talk about if Trump will actually follow court orders Tonight I’ll discuss the court orders—including the ones I secured—that drew a line in the sand Tune in to @cnn.com tonight at 6pm ET

submitted 20 days ago • 18 comments

Is US safer or less safe than it was a month ago? The carnage happening in DC does not rest solely on Trump. Congress/Senate have decided w/little pause — for the American people — to advance unqualified and dangerous nominees. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Joined @powervertical.bsky.social podcast to discuss why ending USAID programs in E Europe & globally is a self inflicted wound. It imperils US national security. Opens a gaping door for China/Russia filling vacuum as the U.S. retreats.. @normeisen.bsky.social www.powervertical.org/2025/02/07/t...

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Democracy Playbook 2025 7 Pillars to Defend Democracy in 2025 & Beyond by @normeisen.bsky.social & @jondkatz.bsky.social The U.S. faces threats to its democracy. This text identifies 7 foundational pillars to safeguarding democracy & provides actionable steps to strengthen democratic institutions.

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Understanding the myriad impacts of the USAID shutdown & foreign assistance freeze is critical. Its impact on US & transatlantic security. I joined @powervertical.bsky.social to discuss who benefits from the U.S. democracy retreat - Autocrats (Putin/Orban, Xi).. www.powervertical.org/2025/02/07/t...

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

To counter illiberal forces, the pro-democracy movement needs a broad coalition Media, civil society, biz leaders, & govt officials can ALL help preserve freedom & resist autocracy @jondkatz.bsky.social & I discuss in our new Democracy Playbook @brookings.edu 👇 www.brookings.edu/articles/dem...

submitted 45 days ago • 7 comments

This is one of the most consequential weeks for American security & standing globally as Trump/Musk tear down the US Govt, including USAID, that defend & protect Americans & our national security. . I joined @lawfare.bsky.social to discuss USAID & more.. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

On Lawfare Daily, @sranderson.bsky.social, George Ingram, Tony Pipa, and @jondkatz.bsky.social discussed the changes at USAID, the consequences of the freeze of U.S. foreign assistance, the removal of hundreds of USAID personnel, and rumors that USAID will be subsumed into the State Department.

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

Over the past week, American democracy has been tested like never before It's up to the American people to prevent backsliding—& our Democracy Playbook 2025 explains how Read more👇-TN www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

submitted 35 days ago • 22 comments

NEW: Our 2025 Democracy Playbook is desperately needed We lay out core democratic pillars & what can be done to save democracy Read now @brookings.edu w/ @jondkatz.bsky.social 👇 www.brookings.edu/articles/dem...

submitted 45 days ago • 6 comments

We are not helpless ... Read: 7 Pillars to Defend Democracy—The Case of the U.S. from @brookings.edu @normeisen.bsky.social @jondkatz.bsky.social Stay informed and don't despair. It takes time and effort to be an effective opposition and resistance.

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

NEW: US democracy faces daunting challenges in 2025 & beyond But it CAN be sustained @jondkatz.bsky.social and I offer 7 pillars to defend democracy in our new Democracy Playbook @brookings.edu 👇 www.brookings.edu/articles/dem...

submitted 45 days ago • 6 comments

Are we sleepwalking into autocracy? Shit, we are sleeprunning! But there is a lot we can do about it! We explain @nytopinion.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/o...

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