🗽 Freedom Over Fascism
🗽 Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people.
Today in Freedom Over Fascism we’re featuring: news briefs, video briefs, and calls-to-action.
Today we are resharing a post that appeared earlier this week on another channel and is titled: The United States is now in a battle between Freedom and Fascism
I do not write these words lightly, and it pains me to say this, but we are now at battle in the United States. Before you accuse me of hyperbole, please hear me out.
The Modern War Institute at West Point defines war as arising when a society or its leader becomes unaccountable, ideological, uncertain, biased, or unreliable.
I know I am preaching to the choir, but this is a friendly reminder about our incoming leaders in the three branches of government:
Executive (President Trump): The Trump administration fostered a political environment that prioritized divisive cultural issues, spread misinformation about election integrity, and resisted accountability for actions like the January 6th attack, undermining democratic trust.
Legislative (Congress): Senate and House Republicans have blocked voting rights legislation, restricted reproductive and LGBTQIA+ rights, prioritized cultural battles over policy solutions, and resisted climate action, gun safety reform, and pandemic relief, sidelining marginalized communities.
Judicial (Supreme Court): The Supreme Court, perceived as increasingly biased and influenced by special interests, has issued landmark decisions like overturning Roe v. Wade and weakening environmental and voting rights protections, aligning with conservative priorities over public interest.
When leaders escape accountability, it sends a chilling message: power, not justice, reigns supreme. This erodes trust, destabilizes society, and paves the way for authoritarianism. Billionaire-bought justices and the wealthy few, wielding influence over elected officials, are striving to strip us of our fundamental rights and liberties. Their aim is not to represent us but to rule over us. They employ illicit schemes to swindle, suppress, and undermine the voice of the majority of Americans.
History has shown us that unchecked power breeds corruption, oppression, and the silencing of voices—threatening the very freedoms we hold dear.
This Freedom Over Fascism war we're fighting isn't just about defending our nation but protecting the values that define us. As members of People Power United, we stand against hatred, bigotry, and discrimination in all forms. We are the advocates for justice, fighting for a society that values equality and freedom over the forces of fascism. The fight for our rights, freedoms, democracy, the rule of law, our families, and our communities is here—and now is the time to take a stand. Biases and unaccountable actions by leaders threaten our nation as an insidious and covert act of war. This isn't an exaggeration; it's our reality today.
Let me be clear: when I use the word " fight," I am in no way advocating for physical violence. At People Power United, "fight" means a struggle—a dedicated, peaceful push for change through discourse, advocacy, and non-violent civil disobedience. We unequivocally reject violence as a tool for change. If you believe that fighting back against the rise of fascism requires weapons or an "eye for an eye" mentality, this is not the place for you.
However, neutrality in the face of injustice is complicity. Democracy works better when leaders represent it, and people hold their leaders accountable. We must hold our leaders accountable to the people's will; if they do not listen, we must work to replace them. If you want to complain and take no action to make progress, then you are part of the problem and complicit. If you're ready to take meaningful action, join us. If not, understand that inaction is a choice—and one that aligns you with the status quo we're working to change.
Progress isn't just a concept; it's a movement. By taking action, holding leaders accountable, and advocating for dignity, respect, and opportunity for all, we can build an America that lives up to the values of liberty and justice for all.
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How do we fight Fascism?
Hope
Hope is a powerful weapon against fascism, serving as both a shield and a rallying cry in the face of fear and oppression. While fascism thrives on division, despair, and apathy, hope inspires unity, action, and resilience. It fuels our belief in a better future, reminding us that change is possible when we come together with determination and courage. Hope empowers us to envision a society built on equality, justice, and freedom, motivating us to take meaningful steps to protect these values. By cultivating hope in our communities, we counteract the darkness of fascism with light, proving that love, solidarity, and persistence can overcome even the most daunting challenges.
Respect
Respect is a formidable weapon against fascism, countering its foundation of hatred and dehumanization with dignity and inclusivity. Fascism seeks to divide and conquer by pitting communities against one another, but respect bridges those divides, fostering empathy and understanding. When we listen to each other, honor diverse perspectives, and uphold the inherent worth of every individual, we dismantle the narratives that fuel authoritarian ideologies. Respect strengthens our resolve to protect the rights of all, reminding us that democracy thrives when we treat each other as equals. By leading with respect, we create a society where collaboration and compassion overpower fear and division, rendering fascism powerless in the face of unity.
Unity
Unity is one of the most powerful weapons against fascism, as it dismantles the divide-and-conquer tactics that authoritarian regimes rely on to maintain power. Fascism thrives on sowing division, exploiting differences, and isolating communities, but unity creates an unbreakable bond that transcends those divides. When people from all walks of life stand together, recognizing that an attack on one group is an attack on all, they form a collective force too strong to ignore. Unity amplifies our voices, strengthens our movements, and ensures that no one fights alone. It reminds us that our shared commitment to freedom, justice, and democracy is far greater than the fear and hate that fascism seeks to spread. Together, we can build a future where unity prevails, ensuring that democracy is not just defended but strengthened.
🗽The strength of a nation is not its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them. - Gene Roddenberry
Freedom Over Fascism - News Briefs
President Emmanuel Macron Has Plunged France into Chaos
New Yorker By Lauren Collins
“With Le Pen, in France, you have a strong element of continuity with historical fascism that doesn’t exist with Trump in the U.S.,” Jean-François Drolet, a professor of politics and international relations at Queen Mary University of London, told me.
Pope creates 21 cardinals, many of them reformers in their own right, to carry out his reform plans
ABC News By Nicole Winfield
“It is the resurrection of fascism in Latin America, artfully using the church by means of sectarian methods.” Francis has recently expelled the Sodalitium's founder and several top members following a Vatican investigation.
The Regimes of the Post-Post-Cold War World
At the same time, the partisans of fortress nationalism would argue that they are just seeking the restoration of ideas about sovereignty and identity that would have been entirely normal in post-World War II Europe - that they're trying to revive the nationalism of Charles de Gaulle, say, not the fascism
Romanian court annuls presidential vote after Russian interference claims
Washington Post By Madalin Necsutu, Mădălin Necșuțu, Anthony Faiola
Fearing a shift away from the West, thousands of protesters braved freezing temperatures Thursday to protest Russian interference, chanting "Down with fascism" and "Here is Europe," while waving the E.U. and Romanian flags.
Trump Is Likely Plotting to Succeed Where South Korea’s Yoon Failed
Common Dreams By Thom Hartmann
Fascism comes in on cat’s feet, step by gradual but inexorable step. It never starts with one great clashing explosion of evil or corruption that causes an entire nation to suddenly wake up and pour into the streets. There are no trumpets, drums, or cymbals.
Freedom Over Fascism - Video Highlights
Freedom, Fascism, and Donald Trump | Talking Feds with Harry Litman
Looking Back: The 10 tactics of fascism | Jason Stanley | Big Think
Looking Back: What is Fascism? | World History Project
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Freedom Over Fascism - Statement on Project 2025
People Power United declares Fascism a clear and present danger to our rights, freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law.
In response to recent MAGA shenanigans to promote Fascism, People Power United - a progressive grassroots group - issued the following statement:
“MAGA Republicans have no interest in representing us. They want to rule over us. Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices,” said Laurie Woodward García of People Power United.
People Power United will continue to oppose such harm to our community and champion civil rights for all.
Project 2025 would shift power to a fascist regime
Donald Trump’s Project 2025 is a blatant power grab that aims to give extreme MAGA Republicans unchecked authority. They plan to use this power to criminalize abortion, undermine the middle class, and dismantle Social Security and Medicare.
Under Trump’s Project 2025, Republicans intend to impose a nationwide abortion ban and create a national registry to monitor women’s pregnancies and miscarriages. They even threaten to imprison doctors and nurses who provide essential care.
If enacted, Project 2025 would also gut the Affordable Care Act, leading to higher healthcare costs for everyone and a loss of protections for pre-existing conditions. Workers would lose their right to overtime pay, and middle-class families would face tax hikes—all while wealthy corporations receive new handouts.
Republicans' Project 2025 includes a detailed plan to dismantle Social Security and Medicare as we know them. This means slashing benefits for seniors and allowing Big Pharma to charge exorbitant prices for medication.
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Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)
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