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This article by Prem Thakker who writes for Zeteo substack, has been following the story of Mahmoud Khalil the organizer of the pro Palestine event the took place on the campus of Columbia university. He was arrested by ICE agents and now seems to be missing according to this article.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-158701081?source=queue

Originally Posted By u/Primary-Purple5140 At 2025-03-09 11:06:43 PM | Source

Regular reminder that when the time comes, they will be the ones arresting everyone for being queer, trans, disabled, a scientist, for just speaking out, etc.

They’re not here to keep you safe, they exist to protect property and power.

Cops are not and will never be safe. They shouldn’t be welcomed or trusted. Ever. Even the gay ones. Even your cousin. Even a woman cop.

This is an image of a line of a few dozen Chicago police officers in riot gear standing outside of and protecting a Tesla dealership.

Originally Posted By u/Spectra627 At 2025-03-09 11:05:23 PM | Source

Pics aren't great and don't show off the size of the growd well (I'm short, sorry lol) but his staffer told him over 9k came out, so many they had to move a bunch to other rooms where his speech was televised.

Originally Posted By u/anonymous_ape88 At 2025-03-08 06:36:50 PM | Source

Originally Posted By u/RoyalChris At 2025-03-08 06:39:22 PM | Source

Originally Posted By u/or_iviguy At 2025-03-08 06:33:07 PM | Source

Dear former Presidents of the United States of America,

President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama and President Biden, the American people need your help. Our government, the will of the people, is under attack. We are being infiltrated from within by billionaire oligarchs who hold their own interests above all. We are bending to foreign powers that we, until recently, considered evil. Our friends across the world are watching in horror as the United States turns its back on an ally in the midst of a brutal war for democracy. The government programs you championed are being dismantled with reckless abandon. The country and the world are lesser for it. Our rights to liberty and free speech are being dissolved.

Each of you has held the highest, most sacred office in our land. You were each a beacon of leadership to the world. You tirelessly dedicated yourselves to our country and through your sacrifices and dedication, America was strong and free and prosperous.

We call on you once again, Mr. Presidents, to stand for freedom and democracy. Americans must unite as one people with one voice to say that enough is enough. We cannot be complacent while the Trump administration and Elon Musk destroy generations of American progress and goodwill. 

Please, join together as one voice and denounce the actions of the federal government. Remind us of our American values and resolve. Publicly make a statement that Americans deserve better and the world deserves better from the United States of America. Remind your former constituents of what is important and what is at stake. Encourage us to take peaceful, meaningful action as our republic allows and demands of us. With your endorsement, the American people would be empowered and unified like we have not been in many years.

You worked tirelessly for the American people when you held our highest office. Please, Mr. Presidents, the American people need you one more time. 

Sincerely,

We the People of the United States of America

Shameless plug: https://www.change.org/HelpUsMrPresidents

Originally Posted By u/Independent_Skirt301 At 2025-03-09 05:50:34 PM | Source

Republicans got accused of "Defunding Police" based on the proposed budget plans eliminating police grants. Hey atleast if a Martial Law comes the Police ain't gonna be much effective.

Originally Posted By u/RedAngelz34 At 2025-03-09 04:38:19 AM | Source

With everything going on in the world, wanted to point out a big protest going on in Georgia (one of the swing states Harris lost this election). On March 20th, the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition, which to my knowledge is entirely youth-led, is having a TON of young people to the Georgia State Capitol throughout the day to testify to lawmakers and advocate for their OWN future. Who’s in?

Link in Comments ⬇️

Originally Posted By u/saifhsn07 At 2025-03-10 12:46:19 AM | Source

Ukraine is severely weakened in its ability to defend against Russia. Removing assistance at a critical moment in Ukraine's war effort; without a clear strategic alternative, is a clear indicator that Trump wants Ukraine to fall. This is direct pro-Russia action to undermine Ukraine and not an action which furthers the cause of peace. Hence Trump is pro-Russia reversing years of US history and against the wishes of most Americans.

Whether Trump is a Russian asset or not is mute - it doesn't matter - his actions is the telling indicator of where he stands which is against the interests of the American people.

Originally Posted By u/rpfene At 2025-03-09 01:19:26 PM | Source

Originally Posted By u/transcendent167 At 2025-03-09 05:41:39 PM | Source

"It's land of the free, not the land according to me"

"Pro - Slave, Anti - Gay, Women have no say, Anti - USA,  Donald Trump needs to go away"

“We’re not ruled by a monarchy, be snarky to oligarchy and defy Nazis” 

“Hating Jews and those different than you and your crew should be old news”

“MAGA isn’t prada, it’s nada”

“Don’t be a quitter, stop the next Hitler”

“Hate never made America great”

“Donald Trump’s heart is indecent, we need impeachment” 

“Two faced, fallen from grace, remind Trump of his place”

“Project 2025, more like Nazi propaganda in disguise, open your eyes” 

"Tears are pouring, democracy is snoring and Trump is still snorting"

Originally Posted By u/StevenTheDW At 2025-03-09 10:52:18 PM | Source

Originally Posted By u/astroxo At 2025-03-08 10:16:08 PM | Source

I participated in the airport protests the last time the Trump administration tried to violate the rights of green card holders by refusing them entry into the US. My father is a green card holder. This is bullshit. How can we help Mahmoud Khalil? Where can we protest?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/nyregion/ice-arrests-palestinian-activist-columbia-protests.html?unlocked_article_code=1.204.Gz8O.n3JAwRxrzYZv&referringSource=articleShare

Originally Posted By u/D_Brooke At 2025-03-10 12:43:42 AM | Source

Originally Posted By u/carlanpsg At 2025-03-08 03:12:12 PM | Source

r/buycanadian has managed to inspire the creation of other subreddits (I saw one for Europe too). I was wondering if anyone has made one for the us, but specifically something like “buyblue” (not something like buyAmerican, because I think that would spread the wrong message). If one exists, can you post it in here? I think we (I’m referring to myself and other Americans), should be following the Canadians by example a lot more. Idk, I just think having a subreddit specifically focused on it would make it a lot easier for people to boycott Trump supporting businesses, since everything would be all in one place. Also it would be a good way to promote businesses who share our ideals, especially smaller businesses. 💕

This is a repost of my old thread (I deleted and changed the title, thanks to a suggestion 💕)

EDIT: r/progressivedirectory, please give them your support, and help them grow!!!

Originally Posted By u/Venttea At 2025-03-09 10:50:51 AM | Source

So on March 6th, Seth Magaziner (D-RI) introduced the “No Invading Allies Act”, which would prohibit Trump from invading or seizing territory from Canada, Greenland, and Panama. Here’s a link to read about it: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1936

As Trump continues his threats (which are not “jokes”), it’s important that some action is taken. So far the bill has been cosponsored by Norton (D-DC), McIver (D-NJ), Thanedar (D-MI), Boyle (D-PA), Evans (D-PA), Titus (D-NV), Swalwell (D-CA), and Jayapal (D-WA)

If your Representative isn’t listed as a cosponsor, here’s a link on how to find and contact them and ask them to cosponsor it: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr1936/comment

Originally Posted By u/openedgoddamndoor At 2025-03-09 11:25:32 AM | Source

For example, Trump cut ~80,000 jobs at the VA. He also cut funding for veterans to get cancer treatment and even cut the funding to have the VA sterilize instruments for surgery on veterans. His actions have been incredibly cruel and disrespectful.

So realistically, what happens in the event of martial law?

I know he has die-hard supporters in the military as well. I'm just curious about how his treatment of the vets may affect how things play out. As well as whether his policies will end up hurting people who are active in the military (or their families) over the next month, and whether that would potentially alter how the military would respond in the event of him declaring martial law.

Originally Posted By u/Prestigious-Crew-749 At 2025-03-08 10:38:39 PM | Source

Originally Posted By u/oogyb At 2025-03-08 05:57:27 PM | Source

It seems as though there is no unified movement right now on the left (besides a few powerful leaders), but instead a deafening lack of action. The time is NOW for leaders to start planning for the next election, not 2027 or 2028. Can we start calling congressional democrats to request that they start drafting a plan, especially one that ensures an administration like this can never occur in the USA again? Most of them sure don’t seem busy with standing up to what is happening right now, so the least they could do is help catalyze change within the Democratic Party. It is time to redefine, as conservative democracy is no match to the MAGA movement.

Originally Posted By u/Big-Hedgehog-1481 At 2025-03-09 10:28:17 PM | Source

Halting military aid and intelligence to Ukraine is a telling indicator of Trump's intention to make Ukraine surrender. It is the single action that is akin to giving aid to Russia with the express purpose of defeating Ukraine. This goes against our history of defending democratic countries and against the wishes of the American people.

As such, it doesn't matter if Trump is a Russian asset or not. His actions speak for themselves.

Originally Posted By u/rpfene At 2025-03-09 04:51:15 PM | Source

Why are these former presidents so quiet, and why are they not helping lead the charge with these protests? I maybe answering my own question here, is it because they already got theirs? That they also belong in the same club as Trump and all these Nazi goons.

I’m happy to be proven wrong - but have not seen or heard a peep from them.

Originally Posted By u/ItchyScratchyBallz At 2025-03-09 06:52:15 AM | Source

https://dailyboulder.com/capital-one-shuts-down-over-300-trump-organization-accounts-in-move-seen-against-money-laundering-court-docs/

Originally Posted By u/CelebrationAfter9000 At 2025-03-09 07:06:27 AM | Source

Originally Posted By u/transcendent167 At 2025-03-09 08:04:06 PM | Source

I heard sage advice from a former reporter, we have to reach out to the press AHEAD of protests to get them to show up.

The local press are normal people without agendas that are covering an endless amount of info. They are not going to know what we are doing unless we loop them in ahead of time.

Call/text tip lines Email reporters Reach out on social media

GET THE PRESS INVOLVED!!!!!!

Originally Posted By u/Oenewodkkoalalns At 2025-03-09 12:39:12 PM | Source

I have canceled the plans I had for spring break and am heading to DC. I have seen enough online and I feel obligated to go. I am coming to do more than just protest, I need to hear what the people have to say. I am from a small city with no response to what's going on. Since I am heading down alone, where can I find people to hear? Where will the largest groups be? I have been to DC enough times to know my way around the mall and I am staying 2 blocks from the white house.

Originally Posted By u/KnickCage At 2025-03-09 10:29:43 PM | Source