Trump “Moves the Election” While Protesters Move the Streets
Political Wins & Losses
- Trump announced he’s leading a “movement” to banish mail‑in ballots and voting machines via executive order before the 2026 midterms, though he offered zero proof and states hold constitutional authority over elections. The ACLU hissed back, calling it a calculated move to sow distrust in our democratic process.
- On the world stage, Zelenskyy led a diplomatic smack-down of Trump’s land-for-peace fantasy—European allies Macron, Starmer, Merz, and Meloni backed Ukraine without blinking.
- In D.C., Mayor Bowser publicly pushed back against federal power grabs over the National Guard and police—residents and restaurateurs are feeling the chill.
Featured Resister: ACLU
The ACLU — When Trump hisses authoritarian lies, the ACLU hisses louder. They’re the legal cat that fights back.
Resistance Events Happening Now
- Across 34 states, protesters rallied under “Fight the Trump Takeover” against redistricting schemes in Texas, with thousands marching in Austin alongside Dolores Huerta, Greg Casar, and Beto O’Rourke
- In Big Rapids, Michigan, Indivisible West Central Michigan kept up the pressure with a protest highlighting democratic erosion and civic accountability
- In Fort Collins, CO, democracy defenders gather every Tuesday and Thursday for the “Corner Protest” at Drake & College—next meetups this Tuesday, August 19 at 4:15 PM
Boycott: Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo—Activists across nine states staged coordinated protests on August 15 against the bank’s climate betrayal and funding of destructive industries. Still on the hit list for refusal to honor climate commitments
Today’s To-Do List
Cat‑nap no more, it’s time to spring into action:
- Call your state reps and remind them elections belong to you, not some executive wannabe
- Join the ACLU’s roster—donate, sign up, become a vocal defender of voting rights
- If you’re near Fort Collins, join the Corner Protest—your paws, your voice, your democracy
- Skip Wells Fargo—opt for community banks or institutions that don’t bankroll destruction
- Share the “Fight the Trump Takeover” photos and stories—solidarity across states is power
Rallying Purr
Trump’s throwing hissy fits and power plays, but the Resistance Kitty is clawing back. Elections belong to us, not him. Push back in person, online, in courtrooms, in hearts. Scratch at injustice until every ballot is counted, every right protected, every voice heard. Fascists fear organized litter—and we’re multiply represented.
Sources
- Reuters – Trump vows to target mail‑in ballots ahead of midterm election (The Guardian, ABC News)
- AP – European leaders, Zelenskyy meet Trump on Ukraine (amnesty.org)
- Guardian – Protests & D.C. authoritarian overreach response (actionnetwork.org)
- Guardian – “Fight the Trump Takeover” protests in 34 states (The Guardian)
- Big Rapids News – Michigan protest news (Big Rapids Pioneer)
- The Blop – Fort Collins Corner Protest listing (theblop.org)
- Inside Climate News – Wells Fargo climate protests (Inside Climate News)