Democracy on the Line and the Court’s Loading… Time to Mobilize, Not Snooze
- Win for the People: In Virginia, a federal judge signalled that a law permanently disenfranchising people with felony convictions likely violates a 150-year-old Reconstruction-era statute. That means more than 300,000 residents could soon regain the right to vote.
- Loss for Accountability: The once-promising criminal case led by Jack Smith against Donald J. Trump collapsed — in part due to venue choices and judicial assignments that favoured Trump’s camp.
- High Stakes Ahead: The Supreme Court of the United States kicks off a term stacked with cases on voting rights, Executive power, tariffs and more. This isn’t business as usual.
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- Corporate Media’s Autopsy Report
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Featured Resister: Governors for Health Reform
Imagine a group of governors who actually want you to live through your hospital stay. Govs for Health unites state leaders working to protect affordable healthcare, strengthen Medicaid, and fight back against the political hacks treating public health like a partisan sport. Turns out, compassion can be bipartisan — who knew?
To-Do List
- Check your state’s laws — Are you or someone you know affected by new enfranchisement rulings (like Virginia’s)? Spread the word.
- Write to your member of Congress — Demand protections and expansions for voting rights, especially for disenfranchised populations.
- Join or organize a local voter restoration event — Partner with grassroots orgs to help newly eligible voters register and mobilize.
- Boycott: American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)-backed model laws that push further restrictions on franchise and favour corporate/elite interests over real democracy.
- Mark your calendar and share the news — The Supreme Court’s new term could reshape power for years. Stay informed and vocal.
- Participate in the new Postcards for Democracy Campaign
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Final Rallying Paragraph from Resistance Kitty
Alright, rebels — the dice are rolling and the stakes are high. We’ve got a landmark win in Virginia, but a big ugly loss in Trump’s favour. The Big Court is about to decide if democracy is going the way of the dodo or if we get to keep breathing free. So gear up. Get on the phones. Spread the message. Make sure your voice doesn’t get filtered out by power-hungry elites. This is our moment to resist, reclaim and rebuild. Resistance Kitty out.
Source List
- US state uses 150-year-old law to make more than 300k residents eligible to vote with barely a week until Election Day. The Sun. Oct 26 2025. (The Sun)
- How Jack Smith’s strongest case against Donald Trump collapsed. Washington Post. Oct 27 2025. (The Washington Post)
- US Supreme Court begins new term with nation’s democratic governance at stake. The Guardian. Oct 6 2025. (The Guardian)