"Deploying to US cities is not the mission our soldiers signed up for." Kyle Miller and Fletcher Tove write about the perils of politicizing our military as more domestic deployments are threatened without just, legal cause. Read their piece for Home of the Brave.

An intergenerational pro-democracy movement that meaningfully includes younger voices is a must for the future of our country. Learn about how young Americans perceive democracy, engage with civic life, and see their role in shaping the future here: https://protdem.org/4j6pcSs

As CBP and ICE use religious scripture to justify their violent actions in our communities, faith leaders and neighbors are pushing back against using religion to justify repression. Watch and share this powerful video that kicks off our campaign with @interfaithalliance.org:

Retired four-star admirals and generals, veterans of every rank, military spouses, and others committed to safeguarding our military and our constitutional republic agree: Troops on our streets is NOT the mission. Learn more: NotTheMission.org

History has shown that when religious communities line up on the side of democracy, democracy tends to win. We created the The Faithful Fight series with the @horizonsprjt.bsky.social to help religious communities take action. Get our toolkits here: https://protdem.org/faithfulfight

Religious leaders & communities across traditions are speaking out, signaling that many within faith communities see this moment as one demanding moral attention and public response. @raders.bsky.social on why religious mobilization is having a profound impact on our current struggle for democracy.

ATTN holiday air travelers: We shouldn't have to choose between security and privacy, write @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social on TSA + ICE's new data agreement and why matters beyond immigration enforcement. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ice-is-monitoring-all-americans-air

"A moral reawakening would compel us to look honestly at what we are doing to immigrants—and why," write President of @interfaithalliance.org, @raushenbush.bsky.social and @ianbassin.bsky.social for the @thebulwark.com. Read their piece: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/we-need-a-new-great-awakening

NEW: There are three reasons why this religious mobilization is so critical — and is having such a profound impact. One is moral, one practical, and one historical. Read about them in our latest weekly briefing: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/this-holiday-season-choose-love-not

The Trump admin's recent demands for state voter registration data are the latest in an alarming gov-wide effort to access and aggregate unprecedented amounts of data on all Americans. Read our explainer with @cdt.org and the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social for the details and implications:

AI has the power to both enhance our democracy and to erode it. In our latest Insights column, we cover 3 key threats and the potential benefits of AI in our elections. Read our new piece here: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/ai-is-coming-for-the-2026-election

When politicians don't need to earn votes because they’re gerrymandered into safe seats, extremists can lock in power, and the will of the people matters less and less. 📽️ Watch and share this video on how proportional representation could change that. ⬇️

Artificial intelligence is most likely not introducing *new* categories of election threats. Instead, it is supercharging long-standing risks. Ben Gips and Edison Forman along with ASU's AI + Elections Clinic cover the risks and opportunities of AI in our elections. https://protdem.org/4jeulbu

Faith communities have been key to the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. This holiday season, we all have a chance to support their efforts. Watch and share this powerful message with our partners @interfaithalliance.org calling on people of all backgrounds to choose LoveNotICE.org

ICE’s cruelty is tearing our neighbors apart during the holiest time of the year. As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors. Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter. #LoveNotICE

At today’s FCC Senate oversight hearing, Senator Ted Cruz called on Congress to reform the FCC's news distortion policy which would be a major step in protecting free speech and independent journalism. Thank you Chairman Cruz and members of the Committee for uplifting this important issue today. ⬇️

Today, Brendan Carr faces his first Senate oversight hearing, where he will testify about his first year as the Chairman of the FCC. Here are five key questions that senators should ask to hold Carr accountable and protect free speech. More here: https://protdem.org/3MIa01W

We shouldn't have to choose between security and privacy, write Scott Shuchart and Nicole Schneidman. They explain the latest TSA + ICE data agreement and why it should concern every American, regardless of their views on immigration enforcement.

NY state just made it easier to maintain its voter rolls as a new member of a voter list maintenance org to share key data about voters moving in/out of state. This increases accuracy, protects against improper purges, & reduces costs of mailing to wrong addresses. Quinn Raymond applauds the move:

"When an entire sector faces such direct and harmful political interference, what can its members actually do?" Allie Cashel writes on anticipatory obedience in the science community and the way out.

Government-wide efforts to access and aggregate unprecedented amounts of voter data and other personal info should raise significant concerns for every American. We outline the details and implications of the admin's latest privacy-invasion move with @cdt.org and @civilrightsorg.bsky.social ⬇️

Our troops have an honorable mission: to protect national security and defend the Constitution, to which they swore an oath. Learn more about why the military’s role is not domestic law enforcement, visit 🔗 NotTheMission.org #NotTheMission

A new data agreement between TSA and ICE is exploiting a loophole in the Privacy Act. @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social explain the Trump administration's latest privacy-invasive move and its pattern of evading oversight when trying to access our sensitive data.

“The decision to deploy our men and women in uniform should never be motivated by politics. It's dangerous for our citizens, corrosive for our military, and deadly for our democracy,” say Major Generals Steven Lepper & Andrew Turley, Retired U.S. Air Force. More at: NotTheMission.org #NotTheMission

What we're reading: Signs that Trump’s efforts at authoritarian consolidation are failing, a summary from Garrett Graff. https://www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/donald-trump-is-losing

Authoritarianism is losing momentum while democracy and accountability are picking up steam. Still, our republic remains in significant danger, as are so many of our neighbors who are being actively terrorized. Read how to keep up the fight. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/we-are-going-to-win

Former Reagan & Bush WH lawyer Alan Raul has a powerful message for the Supreme Court: “‘Move fast and break things’… is a dangerous modus operandi for the American judicial system and the rule of law.”

"Deploying to US cities is not the mission our soldiers signed up for." @fletchtove.bsky.social & Kyle Miller on the perils of politicizing our military as more domestic deployments are threatened without just, legal cause. #NotTheMission 🔗 https://protdem.org/4aN90DC

"We will be cheering hard for our team today, as always. But we also know that all of us are ultimately on one team. And our military serves all of us, not some of us." @fletchtove.bsky.social and Kyle Miller for @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social ⬇️ #ArmyNavy #NotTheMission

The New York Times just published a bombshell in a story that we’ve been tracking and the implications of it go far beyond immigration enforcement. In short, the privacy of all Americans is at stake. @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social explain why. https://protdem.org/3XSE8Ko

@fletchtove.bsky.social & Kyle Miller: newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/why-todays...

"This year’s match-up is taking place in the shadow of a mission our troops did not sign up for: domestic deployment on US soil." #ArmyNavy #NotTheMission newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/why-todays...

“We are confident that democracy and freedom will prevail,” write @ianbassin.bsky.social and Isaac Gilles. Read how the pro-democracy coalition is wearing down authoritarian momentum; plus, Protect Democracy’s strategy for 2026. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/we-are-going-to-win

Domestic deployments harm servicemembers and civilian communities because they can: ❌ Escalate tensions, degrade public trust ❌ Compromise readiness & performance ❌ Endanger troops & communities Learn more about historic and legal uses of our military at NotTheMission.org

Men and women in uniform signed up to defend us from foreign adversaries, not police our communities. Get the facts on how domestic deployments harm our servicemembers and communities at: NotTheMission.org

When masked federal agents rappelled into Chicago, residents stood together and successfully pushed back against federal forces’ efforts to create chaos. Read our team's roundup of the 4 lessons for others: https://veritenews.org/2025/12/02/chicago-immigration-border-patrol-new-orleans/

Attendees at Saturday’s Army Navy game in Baltimore will be surrounded by "Not The Mission" ads highlighting the serious risks to both our military and civil society posed by domestic deployments. Our troops volunteer to serve us all, not divide us. NotTheMission.org

What should your organization know about asset freezes and forfeiture? The latest primer in our Nonprofit Toolkit for organizations facing politicized government investigations breaks it down. https://protectdemocracy.org/work/nonprofit-primer-asset-freezes-forfeiture/

ICYMI: 34 retired admirals, generals, and service secretaries warn of the dangers of politicized domestic deployments, as the Trump admin appeals a judge's ruling that the National Guard deployment to DC is illegal. Read their brief to the D.C. Court of Appeals: protdem.org/4an4oDV

With the Senate Armed Services Cmte examining the admin’s domestic deployments of National Guard forces, dozens of retired admirals, generals, & service secretaries warned about the dangers of such deployments. Read their letter here: bit.ly/44gzABe

Attn Nonprofit leaders: What if your organization’s assets are frozen or forfeited? Or your organization receives a demand to disclose sensitive data? Our Nonprofit Toolkit offers best practices for navigating politicized government investigations. You can explore them here:

JOB ALERT: We're hiring for a Chief Administrative Officer! We're looking for a courageous leader w/extensive experience building and leading the finance, compliance, risk, and IT systems that keep mission-driven orgs strong and sustainable. 📌 Apply by Jan 4. Details 🔗 https://protdem.org/4aAeem7

Protect Democracy’s new piece in @npquarterly.bsky.social explains how this holiday season isn’t just about giving. It’s also the time for nonprofits to speak up about the importance of protecting civil society from the chilling effect of anti-democratic government abuses.

Corruption, politics, and personal gain all seem to be reasons for Trump to be giving powerful people, who have provably committed crimes, special treatment while submitting others, including innocent people, to unconscionable brutality. Here's how we can overcome this inversion of justice ⬇️

As our case, Trump v. Slaughter, is before SCOTUS today, revisit Amit's explanation of what's at stake for Americans everywhere if the Court rules in Trump's favor:

TODAY: Our team is at SCOTUS representing FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in her challenge to an unlawful firing by the Trump admin. The Court’s ruling could reshape dozens of independent agencies that protect us all from powerful corporate interests — impacting homes, businesses and more.

Thrust into the spotlight, former Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter has taken on a new high-profile role: one of the primary opponents of Trump’s war on federal workers. On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in her case.

"Americans have always known that the true guardians of our constitutional system aren’t found only in government. We’re being reminded that they’re in churches and newsrooms, on jury benches and city streets; anywhere people refuse to accept that militarized force is an appropriate response..."

While the gov takes a draconian approach with everyday people who haven't been convicted of any wrongdoing, powerful people *who have been proven to have committed crimes* are getting remarkably special treatment. We can overcome this inversion of justice, here's how: https://protdem.org/44avx9x