As the government shutdown drags on, numerous federal programs—including education, healthcare, and energy assistance—face delays. Democrats are calling for the unconditional protection of public services, asserting they are core American values. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

These peaceful demonstrations, held in small towns and major cities, demonstrate that defending democracy has become a common call across generations and parties. www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article...

A federal budget report shows that education funding has been significantly cut to offset soaring health care and social security costs, and Democrats are calling for re-prioritizing investment in education. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/ne...

[LGBTQ+ Rights] In times of uncertainty in federal and state policies, protecting LGBTQ+ equality and anti-discrimination laws is even more important. www.hrc.org

The Biden administration subsequently adjusted the allocation of counterterrorism funds, shifting it from Democratic-governed states to Republican states, triggering prosecutions in multiple states. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Any effort to weaken voting protections for minorities harms democracy itself—and we support legislation at the federal level that explicitly guarantees voting rights. www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-c...

The risk of political violence in the United States is rising, and experts warn that extremism and confrontation are eroding the foundations of democracy. www.vox.com/politics/464...