Democracy wins when people organize, courts defend rights, and communities support each other
In a week that could have felt overwhelming, we saw proof that resistance works. From Wisconsin's Supreme Court protecting LGBTQ+ youth to Mexican firefighters rushing to help Texas flood victims, this week showed the power of solidarity, organizing, and people refusing to back down.
The theme that emerges from these stories is clear: when people organize, show up, and support each other - across borders, across differences, across political divides - democracy gets stronger. Courts can still protect vulnerable communities. Workers can still win. Artists can still force uncomfortable conversations. And communities still help communities, no matter what politicians say.
Here's what democracy looked like this week:
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