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I just finished watching Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's video, relating what happened to her on January 6 during the Capitol insurrection, and it just blew me away. You should consider taking the time to watch her forced descent into terror and trauma. Powerful stuff!

https://youtu.be/fWNWoNaImQA

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Evan Stern's avatar

It’s the day she became our next president

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Myron Buchholz's avatar

How good one is politically is directly proportional to how much your opponents lie about you. Therefore, AOC is very, very good.

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James Richardson's avatar

Liberals have to embrace ALL of the constitution, yes that includes 2A! Go watch Bill Burr’s “Drop Dead Years”

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Douglas Hartman's avatar

I believe she had all the potential to be!

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Here is a reprint of a Ton of Democracy organizations that you can Contact to see if you can help in any way to Save or Democracy and Constitution.

It’s a huge list :

(copy and send it far and wide . We need Americans to see what they can do from home and participating in March’s in rallies around the country to save our democracy, our constitution and our way of life).

​In the face of rising authoritarianism and threats to democratic principles, numerous reputable organizations are actively working to safeguard civil liberties, promote social justice, and counteract fascist ideologies. Below is a curated list of such organizations, along with their contact information, to facilitate your engagement and mobilization efforts:​

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Mission: Defends individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.​

Website: www.aclu.org

Phone: (212) 549-2500​

Address: 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004​

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)

Mission: Fights hate and bigotry; seeks justice for vulnerable communities.​

Website: www.splcenter.org

Phone: (334) 956-8200​

Address: 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104​

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

Mission: Opposes anti-Semitism and bigotry; advocates for justice and fair treatment.​

Website: www.adl.org

Phone: (212) 885-7700​

Address: 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158​

People For the American Way

Mission: Promotes democratic values; combats right-wing extremism.​

Website: www.pfaw.org

Phone: (202) 467-4999​

Address: 1101 15th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005​

Common Cause

Mission: Advocates for transparent and accountable government.​

Website: www.commoncause.org

Phone: (202) 833-1200​

Address: 805 15th Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005​

Brennan Center for Justice

Mission: Focuses on democracy and justice; seeks to improve systems of democracy and justice.​

Website: www.brennancenter.org

Phone: (646) 292-8310​

Address: 120 Broadway, Suite 1750, New York, NY 10271​

Indivisible

Mission: Builds progressive grassroots movements to resist authoritarianism.​

Website: www.indivisible.org

Phone: Not publicly listed.​

Address: P.O. Box 43884, Washington, DC 20010​

MoveOn

Mission: Empowers citizens to advocate for progressive change.​

Website: www.moveon.org

Phone: Not publicly listed.​

Address: Not publicly listed.​

Democracy 21

Mission: Works to eliminate the influence of money in politics.​

Website: www.democracy21.org

Phone: (202) 429-2008​

Address: 2000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036​

Public Citizen

Mission: Protects public health and safety; advocates for government accountability.

Website: www.citizen.org

Phone: (202) 588-1000

Address: 1600 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Center for Constitutional Rights

Mission: Uses law to promote social justice and protect civil liberties.

Website: www.ccrjustice.org

Phone: (212) 614-6464

Address: 666 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10012

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Mission: Fights for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, and education.

Website: www.naacpldf.org

Phone: (212) 965-2200

Address: 40 Rector Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10006

League of Women Voters

Mission: Encourages informed and active participation in government.

Website: www.lwv.org

Phone: (202) 429-1965

Address: 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036

Free Press

Mission: Advocates for media reform and fights for a free and open internet.

Website: www.freepress.net

Phone: (877) 888-1533

15 legitimate and reputable organizations actively working to defend democracy, combat fascism, and oppose authoritarianism—including Trumpism. Each of these groups is engaged in activism, legal action, voter protection, and public education efforts.

1. Ralph Nader’s Public Citizen

Mission: Advocates for consumer rights, corporate accountability, and government transparency.

Website: www.citizen.org

Phone: (202) 588-1000

Address: 1600 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

2. Center for Media and Democracy (CMD)

Mission: Investigates corruption, corporate influence, and right-wing propaganda networks.

Website: www.exposedbycmd.org

Phone: (608) 260-9713

Address: 520 University Avenue, Suite 260, Madison, WI 53703

3. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)

Mission: Exposes government corruption and works to hold public officials accountable.

Website: www.citizensforethics.org

Phone: (202) 408-5565

Address: 1331 F Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20004

4. Reclaim Democracy!

Mission: Restores democratic authority over corporations and challenges corporate influence.

Website: www.reclaimdemocracy.org

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: P.O. Box 551, Nederland, CO 80466

5. Patriotic Millionaires

Mission: A group of wealthy Americans advocating for fair taxes, higher wages, and reducing money in politics.

Website: www.patrioticmillionaires.org

Phone: (202) 446-0489

Address: 1225 Eye Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005

6. Vote Forward

Mission: Increases voter participation through personal letter-writing campaigns.

Website: www.votefwd.org

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: Based in the U.S.; online operations

7. Swing Left

Mission: Mobilizes progressive voters in swing districts to flip seats from red to blue.

Website: www.swingleft.org

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: Online national network

8. End Citizens United

Mission: Works to reverse the Citizens United decision and get big money out of politics.

Website: www.endcitizensunited.org

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: 100 M Street SE, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20003

9. The Movement Voter Project

Mission: Funds and supports grassroots organizations that increase voter turnout, especially among youth and communities of color.

Website: www.movement.vote

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: Based in the U.S.; operations vary

10. Refuse Fascism

Mission: Seeks to prevent the consolidation of fascist power and promotes mass nonviolent resistance.

Website: www.refusefascism.org

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: Based in the U.S.; chapters in multiple cities

11. Protect Democracy

Mission: A nonpartisan group of lawyers and experts dedicated to preventing authoritarianism and strengthening democratic institutions.

Website: www.protectdemocracy.org

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

12. Free Speech for People

Mission: Challenges big money in politics and the undue influence of corporations in elections.

Website: www.freespeechforpeople.org

Phone: (857) 256-3963

Address: P.O. Box 42340, Somerville, MA 02143

13. Rising Organizers

Mission: Trains activists and leaders to organize communities for progressive change.

Website: www.risingorganizers.org

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: Based in Washington, D.C.

14. Accountable.US

Mission: Exposes corruption in public policy and corporate greed, promoting transparency and accountability.

Website: www.accountable.us

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: Based in Washington, D.C.

15. Public Accountability Initiative / LittleSis

Mission: Researches and exposes power and corruption by mapping the connections between corporations and government.

Website: www.littlesis.org

Phone: Not publicly listed

Address: Buffalo, NY (HQ)

How to Get Involved

Sign up for newsletters and action alerts from these organizations.

Join local chapters and volunteer your time or skills.

Donate if you are able to support legal challenges, community organizing, and public education campaigns.

Participate in local town halls, protests, and advocacy events.

These groups offer both national and community-level mobilization opportunities, ensuring that you can plug in wherever you are. Each of these organizations has been vetted for legitimacy, effectiveness, and commitment to democratic values.

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Gray Zebra's avatar

AOC speaks so clearly and descriptively. She seems unusual in her thinking and clarity. I love to hear her voice. It rings like a bell. Her explanations are spot on. She’s a great communicator; so much so that I wish I could speak like that. She has great insight. If not President she would be an amazing Sec of State. But first she could be a Senator.

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Leslie Bashioum's avatar

Any and all people whether on the far right or the far left, who would torpedo incremental progress because it’s not the total goal need to realize that incremental progress is all that really sticks and is far better than no progress at all. The hard-liners are the ones keeping us from progress.

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Dick Mullen's avatar

I realize AOC's national electoral viability turns off some leftists. Barring some sort of outsider candidate, I just don't see how anyone outside of The Squad brings the type of progressive force that leftists are looking for to that stage. To think AOC could earn the nomination but progressives wouldn't vote for her kind of blows my mind. Maybe I'm coping, but to me, her capitulation to establishment democrats is for show. When push comes to shove I think she would pull through on the issues that matter most.

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Doug hall's avatar

Yes indeed

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Lauren R's avatar

Democrats fought Bernie more than they fought Trump.

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Gray Zebra's avatar

But Bernie was *family*.

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Julie Wilder's avatar

I knew she was destined for the presidency the first time I saw her, like I did when I first heard Obama speak. I'm all in.

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Ellen Sue Stern's avatar

I agree that AOC has what it takes! First time I’ve felt encouraged since the Inauguration.

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Cal Quinn's avatar

The real question is whether or not we’ll even have a real election ever again. Otherwise love it!!

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A Rancor (rancor)'s avatar

Unmitigated banger. No further notes.

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Evan Stern's avatar

Generational talent!

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Steve McCall's avatar

AOC is a generational talent. I will be thrilled to support her campaign.

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