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Saturday, May 17, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Trump's agenda meets broad resistance from American institutions. Educational institutions, law firms, broadcasters, nonprofits and corporate shareholders...

Friday, May 16, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Trump’s outlandish executive order to end Birthright Citizenship and on whether or not lower court...

Thursday, May 15, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

A correction that calls into question the whole White House list of CEOs with Trump in Saudi Arabia. Then again, by now we should know to be skeptical of any...

Wednesday, May 14,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Everything Donald Trump touches dies. During the Pete Rose era, I was a Phillies Fan. But I felt that Major League Baseball made the moral decision when it...

Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

The Roundup challenge. Read the Constitution this week, even if you think you know it well. Get one other person to read it too. Buy a copy, bundled with...

Saturday, May 10,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Trump started with deportations. By using existing laws and manipulating the political system to destroy American democracy and institutions, Trump is trying...

Friday, May 9,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

There is resistance. Do you know the way to Sesame Street? Elmo from Sesame Street posted on LinkedIn.👇 Cast members from one of Trump's favorite musicals...

Thursday, May 8, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Joe is always busy. President Biden’s first interview since leaving office. BBC. Watch the President. 👇 29 minutes. Starts at 1:06. This is not who we are:...

Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

A New York Times expose, at last. Trump Sons’ Deals on Three Continents Directly Benefit the President. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump spent the past two...

Sunday, May 4, 2025 Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

This ‘n that. Why not? It’s Sunday. 🚨 BREAKING: President @JoeBiden and @DrBiden will visit @TheView in their first interview since leaving the White House...

Saturday, May 3, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Harvard Day at the Roundup. Trump’s Latest Threat against Harvard. White House vs. Harvard: President Trump said on his social media site on Friday that his...

Friday, May 2, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Two posts, to outline the problems but lift your spirits. There Is a Way Forward: How to Defeat Trump’s Power Grab. The first 100 days of President Trump’s...

Thursday, May 1, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Let’s get rid of Hegseth. Hegseth, the Signal classified information discloser, takes more actions against women and America. In his Manchester New Hampshire...

Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

In love. I pinned J.B. Will he say yes? One more thing. If you didn’t watch his 20 minute speech in New Hampshire , you should now. 👇 You will fall in love...

Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Pope Francis’s funeral was on Saturday, with 250,000 people in attendance. Some represented the United States. Former Pres. Biden and former first lady Dr....

Sunday, April 27, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

More Trump polls keep tumbling down. I am taking the weekend off, but thought you would want to see these new numbers. 🗽🕺💃🕺🏾💃🏾🤸🏽‍♂️🤸🏼🤸🏼‍♀️🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🗽 Voters See...

Friday, April 25, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Today’s Summary of Fighting Back. Democrats thinking out-of-the-box. A Senator from Connecticut and a Representative from Florida are in North Carolina....

Thursday,April 24,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

# Let’s sing this song. 🎶 I asked AI to write it based on a concept. Nobody Doesn’t Like Someone, But No One Likes Donald Trump. (Verse 1) Nobody doesn’t...

Wednesday, April 23,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Congressman Jerry Nadler met with his constituents. Jerry Nadler, longtime liberal congressman of the 12th Congressional District, which includes a broad...

Tuesday, April 22,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Pope Francis has died. His values live on. Biden Shared Grief With Pope Francis. Trump Harbored Grievances Toward Him. Then-President Joe Biden greets Pope...

Easter Sunday, April 20,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Eggs have gone up in price but potatoes aren’t a good answer. A new President would be. Happy Easter to all. Did you hear the one about Trump and Musk’s...

Saturday, April 19, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

What to know about Saturday's 50501 Movement against the Trump administration Demonstrators at a 50501 Trump protest on April 5 at the Vermont State House in...

Friday, April 18, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

When the man in the White House is a revenge-filled bully. This is not what the relationship between elected members of Congress and a President is supposed...

Thursday, April 17, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

The Rule of Law and Donald J. Trump. First came the plan. A Dangerous Vision for the Presidency | Brennan Center for Justice Project 2025 proposes a giant...

Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

In case you know anyone who wants to know why schools with large endowments deserve federal money. An endowment is how the school makes sure it will exist in...

Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Trump’s war against universities expands. Harvard, showing spunk, leads the fight against Trump’s Unconstitutional demands. The letter that Harvard President...

Saturday, April 12, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

A Good Pesach - Passover - to everyone. Let the spirit of the festival celebrating Freedom and Inclusion bring joy to our shaken world. A further welcome to...

Friday, April 11,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Yale Professor Timothy Snyder provides a new, accurate, and important analysis of how the deranged man in the White House functions. Trump's Psychological...

Thursday, April 10,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Join the nation-wide protests to denounce the man in the White House. He endangers the whole world. He embarrasses our nation. Yes, he is destroying our...

Wednesday, April 9,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

The General speaks to America about the current Regime. Former Defense Secretary and retired Marine Corps General James Mattis has released a statement. Here...

Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

The Fight Back. Saturday happened. 3.5 million people protested. Trump and the Press hardly noticed. Big protests — but not big news - by Margaret Sullivan...

Sunday, April 6,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Yesterday, the people found their voice. Touch to watch.👇 Trump's "biggest crowds ever" have finally materialized. pic.twitter.com/4DaRjCr8DR— Jay in Kyiv...

Saturday, April 5, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Ready? Cory lit a 🔥. We carry the flame. Find the rally near you here. I will be back online on Tuesday.

Friday, April 4, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Not in my name. American Jews reject Trump’s tactics. Trump’s Fight Against Antisemitism Has Become Fraught for Many Jews. “This is not going to protect...

Thursday, April 3, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Some GOP Senators Break With Trump to Reject Canada Tariffs. Senate passes resolution to undo emergency declaration, but measure has been blocked in the...

Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Senator Cory Booker stood for 25 hours and 4 minutes for what he believes in. Will we stand for what we believe in? “I promise you, (John Lewis) that I will...

Tuesday April 1, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Special Edition for Action Now If you can, please go to GET OUT THE VOTE calls today for Susan Crawford today. The election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court...

Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

It is April 1 but this is not April Fool’s Day. What is happening in this country is no joke. The deranged man goes after our universities. Yesterday, Trump...

Monday, March 17, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

The Bully who destabilized the world. That is what history should call Trump. His idea of policy. Artificial crises that create chaos. Most recently...

Saturday, March 29, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Yesterday, the New York Times Op-Ed Section had something serious to say. Nailing the nature of the Trump Administration. Trump’s Security Team’s Signal...

Friday, March 28, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

A few more issues about the Signal Call, in which war plans were made and military actions were being taken. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the United...

Thursday, March 27, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

The breach that won’t go away. BREAKING: Jeffrey Goldberg from the Atlantic has released the entire chat of the Signal group where the highest U.S. officials...

Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

The Trump little boys play war. For real. War Planning by the Trump regime. A Mack-Truck-Size Breach. The Historian Heather Cox Richardson summarized what...

Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Have you emailed the President of Columbia? Or of your college? I did. Jonathan Cole, the former provost of Columbia, makes it clear why we should all join...

Sunday, March 23, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Sunday Special Edition. Do you want Trump and Elon Musk to win? Read 👇 and hear what what we are up against. Elon Musk Returns to His Trump Playbook in a Big...

Saturday, March 22,2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Continuing the fight. More resistance to companies that follow Trump’s requirements. As retailers drop DEI, some Black customers drop them. Protests from...

Friday, March 21, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Presidents and Education. Joe is always busy. He was at the Model UN with students on Saturday. Trump took time off from attacking universities to eradicate...

Thursday, March 20, 2025. First day of spring.🌱🌿 Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

Democrats speaking up. Joe Gallina: If you could speak directly to Donald Trump, what would you tell him? Gov. JB Pritzker: What does Vladimir Putin have on...

Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

The Judiciary finds itself busy. 🚨NEW: Federal Judge Theodore Chuang has blocked Elon Musk and DOGE from dismantling USAID, ruling that they have likely...

Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Annette’s Roundup for Democracy.

From Charlie Sykes, conservative political commentator. “A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” ―Edward R. Murrow ** While you (hopefully)...