What if Trump invokes the Insurrection Act?

Trump May Invoke the 1807 Insurrection Act

On his first day in office last January, wannabe king Trump declared a national emergency on our southern border granting him broad powers to repel a non-existent "invasion." (In actual fact, the number of illegal border crossings is at an historic low.) Trump's declaration also gave the departments of Defense and Homeland Security 90 days to produce a report recommending that he invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807.

That report has now come due. Trump could invoke the Insurrection Act at any moment.

Deep Dive, News BriefAlex MApril 22, 2025Trump, Insurrection Act, Dissent, Immigration, police, military, oligarchy, May Day, Democracy

Election Bills Signed Into Law : September 2021

On Monday, our Governor signed into law a raft of elections bills passed by the Legislature in the recently-ended session. Here’s a rundown of the bills he signed.

Deep DiveKathy LassSeptember 28, 2021Filibuster, Voting Rights, Democracy, Debt Ceiling, Reconciliation, Explainer

What is the "Nuclear Option"?

What is the “Nuclear Option” in the Senate, and what does it have to do with the filibuster?

Deep DiveKathy LassSeptember 28, 2021Filibuster, Voting Rights, Democracy, Debt Ceiling, Reconciliation

For the People Act Essentials: Nonpartisan Redistricting

When Census data is released this month, it will launch the redistricting process. Republicans have an aggressive strategy to use redistricting to their advantage - called gerrymandering. Find out why redistricting reform is an essential part of the For the People Act and a focus for nationwide activism.

Deep DiveAnna KrasnerAugust 10, 2021For the People Act, Redistricting, Democracy, Gerrymandering, Voting Rights

The Filibuster Explained (Simplified)

Yesterday (Tuesday, June 22), Republicans used the filibuster to prevent debate on the For the People Act. Learn how the filibuster is being used to stop voting rights legislation, and what we can do to fight back.

Deep DiveAnna KrasnerJune 22, 2021Filibuster, Voting Rights, Democracy, Explainer

The Big Spin

Republican and often Democratic party leaders often spin the results of elections to claim that American voters don’t support progressive values. But is that really true?

Deep DiveAnna KrasnerDecember 1, 2020Democracy