Calls From All Over For People To Organize

After all, George Washington and all were just regular people before they became part of the government. It really is up to all of us. If you click the article title just below this, all the embeds are there. This is from The Root.

These Leaders Are Calling For Americans to Rebel Against Trump Administration

From an Army general to congressmen, these powerful voices are urging folks to rebel against the Trump administration.

By Phenix S Halley Published August 27, 2025

From where you stand, it may look like you’re just watching unimaginable stuff go down, and nobody’s stepping in to stop it. In only eight months of his second term, President Donald Trump has managed to undermine the Constitution, disrupt the economy, send military troops to cities without congressional approval and divide the country over immigration, civil rights and more. It seems like there’s nothing regular Americans can do to stop him as he continues to complete the missions of his 2024 campaign, but many political leaders are offering suggestions to fight back in ways never seen before.

From journalist Toure to former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, these powerful voices are urging folks to rebel against the Trump administration, and here’s exactly how they say it needs to be done.

Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke

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“If we’re not willing to play hardball right now, it is over,” former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke said during an interview. The Democrat continued comparing the rise of German dictator Adolf Hitler to how American society is handling President Trump now. He urged the Press, opposing political parties and every American to pay attention to Trump’s attempt to rewrite the Constitution, defy the federal courts and attack U.S. citizens before something unredeemable happens. “I don’t know if I’m saying that is going to happen in America,” O’Rourke said referring to Nazi Germany. “But this moment sure as hell rhymes with the 1930s, and if we don’t pay attention, we’re going to lose it.”

Roland Martin

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Journalist Roland Martin has told Americans to put down the Tiktoks and fight back. During one video clip, he says “What we are talking about is a battle that’s generational,” Martin passionately began. As Trump continues to suggest red states move to redistrict their congressional seats in Republicans’ favor, Martin called out exactly how this will erase Black voices. “They could wipe out with one Goddamn ruling more than 30 Black Congressional seats,” he said.

Former Vice President Al Gore

On the list of avid critics of Trump is former Vice President Al Gore. During an event in April, Gore didn’t hold back his critiques, and like some others on this list, he compared the Trump administration to Hitler’s regime. He said Trump’s team is “trying to create their own preferred version of reality” to achieve their objectives similar to the Nazi Party. “It was uniquely evil, full stop,” Gore continued. But there are important lessons from the history of that emergent evil.”

Director Marshall Herskovitz

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“We must have what they call a popular uprising,” American director Herskovitz said before adding that in order for this movement to be successful, it would have to be peaceful. “This is not a revolt,” he continued. The producer mapped out his proposed plan. According to him, it would only take 12 to 15 million Americans to protest in the streets “day after day after day,” he said. Step two of the plan includes a “general” strike. “I’m not going to work… My store’s not open; my resturant’s not open. I’m not paying my taxes.” Only then would the country see true change similar to the results of the Arab Spring in 2011– the series of pro-democracy and anti-government uprisings which spread across the Middle East.

Congressman Jerry Nadler

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) arrives to view proceedings in immigration court at the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building on June 18, 2025 in New York City. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander and Council Member Alexa Avilés visited immigration courts to watch proceedings a day after NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander was arrested by federal agents while accompanying a person out of a courtroom as people continue to be detained following immigration court hearings. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

N.Y. Rep. Jerry Nadler released a six-page letter to the American people urging them to take action against Trump. “We cannot wait four years to vote Mr. Trump out of office,” he said before adding, “To achieve this, we must keep our eyes on two important goals: depressing Trump’s public support and dividing the Congressional GOP from him and from each other.” Nadler’s plan focuses on holding the administration accountable for unconstitutional acts and “exposing his Republican enablers in Congress.”

Former U.S. AG Eric Holder

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During an interview with MSNBC, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Trump’s current actions are “remarkably similar” to that of Europe in the 1930s– when Hitler rose to power. Because of this, Holder said all Americans need to be on high alert. “There’s a treadmill that we’re potentially getting on here that could result in the erosion of rights for American citizens,” he told the network.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

N.Y. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stands strong as a controversial yet influential Democrat. Like many of her colleagues, she has remained steady in her criticism towards Trump, and during a rally in California, she said the key to defeating him rest in the hands of Americans. “Community is the most powerful building block we have to defeat authoritarianism and root out corruption,” she told the crowd.

NYT Columnist Charles M. Blow

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Charles M. Blow of the New York Times referenced esteemed author Toni Morrison in his advice to fight back. “If you are taking a break from politics right now… good for you. There’s nothing to be ashamed of,” he began on TikTok. “You’re actually going to need the energy that you’re storing now for the fight to come in the next four years.” He added, “You can’t always stay in the crisis,” quoting Morrison from a 1977 interview. The writer encouraged Americans to “recenter what you love” in order to “remember why you fight.”

Congresswoman Lois Frankel

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 12: Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) speaks during a news conference to celebrate the passage of legislation that will place statues of former Supreme Court associate justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O’ Connor in the U.S. Capitol on May 12, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Democratic leaders were joined by Scott O’ Connor, son of Justice O’ Connor, and Professor Kelsi Corkran, former clerk for Justice Ginsburg. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Fla. Rep. Lois Frankel has an entire page on her website dedicated to ways Americans can help rebel against Trump. “He promised to lower costs, instead, he’s unleashing chaos and cruelty while his rubber-stamp Republicans in Congress are pushing a draconian budget that slashes Medicaid and food assistance—programs millions rely on to get by,” she said. Frankel continued telling folks to call and email their local representatives to voice their complaints, attend town halls and even share their own personal stories.

Greed v. Young Americans

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@geiggfcg on TikTok told younger Americans (ages 45 and younger) to wake up and get to the streets to protest. Why? Because older generations like the baby boomers– including Trump– have ruined the county with their greed, according to the TikToker. “You have been screwed over royally,” he told his followers. From the lack of affordable colleges to the growing cost to buy a home, @geiggfcg said young Americans will deal with the consequences of their parent’s greed. He went on to reference Trump “Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which promised to make major cuts to medicaid, add trillions to the national debt and also cut food stamps for millions by 2027.

Local Resistance Movements

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“Donald Trump’s unpopularity is growing, and this era is going to end,” declared @indivisibleguide on TikTok. In order to ensure this happens, the movement is urging folks to get involved in their local communities and to organize. “You should host a community resistance gathering,” the TikToker said.

FEMA Fights Back

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 8: The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters, in Washington is photographed on October 8, 2024 in Washington, DC. FEMA is running low on personnel, with only 9% of staff available as Hurricane Milton, with 175 mph winds, approaches Tampa, FL; Compared to 25% availability in previous years. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Nearly 200 employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) signed a written letter expressing concerns that Trump’s “unqualified” government appointees could have long-lasting impact on Americans everywhere. NBC reported that 21 of those employees have been put on leave in response.

Peaceful March Against Trump

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ack in April, thousands of Americans across the nation flooded the streets in order to protest against Trump. In this video, a large group of demonstrators are gathered in Milwaukee all against the 47th president.

Army General Mark Milley

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Retired Army Gen. Mark Milley has been an avid critic of the Trump administration for years. In fact, his critiques of Trump even prompted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to pull Milley’s security clearance and protective detail back in January. Still, Milley has remained outspoken about why Americans need to stand strong against Trump. “We don’t take an oath to a tribe… We don’t take an oath to a king or queen or to a tyrant or a dictator,” Milley said. “And we don’t take an oath to a wannabe dictator.”

Journalist Toure

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For journalist Toure, the key to fighting back against Trump and his administration is to hold those doing his bidding accountable. “The pathway out of this is accountability– Not for Trump but for everybody who holds up his order,” he said on TikTok. “‘I was just following orders’ is not sufficient.” Instead, he said the licensed lawyers and licensed pilots who carry out Trumps wishes– such as deporting migrants against court orders and defending the president’s alleged unconstitutional actions in court– need to lose their licenses.

Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 21: California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on during a bill signing event related to redrawing the state’s congressional maps on August 21, 2025 in Sacramento, California. In a move to counter Texas House Republicans’ plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, California Democrats took up a proposed constitutional amendment to temporarily redraw their own congressional maps, potentially creating five additional U.S. House seats for their party. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

While many Democrats are conflicted about going as low as Trump, who is known for ripping into his enemies with low blows and jabs online– Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to have no mercy. The two men have gone back and forth for years, but ever since Trump returned to the White House, Newsom has been fighting the president’s fire with fire, we previously reported. Most recently, Trump has encouraged red states to rezone their voting districts in order to gain more Republican seats come the 2026 midterms. In direct response to that, Newsom promised to do the same in his state.

Two clips from The Majority Report on the democratic leadership.

The Breakfast Club’s Charlemagne Tha God delivers a devastating new nickname for Hakeem Jeffries. We explain why the Jeffries and the Democratic establishment are so afraid of being challenged from the left, especially on issues like Israel and the influence of AIPAC.

The 2025 Netroots conference is over and David Weigel joins to break down the key takeaways, from a surprising lack of donor support to the crucial debate over how politicians should communicate their message.

National Guard On Trash Duty After Trump’s Budget Cuts

Why is the National Guard on trash duty in Washington, DC? While the Trump administration claims the troops are needed to combat crime, we examine what this says about the true agenda behind the deployment and break down how this costly, aesthetic-focused mission is not about public safety but about political aesthetics.

Israeli Politician Calls Gaza A “Holocaust”

Israeli politician Ofair Kasif has publicly condemned the situation in Gaza as an “absolute apocalypse, a holocaust.” Kasif’s brave statement, the starvation of Palestinians, and the ongoing destruction in Gaza is why this lone voice from within the Israeli establishment is so vital, and how his blunt assessment of “no war, only a holocaust” challenges conventional narratives.

Slavery Abolition, & More, In Peace & Justice History for 8/28

https://www.peacebuttons.info/E-News/peacehistoryaugust.htm#august28

Some News Of The World

Because it’s really not all about US.

*Corgis race during a international event Corgi Race Vilnius 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)*

Little legs, big dreams: More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania’s international Corgi race

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By LIUDAS DAPKUS Updated 7:46 PM CDT, August 24, 2025

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Cute and adorable Welsh corgis, widely known for their association with the British royal family, are in fact a breed of passionate racers.

That’s at least according to the 120 teams from around Europe taking part in the Corgi Race Vilnius, in Lithuania’s capital, which drew an international bunch of furballs and their owners from countries including Poland, Latvia, Germany, Austria and Italy.

Thousands of Lithuanians gathered in the capital’s largest park on Saturday and Sunday to watch the events — a solo sprint, a contest for the “mightiest voice,” costume challenges, and group racing.

The event is set to culminate on Sunday with the so-called World Corgi Meetup, where dogs in Lithuania will be connected via a live broadcast with their peers in the United States, Ireland and Poland.

“This is so much fun and great emotion for the entire family, something bright that many people are craving for these days,” said retired teacher Janina Stoniene, who attended the race with her three grandchildren. The children said they admired the costume challenge as dogs were dressed in eye-catching outfits like Batman, a princess or an airplane.

A corgi named Amigo, sporting a factory-themed costume complete with two tiny chimneys and “Fur Factory” lettering, was named the proud winner of that contest.

Another called Mango, whose owners are from Lithuania, was the champion of the solo race.

“So this is a mango, like a fruit mango, and we are participating (for the) second time in Corgi Race 2025,” said Ignas Klimaika, a proud corgi lover from Vilnius. “Last year we didn’t manage to end the race perfectly. We had a really good training. We had trained every day, but this year we decided we just go without training, just to participate, just to enjoy all the lots of corgis,” he said.

*A corgi dog participates in a fashion show during a international event Corgi Race Vilnius 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)*

But this year, Mango won the racing competition, while his owners screamed and waved to try to inspire him to triumph.

“He knows what he did and he’s really proud of himself,” said Ignas, who is already planning for 2026.

For Science!

Scientists Discover 866 New Creatures — Hidden Marvels Facing Extinction

March 20, 2025 Written by Matthew Russell

In a groundbreaking global mission, researchers have identified 866 new marine species, offering fresh insights into ocean biodiversity. The discovery comes after a two-year collaboration among scientists, governments, and research institutions.

This large-scale effort combines data from 400 institutions and more than 800 scientists to accelerate the cataloguing of life beneath the waves. The study confirms that much of the ocean remains unexplored, with only about 10% of marine species currently documented, leaving a vast number of creatures to be discovered, Faharas reports.

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The Guitar Shark was found 200 meters deep off Africa.

Breakthrough Discoveries: Guitar Shark and Venomous Harpoon Snail

Among the newly identified species, the Guitar Shark stands out. Found at depths of approximately 200 meters off the coasts of Mozambique and Tanzania, this elusive shark adds to a critically endangered group, Afloat.ie reports. With only 38 known guitar shark species worldwide and a significant proportion threatened, its discovery sparks urgent calls for conservation measures.

Equally intriguing is the discovery of a venomous marine gastropod, Turridrupa magnifica. This creature, encountered in the South Pacific near New Caledonia and Vanuatu, possesses a specialized predatory mechanism. It employs harpoon-like teeth to inject toxins into its prey, a feature that opens potential avenues for developing novel pain relief and cancer treatments, according to Ocean Census. The promising medical applications of these peptides highlight the unforeseen benefits that emerging species can offer.

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Scientists discovered 866 new marine species.

A Collaborative Effort Across the Globe

The ambitious mission, led by the Nippon Foundation and Nekton, kicked off in April 2023. It involved 10 global expeditions and 8 Species Discovery Workshops, creating an international network dedicated to marine research, IFL Science reports. By deploying divers, remotely operated vehicles, and submersibles, teams explored depths ranging from near-surface waters to nearly 5,000 meters below sea level. Such an extensive range allows researchers to capture a diverse snapshot of ocean life, from colorful reef fish to mysterious deep-sea creatures that dwell in near-total darkness.

The traditional process of species registration is lengthy, sometimes taking up to 13.5 years. This delay means that many species face extinction before they can be formally documented. Accelerated efforts, like the Ocean Census, aim to reduce this gap and develop conservation strategies rapidly, CBS News reports. The initiative has already facilitated a series of Species Discovery Awards, encouraging taxonomists worldwide to share their findings and enrich our understanding of marine ecosystems.

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Discoveries inspire hope for future biotechnology advances.

Implications for Marine Conservation

The revelations extend beyond the thrill of new discoveries. They serve as a stark reminder that the ocean still holds many secrets critical to the health of our planet. With climate change, overfishing, and pollution increasingly threatening marine environments, the need for protective measures has never been more urgent.

A unified treaty reached by over 100 nations now aims to conserve 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030, CBS News reports. This commitment underscores the pivotal role that newly discovered species play in advancing marine conservation, as each new creature contributes to the broader ecological balance.

The comprehensive data gathered during these expeditions are now accessible through an online biodiversity platform. This initiative not only supports ongoing research but also informs policy decisions aimed at safeguarding marine habitats, according to Faharas. As more species become known, conservationists can design more effective strategies to protect fragile ecosystems. The discovery of species such as the Guitar Shark and Turridrupa magnifica becomes a clarion call for further exploration and immediate action to preserve oceanic life.

Charting a Course for Future Discoveries

This monumental effort in marine exploration opens the door to new scientific questions. Researchers now face the challenge of studying the biology, behavior, and ecological roles of these species. The data collected will fuel future expeditions and drive technological innovations in underwater research. A sustained commitment to cataloguing and conserving ocean life will help protect the planet’s largest ecosystem against ongoing environmental threats.

The Ocean Census project represents a major step forward in understanding marine biodiversity. Its findings remind us that the ocean remains a vast and vibrant frontier, rich with life forms that continue to captivate scientific curiosity and drive innovation. As nations work together to expand marine protected areas, these discoveries will serve as a cornerstone for global conservation efforts.