Annie Comes Home: 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Petition: Trump's tariffs

SIGN NOW: Congress is pretending they're powerless to stop Trump's tariffs. Don't buy it – demand they assert their power and stick up for folks like us >>

Pamela,

Groceries, clothes, furniture – everything is getting more expensive again. And there's a big reason why.

President Trump just reignited a trade war by slapping sweeping new tariffs on goods we rely on every day. That means higher prices at the store, more pressure on working families, and more uncertainty for small businesses already struggling to stay afloat.

Whatever you think about tariffs – this isn't something we can leave up to any one person. Our elected representatives in Congress have the power and responsibility to weigh in. They can't just sit on their hands while Trump makes decisions that raise prices for millions of Americans.

Sign the petition: Our members of Congress need to do their jobs and put Trump's tariffs up for a vote >>

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From day one, Trump, Musk, and their cronies have been pushing the limits of their power, trying to cut crucial services and shut down agencies that Congress has already funded – all to enrich the 1% at the expense of everyday Americans.

Trump's tariffs could cost the average American household thousands of dollars more each year and potentially trigger a global recession.

Our Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate trade – and we need to make it clear they have an obligation to step in, use their power, and put We The People first.

But instead, too many members of the President's party are afraid to cross him, no matter how many Americans their inaction hurts. Congressional Republicans are reportedly "terrified" of the President – and want to give him "several months" to implement his destructive tariffs. [1]

Let's remind them: they work for us, not for Trump's political agenda. Everyday Americans can't afford to wait several months – we need action NOW.

Join us to tell Congress: You have the power to stand up against Trump's tariffs and protect everyday Americans – it's time to use it.

Thanks for speaking out,

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[1] https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/03/trump-tariffs-congress-republicans-powerless-00271537

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What I heard at the Supreme Court

Pamela,

First of all, thank you for everything you do to fight for fair representation in our democracy. And thank you for following along with our updates on a critical redistricting case in front of the Supreme Court right now: Louisiana v. Callais.

In case you need a reminder of what's at stake: anti-democracy extremists are attempting to undo Louisiana's new, fair congressional map. If the map is overturned, it would once again diminish the rightful voting power of Black Louisianans. And the outcome of this case could undermine the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which would have broad implications for maps across the country.

I attended the oral argument at the Supreme Court, and I know that the fair maps movement has made a rock-solid case for upholding Louisiana's two Black opportunity districts.

As Justice Elena Kagan noted during the argument, three different courts — comprised of seven federal judges — have all agreed that Louisiana should have two Black opportunity districts in accordance with the VRA. Pamela, it's clear: Louisiana's VRA-compliant map — which Louisianans have fought so hard for — must stand. The Supreme Court must follow its own recent precedent on this issue, as it upheld the VRA less than two years ago. And extremists cannot be allowed to gerrymander at the expense of the people.

Over the next few months, while we wait for the Supreme Court's ruling, the All On the Line campaign will continue mobilizing grassroots supporters to protect fair maps, voting rights, and fair representation across the country.

We must do everything we can to defend our democracy as extremists try to undo our progress through court cases like these.

People like you are at the heart of our movement for a truly representative democracy. We'll keep you posted on the outcome of this case and what comes next.

Thank you,
Marina

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This yard sign will help stop Elon Musk

Dear MoveOn member,

Since taking office, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have claimed to be making our government more efficient by cutting wasteful spending. What is all that waste they're targeting?

Scientific research into cancer and Alzheimer's disease at the National Institutes of Health.

Meteorologists at the National Weather Service who track tornadoes and other dangerous weather conditions.

Social Security offices that ensure that payments are made on time and provide support for seniors and people with disabilities in communities across the country.

And they won't stop there. Musk has called Social Security, one of the most successful government programs in history, "the biggest ponzi scheme of all time" and made it clear that he doesn't just want to close offices or cut staff—he wants to cut off Social Security payments, too.¹

77% of retirees—tens of millions of people—rely on Social Security to pay for everyday necessities. We cannot, and will not, allow the richest man in the world to rip away lifesaving benefits just to satisfy his own ego.²

We're fighting back and telling Elon to get his hands off Social Security, and you can join us with this brand-new "Hey Elon: Hands Off My Social Security" yard sign! Click here to order yours now, while supplies last!

Andra, we need to make sure that everyone knows exactly what Elon is trying to do—because the more people know about it, the more they want to stop it.

Musk poured at least $21 million into Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court race, claiming that the outcome would define the future of all "Western civilization."³ He even went to Wisconsin days before the election to hand out $1 million checks to get people to vote.

Two days later, his candidate lost by 10 points.⁴

Musk might have a lot of money, but he is not all-powerful.

We need to keep spreading the word about what Musk and Trump are doing to our country in order to grow the movement we will need to win back power in Congress next year and put a stop to their vengeful efforts.

You can help by ordering your very own "Hey Elon: Hands Off My Social Security" yard sign and putting it in your yard or window.

Every single dollar of your purchase will be used by MoveOn to stop Trump, Musk, and the MAGA movement in their tracks.

We can stop them, together. And we must.

Thanks for all you do.

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Sources:

1. "Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud," AP News, March 10, 2025
https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-donald-trump-doge-b21b74f56f30012a6450a629e7232a1a

2. "More than half of non-retired US adults expect to rely on Social Security in retirement," CNN, November 21, 2024
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/21/business/social-security-benefits/index.html

3. "Musk said Wisconsin would decide the fate of Western civilization. Now he says he 'expected to lose,'" Politico, April 2, 2025
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/02/elon-musk-wisconsin-loss-reaction-00006129

4. "Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk," AP News, April 2, 2025
https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-supreme-court-elon-musk-81f71cdda271827ae281a77072a26bad

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We can’t let this get buried in all the appalling Trump news

Pamela:

Quick: name the worst things that Donald Trump did in the past month.

It's a hard question to answer, right? He's doing so much, so fast to try to hurt working people, reward the rich, and tear down our democracy that it's hard to keep track of it all.

I'm constantly following the news cycle as Communications Director for Fair Fight, and I see how Trump and his MAGA allies flood the zone with attack after attack. It's part of an intentional strategy to make us feel too overwhelmed to fight back. So we have to be intentional in our response.

Here's an idea: in this email, let's drill down on one specific, deeply harmful thing he's tried to do recently. Then let's make sure more people are aware of it — maybe they missed it in all the deluge of destruction!

And this is a big one, because our very democracy is at stake.

Last week, Trump signed an executive order that reads like a MAGA fever dream. It's a lawless power grab to try to seize control of our elections and silence voters. It:

Requires Americans to show documents like passports or Real IDs that indicate citizenship status to use the federal voter registration form, even though many people don't have or can't access those documents — impacting at least 21 million Americans' voter registrations, with Black, Latino, rural, low-income, and naturalized voters most impacted.
Potentially could result in tossing out overseas and military ballots that were mailed on time and arrive after Election Day.
Gives Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency the power to comb through state voter rolls. That's right: an unelected oligarch with roots in apartheid South Africa would help decide who's American enough to vote.
And more.

We need to make sure more people know that free and fair elections are on the line with this executive order — we can't let it get buried.

And while Trump tries to distract us with chaos and disinformation, one of the best ways for us as individuals to push back is to share credible info online and in real life.

Here are three stories for you to check out and share — on social media, in an email to a family member, on a local organizing listserv, wherever you can reach people!

Democracy Docket wrote about how voting rights leaders and experts like Fair Fight CEO Lauren Groh-Wargo are responding to this new piece of the MAGA anti-democracy agenda: "Trump Anti-Voting Order Draws Furious Pushback." She issues a rallying cry that's going to stick with me.

I broke down Trump's executive order in an op-ed for Zeteo. Read it here: "The MAGA and Musk Fever Dream to End Democracy." I promise: it's not doom-and-gloom, and it lays out how we can each fight back.

You should also check out what Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock had to say about Trump's attempted federal takeover of elections: "When we were trying to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, we still left voting to the states…Republicans kept saying, 'It's a state issue.' Now you've got the president reaching down from on high, clearly trying to set the table for whatever outcomes he wants."

Read more from Senator Warnock's interview with Courier. If you've got a conservative cousin who supports Trump but thinks states should make the rules on things like elections, they should see Senator Warnock's argument! (By the way: every day, I'm proud that Fair Fight helped send this morally clear-eyed champion to the Senate.)

Share one, two, or all three of these pieces to help draw more attention to this threat.

Thank you for helping to raise the alarm. And thank you for everything you do as a Fair Fight supporter to power this work. We'll continue to expose the MAGA anti-democracy agenda, organize locally to defend the freedom to vote, and help elect voting rights champions up and down the ballot.

As I wrote in my op-ed, autocracy thrives on isolation, so we all have to fight back, together. I'm really glad to have you by my side, Pamela. It's our democracy, and we're gonna fight like hell to save it.

Thank you,

Max

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we refuse complacency and despair

Pamela, for 42 days, the people of Gaza had a reprieve from the Israeli military's relentless bombs. Families were reunited as dozens of Israeli hostages came home. Hundreds of thousands of people began to rebuild their lives.

In an instant, everything changed. Trump's promise that "all hell will break out" has become a reality as PM Netanyahu moves to expand a ground invasion that has already killed over 50,523 people.

It's heartbreaking to have been so close to an end to the relentless violence and see the Israeli government tear up the ceasefire. But we refuse to let despair and complacency allow this violence to become our new normal.

With hawks in the White House and Congress circling, our team is going into overtime, doubling down on every single tactic we have to halt the bombs once again. It looks like round-the-clock advocacy to push more lawmakers to speak out against the shipment of offensive weapons to the Israeli government. It's partnering with civil society in the region who are pushing for new solutions that can help Israelis and Palestinians thrive without the fear of violence. It's mobilizing tens of thousands of activists to call for pushback against Huckabee's nomination to become Ambassador to Israel.

And it all takes incredible resources.

An effort like this will require a HUGE lift for our small team of 12 — even longer hours, early morning meetings, and late-night calls — but we're as committed as ever. With your support, Pamela, we will ramp up our efforts to save lives, bring the remaining hostages home, and stop the heartbreaking violence. Please donate $27, or any amount now.

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Make no mistake, it wasn't bombs and bullets that paused the violence from January 19 to March. The recent ceasefire saved lives. Hostages returned to their families. Hundreds of trucks were able to bring crucially needed aid into Gaza. Violence across the region slowed dramatically.

Without a ceasefire in place, people in Gaza and the dozens of hostages still held captive have run out of time.

For too many across the Middle East, "hell" is a reality they have been living for well over a year — and the U.S. government is directly culpable for their suffering. Right now, hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza are slowly starving as relentless Israeli military bombings, including with U.S.-made weapons, continue to destroy hospitals, homes filled with families, and schools sheltering displaced people.

More bombs and bullets will not build peace. This strategy has done little to bring the remaining hostages back to their families. But luckily, we've faced moments just like this one before, and we refuse to let this work fail.

Lives remain on the line. That means our small team has just the narrowest window to drown out the hawks and the war lobby by raising the alarm about how devastating a war would be in the media, rallying our anti-war champions in Congress to push back on a destructive status quo that prioritizes war and profit over peace and people, and mobilizing tens of thousands of grassroots activists like you who refuse to accept more violence as the only way forward. Pamela, we need you with us.

Nothing can happen without resources. Can you donate $27, or any amount now? Millions of people are at immediate risk. Still together, we'll be ready to meet this moment and all the ones ahead, to work to get them the peaceful solutions they need.

It's not just the bombs that we're worried about — we're afraid despair and complacency allow the violence to become our new normal.

That's why our community gives us so much hope. You are the people who refuse to look away. You are the ones who will help build the world we all want and deserve: One where we all live and thrive without the threat of violence.

People in Israel, Palestine, and around the world deserve a lasting, sustainable, peace. Together, we'll continue working to make that future possible.

Thank you for working for peace,

The Win Without War team