TAKE ACTION FOR DEMOCRACY

Gather together people you know to act and reflect on our democracy.

Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democracy. But since the Supreme Court gutted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), this cornerstone of democracy has been under relentless attack.

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will restore and strengthen the VRA, ensuring that all voters have the access and protections they deserve.

Send a message to your representative today — demand they pass this crucial legislation and safeguard our democracy.

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian American permanent resident and Columbia University graduate student, without demonstrating a warrant.

When government agencies can detain lawful residents for their political advocacy, we witness the effective nullification of First Amendment protections, particularly for those already marginalized. This selective enforcement creates a dangerous environment where Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian voices face disproportionate scrutiny and punishment for engaging in the same political discourse afforded to others.

Add your signature to demand the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil and to defend the right to speak out against injustice.

Call Black voters in Wisconsin prior to the state-level Supreme Court election on April 1 with nonpartisan information on early voting. Phone bank with the Workers Circle every Wednesday at 7:00 PM - 8:00PM ET throughout March. You can make calls from anywhere in the country, and no experience is necessary!

H.R. 22, the SAVE (“Safeguard American Voter Eligibility”) Act is a voter suppression bill introduced by Republican Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) in the 119th Congress that would require all Americans to show either their passport or birth certificate in order to register to vote — no other IDs would be acceptable.

Join our monthly 30-minute social justice briefing and community building event. Bring your lunch or your morning cup of coffee to this relaxed conversation where you'll getto know other Workers Circle activists from across the country and learn about priority legislation and developments. And if your schedule permits, stay on until 1:00 PM ET to continue the conversation with us.

The Workers Circle is committed to grassroots and direct action as we fight to ensure free and fair elections and strengthen our democracy.  Sign up for our social justice list to receive the Activist Update, and never miss a chance to join us at a protest or rally. 

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Join the Center for Common Ground and the Workers Circle on Thursday, March 20, at 7:00 PM ET for our Effective Advocate series. Each month, this program offers an update on key federal legislation, actions and skills training. From becoming a legislative advocate to an LTE writer to a protest organizer, these trainings will highlight critical political developments and help you expand your advocacy toolbox to become the change maker you want to be!

Donald Trump is openly violating the Constitution and pushing the limits of executive power to consolidate control and erode our democracy. Congress has the power to stop him – but they must act before it’s too late.

Trump’s executive order freezing federal funds is part of a broader strategy: deceive the public, bend the law, and push the boundaries of unchecked executive power.