Key Races to Watch While Democrats are increasingly favored to win the House this November, post-election possession of the Senate is less certain – but likely to be close! OutContinue reading “Take Back the Senate!”
Author Archives: Barbara Head
How to Overthrow an Autocrat: Protests and Turnout
Lessons from Hungary | On April 13, 2026, Hungarian voters handed Prime Minister Viktor Orban a crushing defeat, ending 16 years of far-right populist rule. During those years, Orban toreContinue reading “How to Overthrow an Autocrat: Protests and Turnout”
Spotlight on Sherrod Brown
Who Is Sherrod Brown? In 2024, political headwinds in Ohio were too strong – Will the wind be at his back in 2026? Democrat Sherrod Brown spent 48 out ofContinue reading “Spotlight on Sherrod Brown”
Lessons from the Illinois Democratic Primaries
On March 17, all eyes in Illinois were on the Democratic congressional primaries. In this staunchly blue state, most Democratic congressional nominees win their elections, so primaries are closely watched.Continue reading “Lessons from the Illinois Democratic Primaries”
Celebrate a Win
Recently, in a stunning victory against Trump, the Supreme Court struck down his illegal tariffs. The victory was even sweeter as the lead plaintiff in the court case, Learning Resources,Continue reading “Celebrate a Win”
GUN SAFETY ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
DONATE TO THESE NATIONAL GUN SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS: Why donate to these organizations? Because THEY ARE OUR ANSWER TO THE NRA!! They are fighting for us and against gun violence. TheseContinue reading “GUN SAFETY ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
No Kings Day
We did it! June 14, 2025 – No Kings Day – was a joyous celebration of unity, strength, and solidarity. It was conceived as opposition to Trump’s birthday bash, whichContinue reading “No Kings Day”
Give Your Legislators Daily Feedback
🤨 As frustrating as the deafening silence is from Congressional Republicans, the apparent capitulation from Democrats in Congress is even more maddening. Chuck Schumer made himself the face of DemocraticContinue reading “Give Your Legislators Daily Feedback”
Resistance Timeline
Resistance leader Robert Hubbell posted the following in his Substack. It provides an excellent and useful guide to of what the next four years under Trump is likely to lookContinue reading “Resistance Timeline”
Fight Back Now! Congressional Contact
Now is a good time to delve into Congressional contact—our most powerful tool for influencing the work of Congress. Is Congressional contact really effective? You might be surprised to knowContinue reading “Fight Back Now! Congressional Contact”