Saving Democracy: A Crowdsourced Plan for Effective Action

**Updated daily**

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

Let’s be honest—Elon Musk and Donald Trump know the only way to stay out of prison is to destroy the U.S. Constitution.

They aren’t planning for a four-year term—they’re plotting a hostile takeover. Their goal is to capture the U.S. government permanently and join the global network of dictators.

Why Words Are No Longer Enough

Writing blogs, posting memes, making videos, and protesting all have their place, but they’re not enough on their own. Trump and Elon thrive on chaos and outrage, using it to fuel their movements. If we want to stop them, we need to focus our energy on actions that actually hold them accountable.

The only action that truly matters right now is legal action.

We have one chance to stop them. If we don’t channel our energy strategically, we’ll lose this fight before it even begins.

The Problem: Momentum Is On Their Side

Right now, Trump and Elon have all the momentum:

▪️ Elon has endless money, lawyers, and influence on X.

▪️ Trump is a master manipulator with full immunity and pardon power.

▪️ FOX News is in his back pocket, brainwashing millions daily.

If we want to stop them, we need to generate even more momentum than they have. Alone, it’s impossible—but together, we are unstoppable.

What Can We Do?

South Korea just defended itself against a political coup, and they showed us exactly what needs to be done:

✔ Act quickly

✔ Unite behind a focused strategy

✔ Refuse to let corruption win

If we don’t channel our energy into the right places, we stand no chance.

Authoritarians thrive when people stay silent and divided.

Here are four critical steps to fight back:

1️⃣ Unite Behind Strong Voices

We need to support those already doing the work to expose Trump and Elon’s corruption. They have built momentum, and by following them, we can help them build even more.

Let’s collectively build a list of people worth following. I’ll start—please comment with more names so I can add them to the list!

📺 YouTube:

• Brian Tyler Cohen

• The Bulwark

• Glen Kirschner

• Adam Schiff

• Thom Hartmann

• Jake Broe

• Democracy Docket

• MeidasTouch Network / Legal AF

• Jack Cocchiarella

• Secular Talk

• Silicon Curtain

• Jessica Denson

• Chris Norlund

• Hysteria Podcast

• I’ve Had It Podcast

• Pod Save America

✍️ Substack:

• Judd Legum (Popular Information)

• Heather Cox Richardson

• Adam Kinzinger

• Aaron Rupar

• Robert Reich

• Dean Obeidallah

• Steve Beschloss

• Qasim Rashid, Esq.

• Paul Krugman

• Jim Acosta

• Amy Siskind

• Tristan Snell

• Steve Schmidt

• Oliver Markus Malloy

• Mary L. Trump

• Joyce Vance

• Walter Rhein

• Olga Lautman

• Jeff Tiedrich

• Malcolm Nance

• Jessica Craven

• Timothy Snyder

• The New Republic

• Scott Dworkin

• Dan Rather

• Tim Miller

• Sarah Longwell

• Jason Provencio

• Krassenstein

• Dash Dobrofsky

• Andrew Weissmann

🌐 BlueSky:

• Jojo From Jerz

• Bernie Sanders

• Jay Kuo

• AOC

• Jamie Raskin

• Elizabeth Warren

• Anna from Ukraine

• Rick Wilson

• Molly Jong-Fast

• Demcast USA

• PoliticsGirl

• Michael Steele

• Charlie Sykes

• Anne Applebaum

• Ruth Ben-Ghiat

• Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

• Chris Murphy

• Jack Hopkins

• The Contrarian - Jen Rubin

• Norm Eisen

• Aaron Parnas

• Luke Beasley

👉 Please follow as many people on this list as possible—every follow, like, and share helps them build momentum, and that momentum is exactly what we need to fight back. Supporting these voices is one of the easiest ways to unite and strengthen the movement. If you know someone who should be added, drop their name in the comments, and I’ll update the list. Let’s make this a growing resource for everyone committed to defending democracy.

2️⃣ Lawsuits Are the Only Words That Matter Now

We are running out of options. Lawsuits are the last line of defense against Trump and Elon’s authoritarian takeover. The courts are the only place where their gaslighting strategy fails—where evidence, facts, and accountability still matter.

These organizations are doing the hard legal work to stop them, and they need all the support they can get. Let’s rally behind them.

Follow them, amplify their work, and, if possible, support them financially. Every dollar, repost, and new follower helps keep democracy alive and strengthens the fight.

⚖️ Organizations Fighting in Court:

1. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU):

• Legal Actions: The ACLU has filed lawsuits against Trump-era policies that violated constitutional rights, including efforts to end birthright citizenship.

2. The Lincoln Project:

•Legal Actions: The Lincoln Project has actively used legal challenges and public advocacy to counter Trump and his enablers. From defending against defamation lawsuits to exposing firms backing Trump’s election schemes, they remain a powerful force in holding him accountable.

3. Democracy Forward:

• Legal Actions: Actively sued the Trump administration over attempts to politicize the civil service and freeze federal funding.

4. Protect Democracy:

• Legal Actions: Represented Capitol Police officers in lawsuits against Trump, alleging his role in inciting the January 6th insurrection.

5. State Democracy Defenders Fund (SDDF):

• Legal Actions: Filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s efforts to restructure the government for political control, including the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE).

6. Democracy Docket

• Legal Actions: Democracy Docket is actively involved in litigation to protect voting rights and challenge threats to democracy. They have been engaged in lawsuits opposing Trump-backed election suppression efforts and have reported on legal challenges related to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

7. Public Citizen:

• Legal Actions: Public Citizen has filed multiple lawsuits against the Trump administration, including a challenge to his executive order requiring two regulations to be repealed for every new one added. They have also sued the administration for lack of transparency in secret government committees, such as the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

8. VoteVets:

• Legal Actions: Sued the Trump administration for unlawfully outsourcing veterans’ policy decisions to his Mar-a-Lago associates, violating federal law.

• Advocacy: The largest progressive veterans’ group, representing 1.5 million members, pushing for strong national security, veterans’ care, and accountability in government.

9. Earthjustice:

• Legal Actions: During the first two years of the Trump administration, Earthjustice filed 120 lawsuits challenging attempts to roll back environmental protections. They secured favorable decisions in 16 out of 17 major cases, achieving a 94% success rate.

10. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC):

•Legal Actions: By October 2019, NRDC had filed its 100th lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging various rollbacks on environmental protections.

11. Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC):

• Legal Actions: The SPLC has actively challenged Trump-era policies, particularly in immigration. They filed lawsuits against the Trump administration’s family separation policy, seeking the release of detained children. They also sued over discriminatory immigration detention practices in collaboration with the ACLU.

• Monitoring & Reporting: While the SPLC has not filed lawsuits against Elon Musk, it has closely monitored his actions. Their Hatewatch initiative reported on Musk making a controversial Roman salute at Trump’s 2025 inaugural events. Additionally, Musk publicly attacked the SPLC, calling it a “criminal organization,” after they exposed extremist activity on his platform, X.

12. RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services):

• Legal Actions: RAICES provides free and low-cost legal services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the U.S. While not directly focused on lawsuits against Trump or Musk, their work is crucial in defending individuals targeted by anti-immigrant policies and legal challenges. If you or someone you know needs immigration-related legal assistance, RAICES is a vital resource.

13. Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights:

• Legal Advocacy: Represents unaccompanied immigrant children in deportation proceedings, ensuring their best interests are considered in every decision.

👉 Know of other good legal groups? Please drop them in the comments so I can add them to the list.

3️⃣ Boycott Companies That Support the Fascist Movement

Corporations enabling authoritarianism must be held accountable. Many companies are directly or indirectly propping up Trump, Musk, and their network—whether through donations, ad spending, or platforming dangerous propaganda.

💰 Hit them where it hurts—their wallets. Money is the only thing they care about. It’s time to stop feeding the machine. Boycott the businesses bankrolling this movement.

🚧 This list is still under construction. If you have suggestions, drop them in the comments.

• Twitter/X – Every post, ad view, and second spent on the platform generates revenue that Musk funnels into dismantling democracy.

• Tesla – This is a big one. Musk’s wealth and influence are directly tied to Tesla’s stock price.

• Starlink – A key part of Musk’s empire, heavily intertwined with government contracts.

• Amazon – Profits from right-wing propaganda through ad revenue, platforming, and political donations.

• Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) – A breeding ground for disinformation, propaganda, and election interference.

… To be continued. Let’s make sure our money isn’t funding the destruction of democracy.

4️⃣ Don’t Get Distracted by the Chaos

Trump and Elon want you distracted. Their constant scandals and outrage-bait tactics are designed to:

❌ Keep us talking about them instead of organizing

❌ Flood the media with noise so real issues get buried

❌ Exhaust us into apathy

Instead of reacting to every insane thing they do, we need to focus on what they don’t want us talking about:

✔ The lawsuits that could take them down

✔ The organizations fighting back

✔ The ways we can help

Rather than just sharing the chaos, make sure to amplify the individuals doing the heavy lifting—those filing lawsuits and taking real action against Trump and his criminal affiliates.

It’s so easy to fall for the drama—I’m guilty of it too. But right now, we need laser focus.

Final Thought: Time Is Running Out

If we don’t act powerfully right now, the courts may not work in the future.

For context, it only took Hitler 53 days to dismantle democracy in Germany. Trump and Musk have far more resources, influence, and technology than Hitler ever did. If we don’t push back now, we may not get another chance.

Every person who values democracy needs to be all in right now. Speak up, get involved, and support the lawsuits. The window to stop them is closing fast.

🗳️ Support the Florida Special Elections (April 1): Two crucial races are happening in Florida, and Josh Weil and Gay Valimont need all the support they can get. You can:

• Volunteer for phone banking & outreach → Sign up at Mobilize.us

• Make a financial contribution to their campaigns→ Josh Weil: joshweil.us Gay Valimont: gayforcongress.com

⚖️ Critical Wisconsin Supreme Court Election – April 1: Wisconsin voters will decide a key Supreme Court seat that could shape the future of abortion rights, union protections, and electoral laws. This race is crucial for maintaining a fair and balanced judiciary.

How to help:

-Donate to Democratic judicial candidates in Wisconsin.

-Volunteer to phone bank or write postcards.

-Spread the word—turnout will decide this race.

More info: Wisconsin Elections Commission

The courts decide everything—let’s not sit this one out.

☎️ Call your senator: 202-224-3121 and demand action. Follow the prompts—it takes less than 2 minutes.

Senator Lisa Murkowski just reported that calls are flooding in at 1,600 per minute, far beyond the usual 40. The message is clear: Americans won’t stand for Elon Musk’s grip on our government.

Share this number, and keep the calls coming!

💬 Leave recommendations in the comments—voices to follow, organizations to support, and strategies we should discuss—and I’ll add them to the list.

📢 Share this post so we can unite with focus. The more we rally behind strong organizations and voices, the more momentum we will build — we need as much as possible.

🧘‍♀️ Protect Your Mental Health: Trump and Elon are using the same aggressive political gaslighting strategy as Putin, designed to create maximum division, confusion, and chaos. This tactic is deliberate and takes a toll on our mental well-being. Spending time in nature, exercising, taking deep breaths, and experiencing moments of stillness can help keep you grounded, clear-headed, and at peace.

🙏💙 THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ARTICLE!! I will continue doing updates, so keep checking back for current information.

“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” – Mattie Stepanek