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  A Poem for Will Stancil A leader of the Minneapolis resistance shows us how to stand up to fascist bullies Public Servant Feb 13 My Fellow Democracy Defenders, For many years,  Will Stancil  has led the resistance against fascism in Minnesota. Trump’s ICE Gestapo is retreating. We the people won! I have written about the inspired bravery of  Tim Walz ,  Jacob Frey ,  Ilhan Omar ,  Amy Klobuchar ,  Don Lemon ,  Liam Ramos ,  Alex Pretti , and  Renee Good . Today, let’s recognize the will of Will! Democracy Defender is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Public Notice Inside the resistance with Will Stancil Read more 9 days ago · 166 likes · 3 comments · Aaron Rupar and Thor Benson In the long shadow of the sky-blue towers, Where the Mississippi churns and the frost bites, A different kind of storm gathers its powers, Against the encroaching, chaoti...

  A Poem for Alex Pretti Commemorating a martyr who was murdered by Trump's Gestapo Public Servant Feb 1 My Fellow Democracy Defenders, ICE has murdered another American citizen in Minneapolis. Agents executed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse. Like  Renee Good , I have written a poem as a tribute to this brave fighter of fascism who gave his life to protect immigrants. Let’s keep singing the  NO KINGS ANTHEM  together as we protest in the streets. Jesus would also keep going into churches to disrupt Christofascists. Democracy Defender is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. He wore no uniform of olive green, No rifle slung across the tragic scene. His weapon was a stethoscope, his shield The quiet mercy that the weak would wield. Alex Pretti, a nurse, a man of care, Who breathed the oxygen of democracy’s air. But when the black vans came to snatch and steal, To break the stranger on the...

  Susan Crawford Will Save our Democracy VOTE on April 1 to swing the Wisconsin Supreme Court! Public Servant Mar 26, 2025 http:// My Fellow Democracy Defenders, On April 1, Wisconsinites will vote for a Supreme Court Justice. Public Servant endorses Judge Susan Crawford. She will protect democracy in a critical swing state and could break the tie to end gerrymandering to help Democrats regain a majority in the House! American democracy stands at a crossroads, grappling with voter suppression, partisan polarization, and systemic distrust in institutions. In this pivotal moment, Wisconsin—a historic bellwether state—has the power to steer the nation toward renewal. Susan Crawford’s campaign represents not just a choice for progress, but a lifeline for democratic integrity. By championing voting rights, defending election integrity, and bridging divides, Crawford’s leadership offers Wisconsinites a chance to fortify democracy’s foundations, setting a transformative precedent for the ...