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  Democracy Docket 619K subscribers Jan 20, 2026 Defending Democracy with Marc Elias Sen. Jeff Merkley joins Marc Elias to warn that American democracy is being hollowed out from within, as Trump deploys authoritarian tactics to suppress dissent, weaponize the DOJ, and rig future elections. From troops in the streets to attacks on vote-by-mail, this conversation breaks down the most immediate threats—and what citizens must do to stop them. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.c... Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.c... Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydoc... Instagram⁠:    / democracydocket   Facebook⁠:    / democracydocket   X/Twitter⁠:    / democracydocket   TikTok⁠:    / democracydocket   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket How...

    The Senate is back in session after a short recess, and Republicans are wasting no time plowing ahead with their plan to slash critical programs that help ordinary Americans thrive to funnel huge tax cuts for the wealthy. Republicans are picking up where they left off — planning to sabotage Social Security and also use the reconciliation process to siphon off billions of dollars from vital lifelines, including cuts to Medicaid, housing, climate programs, and education. These are all-out attacks on working Americans to benefit the super-rich. Make no mistake: families lose, billionaires win under the Republican MAGA plan. I'm standing strong against everything Trump, Musk, and MAGA Republicans are trying to ram through. I will oppose the Republican cuts to life-saving programs with all I've got, and I'm asking you to join me in this fight. When we fight back against Trump's agenda, we can win.  So, let's do this together. Join us in supporting our progressive gra...