Indivisible : A Practical Guide For Resisting The Trump Agenda

Will you join in that historic effort?” He calls out directly to the citizens, using the words “my fellow Americans” which gives the effect that he is no different than the common man, but merely an important “figure” in a suit behind a podium. He energizes the crowd, raises their morale, ignites them with confidence, “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for your country.” He summons us all to take part and action into changing the nation as a whole, step by step, slowly but surely. And finally, he restates it, but this time, referring to the world, “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of

He hopes that they will somehow find common ground, despite their extreme differences on most issues of policy. Yet he fails to emphasize how dependent this revolt, so celebrated by Chris Hedges, will be on the ability of these groups to respond to the anger and despair of struggling families and workers in productive ways. The $15 minimum wage campaign coming out of Seattle is showing the way for the Occupiers, even as Obama has abandoned them in favor of the corporate-driven Fast Track. But the Tea Party has only delivered for the Koch brothers and Wall Street. Even though the Tea Party has drawn on popular anger at Wall Street and corporations, their politicians have been easily bought off by those same money

With the inauguration of Donald Trump rapidly approaching, there has been a much needed resurgence of interest in the progressive movement around the country, as well as an awakening to the need of an actual revolution by more moderate liberals. The Republican sweep of all levels of government indicates an all too familiar conservative backlash against the social progress that has been steadily building over the last eight years. Historically, this has ultimately led to the empowerment of emboldened racists and bigots of all ilks, which we are presently seeing.

"I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people. Let us all here assembled constitute ourselves prophets of a new order of competence and of courage. This is more than a political campaign; it is a call to arms. Give me your help, not to win votes alone, but to win in this crusade to restore America to its own people." 1

Prior to the progressive Movement there were many social and political conditions that existed in America. Without the progressive reform these problems would not have been solved - the most important progressive era reforms were: women’s suffrage, racism, and working conditions. While the Progressives differed in their assessment of the problems and how to resolve them, they generally shared in common the view that government at every level must be actively involved in these reforms. The existing constitutional system was outdated and must be made into a dynamic, evolving instrument of social change, aided by scientific knowledge and the development of administrative bureaucracy. The Progressives believed that these changes

On June 16, 2015, a long time television and real estate magnate by the name of Donald J. Trump opened his presidential campaign by uttering one of the most racially insensitive remarks in today’s time when he elucidated upon that notion that Mexican immigrants who come to America are not model citizens but rather rapists and murderers who undermine the legitimacy and economic fortitude of the American experiment. This racist and xenophobic remark illustrates just how entrenched the notion of white supremacy or as Walter Rodney would call it the “white cultural imperialism” ideology is inextricably tied to the understanding of our society today. Because of this problematic ideology, there must be some sort of opposition to fight against such

Similarly, Trump Resistance also claims that the president and the government are the threat for citizens in US because they do not listen to their voices carefully. In addition, they argue that all people such as women, immigrants and other minorities have to be treated equally. According to Trump Resistance, protesters say “No to Trump and no to any future leaders who prey on our fear and lie to us plainly.”

As the world came into a new century, United States flew to a new era. No longer were Americans willing to huddle in the shadows of their rich neighbors, no longer were they willing to be used as cheap labor, and no longer were they willing to stay quiet. The Progressive Era hit United States with full force, screeching to halt corruption and sexist discrimination. However, as one part of Americans experienced positive change the other part was discriminated against. The Progressive Movement changed America extensively, yet that change was not positive for all.

The United States is glorified as a nation of liberty and justice, in which citizens willingly put themselves on the line in order to bring about some form of greater good. America holds resistance to oppression in its lifeblood, and without it the nation would likely not exist today, let alone hold the same meanings of unalienable rights and freedoms. Although these great revolts are romanticized in today’s modern time, they were not so easily accomplished in their time and were often met with serious backlash, both physical and societal. Nat Turner’s 1831 violent slave rebellion and the women’s peaceful Seneca Falls convention of 1848 both serve as prime examples of resistance, though their methods seriously differed from each other. While

2018 is an interesting time in history. Our debt is increasing, totalling over $21 trillion, mass shootings seem to have become the “norm,” and race issues are resurfacing. Many people feel like the government isn’t doing things to fix these, but how can they? With the extreme division between the two political parties and the fact that each state has different views, it seems nearly impossible to get things done. The government probably won’t be able to come up with some viable solution anytime soon--one that seems to address all sides--, thus making the government

Over the course of this semester, I have been intrigued with new subjects and events in political history that I never came across in the time I have been in school. The three subjects that I have favored more over the others are the Electoral College, Civil Rights, and also Political Partcipation. I have learned a lot about these topics and also about my thinking pattern when it comes to the government and how I like it to be ran. However, I have discovered that these topics also have some problems within them. There are alternative solutions to these problems that I believe will help the greater good and have government running more smoothly.

To all the people who are upset that the Constitutional right of protest is being used to show how unfit Donald Trump is to be President of the United States: People are protesting against his hate filled policies, and how he has instilled fear and hatred in people. Hate and fear have no place in this country, yet many Muslim women are removing their Hijabs for fear of being beaten in the streets. Immigrants who have gained the right to live in The United States by the citizenship process outlined by the Government, are scared that the rights guaranteed to them will be revoked. Women are scared for their safety. African Americans have already been called obscenities and told to go back to picking cotton. This all has happened in a matter of

Accordingly, eminent professor and writer, Peter Singer, in his article, “No, don’t move to Canada — or Australia”, establishes why American citizens should remain in the United States after the inauguration of the new president. Furthermore, Singer’s purpose is to convince the readers that Donald Trump’s presidency should not hamper the power of the resistance. Therefore, he exhibits a vehement tone in order to entice his readers to communicate to still be able to have a vigorous future.

From the 1890s to the 1920s, the United States went through a period known as the Progressive Era. Industrialization, rapid urban growth, and immigration were causing problems, bringing up previously unheard-of issues. In response, a group of liberal activists known as the Progressives went to great lengths to impart political and social change on the country. Their main goals were to eliminate corruption in both big corporations and in government, and to grant equal rights for workers, women, and other minorities. Throughout this era, the Progressives successfully combatted the subversion of democracy by bringing unseen issues to the public’s eye, passing laws that granted equal rights to minorities, and increasing the people’s representation in government.

Voice against the Trumping in DC and in all form. Protest, rally, against Trump's inhumane acts. Never give up. Fight for jobs. Most of all stay united and protest humanly in all formats, for we can be heard.