Trump has made it no secret that he is planning a demolition-style attack on both specific communities and democracy as a whole, beginning on his first day in office. With over 25 executive orders and directives queued up for January 20, he's promised to "launch the largest deportation program in American history." This sweeping plan indicates a dramatic shift in policy aimed at undermining vulnerable populations and dismantling protections.
Organizations like Truthout are also being threatened by legislation like HR 9495, the "nonprofit killer bill" that would allow the Treasury Secretary to declare any nonprofit a "terrorist-supporting organization" and strip its tax-exempt status without due process. This poses a serious risk to progressive movements and threatens the ability of media organizations to freely operate, especially those challenging the administration.
As journalists, we have a responsibility to look at hard realities and communicate them to you. We hope that you, like us, can use this information to prepare for what's to come. The situation calls for vigilance and active engagement from the public to safeguard democratic values and the rights of affected communities.
In addition to covering the widespread onslaught of draconian policy, we're shoring up our resources for what might come next for progressive media: bad-faith lawsuits from far-right ghouls, legislation that seeks to strip us of our ability to receive tax-deductible donations, and further throttling of our reach on social media platforms owned by Trump's sycophants. Preparation is key.
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