📢 Resist & Rising: Good News
Good news for June 28, 2026, covering democracy wins, civil and human rights, protecting our planet, and an inspiring World Cup story.
🗽 America at 250: Liberty, Justice, and Building Power to the People
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Resist & Rising Together Weekly: Good News and Progress from the Resistance
Wins for Democracy
A US judge blocks Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting — A federal judge blocked Trump’s order restricting mail-in ballots, ruling that key parts of the order were unconstitutional and exceeded presidential authority. This ruling protects ballot access and reminds the country that presidents do not get to rewrite election rules by decree. AP News
A US judge blocks Trump administration’s new student loan restrictions — A federal judge struck down new restrictions that would have narrowed access to federal student loans for some professional graduate programs, including nursing and public health. This ruling stopped unlawful agency overreach and protects access to education for people preparing to serve their communities. Washington Post
Wins for Human and Civil Rights
A federal judge permanently blocks Trump proof-of-citizenship voting requirement — A federal judge permanently barred much of Trump’s election executive order, including the requirement that people show documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote. This ruling is a win for civil rights as it protects ballot access and stops a policy that could have blocked eligible voters who lack easy access to passports, birth certificates, or other paperwork. The Guardian
Pride parades in New York and San Francisco draw crowds amid attacks on LGBTQ+ rights — Major Pride events marked the Stonewall anniversary with both celebration and calls to action, as organizers emphasized visibility amid efforts to roll back transgender rights and erase LGBTQIA+ symbols. Visibility is resistance — communities showed up publicly, proudly, and defiantly for LGBTQIA+ freedom. San Francisco Chronicle
Wins for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
A judge thwarts Trump administration attempt to overthrow LA ‘sanctuary city’ policy — A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Los Angeles over its sanctuary ordinance, rejecting the claim that the city’s policy was unconstitutional. The courts decision protects local communities’ right to use resources for safety and trust instead of mass deportation politics. Courthouse News
A judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts — A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction against policies allowing arrests at immigration courts and limiting detention-time protections. The ruling found the policies likely violated federal law and constitutional due-process protections. This is a win for justice as it protects people’s ability to show up for court without being targeted, trapped, or punished for following the legal process. ABC News
Wins for Protecting Our Planet
An appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution — A federal appeals court rejected the EPA’s attempt to abandon stricter soot-pollution standards, leaving stronger clean-air protections in place. This is a win for protecting our planet as it keeps lifesaving air-pollution limits intact and blocks another attempt to put polluters over public health. The Guardian
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Why the Grassroots Resistance Can’t Wait
People Power United members believe change is possible because we have seen ordinary people rise, organize, and be a force for progress. Real change does not come from waiting politely, staying quiet, or hoping those in power suddenly grow a conscience. It comes when people speak out, show up, and demand action—because our communities and families cannot wait, and every moment we delay gives injustice more room to tighten its grip on our communities.
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Power to the People
Today, we lift up the courage of the American people — the neighbors, workers, families, organizers, advocates, and everyday heroes who refuse to let fear have the final word.
Each week, Resist & Rising Together Weekly by People Power United shares proof that people power is alive and rising. These are stories of courage, creativity, solidarity, and collective action — people pushing back against fascism, defending democracy, protecting one another, and building the future we deserve. While authoritarians try to divide us, exhaust us, and silence us, we keep rising — community by community, courtroom by courtroom, picket line by picket line, and action by action.
From victories for voting rights and wins for workers to climate progress, reproductive freedom, immigrant justice, and acts of bold solidarity, this movement is sending a clear message: America belongs to the people — not kings, billionaires, extremists, or authoritarians.
Because resistance is not only about stopping harm. It is about choosing hope, building power, and moving forward together. We are writing the next chapter of American democracy — one act of people power at a time.
Together, we can defend our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy, hold leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
People Power United champions freedom over fascism, progress over fear, and power to the people. We believe change is possible, and we do the work to make it happen. Join us to build people power.
Laurie Woodward Garcia
(paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)
Leader, People Power United
🗽 America at 250: Liberty, Justice, and Building Power to the People
This moment belongs to all of us. And I am asking you personally: join us, stay connected, and help power this movement forward.
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Your support — whether as a free subscriber, paid subscriber, or someone who gifts a subscription to others — helps us keep showing up, telling the truth, and holding leaders accountable to the will of the people. Power belongs to the people — and together, we can make sure they hear us. Join us, stay connected, and help power the movement forward.
Thank you Laurie for all you do. You are not alone.