📢 Resist & Rising: Good News — April 12, 2026
Resist & Rising Together Weekly for April 12, 2026: labor wins, press freedom, immigrant justice, and legal victories worth celebrating.
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Resist & Rising Together Weekly: Good News and Progress from the Resistance
Each week, Resist & Rising Together Weekly by People Power United shares stories of courage, creativity, and collective power from people pushing back against fascism and building a better future. While authoritarians try to divide and silence us, we rise—community by community, action by action—to defend democracy, demand justice, and celebrate progress. From victories in the courts and wins for workers to breakthroughs in climate action and moments of solidarity, this movement reminds the world that power in America belongs to the people, not to kings, billionaires, or authoritarians.
Because resistance isn’t just about fighting back—it’s about moving forward. Together, we are writing the story of progress, one act of people power at a time.
Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and courage of the American people—those rising together to reject tyranny and defend our democracy.
Freedom of Speech Wins
Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS
A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its directive to end federal funding for NPR and PBS. The ruling said the order could not move forward on First Amendment grounds. AP
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon was still violating an earlier court order by keeping restrictions on reporter access in place. The decision required the government to restore access rather than sidestep the ruling with revised rules. AP
Wins for Democracy
Trump administration must face ABA lawsuit over law firm orders, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that the American Bar Association can continue its lawsuit against the Trump administration over orders targeting law firms. The court said the ABA plausibly alleged an unlawful effort to intimidate firms over disfavored speech and legal work. Reuters
Human and Civil Rights Protected
Wife of US soldier released from federal immigration detention
Annie Ramos, the wife of a U.S. Army staff sergeant, was released from federal immigration detention after nearly a week in custody. She had been detained while trying to register at her husband’s base for military-spouse benefits and to pursue a green card. AP
Labor Wins
Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach four-year tentative agreement
The Writers Guild of America West reached a tentative four-year deal with Hollywood studios after weeks of negotiations. The agreement is expected to include stronger healthcare provisions, AI protections, and steps to address unpaid “free work.” APUPS, Teamsters reach settlement that caps driver severance offers
UPS and the Teamsters reached a settlement capping the severance program at 7,500 drivers. Under the deal, eligible drivers would receive a $150,000 early-retirement offer. Reuters
People Power Rising
Why the Grassroots Resistance Can’t Wait
💥Your Power in Action: What You Can Do Today
Tell your state representatives: Ban Assault Weapons In Every State
Block Trump’s AI-powered warrantless surveillance of Americans!
Tell Treasury: Keep Trump Off Our Money
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