Climate activists aren’t backing down. They've won in court already (Held v Montana) & now they're going after Trump (Lighthiser v Trump). Let's make sure to support them in their fight to enforce climate protections and challenge fossil fuel decisions.
#WayToFightFriday
#WayToFightFriday
www.theguardian.com
As the US invests in fossil fuels, young climate activists push back in the courts
twp.ai
December 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Climate activists aren’t backing down. They've won in court already (Held v Montana) & now they're going after Trump (Lighthiser v Trump). Let's make sure to support them in their fight to enforce climate protections and challenge fossil fuel decisions.
#WayToFightFriday
#WayToFightFriday
MIT just became the first university to reject the Trump admin’s proposed “education compact” a deal that would’ve tied federal funding perks to ideological conditions on campuses.
They didn’t hedge. They said no. Out loud.
#WayToFightFriday #AcademicFreedom
www.nbcnews.com/news/educati...
They didn’t hedge. They said no. Out loud.
#WayToFightFriday #AcademicFreedom
www.nbcnews.com/news/educati...
October 11, 2025 at 3:13 AM
MIT just became the first university to reject the Trump admin’s proposed “education compact” a deal that would’ve tied federal funding perks to ideological conditions on campuses.
They didn’t hedge. They said no. Out loud.
#WayToFightFriday #AcademicFreedom
www.nbcnews.com/news/educati...
They didn’t hedge. They said no. Out loud.
#WayToFightFriday #AcademicFreedom
www.nbcnews.com/news/educati...
These wins are the kind that keep people safer. Share the receipts, breathe, then keep organizing. #WayToFightFriday
October 24, 2025 at 11:44 PM
These wins are the kind that keep people safer. Share the receipts, breathe, then keep organizing. #WayToFightFriday
Great news from Chicago! A federal judge has set new rules for immigration agents at protests. Body cams, clear IDs, and warnings before force are now mandatory. Tear gas & riot gear only allowed if safety is at risk. Upholding civil rights is crucial.
#WayToFightFriday
#WayToFightFriday
US judge rejects government's riot claims, restricts federal agents' use of force in Chicago
A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday said immigration officials had lied about the nature of local protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the city, and ordered agents to restrict their use of tear gas and other anti-riot weapons in the area.
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Great news from Chicago! A federal judge has set new rules for immigration agents at protests. Body cams, clear IDs, and warnings before force are now mandatory. Tear gas & riot gear only allowed if safety is at risk. Upholding civil rights is crucial.
#WayToFightFriday
#WayToFightFriday
On #VeteransDay, dozens of vets and allies in AZ rallied at the State Capitol to say “Stop Firing Vets,” calling out fed job cuts and deportations that hurt those who served. When vets fight for each other, it honors service with action.
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#VeteransStandUp
#WayToFightFriday
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#VeteransStandUp
#WayToFightFriday
Veterans rally outside Arizona capital protesting job cuts
Veterans in Arizona, community supporters, and lawmakers alike gathered to protest federal job cuts and veteran deportations, calling out the Trump administration.
cronkitenews.azpbs.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
On #VeteransDay, dozens of vets and allies in AZ rallied at the State Capitol to say “Stop Firing Vets,” calling out fed job cuts and deportations that hurt those who served. When vets fight for each other, it honors service with action.
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#VeteransStandUp
#WayToFightFriday
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#VeteransStandUp
#WayToFightFriday
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists, after a 3-year strike, achieved a major victory! A fed appeals court ruled in their favor, compelling the company to reinstate their contract & reimburse the wages & benefits they had cut unjustly. Persistence pays off!
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#WayToFightFriday
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#WayToFightFriday
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists, after a 3-year strike, achieved a major victory! A fed appeals court ruled in their favor, compelling the company to reinstate their contract & reimburse the wages & benefits they had cut unjustly. Persistence pays off!
cwa-union.org/news/e...
#WayToFightFriday
cwa-union.org/news/e...
#WayToFightFriday
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant chaos in the world? It's all part of a strategy to discourage dissent. But don't lose hope! Embrace hope as a powerful form of resistance. Let these inspiring stories be your armor against the turmoil.
#WayToFightFriday #Wins #Resist
#WayToFightFriday #Wins #Resist
October 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant chaos in the world? It's all part of a strategy to discourage dissent. But don't lose hope! Embrace hope as a powerful form of resistance. Let these inspiring stories be your armor against the turmoil.
#WayToFightFriday #Wins #Resist
#WayToFightFriday #Wins #Resist
Celebrate the wins: legal pushes, creative defiance, rising voices. Then keep going.Hope isn’t passive; it’s a tactic.
#WayToFightFriday #HopeIsAFormOfResistance
#WayToFightFriday #HopeIsAFormOfResistance
October 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Celebrate the wins: legal pushes, creative defiance, rising voices. Then keep going.Hope isn’t passive; it’s a tactic.
#WayToFightFriday #HopeIsAFormOfResistance
#WayToFightFriday #HopeIsAFormOfResistance
Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize. Again. Shocker! Because the man couldn’t even keep peace at a brunch, let alone broker it globally.
But to really understand how beautiful this is and how big of a statement the committee could make you need to understand the winner...
#WayToFightFriday
But to really understand how beautiful this is and how big of a statement the committee could make you need to understand the winner...
#WayToFightFriday
October 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize. Again. Shocker! Because the man couldn’t even keep peace at a brunch, let alone broker it globally.
But to really understand how beautiful this is and how big of a statement the committee could make you need to understand the winner...
#WayToFightFriday
But to really understand how beautiful this is and how big of a statement the committee could make you need to understand the winner...
#WayToFightFriday
Support local union fights, back campus free-speech organizations, and share their inspiring stories. Democracy thrives when we stand together. This is your #WayToFightFriday! #Solidarity
October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Support local union fights, back campus free-speech organizations, and share their inspiring stories. Democracy thrives when we stand together. This is your #WayToFightFriday! #Solidarity
On this #WayToFightFriday, we look to VA who said, “We’re not teaching delusion as civics.” The VA legislature passed a bill blocking schools from lying about Jan 6 or the 2020 election. It's the 1st of its kind, but hopefully not the last. History is not MAGA fanfiction.
Virginia passes legislation prohibiting schools from teaching falsehoods about Jan. 6 riot
The bill passed by the Virginia legislature prohibits schools from teaching what it considers to be falsehoods about the U.S. Capitol riot, including portraying it "as peaceful protest."
www.cbsnews.com
March 7, 2026 at 3:02 AM
On this #WayToFightFriday, we look to VA who said, “We’re not teaching delusion as civics.” The VA legislature passed a bill blocking schools from lying about Jan 6 or the 2020 election. It's the 1st of its kind, but hopefully not the last. History is not MAGA fanfiction.
3,200 Boeing defense machinists secured a triumphant victory after a lengthy strike. They clinched a new five-year contract with a 24% pay raise and a $6,000 signing bonus. This win showcases the power of unity and resilience among workers.
apnews.com/article/b...
#WayToFightFriday #UnionsWork
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#WayToFightFriday #UnionsWork
Boeing defense workers ratify new contract to end 3-month strike in the Midwest
Boeing machinists on Thursday approved a five-year labor agreement to end a strike that began on Aug. 4 at three Midwest plants.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
3,200 Boeing defense machinists secured a triumphant victory after a lengthy strike. They clinched a new five-year contract with a 24% pay raise and a $6,000 signing bonus. This win showcases the power of unity and resilience among workers.
apnews.com/article/b...
#WayToFightFriday #UnionsWork
apnews.com/article/b...
#WayToFightFriday #UnionsWork
Today's 2nd #WayToFightFriday win comes from California! US district judge David Carter, a Clinton appointee, rejected the DOJ's push for sensitive voter data. In his ruling, he tore into the DOJ, saying that their demand "threatens the right to vote which is the cornerstone of American democracy.”
January 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Today's 2nd #WayToFightFriday win comes from California! US district judge David Carter, a Clinton appointee, rejected the DOJ's push for sensitive voter data. In his ruling, he tore into the DOJ, saying that their demand "threatens the right to vote which is the cornerstone of American democracy.”
When they try to crown a king we refuse. When they try to silence us we speak louder. When they try to take down democracy we resist. Your to do list:
1. Attend a protest
2. Speak up and share the truth
3. Dissent in a way that's meaningful to you, no matter how small.
#WayToFightFriday
1. Attend a protest
2. Speak up and share the truth
3. Dissent in a way that's meaningful to you, no matter how small.
#WayToFightFriday
October 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
When they try to crown a king we refuse. When they try to silence us we speak louder. When they try to take down democracy we resist. Your to do list:
1. Attend a protest
2. Speak up and share the truth
3. Dissent in a way that's meaningful to you, no matter how small.
#WayToFightFriday
1. Attend a protest
2. Speak up and share the truth
3. Dissent in a way that's meaningful to you, no matter how small.
#WayToFightFriday
Today is #WayToFightFriday so you know what that means! Let's talk about the good things happening right now. First up is US district judge William Young, a Reagan appointee. He's issuing an order within the week to protect noncitizens in the case before him who are suing for rights violations.
January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Today is #WayToFightFriday so you know what that means! Let's talk about the good things happening right now. First up is US district judge William Young, a Reagan appointee. He's issuing an order within the week to protect noncitizens in the case before him who are suing for rights violations.
UC Berkeley's campus community rallied against fascism, confronting a Turning Point USA event with powerful chants and bold signs. The protest showcased Berkeley's unwavering stance against intolerance.
www.theguardian.com/...
#WayToFightFriday #FightFascism
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#WayToFightFriday #FightFascism
Protests as rightwing Charlie Kirk activist group makes final campus tour stop
People shout ‘Fascists out of Berkeley’ as Turning Point USA brings message to college with history of leftwing activism
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
UC Berkeley's campus community rallied against fascism, confronting a Turning Point USA event with powerful chants and bold signs. The protest showcased Berkeley's unwavering stance against intolerance.
www.theguardian.com/...
#WayToFightFriday #FightFascism
www.theguardian.com/...
#WayToFightFriday #FightFascism
Residents and leaders in Wilmette, IL, are championing immigrant rights by passing a groundbreaking "No ICE" Sanctuary Ordinance. This bold move showcases the power of communities uniting to protect their own.
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#NoICE #WayToFightFriday
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#NoICE #WayToFightFriday
Wilmette Village Board unanimously passes ordinance restricting local ICE presence
The Wilmette Village Board of Trustees unanimously voted to pass an ordinance pushing back against federal immigration enforcement within the municipality on Wednesday. The ordinance restricts Wilmette Village employees from inquiring about individuals’ immigration status and denying services or benefits based on immigration status. It also prohibits the use of Wilmette city property for civil...
dailynorthwestern.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Residents and leaders in Wilmette, IL, are championing immigrant rights by passing a groundbreaking "No ICE" Sanctuary Ordinance. This bold move showcases the power of communities uniting to protect their own.
dailynorthwestern.co...
#NoICE #WayToFightFriday
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#NoICE #WayToFightFriday
Big congrats to Evelyn Tomaszewski!
Recently appointed as a regional representative to the UN social work commission, she'll be advocating for public health and human rights on a global scale. Having social workers shaping global policy is a huge win!
publichealth.gmu.edu...
#WayToFightFriday
Recently appointed as a regional representative to the UN social work commission, she'll be advocating for public health and human rights on a global scale. Having social workers shaping global policy is a huge win!
publichealth.gmu.edu...
#WayToFightFriday
Public health social worker appointed as regional representative to United Nations social work commission
With this appointment, Evelyn Tomaszewski will help elevate the global voice of social workers in advancing human rights, social justice, and promoting sustainable development through the UN and UN agencies.
publichealth.gmu.edu
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Big congrats to Evelyn Tomaszewski!
Recently appointed as a regional representative to the UN social work commission, she'll be advocating for public health and human rights on a global scale. Having social workers shaping global policy is a huge win!
publichealth.gmu.edu...
#WayToFightFriday
Recently appointed as a regional representative to the UN social work commission, she'll be advocating for public health and human rights on a global scale. Having social workers shaping global policy is a huge win!
publichealth.gmu.edu...
#WayToFightFriday
In Texas, CAIR’s local chapters filed suit after the state gov tried to brand them “terrorists.” Why it matters: when civil-rights groups are targeted, we all lose but organizing & law can shield vulnerable communities. #WayToFightFriday #ProtectRights
Greg Abbott’s Cair ‘terror’ label stokes legal fight in Texas’s long struggle with Islamophobia
The civil liberties group argues the Texas governor’s proclamation exceeds his authority and deepens fears
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In Texas, CAIR’s local chapters filed suit after the state gov tried to brand them “terrorists.” Why it matters: when civil-rights groups are targeted, we all lose but organizing & law can shield vulnerable communities. #WayToFightFriday #ProtectRights
#WayToFightFriday: Trump tried to claim there was a "rebellion" in Illinois to justify military force. The court said nope...no credible evidence.
And Gov. Pritzker? He didn’t mince words:
“Donald Trump is not a king.”
No martial law in Chicago. No fascist cosplay today.
And Gov. Pritzker? He didn’t mince words:
“Donald Trump is not a king.”
No martial law in Chicago. No fascist cosplay today.
October 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#WayToFightFriday: Trump tried to claim there was a "rebellion" in Illinois to justify military force. The court said nope...no credible evidence.
And Gov. Pritzker? He didn’t mince words:
“Donald Trump is not a king.”
No martial law in Chicago. No fascist cosplay today.
And Gov. Pritzker? He didn’t mince words:
“Donald Trump is not a king.”
No martial law in Chicago. No fascist cosplay today.
After intense public pressure, Colorado Springs City Council voted 5–4 to postpone a planned ban on car camping for 6 mos. The community stood up for dignity over punishment...a positive move towards compassionate housing solutions.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/...
#WayToFightFriday #HousingNotHandcuffs
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#WayToFightFriday #HousingNotHandcuffs
Colorado Springs City Council tables vote on car camping ban after emotional hearing
“When you take a vehicle away through citation, impounded enforcement, you turn someone who is barely hanging on into someone who now has nothing left to lose,” said Natelli.
www.cpr.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
After intense public pressure, Colorado Springs City Council voted 5–4 to postpone a planned ban on car camping for 6 mos. The community stood up for dignity over punishment...a positive move towards compassionate housing solutions.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/...
#WayToFightFriday #HousingNotHandcuffs
www.cpr.org/2025/11/...
#WayToFightFriday #HousingNotHandcuffs
A fed judge just refused to lift the block on Trump’s order attacking gender-affirming care for trans youth. That means trans kids in 4 states can still access necessary care while the case is on appeal.
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#TransAwarenessWeek
#WayToFightFriday
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#TransAwarenessWeek
#WayToFightFriday
Trump Administration Too Late to Lift Block on Trans Care Orders
President Donald Trump‘s executive orders barring funding for gender-affirming care for minors will remain blocked in four states while the case is on appeal, a federal judge said.
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A fed judge just refused to lift the block on Trump’s order attacking gender-affirming care for trans youth. That means trans kids in 4 states can still access necessary care while the case is on appeal.
news.bloomberglaw.co...
#TransAwarenessWeek
#WayToFightFriday
news.bloomberglaw.co...
#TransAwarenessWeek
#WayToFightFriday
A new streaming series on San Antonio’s MLK march is coming. It promises to trace decades of civil-rights organizing from Rosa Parks to young leaders driving change now. Learning from the past helps us to better organize today.
#WayToFightFriday #MLKLegacy
#WayToFightFriday #MLKLegacy
www.expressnews.com
Streaming series will tell the story of San Antonio's MLK march
twp.ai
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A new streaming series on San Antonio’s MLK march is coming. It promises to trace decades of civil-rights organizing from Rosa Parks to young leaders driving change now. Learning from the past helps us to better organize today.
#WayToFightFriday #MLKLegacy
#WayToFightFriday #MLKLegacy
The city council in Medford, MA stood up against harmful investments by divesting funds from fossil fuels, weapons makers, and human rights abusers. This victory aligns public money with community values, promoting peace and climate justice.
www.tuftsdaily.com/a...
#WayToFightFriday #ActivismWin
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#WayToFightFriday #ActivismWin
Medford City Council approves divestment ordinance, pushes Salem Street vote for next week - The Tufts Daily
The Medford City Council approved its Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance on Wednesday, overriding a mayoral veto. The body also voted to postpone a vote to reconsider an element of the Salem Street Corridor District rezoning project until next week.
www.tuftsdaily.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The city council in Medford, MA stood up against harmful investments by divesting funds from fossil fuels, weapons makers, and human rights abusers. This victory aligns public money with community values, promoting peace and climate justice.
www.tuftsdaily.com/a...
#WayToFightFriday #ActivismWin
www.tuftsdaily.com/a...
#WayToFightFriday #ActivismWin
A federal court has put a stop to cutting mental health grants for students in under-served and rural areas! Boosting social workers in schools offers more help for children in need. Let's continue to demonstrate our support as an act of resistance.
#WaytoFightFriday
#WaytoFightFriday
US appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to halt grants for school mental health workers
A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to halt an order requiring it to release millions of dollars in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health workers in schools.
apnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A federal court has put a stop to cutting mental health grants for students in under-served and rural areas! Boosting social workers in schools offers more help for children in need. Let's continue to demonstrate our support as an act of resistance.
#WaytoFightFriday
#WaytoFightFriday