HeyJaredDemocracy Defender
I am an anonymous federal government employee whose job is in danger from Trump, DOGE, and fascism. My Substack is called Democracy Defender. I write about what public servants like me are doing to resist and save democracy.
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A Poem for Greg Cesar - ABOLISH ICE! (opens the original)
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My Fellow Democracy Defenders,We must abolish ICE. They have shot another innocent civilian. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was a hard-working immigrant who was delivering food for DoorDash. He never committed a crime. Yet the lawless ICE thugs put a bullet in him like they did to Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and countless others. My partner and I sobbed when we heard the news.I have written a poem for , who stood bravely to protect his constit
Trump has Destroyed our Free Press and First Amendment - “The Silencing of Voices” (opens the original)
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My Fellow Democracy Defenders,Fascists always suppress free speech. Trump banning CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO is his latest attack on resistance media. Independent writers are vital during times like these. I will keep writing poems and songs to rally we the people. Your support matters more than ever.Let’s keep protesting in the streets and singing the No Kings Anthem together!I have written a poem for the brave journalists at CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO.<div class="subscription-widget show-sub
A Poem for Jon Ossoff (opens the original)
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My Fellow Democracy Defenders, is fighting MAGA fascism as a Senator representing Georgia. He struck a nerve asking Trump about his handmaid Natalie Harp. Ossoff is right that the orange menace is a compromised, draft-dodging crook. I have written a poem for him, inspired by his bravery. Perhaps he will be our next President!My partner and I have been struggling after our DEI careers were destroyed by the DOGE cuts - your support makes a huge difference in our lives. <p class
A Poem for Karen Attiah (opens the original)
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My Fellow Democracy Defenders,Last year, was fired from the Washington Post for fighting fascism and speaking truth to power. She was the last remaining full-time Black opinion writer on staff. Like my partner, who lost her DEI civil service career, she was punished for her diversity. Karen’s story has a happy ending. The Washington Post was forced to rehire her. and compensate her with back pay. An arbitrtator ruled that they never had a sufficient cause to terminate her in the
A Poem for Lindsay Clancy (opens the original)
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My Fellow Democracy Defenders,I am heartbroken for Lindsay Clancy. Postpartum depression is a silent epidemic. All people who give birth need care for their mental health. When I was younger, I froze my eggs like AOC. My partner and I tried and failed so many times to conceive. When I finally got pregnant, I was already emotionally and physically drained. I had severe postpartum psychosis with hormonal issues just like Lindsay. She deserves our empathy and compassion.We need free healthcare for
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