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When we think about what will happen in post-Trump America, it’s important to remember that Trump II’s objectives and successes are the consequence of a fortuitous combination two factors, only one of which will go away in 2028: Trump’s ego and the MAGA movement (including think tanks like the Heritage Foundation, a phalanx of online influencers, and cult voters). Trump’s boundless desire to dominate everything, including our political system, aligns him with MAGA’s plan to create a powerful

executive that can impose its vision of the good society on us. In the swirl of current news – Trump’s cave to Iran, the triumph of green algae over Trump’s redo of the reflecting pool, Giorgia Meloni’s battle over Trump’s claim she submissively begged him for a photo...it’s hard to see the forest for the trees.

Here’s a potentially terrifying example of Trump/MAGA’s drive toward autocracy happening right before our eyes: the attempt to impose federal control of our elections, a power the Constitution reserves to the states.

The American system of elections has been in Trump’s crosshairs since the 2020 election. Because he, Trump, couldn’t have lost an election, the fault must lie with an electorate that includes a lot of the wrong people. How do we know they’re the wrong people? Because they didn’t vote for Trump and

therefore aren’t real Americans. They must be culled from the voter rolls so Trump can win.

Trump/MAGA are taking a multi-pronged approach. Inspired by the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025’s proposal to make use of a century-old civil rights law to “to investigate and prosecute those who help others exercise their right to vote — namely, election officials and voter registration groups,” more than 100 FBI agents executed a massive law enforcement effort on June 11 in Ohio involving simultaneous search warrants, door knocks, and surprise interrogations. Its target — a nonprofit running successful voter registration programs aimed at racial minorities, the formerly incarcerated, and college students (See the Brennan Center and Democracy Docket).

And, as Joyce Vance reports, Trump has been issuing Executive Orders to (1) to compile a federal list of eligible voters, which is clearly unconstitutional, and (2) command the US Post Office, which is not under his control, to usurp state-run election systems by requiring states to send mail-in ballots only to people on the federal list. Luckily for him, Trump’s personal lawyer is running the Department of Justice.

(Note: the LCI website’s Ways to Fight Back section will be tracking efforts to stop Trump/MAGA’s efforts to control elections.)

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/opinion/trump-pratt-voter-fraud republicans.html?smid=em-share

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/whats-next-elections-under-project-2025-agenda

https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-fbis-raid-on-free-and-fair-elections/

https://joycevance.substack.com/p/the-executive-order-to-restrict-vote

https://joycevance.substack.com/p/trumps-new-attempt-to-keep-you-from

A Massachusetts District Judge has barred Trump’s attempt control who is eligible to vote in the US but her decision is certain to be appealed. While this case winds through the Courts, there is something urgent we lay people can do, but it has to be quick. It concerns the US Post Office, which is now presided over by a Trump lackey. The Postmaster General has said the post office will not deliver mail-in ballots to voters in states that refuse to comply with Trump’s demand that they abide by the list Trump is compiling of what he calls eligible voters.

To make this happen, the Postmaster General has proposed a new rule for the USPS. The U.S. process for rulemaking requires a period for public comment. That period has already started and will end July 2.

You can submit comments online or mail them to: Director, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446,Washington, DC 20260-5015.

To learn more about Trump’s attempt to get rid of voters who won’t vote for him, see "Trump's Attack on Voting Rights" under the website heading "Building Autocracy, Trampling the Constitution".

Salt Pond Visitor Center, 50 Nauset Rd, Eastham, MA 02642, USA

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Learn what every American can do to protect the midterm elections! All while having fun and enjoying community!

Join us in honoring the legacy of Civil Rights hero John Lewis on July 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Salt Pond Visitors Center in Eastham. With food and fun for the whole family, we’ll celebrate what John Lewis stood for by protesting the return of Jim Crow and learning how we can promote voter access across America and drive HUGE voter turnout in the fall midterms.

• A Payomet Circus Performer will engage kids of all ages in circus activities!

• Face painting, games, and ice cream!

• Trivia - Do you know your civics?

• Stand Out for Democracy! Bring your signs!

Bring your signs, your kids, and your friends! We’ll have face painting, games, entertainment and refreshments – And hands-on how-to actions that every day Americans can do from anywhere to protect the midterm elections.

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If you’ve been wondering why Trump’s recent moves seem like they won’t help Republicans in November, Joyce Vance has a good answer. In her recent newsletter, “The Ever Expanding, Power Hungry Trump Presidency” she wrote:

“Trump isn’t worried about the presidency. Let’s get that straight from the start. He is not an institutionalist. This is about his personal power and how much of government authority and resources he can concentrate in his own hands. We see it with his ongoing assertion of control over elections, tariffs, immigration, the Justice Department and its conduct of his revenge agenda, going to and staying at war.”

The impact of Trump’s ego on the upcoming midterm elections is worth thinking about, especially if it helps his opponents. See below for an example.

Republicans are very worried about the November elections. Donald Trump’s approval ratings on the economy have dropped to historic lows as voters express deep frustration over the cost of living. Recent polling shows roughly 33% to 34% approval for his handling of the economy, driven by backlash over high prices, tariffs, and his recent dismissal of "affordability" as a political hoax. It’s imperative that Republican candidates have something credible to campaign on that shows their commitment to what’s become known as the “affordability issue.” That’s what the 21st Century Road to Housing Act was supposed to be. But Trump refused to sign it to protest the failure of the Republican controlled Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, an unconstitutional bill that would restrict voter rolls to people likely to vote for Trump/Republicans.

What aspiring autocrat wouldn’t want to control who gets to vote (and not coincidentally validate in Trump’s eyes his belief he won the 2020 election)? Here’s how Robert Hubbell framed it: “Trump’s refusal to sign the one piece of legislation that addresses the most significant issue heading into the midterms (affordability) is a self-inflicted wound that Democrats should seize upon at every opportunity....[In a] tantrum unworthy of a toddler, Trump refused to sign the bipartisan bill designed to make housing more affordable for Americans.” Hubbell cautions that we can’t count on the Trump Administration to lose the November elections for us, but he’s tracking a number of stories that will help.

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Click Here For Vance Article

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Nauset Citizens Alliance

Indivisible Outer Cape

Cape Cod Women For Change

Mid Cape Indivisible

Lower Cape Indivisible

Locations:

Harwich - Exit 82 - Park & Ride

Brewster -Freeman's Way - Street Parking

Wellfleet - Long Pond Road - Wellfleet Elementary Parking

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Nauset Citizens Alliance

Indivisible Outer Cape

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Nauset Citizens Alliance

Indivisible Outer Cape

Lower Cape Indivisible

Locations:

Harwich - Exit 82 - Park & Ride

Brewster -Freeman's Way - Street Parking

Orleans - Rock Harbor Road (No Parking At The Farm)

Wellfleet - Long Pond Road - Wellfleet Elementary Parking

Pick an overpass, bring a sign, or just show up - the more, the merrier!

Nauset Citizens Alliance

Indivisible Outer Cape

Lower Cape Indivisible

Cape Cod Women For Change

Indivisible Upper Cape

Join Cape Cod Women For Change (Indivisible Mid Cape) and others every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Hyannis Airport Rotary on the grassy area next to Nantucket Sound.

IMPORTANT CHANGE!!!

STARTING IN OCTOBER, RALLIES WILL BE HELD THE 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH!

Join Indivisible Outer Cape on September 27th with guest speaker Rebecca Riccio, a social change educator, strategic advisor and community safety coordinator for a presentation and conversation.

Riccio will provide valuable insights and structure to the election integrity threats that we are likely to experience both in MA and across the country this fall, and share opportunities to take action.

Sign up via the Mobilize link below.

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Locations:

Harwich - Exit 82 - Park & Ride

Brewster -Freeman's Way - Street Parking

Wellfleet - Long Pond Road - Wellfleet Elementary Parking

Pick an overpass, bring a sign, or just show up - the more, the merrier!

Nauset Citizens Alliance

Indivisible Outer Cape

Lower Cape Indivisible

Join Cape Cod Women For Change (Indivisible Mid Cape) and others every 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Hyannis Airport Rotary on the grassy area next to Nantucket Sound.

IMPORTANT CHANGE!!!

STARTING IN OCTOBER, RALLIES WILL BE HELD THE 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH!

Lower Cape Indivisible member Judy Taylor will present information and discussion about LCI's programs and activities, including how to get involved in the upcoming midterm elections. The organization's mission is to mobilize social, economic, and environmental justice. There are 6000 Indivisible groups in the USA, committed to foster the democratic process.

The program will include a Q and A period.

All FPBUU members and friends are cordially invited to come for refreshments and conversation at 1PM. Our program begins at 1:30

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A rally will be held from 10 to 11 AM in front of the First Parish Brewster Meetinghouse. In consideration for our neighbors and the Thrift Store, please stay on the Church side of the street.

Voter registration, ballot and election protextion information, and food pantry donations. Plan now to join the rally, then head straight to the polls.

Register via the link below.

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Sponsored by Indivisible Outer Cape, Nauset Citizens Alliance, and Lower Cape Indivisible.

For more information, check out the No Kings Toolkit link below.

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Join Cape Cod Women For Change (Indivisible Mid Cape) and others every 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Hyannis Airport Rotary on the grassy area next to Nantucket Sound.

IMPORTANT CHANGE!!!

STARTING IN OCTOBER, RALLIES WILL BE HELD THE 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH!