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Together, We Rise
This page is here to help you stay connected, informed, and empowered. Over time, we’ll be building out full resource pages dedicated to each area of action and support. Each section will grow into its own home with detailed tools, links, and updates.
For now, this page brings everything together in one place so you can find what you need quickly. Whether you’re looking to check your voter registration, learn about upcoming elections, connect with local resources, find mutual aid opportunities, or follow trusted news and voices on democracy - you’ll find starting points here.
This is just the beginning. As Defend Democracy ICT continues to grow, we’ll keep adding and expanding. Check back often for updates, new pages, and fresh resources to support you in taking action. Together, we rise.
✊ Featured Actions
Donation drive for Kansas Food Bank.
🗳️ Elections &Voter Tools
Stay up-to-date on upcoming local, state, and federal elections. We’ll share candidate information, deadlines, and tools to help you make a plan to vote.
🧾 Candidates in Upcoming Elections
📢 Action Alerts & Training
When urgent issues arise, you’ll find timely calls to action here—whether it’s contacting your representatives, showing up at a rally, or sharing important information with your community.
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Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training — protest safety, legal rights, and de-escalation strategies.
🤝 Community Resources
From legal aid to housing support, mental health services, and more—we’ll highlight organizations and partners who are here to help you and your neighbors.
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City of Wichita (general city resources)
🏛️ Elected Officials & Government Contacts
Connect directly with your representatives at every level:
🌱 Mutual Aid Opportunities
We believe in showing up for one another. This section will connect you with mutual aid efforts where you can give or receive support—from food drives to transportation help and more.
📚 News & Voices on U.S. Democracy
Staying informed is essential for defending democracy. In today’s fast-moving media environment, not all information is accurate or trustworthy. Before sharing articles, posts, or commentary, we encourage you to do your research, cross-check facts, and rely on reputable sources.
This page is a curated list of outlets and voices that are widely regarded as reliable, progressive, and balanced. They provide in-depth reporting, historical context, and analysis to help you understand what’s happening in our government and society today.
Sharing verified, trustworthy information strengthens our movement and ensures we are building connections based on truth.
🔎 How to Spot Reliable News
Before sharing, take a moment to check:
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Source: Is it from a trusted or well-established outlet (journalistic, nonprofit, academic)?
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Author: Can you identify who wrote it and their expertise?
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Evidence: Does the article cite data, documents, or multiple reliable sources?
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Bias & Emotion: Is it trying to inform you with facts — or provoke outrage without evidence?
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Cross-Check: Can you confirm the story in at least one other reputable source?
👤 Historians, Scholars & Commentators
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Heather Cox Richardson — historian, daily “Letters from an American”
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Rachel Maddow — journalist and political commentator, MSNBC anchor and author.
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Jen Psaki — former White House Press Secretary, MSNBC host and political analyst.
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Ibram X. Kendi — scholar and author on race and democracy
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Naomi Klein — author and climate/justice commentator
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Ta-Nehisi Coates — writer and historian on race and democracy
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Glenn Greenwald — journalist, civil liberties and surveillance (note: critical/independent voice, sometimes polarizing)
🏛️ Progressive Leaders in Government
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — U.S. Congresswoman (NY-14)
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Rashida Tlaib — U.S. Congresswoman (MI-12)
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Ilhan Omar — U.S. Congresswoman (MN-5)
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Cory Booker — U.S. Senator from New Jersey, progressive advocate for justice reform, equality, and opportunity.
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Bernie Sanders — U.S. Senator from Vermont, long-time advocate for democracy, economic justice, and working people.
📡 Mainstream & Public Media
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Associated Press (AP News) — nonpartisan wire service, widely cited for fact-based reporting.
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Reuters — global news agency, known for accuracy and neutrality.
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BBC News — international perspective with strong U.S. government coverage.
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PBS NewsHour — public broadcasting, in-depth and balanced reporting.
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NPR (National Public Radio) — trusted U.S. public radio network with national and local coverage.
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NPR Politics — focused political reporting from NPR.
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C-SPAN — unfiltered coverage of Congress, hearings, and government events.
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The New York Times — leading national newspaper with comprehensive political and investigative reporting.
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The Washington Post — strong politics, policy, and government coverage, plus fact-checking.
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USA Today — mainstream national news with wide accessibility.
📰 Independent & Investigative Journalism
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ProPublica — nonprofit newsroom producing investigative journalism in the public interest.
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Democracy Now! — independent daily news hour featuring grassroots voices.
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The Intercept — reporting on politics, justice, and government accountability.
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Common Dreams — progressive news on democracy, environment, and social justice.
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Truthout — nonprofit newsroom dedicated to systemic reform and justice.
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The Progressive — magazine covering democracy, peace, and justice since 1909.
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AlterNet — progressive news and political commentary.
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More Perfect Union — video-based journalism on labor, inequality, and democracy.
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OpEdNews — platform for progressive commentary and citizen journalism.
Stay informed with reliable updates about what’s happening locally, statewide, and nationally. We’ll share context and ways you can engage.
We encourage you to make sure your voter registration is current, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We may not have all the answers, but we can connect you with people and organizations who do.
📩 If you would like to have your information listed here, please contact us at DefendDemocracyICT@gmail.com
This page will continue to grow—so check back often for the latest updates.
