Mitigating trump 2.0.
July 12, 2024 8:44 AM
Who is making non-secret plans to mitigate the worst parts of a Trump 2.0 administration? Assume things like the environment, protecting what’s left of democracy, laying groundwork for recovery in 2028, evidence based judgement by govt, corruption of agencies, etc.etc. etc.
I DON’T WANT ANY ANSWERS ON HOW WE CAN STOP TRUMP OR ELECT BIDEN.
There are plenty of places on the internet to find those; I will flag them.
I am also uninterested in answers suggesting trying to move the needle significantly on local races; see this comment.
https://www.metafilter.com/204495/We-Choose-Us#8584609
I will flag those answers too.
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Responsible disaster planning must involve “what happens if the tornado hits”. I’m at that stage now.
This question was inspired by this comment
“Let me say one last thing. As part of my job, I am now in coalition spaces doing scenario planning for Trump 2.0, including major organizations that you know (and the employees of those resisters recently featured in the NYT). It would be imprudent to share more, but it's happening, and we are all taking it deathly serious.”
I’m not looking for clandestine, laundry files type continuity operations; lord knows, I hope these efforts are ongoing too, and these efforts should not be discussed in an open forum.
Who can I contribute towards/support publicly who is planning the mitigation of the effects of Trump and his hangers on in the short, medium and long term, beyond this election.
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I DON’T WANT ANY ANSWERS ON HOW WE CAN STOP TRUMP OR ELECT BIDEN.
There are plenty of places on the internet to find those; I will flag them.
I am also uninterested in answers suggesting trying to move the needle significantly on local races; see this comment.
https://www.metafilter.com/204495/We-Choose-Us#8584609
I will flag those answers too.
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Responsible disaster planning must involve “what happens if the tornado hits”. I’m at that stage now.
This question was inspired by this comment
“Let me say one last thing. As part of my job, I am now in coalition spaces doing scenario planning for Trump 2.0, including major organizations that you know (and the employees of those resisters recently featured in the NYT). It would be imprudent to share more, but it's happening, and we are all taking it deathly serious.”
I’m not looking for clandestine, laundry files type continuity operations; lord knows, I hope these efforts are ongoing too, and these efforts should not be discussed in an open forum.
Who can I contribute towards/support publicly who is planning the mitigation of the effects of Trump and his hangers on in the short, medium and long term, beyond this election.
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The Center for American Progress has served as a sort of Democratic administration in exile during the Bush and Trump administrations.
posted by Mr.Know-it-some at 9:45 AM on July 12
posted by Mr.Know-it-some at 9:45 AM on July 12
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking for, so I apologize if these aren't good answers, but:
A lot of the usual big organizations worked to protect what was left of democracy during his term in office - and are continuing to work to address the compromised Supreme Court and current anti-democratic local and state actions. Many of the big organizations partner with smaller organizations, so if you prefer smaller groups, you can often find them by seeing who the big folks are working with. Also, while these groups are best known for fighting in the courts, they often also do outreach to help people know what their rights are and so on.
The two big ones that first come to mind are the ACLU and CREW.
So, for example, the ACLU just helped fight and win a case for separation of church and state in Oklahoma and won a settlement protecting the rights of deaf people on parole in Georgia. The ACLU was extremely active from 2016-2020 in fighting the abuses of the administration.
Similarly, CREW has already filed a criminal bribery complaint on Trump's meeting with oil and gas executives.
I hope that's helpful.
posted by kristi at 10:28 AM on July 12
A lot of the usual big organizations worked to protect what was left of democracy during his term in office - and are continuing to work to address the compromised Supreme Court and current anti-democratic local and state actions. Many of the big organizations partner with smaller organizations, so if you prefer smaller groups, you can often find them by seeing who the big folks are working with. Also, while these groups are best known for fighting in the courts, they often also do outreach to help people know what their rights are and so on.
The two big ones that first come to mind are the ACLU and CREW.
So, for example, the ACLU just helped fight and win a case for separation of church and state in Oklahoma and won a settlement protecting the rights of deaf people on parole in Georgia. The ACLU was extremely active from 2016-2020 in fighting the abuses of the administration.
Similarly, CREW has already filed a criminal bribery complaint on Trump's meeting with oil and gas executives.
I hope that's helpful.
posted by kristi at 10:28 AM on July 12
The Biden Administration is openly working to block Schedule F, which is Trump's plan to recategorize and replace non-partisan civil service employees with those loyal to his presidency. The Executive Order briefly took effect in 2020 but Biden quickly revoked it. Part of Trump's platform is to revive it as soon as he takes office.
posted by JoeZydeco at 11:20 AM on July 12
posted by JoeZydeco at 11:20 AM on July 12
Project 2025 is getting publicized, and is being downplayed by its supporters as its contents are being made known, so I think sharing the contents of Project 2025 is really important. Effective organizations, like the ACLU, So. Poverty Law Ctr., and Drawdown, will keep being effective, even if the election is bad. This site, is a list of progessive orgs. Groups that support Voting Rights. Pick the area where you think we will need to resist, find a group.
posted by theora55 at 12:11 PM on July 12
posted by theora55 at 12:11 PM on July 12
Yes, the ACLU. "The ACLU has a blueprint to constrain Trump in a second presidential term." (the full memo is here including "specific threats and possible responses")
In general I think it's the big orgs like the ACLU that will have the financial resources and workforce available to really do advance planning and strategizing. However, for many groups, that possible tornado you reference has already hit thanks to Supreme Court decisions and they're now shifting into response mode, so I'd look at the orgs that help those affected, for example NRDC (Chevron), National Alliance to End Homelessness (Grants Pass), and Planned Parenthood (who has been in response mode for some time now). And there's no time like the present to fire up support for the smaller orgs working to mitigate those court decisions, like local abortion funds, environmental groups, and homeless advocacy groups. Support now will also help them prepare for any future tornadoes that might be brewing.
If Trump is elected again, it will require a lot of legal and legislative firepower to constrain him and his allies so longer term I'd also prioritize the nonprofits that do a lot of legal work or advocate for legal reform, like the Environmental Defense Fund, Fix the Court, Demand Justice, SPLC, National Homelessness Law Center, etc.
posted by castlebravo at 12:38 PM on July 12
In general I think it's the big orgs like the ACLU that will have the financial resources and workforce available to really do advance planning and strategizing. However, for many groups, that possible tornado you reference has already hit thanks to Supreme Court decisions and they're now shifting into response mode, so I'd look at the orgs that help those affected, for example NRDC (Chevron), National Alliance to End Homelessness (Grants Pass), and Planned Parenthood (who has been in response mode for some time now). And there's no time like the present to fire up support for the smaller orgs working to mitigate those court decisions, like local abortion funds, environmental groups, and homeless advocacy groups. Support now will also help them prepare for any future tornadoes that might be brewing.
If Trump is elected again, it will require a lot of legal and legislative firepower to constrain him and his allies so longer term I'd also prioritize the nonprofits that do a lot of legal work or advocate for legal reform, like the Environmental Defense Fund, Fix the Court, Demand Justice, SPLC, National Homelessness Law Center, etc.
posted by castlebravo at 12:38 PM on July 12
Not an answer, but what are Native Americans planning? (Are they conferring or organising in any way. Likewise other ethnic groups) Here in New Zealand the new government is clearly a 2025/Heritage/Atlas operation (they all go back to the Council for National Policy). Their is an across the board clearing out of govt. agencies, and disdain for all law.
On January 18 this year Maori had a national meeting and have agreed to co-operate against the government - as govt. wants to annul the primary treaty ensuring peace between Maori and non-Maori*. Most non-Maori here are pro-Maori and inter-marriage etc is super common here.
*Most of our law is fully integrated with this treaty.
posted by unearthed at 1:06 PM on July 12
On January 18 this year Maori had a national meeting and have agreed to co-operate against the government - as govt. wants to annul the primary treaty ensuring peace between Maori and non-Maori*. Most non-Maori here are pro-Maori and inter-marriage etc is super common here.
*Most of our law is fully integrated with this treaty.
posted by unearthed at 1:06 PM on July 12
I started buying large hard drives and am backing up US government climate data, mirrored nightly. If there are any researchers with a request, I’m open.
posted by jwells at 2:33 PM on July 12
posted by jwells at 2:33 PM on July 12
The European Council of Foreign Relations is planning around the possibility of a second Trump term.
posted by donut_princess at 7:15 PM on July 12
posted by donut_princess at 7:15 PM on July 12
Mutual Aid.
Never surrender in advance.
Research "cult deplatforming" and utilize techniques obliquely, consistently.
Study rhetorical techniques and how to fight against them.
Think about how to talk through the truth.
Talk to neighbors and build network of allies.
Practice present time awareness.
Be kind to yourself.
posted by zerobyproxy at 7:26 PM on July 12
Never surrender in advance.
Research "cult deplatforming" and utilize techniques obliquely, consistently.
Study rhetorical techniques and how to fight against them.
Think about how to talk through the truth.
Talk to neighbors and build network of allies.
Practice present time awareness.
Be kind to yourself.
posted by zerobyproxy at 7:26 PM on July 12
Get into union organizing. God bless the ACLU and Eartjustice etc, but law only works as far as it's enforced. Laws or policies need power behind them or they are just ideas without action.
How historically have people built enough power to force change (or to protect themselves)? Through collective action, not just of a few like-minded friends, but in mass, popular movements.
The labor movement is flawed and unions can be quite limited, but the are a structure where we can build mass power across race, gender, and other differences. We also have the ability to impact unions and push them to be more militant and more broad in their focus.
posted by latkes at 8:12 PM on July 12
How historically have people built enough power to force change (or to protect themselves)? Through collective action, not just of a few like-minded friends, but in mass, popular movements.
The labor movement is flawed and unions can be quite limited, but the are a structure where we can build mass power across race, gender, and other differences. We also have the ability to impact unions and push them to be more militant and more broad in their focus.
posted by latkes at 8:12 PM on July 12
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Get involved in your community to form assistance for each other when in need. Minority communities have been doing this for ages throughout a lifetime of the government failing them in many ways and we could learn from them about reinforcing and strengthening our communities for food/support (childcare or eldercare)/housing. I am not currently residing in the US anymore, but I am getting involved with a mutual aid group in my city to prepare us for the Canadian election going pear-shaped.
posted by Kitteh at 9:03 AM on July 12