Congressional Integrity Project creates initiative to counter growing ‘authoritarianism’ and defend progressives

Summary

Donald Trump and Republicans plan to target progressive nonprofits, researchers, and civil society groups in his second term, raising concerns of authoritarianism, according to the Congressional Integrity Project.

Potential actions include politically motivated investigations, IRS scrutiny, and restrictive legislation, with nominees like Billy Long (IRS) and Pam Bondi (attorney general) aligning with these goals.

Efforts mirror the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, aimed at silencing dissent.

In response, CIP launched the Civic Defense Project to defend progressive groups and counter perceived abuses of power. Critics warn this could undermine democracy and stifle dissent.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
    35·
    4 months ago

    raising concerns of authoritarianism

    Thank you, my concerns have been raised. Could Trump be an authoritarian?

  • Tinidril@midwest.socialEnglish
    27·
    4 months ago

    15 House Democrats voted to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to declare any non-profit to be terrorist supporting with no due process and remove their tax exempt status. The bill is all but certain to pass in the next Congress.

    • TTH4P@lemm.ee
      8·
      4 months ago

      Yeah, with a goal of supporting Israel harder. Because Israel buys our politicians, both sides.

  • snekerpimp@lemmy.world
    16·
    4 months ago

    I blame Merrick Garland. Four years to give orange turd and friends consequences of their actions, and the dude sits on his thumbs because doing so would “seem political”. Some guy who shot another guy in the street is up for terrorism charges, but the head man of an insurrection is now going to be president. All because the spineless Garland didn’t want to “look political”. Justice is dead guys.