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Patric Martin's avatar

Maybe this is too often said, but I really don’t know where we would be without The Contrarians and DDF. The MAGAts would roll right over us without them.

Hiro's avatar

Yes, but The Contrarians exist and fight because the many readers support them. It takes two.

Deb Haugh's avatar

Keep fighting the good fight.

Nina T's avatar

Thank you for ALL of this.

And to add to the list… He is going after Yosemite!!

I hope someone is working on that!!

Is there no end to this made??

Again- thank you!!

Carole Langston's avatar

Yes! Yosemite! He wants to bulldoze and clear cut America's Natural Heritage, and negate the Indigenous population.

Are the Governors in those States in on the Grift TOO?

Judy W.'s avatar

The Governors, and especially the people of all those national parks and monuments are definitely not on the grift! But those are federal lands. The greedy oligarchs evidently cannot get too much of OUR natural resources. However, if they think there are already enough anti-Trump folks protesting, if they try fucking with our parks system, otherwise compliant family types are going to turn out in droves. We could all carry Teddy Bears to honor Theodore Roosevelt’s vision. Smokey Bear will be at the lead saying “Only you can prevent Trump fires!” 🔥

Carole Langston's avatar

Good to hear. Thanks.

donna woodward's avatar

And who knows, if they don't put him on Mt. Rushmore he might just bulldoze that too. He's that vengeful.

Marc Donner's avatar

You folks rock! Paying for a subscription is one of the best things I'm doing 😄

Steve 218's avatar

If it cost twice as much as it currently does, it would be worth it.

Pamela Schmid's avatar

So grateful to be part of this brave Contrarian community. You all have led the way in showing what resistance truly looks like. 🫶🏼

William Schrader's avatar

Would you consider doing an interview with some of the outstanding State AGs ? I am from Michigan and our AG Nessel is not only fighting with all her strength to protect our constitution ,rule of law,and voting rights; she is constantly taking on DTE corruption in price increases. She is one of the best examples of quite strength.

Ann Feild's avatar

Thanks for the excellent synopsis of the week’s milestones, Norm💙

JayW's avatar

There are multiple Substack’s that I find invaluable. But The Contrarian so visually demonstrates on a continuous basis that we subscriber’s can make a huge difference in winning these battles. And ultimately win this war without shots fired. Using the system of laws democracy has build over the life of America. Truly thankful for the courageous and indefatigable legal work and positive accomplishments achieved by Norm Eisen, and all of the others, many of who toil quietly in the background to support those out front, leading the charge.

PROUD TO BE A PART OF THEIR EXTRAORDINARY WORK TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE OUR DEMOCRACY AND REPUBLIC. HEARTFELT THANK YOU!!!

Irena's avatar

Kudos for the non violent resistance.

Nancy's avatar

So much bad acting by the administration and those hanging onto it! Some good news though! We keep fighting! Thank you so much for what you're doing! Your work is worthy of support and recognition and is so much appreciated! It's vital if our democracy isn't going to be diagnosed as terminally ill.

Lauri Roman's avatar

Has anyone been able to look under the Kennedy center scaffolding to see if Trump‘s name was actually ever taken off?

tamar's avatar

what next? Donald Ducks instead of Canadian Geese?

Justin Sayne's avatar

“These victories, Contrarians, are yours….”

No…..they are yours, Norm. Our money, and moral support may be a conduit for you…..but, you make it happen. And we are very grateful for your time, effort, tenacity, and expertise. Our country would be MUCH worse off without YOU! (And Jen….and Marc Elias….and Katie Phang). Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!

Susan C Shea's avatar

Rob Bonta, CA's AG, will be on Joyce Vance's Substack today. Several commenters were mentioning the strength of state AGs and wanting to know more.

donna woodward's avatar

Norm is proof that brilliance can come with good humor and warmth. Thank you, Norm and Josh. Also your confreres Marc Elias, Katy Phang, etc.

David Krupp's avatar

Keep the tide turning by writing post cards to likely Democratic voters urging them to VOTE.

Join one of these organizations that send you postcards, a script and the names and addresses of Democrats so all you have to do is fill out the postcard and put a postcard stamp on it.

http://turnoutpac.comhttps://votefwd.orghttps://postcards to voters.orghttps://turnoutpac.org