The pillars of our democracy are cracking.

From the unchecked expansion of executive power to the erosion of free speech, civic freedoms, and fair elections — the warning signs are all around us.

It’s time to act. Democracy isn’t guaranteed. We build it together.

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Tired of the outrage machine? So are we.

At Cedar Key Progress, we cut through right-wing media noise to get to the truth — no spin, no fearmongering, just facts and action.

Because democracy depends on informed citizens, not echo chambers ✊

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Fascism is the real monster this Halloween — creeping out of the shadows with Nazi salutes, voter suppression, and power grabs. 🧟

At Cedar Key Progress, we’re shining the light. Democracy only dies if we stop fighting for it — and we’re not afraid of the dark. ✊

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Hate groups are getting louder. So, we’re getting louder too.

Cedar Key Progress stands with every community under attack — LGBTQ+, immigrant, Black, disabled, and working-class Americans — because democracy only works when everyone has power.

We choose progress over fear.

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While they smear ‘No Kings’, Trump and the GOP can’t escape their own ‘Nazi’ problem Paul Ingrassia’s withdrawal over his alleged ‘Nazi’ admission is a sign that the ability of Trump and the GOP to dictate a narrative in Washington is weakening once again, writes John Bowden

🚨 Across the country, extremists are showing their true colors — from Nazi salutes at rallies to GOP leaders echoing fascist rhetoric.

Let’s be clear: there’s no “both sides” to Nazism. It’s hate, violence, and authoritarianism — and it has no place in America.

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Some new ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting The recruits have had criminal backgrounds or failed drug tests or were unable to meet physical or academic standards, raising concerns about the agency’s rush to hire immigration officers, sources…

ICE training cut in half.
Half the recruits can’t pass an open-book test.
And the “fitness” standard? Just say you can jog 6 mph.

Trump’s building a paramilitary force based in terror, not safety — and calling it order.
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Santiago Mayer (@santiagomayer.com) It's gone. The East Wing is gone.

Trump demolished the East Wing to build a $250 million ballroom — while families skip meals and food banks run dry.

This isn’t leadership. It’s disgusting decay dressed in marble. Feed the people before you gild the walls.
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The latest redistricting salvo: North Carolina gerrymanders out House Democrat The map will likely face legal challenges, similar to efforts in Texas and Missouri.

Republicans are rewriting the rules — redrawing congressional lines to pad their advantage.

When the map is rigged, your vote doesn’t count. We stand for representative government that actually represents.

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How a Long Government Shutdown Could Leave Scars on the Economy The effect is rippling beyond missing paychecks to federal services that support much of the economy.

In our towns, a federal shutdown looks like missed paychecks, delayed benefits, and local businesses hurting. But now the cost of inaction is stacking up. Jobs in peril, data missing, uncertainty everywhere.

We deserve leaders who keep the wheels turning.

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They call it “normal politics.” We call it what it is: corruption in plain sight. Every headline screams greed — but every movement begins with people who refuse to look away.

Let’s build something better, together. #CedarKeyProgress #EndTheGrift

They’re banning books, rewriting history, and calling it “freedom.”

But we know better: freedom means truth, art, and the power to learn without fear.

Stand up. Speak out. Keep creating.
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Trump’s Unilateral Spending Cuts Complicate Shutdown Deal Democrats want guarantees that President Trump will not continue to claw back spending, ignoring any agreement they strike. But he has promised to keep defying Congress.

Trump cutting spending on a whim — while folks in our communities feel the pain: less infrastructure, fewer services, more uncertainty.

This isn’t responsible leadership. It’s economic recklessness. We deserve better.

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Trump’s tariffs are turning trade into a wrecking ball.

Global growth is stalling, supply chains are breaking, and costs are getting passed to everyday people.

This is economic chaos by design — we must demand leaders who build bridges, not tariff walls.

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Global Economic Growth Remains Sluggish as Trump’s Tariff Threats Loom The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow.

Trump's tariffs aren’t just politics — they’re an assault on our wallets and our world. Foreign industries are reeling. Exporters are losing ground. Consumers are paying for the damage.

We don't need more protectionism.

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Congressman Mark Alford says shutdown is the fault of Democrats – Newstalk KZRG The government shutdown has entered its ninth day, severely affecting federal operations and risking military pay delays starting next week. Congressman Mark Al

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Let’s be clear: this chaos is MAGA Republican dysfunction, nothing more.

Our communities can’t wait while politicians play blame games. We need leaders who deliver, not dodge responsibility while licking Trump's boot heels.

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