We Will Win This Election and Save Our Country Through Grassroots Actions Informed by Independent Media.

What is more important to this resistance than the outcome of the 2026 Midterms?

Is there another moment in which all of our grievances—ICE, the rule of law, climate change, healthcare, social justice, reproductive rights, and everything else under the democratic sun—are given an opportunity for better advancement, protection, and reasonable consideration?

Put differently, is there another time in which we have a better chance to quell the onslaught of the regime’s fascist agenda?

No, there isn’t.

This essay offers five points on how grassroots groups are poised to meet this extraordinary moment through voter mobilization that maximizes the infrastructure of protests, offensively prepares for election subversion in the context of a declining legacy media, and actively expands civic engagement for long-term democratic investment. 

An example of a grassroots media release for a Proposed Resolution and Rally on 2-10-2026.

1.   Our efforts for voter mobilization must be as expansive and unconventional as their efforts to destroy our democracy.

The Trump regime is wildly unconventional. They routinely defy and erode the democratic norms that impede their ability to consolidate power. Consequently, there can be no business-as-usual approach with our most opportune response, the mobilization of our vote.  Previous methods to mobilize the vote are not sufficient because they originated during pre-Trump 2.0. Our approach to voter mobilization should be developed in response to an authoritarian takeover and unprecedented election subversion tactics.

2.  The heavy lifting of voter mobilization will be carried out by prodemocracy grassroots groups.

Just as grassroots groups have set the tone for this resistance, they will also set the tone for voter mobilization. Formed in response to authoritarianism, grassroots groups implicitly acknowledge the stakes of this moment and have carried this resistance through diverse civic action. Their established meetings and networks make them particularly suited to meet the challenges of voter mobilization.

Protests, the most public product of grassroots groups, are a fundamental initiation into civic engagement and should be a nucleus of voter education and mobilizer recruitment. Immediate steps should be taken to sustain the democratic outreach beyond the hours of chanting and sign holding, starting with March 28^th.

3.  Voter mobilization must include a continuous and systematic election subversion education and awareness campaign that is constantly changing to accommodate new information.

By far, the greatest threat to the regime is the 2026 Midterms. These corrupt, entitled oligarchs will do anything to avoid Democratic control of Congress, which could lead to loss of their power, money, and physical freedom. Their desperation requires monitoring. When we know what we’re up against, we know how to prepare. Moreover, as people realize the lengths to which the regime will go to subvert our election, they will understand why the work of mitigation requires so many resources.

As the Midterms approach and protests are in full swing, Trump’s actions will become more outrageous and frequent. Legacy media will fail to adequately report on threats to our elections. Accordingly, our system of election subversion education must effectively encourage intake of independent media and disseminate new information. Grassroots groups can actively spread independent media to the people via organized conversations at protests, meetings and social media campaigns. When our democracy faces escalated behavior from an increasingly vulnerable regime, the people will be empowered, informed, and ready in solidarity with millions.    

A well-known and well-documented election subversion education strategy will deter bad actors from participating. The regime has installed election deniers at every level. These election workers, judges, lawyers, and politicians will be less likely to participate in subversion if met with robust public awareness and opposition. There is power in the abundance of our awareness, as it changes what is politically and socially acceptable. 

For years, election subversion has been whittling away at our democracy with little to no opposition. Our victory this November will give way to the critical mission of demanding election-protecting legislation. Before this can happen, we must first collectively understand how subversion affects us. Thus, the 2026 Midterms will be a useful live example in which millions of people can witness first-hand the implementation and effects of subversion rather than merely learning about them after the fact.

4. Voter mobilization must deliberately target people outside of our bubble utilizing a message of kitchen  table economics. 

Our bubble is defined as those who actively plan on voting for Democrats. Outside our bubble includes those not politically engaged, those ambivalent about voting, and on-the-fence Republicans.

We can’t reach many people outside of our bubble at protests, but we can challenge others to try. Protest attendees are approached and encouraged to talk to one to two people in their lives that are outside our bubble. Those who accept the task, aka democracy warriors, can talk with anyone--a coworker, fellow volunteer, neighbor, or cousin. The conversation is individualized according to the dynamics of each situation, but we recommend kitchen table economics. Ideally, conversations lead to a change in the form of voter registration, attending a political event, or a commitment to vote. Democracy warriors will pass the baton when possible, encouraging their selected people to also engage others. 

Democracy warriors receive support in the form of meetings, issue-focused flyers, and talking points. Meetings and social media are platforms in which warriors can share their experiences, learn from each other, and inspire others. Anyone can be a democracy warrior. Everyone should be a democracy warrior.  

5. Peer-to-peer conversations will facilitate a personal sense of responsibility and investment in our democracy, which will fortify our ability to sustain and rebuild after we win.

Our voter mobilization efforts are inherently hopeful. We believe in America and the basic decency of our fellow countrymen, which is why they warrant so much investment. Yet, our purpose doesn't end with a successful election. Peer-to-peer talking establishes a personal sense of responsibility for democracy and fosters ownership in one’s efforts. It allows a person to see the intrinsic connection between democracy, their work, and the work of those around them. Organized, ongoing education about election subversion and all democratic backsliding is a necessary feature of every democracy, especially those still waist-deep in fascism that is permitted by a progressively deteriorating legacy media. Grassroots actions informed by independent media are how we bring this country back from the brink and build a stronger and more functional democracy.

So, I ask again, What is more important to this resistance than the outcome of the 2026 Midterms?