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Bigger Than Me on SubstackSources and Episode Materials

BC News. "Judge rules DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace was unlawful and 'gross usurpation of power'." May 19, 2025. https://abcnews.go.com/US/judge-rules-doge-takeover-us-institute-peace-unlawful/story?id=121956605

Democracy Docket. "Trump Lower Court Streak Legal Losses." https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-lower-court-streak-legal-losses/

The General Strike. "Strike Card Information." https://generalstrikeus.com/

The Nation. "The Call Is Out for Mass, Simultaneous Strikes in 4 Years." October 15, 2024. https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/general-strike-2028-unions-labor-movement/

Newsweek. "Donald Trump Approval Rating Polls." Referenced AtlasIntel survey from May 27, 2025. https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-polls-2079291

Reuters. "US court won't lift judge's block on Trump's government overhaul." May 30, 2025. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-court-wont-lift-judges-block-trumps-government-overhaul-2025-05-31/

The Washington Post. "Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after contentious tenure." May 28, 2025. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/28/elon-musk-leaves-trump-government-doge/

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Action Resources

State-by-State Program Impact Data

• Head Start Programs Full data for all states available here
• Medicaid Cuts Impact by State Complete 50-state data available from KFF

Call Scripts for Immediate ActionFor Your House Representative (PRIORITY THIS WEEK):

"Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I'm a constituent from [YOUR CITY/STATE]. My zip code is [ZIP CODE].

I'm calling about the reconciliation bill that's being considered by the Rules Committee tomorrow and expected for a floor vote this week. I'm deeply concerned about how this bill would harm our community.

[CHOOSE ONE PERSONAL IMPACT]:

• The Head Start center in [LOCAL CENTER NAME] serves [NUMBER] children in our district and would face closure under this bill. My [FAMILY MEMBER/NEIGHBOR] relies on this program to work and support their family.
• As someone caring for both my children and my elderly parent who relies on Medicaid for nursing care, this bill would make it impossible for families like mine to make ends meet.
• Our local hospital in [TOWN] has already had to cut back services, and these Medicaid cuts would push it toward closure, leaving our entire county without emergency care.
• The data shows the impact to our state will be [SPECIFIC STATE IMPACT FROM DATA PROVIDED ABOVE].

I'm asking Representative [NAME] to:

1. Vote against this bill when it comes to the floor
2. Use all available time to speak about these harmful impacts during floor debate
3. Demand a full economic impact analysis for our district before any vote

Can you tell me where the Representative stands on this bill and whether they'll speak out about these harmful cuts during debate?"

For Senators (AFTER HOUSE VOTE):

"Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I'm a constituent from [YOUR CITY/STATE]. My zip code is [ZIP CODE].

I'm calling about the reconciliation bill that recently passed the House. This bill would devastate our community by [SPECIFIC STATE IMPACT FROM DATA PROVIDED ABOVE].

I'm asking Senator [NAME] to:

1. Commit to a thorough review of how this bill affects our state specifically
2. Hold public hearings with testimony from affected communities
3. Reject any bill that eliminates Head Start, cuts Medicaid, or raises costs for students

The rushed process in the House prevented proper analysis. The Senate must not make the same mistake. Will Senator [NAME] commit to a transparent process that allows constituents to understand and weigh in on these changes before voting?"

Key Advocacy OrganizationsImmediate Action Organizations

• National Head Start Association: nhsa.org/take-action - Coordinating nationwide advocacy to protect Head Start funding
• Protect Our Care: protectourcare.org - Coalition fighting Medicaid cuts with state-specific impact data
• First Focus Campaign for Children: campaignforchildren.org - Advocacy specifically for children's programs

Legal Advocacy (For Post-Vote Challenges)

• Southern Poverty Law Center: splcenter.org - Legal challenges to program cuts
• National Health Law Program: healthlaw.org - Legal advocacy focused on Medicaid access
• Education Law Center: edlawcenter.org - Legal challenges to education cuts

Community Organizing Resources

• Indivisible: indivisible.org/resources - Tools for organizing local advocacy events
• Public News Service: publicnewsservice.org - Resources for getting local media coverage

House Rules Committee Members to Target

If your Representative serves on the Rules Committee, your calls are especially urgent:

• Rep. Tom Cole (OK) - Chair
• Rep. Michael Burgess (TX)
• Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA)
• Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN)
• Rep. Thomas Massie (KY)
• Rep. Chip Roy (TX) - Key potential swing vote
• Rep. Ralph Norman (SC) - Key potential swing vote
• Rep. Erin Houchin (IN)
• Rep. Nick LaLota (NY)
• Rep. Jim McGovern (MA) - Ranking Member
• Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA)
• Rep. Joe Morelle (NY)
• Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM)

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Sources

American Immigration Council. (2025, May 13). What's in the 2025 House Reconciliation Bill?

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. (2025, May 14). Adding Up the House Reconciliation Bill.

Darkins, L. (2025, April 29). Rural Hospital Closures: The Impact of Federal Policy Changes. Journal of Health Economics, 47(2), 118-142.

Harris, M., & Johnson, K. (2025, January). Preventative Care Cost Analysis: A Five-Year Study of Healthcare Spending. American Journal of Public Health, 115(1), 76-93.

House Rules Committee. (2025). Meeting Announcement For May 22, 2025. [URL omitted]

Kaiser Family Foundation. (2025, May 18). Tracking the Medicaid Provisions in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill. [URL omitted]

National Head Start Association. (2025). Head Start Impact Report 2025. [URL omitted]

Penn Wharton Budget Model. (2025, May 19). House Reconciliation Bill: Budget, Economic, and Distributional Effects. [URL omitted]

Rodriguez, C., & Thompson, S. (2024, December). Medicaid Expansion and Maternal Health Outcomes. Health Affairs, 43(12), 2034-2051.

Snyder, T. (2017). On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century. Tim Duggan Books.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, March). Annual Report on the Impact of Federal Healthcare Programs. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

Williams, P., & Chen, H. (2025, February). Household Budget Impact Analysis of Federal Program Reductions. Brookings Institution Working Paper Series, No. 2025-07.

Action Resources

State-by-State Program Impact Data

• Head Start Programs Full data for all states available here
• Medicaid Cuts Impact by State Complete 50-state data available from KFF

Call Scripts for Immediate ActionFor Your House Representative (PRIORITY THIS WEEK):

"Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I'm a constituent from [YOUR CITY/STATE]. My zip code is [ZIP CODE].

I'm calling about the reconciliation bill that's being considered by the Rules Committee tomorrow and expected for a floor vote this week. I'm deeply concerned about how this bill would harm our community.

[CHOOSE ONE PERSONAL IMPACT]:

• The Head Start center in [LOCAL CENTER NAME] serves [NUMBER] children in our district and would face closure under this bill. My [FAMILY MEMBER/NEIGHBOR] relies on this program to work and support their family.
• As someone caring for both my children and my elderly parent who relies on Medicaid for nursing care, this bill would make it impossible for families like mine to make ends meet.
• Our local hospital in [TOWN] has already had to cut back services, and these Medicaid cuts would push it toward closure, leaving our entire county without emergency care.
• The data shows the impact to our state will be [SPECIFIC STATE IMPACT FROM DATA PROVIDED ABOVE].

I'm asking Representative [NAME] to:

1. Vote against this bill when it comes to the floor
2. Use all available time to speak about these harmful impacts during floor debate
3. Demand a full economic impact analysis for our district before any vote

Can you tell me where the Representative stands on this bill and whether they'll speak out about these harmful cuts during debate?"

For Senators (AFTER HOUSE VOTE):

"Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I'm a constituent from [YOUR CITY/STATE]. My zip code is [ZIP CODE].

I'm calling about the reconciliation bill that recently passed the House. This bill would devastate our community by [SPECIFIC STATE IMPACT FROM DATA PROVIDED ABOVE].

I'm asking Senator [NAME] to:

1. Commit to a thorough review of how this bill affects our state specifically
2. Hold public hearings with testimony from affected communities
3. Reject any bill that eliminates Head Start, cuts Medicaid, or raises costs for students

The rushed process in the House prevented proper analysis. The Senate must not make the same mistake. Will Senator [NAME] commit to a transparent process that allows constituents to understand and weigh in on these changes before voting?"

Key Advocacy OrganizationsImmediate Action Organizations

• National Head Start Association: nhsa.org/take-action - Coordinating nationwide advocacy to protect Head Start funding
• Protect Our Care: protectourcare.org - Coalition fighting Medicaid cuts with state-specific impact data
• First Focus Campaign for Children: campaignforchildren.org - Advocacy specifically for children's programs

Legal Advocacy (For Post-Vote Challenges)

• Southern Poverty Law Center: splcenter.org - Legal challenges to program cuts
• National Health Law Program: healthlaw.org - Legal advocacy focused on Medicaid access
• Education Law Center: edlawcenter.org - Legal challenges to education cuts

Community Organizing Resources

• Indivisible: indivisible.org/resources - Tools for organizing local advocacy events
• Public News Service: publicnewsservice.org - Resources for getting local media coverage

House Rules Committee Members to Target

If your Representative serves on the Rules Committee, your calls are especially urgent:

• Rep. Tom Cole (OK) - Chair
• Rep. Michael Burgess (TX)
• Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA)
• Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN)
• Rep. Thomas Massie (KY)
• Rep. Chip Roy (TX) - Key potential swing vote
• Rep. Ralph Norman (SC) - Key potential swing vote
• Rep. Erin Houchin (IN)
• Rep. Nick LaLota (NY)
• Rep. Jim McGovern (MA) - Ranking Member
• Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA)
• Rep. Joe Morelle (NY)
• Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM)

Stay Loud, Stay Kind!

Wear it because democracy needs a voice— and kindness needs a champion.

Our Bigger Than Me shirt isn’t just a statement. It’s soft, comfy, and built for showing up — whether you’re protesting, hanging out, or walking the dog on a warm day.

Every shirt helps fuel strong coffee, stronger Wi-Fi, and a movement that knows staying loud and staying kind is how we win.

Suit up. Show up. Stay Loud. Stay Kind.

Shop Bigger Than Me

Sources

American Immigration Council. (2025, May 13). What's in the 2025 House Reconciliation Bill?

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. (2025, May 14). Adding Up the House Reconciliation Bill.

Darkins, L. (2025, April 29). Rural Hospital Closures: The Impact of Federal Policy Changes. Journal of Health Economics, 47(2), 118-142.

Harris, M., & Johnson, K. (2025, January). Preventative Care Cost Analysis: A Five-Year Study of Healthcare Spending. American Journal of Public Health, 115(1), 76-93.

House Rules Committee. (2025). Meeting Announcement For May 22, 2025. [URL omitted]

Kaiser Family Foundation. (2025, May 18). Tracking the Medicaid Provisions in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill. [URL omitted]

National Head Start Association. (2025). Head Start Impact Report 2025. [URL omitted]

Penn Wharton Budget Model. (2025, May 19). House Reconciliation Bill: Budget, Economic, and Distributional Effects. [URL omitted]

Rodriguez, C., & Thompson, S. (2024, December). Medicaid Expansion and Maternal Health Outcomes. Health Affairs, 43(12), 2034-2051.

Snyder, T. (2017). On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century. Tim Duggan Books.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, March). Annual Report on the Impact of Federal Healthcare Programs. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

Williams, P., & Chen, H. (2025, February). Household Budget Impact Analysis of Federal Program Reductions. Brookings Institution Working Paper Series, No. 2025-07.

Action Resources1. Secure Emergency Information for Your CommunityEmail Template for City Council

Subject: Emergency Preparedness Funding Request - Weather Monitoring

Dear [Council Member Name],

With federal weather services facing major cuts, our city needs backup emergency information systems. I request that you:

1. Allocate funding to partner with [local university name] for community weather monitoring
2. Establish agreements with local amateur radio operators for emergency communications
3. Schedule a public hearing on our city's emergency preparedness before August 2025

Federal agencies have lost hundreds of meteorologists this year. Our community cannot rely on compromised federal systems.

Please respond with your position on these requests by [date].

Sincerely,

[Your name]

[Your address]

[Your phone/email]

How to Find Your City Council

1. Go to your city's official website
2. Look for "City Council," "Government," or "Contact Us"
3. Find your district/ward representative
4. Note their email and next meeting dates

2. Keep Local Police Accountable to Your CommunityHow to Attend City Council Meetings

1. Check your city website for meeting calendar
2. Note public comment procedures (usually sign up when you arrive)
3. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign up for public comment
4. Bring others - strength in numbers

Questions for City Council Public Comment

Suggested script for public comment:

"Good evening. My name is [name] and I live at [address]. I have two questions:

1. Has our police department been approached about ICE partnerships or 287(g) agreements?
2. Will you guarantee a public vote before any such agreement is signed?

I request written responses within 30 days if you don't have an immediate answer. Thank you."

FOIA Request Template

To: [Police Department] Public Records Officer

Subject: Public Records Request

Under [your state's public records law], I request:

1. All communications since January 1, 2025, regarding ICE cooperation or 287(g) agreements
2. List of military equipment received from federal agencies in 2025
3. Training records for officers in immigration enforcement

Please provide electronic copies within [legal timeframe]. Contact me at [email] regarding any fees.

[Your name and contact information]

3. Track What's Happening and Tell OthersWeather Forecast Accuracy Tracking

Simple weekly log:

• Monday: NWS predicted _____, actual weather was _____
• Tuesday: NWS predicted _____, actual weather was _____
• [Continue for one week]
• Note any missing details in forecasts (like wind speeds, precipitation amounts)

What to do if you notice inaccuracies:

Document and Share:

1. Take screenshots of forecasts vs. actual conditions
2. Post on social media: "Tracked weather accuracy this week - forecasts off by X degrees/missed the storm completely. Anyone else noticing this? #WeatherCuts"
3. Share with local news - they may investigate the pattern

Contact Local Officials:

Email your city council: "I tracked weather forecast accuracy for a week and found significant gaps. Given federal weather service cuts, our city needs backup emergency information systems."

Build Community Awareness:

• Share your findings with neighbors
• Start a local tracking group
• Connect with amateur radio operators in your area

Support Alternatives:

• Subscribe to local TV meteorologists who have independent resources
• Download multiple weather apps for comparison
• Consider investing in a personal weather station

Social Media Sharing Template

Anyone else notice weather forecasts seem less detailed lately? Tracking accuracy this week and seeing [describe what you noticed]. This might be why: [link to article] #WeatherCuts #PublicSafety

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1e006560-30ea-4d8e-8dd0-3e160060e8c7/

Finding Quality Local News

What to look for:

• Local newspapers with dedicated weather/emergency coverage
• Independent local radio stations
• University journalism programs covering local government
• Nonprofit news organizations in your area

How to support:

• Subscribe or donate even for $5/month
• Share their emergency preparedness coverage
• Attend their community events

4. Additional ResourcesOrganizations Worth Supporting

• Weather/Climate: National Weather Service Employees Organization, American Meteorological Society
• Civil Rights: NAACP Legal Defense Fund, ACLU of your state
• Government Accountability: Government Accountability Project, Center for Responsive Politics
• Emergency Preparedness: Local Red Cross chapter, community emergency response teams

Building Community Networks

1. Find local amateur radio group - search "[your city] amateur radio club"
2. Connect with neighborhood associations - often have emergency plans
3. Join community emergency response team (CERT) - contact local fire department

Staying Informed

• Sign up for city council meeting notifications
• Follow local meteorologists on social media
• Join local Facebook groups focused on emergency preparedness
• Subscribe to local investigative journalism outlets

Remember: You don't need to do everything at once. Pick one action this week, then build from there. Small consistent actions create big community changes.

The goal isn't to become a professional meteorologist, but to document the degradation of public safety systems and push for local alternatives before you really need them.

Stay Loud, Stay Kind!

Wear it because democracy needs a voice— and kindness needs a champion.

Our Bigger Than Me shirt isn’t just a statement. It’s soft, comfy, and built for showing up — whether you’re protesting, hanging out, or walking the dog on a warm day.

Every shirt helps fuel strong coffee, stronger Wi-Fi, and a movement that knows staying loud and staying kind is how we win.

Suit up. Show up. Stay Loud. Stay Kind.

Shop Bigger Than Me

Sources

American Civil Liberties Union. (2025, April 16). Trump's expanded domestic military use should worry us all. https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/trumps-expanded-domestic-military-use-should-worry-us-all

CNN. (2025, February 21). Trump administration plans for sharp FEMA cuts fuel worries for some Republicans, state officials. https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/politics/fema-cuts-firings-trump/index.html

CNN. (2025, April 11). Trump's budget plan eviscerates weather and climate research, and it could be enacted immediately. https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/11/climate/trump-noaa-budget-cuts/index.html

CNN. (2025, April 28). 287(g) program: How US states are partnering with ICE to arrest an increasing number of immigrants. https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/28/us/ice-immigrant-arrests-287g-program/index.html

CNN. (2025, April 28). Roughly 70% of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division expected to accept resignation offer. https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/28/politics/justice-department-civil-rights-division-resignations/index.html

CNN. (2025, May 2). National Weather Service forecasting is more crippled than previously thought as hurricane season nears. https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/weather/nws-forecasting-layoffs-trump/index.html

Common Dreams. (2025, April 14). 'Welcome to the oligarchy era': Social Security Administration switches communications to Musk's X. https://www.commondreams.org/news/us-social-security-administration

Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025, April 4). FEMA ends wasteful, politicized grant program, returning agency to core mission of helping Americans recovering from natural disasters. https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250404/fema-ends-wasteful-politicized-grant-program-returning-agency-core-mission

Federal News Network. (2025, April 15). SSA shifts to X posts for official messaging after cuts to communications staff. https://federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-oversight/2025/04/ssa-shifts-to-x-posts-for-official-messaging-after-cuts-to-communications-staff/

Human Rights Watch. (2025, April 30). Trump's order on policing a recipe for abuse. https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/05/01/trumps-order-policing-recipe-abuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (2025, May 16). Delegation of immigration authority section 287(g) Immigration and Nationality Act. https://www.ice.gov/identify-and-arrest/287g

The Marshall Project. (2025, April 29). What will Trump's executive order on policing actually do? https://www.themarshallproject.org/2025/04/29/trump-police-executive-order

The Markup. (2025, April 16). Here's every local police agency enforcing for ICE. https://themarkup.org/tools/2025/04/16/law-enforcement-ice-cooperation-tracker

Nature. (2025). Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts to US science. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01397-1

NPR. (2025, February 27). Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes. https://www.npr.org/2025/02/27/nx-s1-5298738/trump-administration-layoffs-hit-noaa-the-agency-that-forecasts-weather-and-hurricanes

NPR. (2025, April 11). Major budget cuts proposed for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://www.npr.org/2025/04/11/nx-s1-5361366/major-budget-cuts-proposed-for-the-national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration

NPR. (2025, May 1). Rural communities were promised millions in disaster funds. Trump is ending it. https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5359452/trump-disaster-funding-cuts-fema-bric

Natural Resources Defense Council. (2025, March 18). Trump's cuts to FEMA leave us unprepared for disasters. https://www.nrdc.org/media/trumps-cuts-fema-leave-us-unprepared-disasters

Rolling Stone. (2025, April 28). Trump issues executive order ramping up American police state. https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-executive-order-law-enforcement-1235327251/

Science. (2025). Trump's proposed budget would mean 'disastrous' cuts to science. https://www.science.org/content/article/trump-s-proposed-budget-would-mean-disastrous-cuts-science

Space. (2025, May 2). Trump administration proposes slashing NASA budget by 24%. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/trump-administration-proposes-slashing-nasa-budget-by-24-percent

Trump, D. J. (2025, April 28). Strengthening and unleashing America's law enforcement to pursue criminals and protect innocent citizens. The White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/strengthening-and-unleashing-americas-law-enforcement-to-pursue-criminals-and-protect-innocent-citizens/

WUSF. (2025, March 23). Florida leads nation with nearly 100 police partnerships with ICE to deport undocumented. https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2025-03-23/florida-leads-nation-nearly-100-police-partnerships-ice-deport-undocumented

Take Action:1. Support the Legal Defense Organizations Fighting This Battle

Donate to: The ACLU, Asian Law Caucus, Make the Road New York, and the National Immigration Law Center—the groups that immediately challenged this order in court. These organizations have the legal expertise and established infrastructure to fight constitutional violations in real-time. Unlike general political donations that fund campaigns, these contributions directly fund active litigation protecting birthright citizenship.

2. Contact Your Representatives About Nationwide Injunctions

Call/write: Your senators and House representatives to express support for judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against unconstitutional presidential policies. This sounds technical, but it's crucial—the Supreme Court is considering whether to limit this judicial power, which would allow future presidents to implement illegal policies in most of the country while challenges slowly move through courts.

Email Template:

Subject: Protect the Constitutional Right of Birthright Citizenship Crisis

Dear [Representative/Senator Name],

I am writing as your constituent to express my deep concern about the Trump administration's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship and the Supreme Court case challenging federal judges' authority to issue nationwide injunctions against unconstitutional presidential policies.

The 14th Amendment states clearly that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States." This language has been unambiguous for 157 years, and no president should have the power to reinterpret constitutional text through executive order. When federal judges across the country called this order "blatantly unconstitutional," they were simply upholding their oath to defend the Constitution.

However, the Supreme Court is now considering whether to limit federal judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions that protect constitutional rights across the entire country. If these judicial powers are restricted, future presidents could implement clearly illegal policies in most states while legal challenges slowly work through the courts. This would fundamentally tip the balance of power toward the executive branch and away from the judicial checks our democracy requires.

I urge you to speak publicly in support of judicial independence and the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship. Congress has a responsibility to defend constitutional interpretation from executive overreach, especially when the legislative branch cannot act quickly enough to check presidential power. Please make clear that you stand with the Constitution's plain text and the judicial authority to enforce it nationwide.

This is not about any particular policy preference—it is about whether constitutional rights remain beyond the reach of political manipulation. I ask that you defend these foundational principles that protect all Americans, regardless of party affiliation.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent constitutional crisis. I look forward to your response and your public statements defending judicial independence and constitutional rights.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

3. Talk About Constitutional Stakes in Your Community

When people bring up this issue, focus on the Constitution, not immigration policy. Simple talking points: "The 14th Amendment says 'all persons born or naturalized in the United States' are citizens. Should any president be able to change constitutional language just by signing an executive order?" Share this perspective with friends, family, and on social media. Write a letter to your local newspaper's editor explaining why this is a constitutional crisis, not an immigration debate.

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Wear it because democracy needs a voice— and kindness needs champions.

Our Bigger Than Me shirt isn’t just a statement. It’s soft, comfy, and built for showing up — whether you’re protesting, hanging out, or walking the dog on a warm day.

Every shirt helps fuel strong coffee, stronger Wi-Fi, and a movement that knows staying loud and staying kind is how we win.

Suit up. Show up. Stay Loud. Stay Kind.

Shop Bigger Than Me

Sources

American Civil Liberties Union. "Federal Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order." ACLU Press Release, February 10, 2025. https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/federal-court-blocks-trump-birthright-citizenship-executive-order.

CNN Politics. "May 15, 2025: US Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship cases." CNN Live Updates, May 15, 2025. https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-cases-05-15-25.

CNN Politics. "Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end birthright citizenship." CNN Politics, March 13, 2025. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/politics/birthright-citizenship-trump-supreme-court/index.html.

Howe, Amy. "Trump asks Supreme Court to step in on birthright citizenship." SCOTUSblog, March 13, 2025. https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/03/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-step-in-on-birthright-citizenship/.

NBC News. "Birthright citizenship dispute at the Supreme Court has broad implications for Trump's agenda." NBC Politics, May 13, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/birthright-citizenship-dispute-supreme-court-broad-implications-trumps-rcna206401.

NBC News. "Trump takes his plan to end birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court." NBC Politics, March 13, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/trump-takes-plan-end-birthright-citizenship-supreme-court-rcna196314.

NPR. "Supreme Court hears arguments in case challenging birthright citizenship." NPR Politics, May 15, 2025. https://www.npr.org/2025/05/15/nx-s1-5395840/birthright-citizenship-supreme-court.

NPR. "Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship order in May." NPR Politics, April 17, 2025. https://www.npr.org/2025/04/17/g-s1-58221/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship.

NPR. "Trump takes birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court." NPR Politics, March 14, 2025. https://www.npr.org/2025/03/14/nx-s1-5327552/trump-takes-birthright-citizenship-to-the-supreme-court.

Romo, Vanessa. "What to know about birthright citizenship as Supreme Court weighs blocks on Trump's order to end it." ABC News, May 15, 2025. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-weigh-blocks-trumps-order-end-birthright/story?id=121710507.