Abraham Lincoln’s Message To 2025 January 28, 2025 We’re all for law and order, right? But Republicans now make an exception for bludgeoning the police, threatening to hang the Vice President, and defecating in the Capitol — that’s considered patriotic, not criminal. And they enthusiastically support a twice-impeached convicted felon who lied to the FBI and unquestionably obstructed justice. Here is Heather Cox Ricardson on Abraham Lincoln, before he became America’s first Republican president. His 1838 speech, given at the age of 28, In Praise of Law And Order. Lincoln was speaking directly to us in 2025. Thanks to all of you who have chipped in to the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the context and importance of which are described here. If you’re looking for additional ways to help, consider Indivisible’s to-do list for the week: 1. Tell your senators to vote NO on Trump’s most dangerous nominees. Senate Republicans disgracefully confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary on Friday by a historically small margin. If we can flip just one additional Republican to vote ‘no’ on Russell Vought, Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, or RFK Jr., we can block their nominations. And there’s reason to believe there’s growing opposition to some of these nominees. Let’s keep the pressure on. 2. Join Indivisible’s co-founders this Thursday at 3pm ET/12pm PT to process the news and dig into strategies for fighting back. With so much coming at us right now, it’s important to carve out time to come together in community and dig into what matters and what we can do about it. Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin will lead the discussion and spend most of the hour answering audience questions. 3. NY Indivisibles: Tell Senator Schumer to Stop Surrendering to MAGA Extremists. Donald Trump is unleashing an authoritarian assault — pardoning violent January 6th criminals, dismantling rights, and enabling fascism — while Senator Schumer responds with calls for bipartisanship. This is not leadership. Senator Schumer must condemn Trump’s attacks on democracy, mobilize Senate Democrats to block extremism at every opportunity, and reject fantasies of common ground with MAGA extremists. Email Senator Schumer now and demand bold defiance, then help us spread the word using our social toolkit. P.S. — With social media companies bending the knee to Trump, Project 2025 purging the government of dissenters, and corporate media companies caving in the face of speech-chilling lawsuits, it’s never been more important to invest in organizations you believe in that are willing to speak out and fight back against autocracy. Fundraising has been off to a slow start this year, so please consider chipping in to support Indivisible’s work today P.P.S. — Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT as we kick off a new year of critical work for the Truth Brigade, Indivisible Civics’ grassroots-powered network of activists dedicated to disrupting disinformation. Whether you’re new to the work or a disinfo-fighting expert looking to channel your passion, all are welcome.