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We must join together to protect our freedoms
Patricia Bowen
Jan. 9, 2026 1:31 pm
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For generations, Americans of all races, places, and origins have marched, rallied, and fought to make ours a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Now the MAGA regime has invaded Venezuela, bombing families in an attempt to take control of the country for the oil corporations poisoning our land, air, and water. From D.C. and Chicago to Caracas and beyond, Trump is seizing our freedoms by his invasion to extend rule by the bullies for the billionaires.
Now the brave of us must join together to protect our freedoms, our families, and our futures – by standing up to Donald Trump, who ’s actions are criminal, and demand our leaders impeach him. He is stealing our healthcare, covering up for child rape, and attacking our neighbors at home and abroad. Our leaders in Congress know it is their duty to stop this regime’s criminal attacks, let’s all call and write them to remind them of this duty.
Patricia Bowen
Iowa City
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