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July 4, 2024

Courage for America Celebrates July 4th and Recommits to Fighting for a Democracy Free from Extremism

“After the most recent decisions from the Supreme Court in Fischer v. U.S. and Trump v U.S., this Independence Day must serve as a call to action — to recommit…

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July 3, 2024

COURIER NEWSROOM – Don Foote: Our democracy has survived a lot – and it can survive MAGA extremism

COURIER NEWSROOM – By Don Foote As a 90-year-old Navy veteran and proud American, preserving the sanctity and security of our democracy is a core value of mine – and…

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July 3, 2024

POR SI TE LO PERDISTE: Sargento Aquilino Gonell Responde a la Decisión de la Corte Suprema Sobre la Inmunidad de ex-presidente Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. — El lunes, el Sargento Aquilino Gonell, un miembro del Consejo de Courage for America que fue gravemente herido defendiendo el Capitolio el seis de enero, habló con Javier Vega…

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July 1, 2024

Officer Michael Fanone and Sergeant Aquilino Gonell Condemn the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling

“It is a slap in the face to us officers who protected our democracy on January 6th and to the millions of Americans who believe no one is above the…

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June 28, 2024

Officer Michael Fanone and Sergeant Aquilino Gonell Denounce Supreme Court Ruling in Fischer v. U.S.

“This ruling might make it harder to hold some of President Trump’s lap dogs accountable, but I remain committed to doing so—and to stopping the threat of another insurrection in…

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June 24, 2024

ICYMI: Sergeant Aquilino Gonell Calls Out Speaker Johnson and MAGA Republicans Embrace of Trump and Big Lie Ahead of Major Jan. 6 Supreme Court Decisions

WASHINGTON, D.C — On Thursday, June 20th, Courage for America Councilmember Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, who was seriously injured defending the Capitol on January 6th, spoke with Joy Reid on MSNBC’s The Reid Out ahead of…

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June 19, 2024

Courage for America Celebrates Juneteenth and Recommits to Fighting for an Inclusive Democracy for Black Americans

“We must ensure that Black and brown people have an equitable opportunity to engage in our nation’s sacred democratic process..”  WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, Courage for America released the following…

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June 18, 2024

ICYMI: Sergeant Aquilino Gonell Calls for Congress to Protect Democracy from MAGA Extremism, Speaks Amidst Trump’s Visit to the U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C — Over the weekend, Courage for America Councilmember Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, who was seriously injured defending the Capitol on January 6th, spoke with Juan Carlos López of CNN…

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June 18, 2024

POR SI TE LO PERDISTE: Sargento Aquilino Gonell Pide que el Congreso Proteja la Democracia del Extremismo MAGA en Medio de la Visita de Trump al Capitolio

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Durante el fin de semana, el Sargento Aquilino Gonell, un miembro del Consejo de Courage for America que fue gravemente herido defendiendo el Capitolio el seis de enero, habló con…

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May 30, 2024

Courier Newsroom – Officer Michael Fanone: MAGA Extremism is the Greatest Threat to Our Democracy

“MAGA extremists have tried to rewrite the events of January 6th, 2021, but we must never forget the truth.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, former Metropolitan Police Department officer and Courage…

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May 23, 2024

ICYMI: Rep. Joe Morelle Calls Out House G.O.P.’s False, Dangerous Narrative Around Noncitizen Voting Legislation

“They’re going to, once again, challenge the results of the election and they need to have a reason.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, at 10:30am ET, the Republican-led House Administration Committee…

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May 16, 2024

ICYMI: Rep. Joe Morelle shows MAGA Republicans are using their latest Big Lie bill for another insurrection

“We have been here before. We cannot ignore the potential for another January 6.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, published an…

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