Today, Western States Center — a non-partisan organization that works to strengthen inclusive democracy and help communities and institutions counter organized bigotry and anti-democracy activity — sent a letter to Congress with more than 83 civil and human rights organizations, labor unions, and community-based groups urging  Congress to reject legislation and not to fund executive actions that rely on the false and bigoted “invasion” conspiracy theory.

For months, community members in the small, coastal town of Coos Bay, Oregon have been voicing their concerns about a prominent local figure who was identified as an active leader in the neo-Nazi movement.

The attempted insurrection threatened our democracy, but it’s important to remember it was exactly that — a failed attempt.

The re-election of Donald Trump brings us to another disheartening moment in our nation's history. The dangers of Trump and his allies returning to power are significant. They’ve made clear their intent to rewrite the rules, target our communities and replace democracy with authoritarianism. In many ways, the last decade laid bare again the dangers of white nationalism, xenophobia, bigotry, and political violence. Like Trump's first presidential victory, Western States Center is not surprised — we’re ready.