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Progressive Neighbors April 2026 Update

We know everyone is depressed by the daily barrage of assaults from the Trump Administration but with the midterms only seven months away there is much to be hopeful about.

First, the House is likely to flip to the Democrats meaning, among other things, that Jamie Raskin will chair the House Judiciary Committee and there will be numerous investigations of the Administration.  There is also a strong possibility that the Senate might go Democratic as well, which would mean likely impeachment proceedings (again!).  About 25 special elections in the past year have all gone to the Democrats, flipping many seats from R to D.  Republicans who managed to get elected have done so by much smaller margins than previously.  Raskin’s Democracy Summer project is training hundreds of young people to fight for democracy and win elections even in red districts.

Second, the MAGA coalition is fracturing over tariffs, increased inflation, the war in Iran, and the immigration crackdown.  The coalition that elected Trump is now shifting away from him.  Latinos, Blacks and young voters who supported him in 2024 are now trending against him.  His poll numbers are at a low point.  Several Republicans have repudiated him (e.g. Senator Tillis).  In this year’s budget Congress has restored most of the cuts Trump made and next year’s budget is dead-on-arrival.  He is losing in the courts on many issues from birthright citizenship to tariffs, reversing firings and forcing the rehire of many Federal employees.  His war in Iran is extremely unpopular and contrary to everything he campaigned on.  

Third, the resistance is mobilized.  Millions of people turned out for No Kings Day 3.0, the largest demonstration in US History.  Many cities have active ICE Watch groups that are fighting back creatively and effectively, with hundreds of volunteers.  The Montgomery County Council and our State Legislators have passed numerous bills restricting ICE, as have several other state legislatures.  The State Attorneys General have filed 100 lawsuits to fight back as well.  All of this bodes well for organizing get out the vote efforts and resisting Republican efforts to restrict voting rights.

So, while we have a long way to go, there is hope.  As Jamie often quotes from his father, when there appears to be no hope, you must be the hope.  Don’t give up.  We are winning.  Hang in and take strength from community.  There are lots of like-minded progressives to connect with and work with towards our common goals, a fairer, more equitable democratic society.  
Meanwhile, we focus on our local elections and the upcoming Democratic primary on June 23^rd.  On the Progressive Neighbors website you will find our 2026 Voters Guide and our Endorsements list and discussion.  Please review them and forward them to friends and neighbors.