Millions of Americans marched at No Kings rallies Saturday, but right in the middle of it, Instagram took the movement’s account offline. Meta has since apologized, but its changing explanations have left plenty of people unconvinced.
Then, a bombshell ProPublica report revealed that Trump administration officials asked CISA, the federal agency tasked with protecting our elections, to secretly hack a voting machine and send the findings directly to the White House. Fortunately, career staff pushed back, and the request was eventually dropped.
Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts joins us to discuss the growing threats to election security and the extensive preparations underway ahead of the midterms.
Trump may think his corruption isn’t a big deal, but Americans disagree. Nearly two-thirds believe he’s using the presidency to enrich himself, including a growing number of Republicans. Confronted with the issue this weekend, JD Vance insisted he hadn’t seen a shred of evidence, even as new allegations involving a top Trump adviser made headlines.
Finally, in Who’s Joining the DEFIANCE, MapQuest is back in our lives, this time helping drivers spot surveillance cameras. Welcome to the DEFIANCE, MapQuest. It’s been a while.
THIS WEEK ON THE ANT HILL
TUES, OCT 20 — TRIVIA TUESDAY — Test your knowledge of defiance throughout history, and we’ll give a shoutout to everyone who gets all five right AND a $15 discount on any swag in our swag store!
WEDS, OCT 21 — MY DEFIANCE MISSION — On Mission Wednesdays, we highlight the defiance actions Members are taking in their own communities. Tell us your story here. Every action counts!
THURS, OCT 22— SHOW US YOUR ANT-ITUDE! — We wanna see your DEFIANCE swag, your original artwork, your unique ways of shouting out your defiance to the world in creative ways. Send your pics to our editor here.
THURS, OCT 22 — DEFIANCE BOOK CLUB — Our current selection is: 1984 by George Orwell. We’ll be discussing chapters 9 & 10 in our Members-only chatroom @ 2:30 pm ET. It’s never too late to join the party! Visit your library or favorite bookstore to pick up a copy.
FRI, OCT 23 — DOGS OF THE DEFIANCE — That’s right…even our furry friends are sticking it to the man. Do you have a dog (or a cat or a horse or a rabbit or a ferret…) that would sooner lift their leg on Trump than play fetch? Send us a pic, and they might be featured in a future issue! Because fighting authoritarianism is hard work, a little fun is important too. :)
GROW THE DEFIANCE
DEFIANCE Members are absolutely crushing it, spreading the word about our club for the courageous to their friends. There is strength in numbers, and that’s exactly what defiance requires. Here’s how you can help build our numbers—and get a shoutout on the Daily with Miles and Xander:
Use the buttons provided to share your personal referral link on X, Facebook, or email. Or, copy the link (circled in the example below) to share it via text or other social platforms.
