Grandparents Fight Back!

Grandparents Fight Back is a network of grandparents and friends of grandparents devoted to preserving America's democracy and decency. It was started in early February 2025 by two Brooklyn grandmothers who saw a need and urgent desire among Americans everywhere  for help in responding to the many unlawful, unconstitutional, dangerous and abhorrent actions of the Trump Administration that threaten our democracy, our national security and our values. They felt that an organization of grandparents and others in that demographic would appeal to the many activists of the Baby Boom generation and would be rightly perceived as genuinely concerned not for themselves, but for future generations of America and of the world.  As of late May, GFB has more than 210 members residing in 26 states and the District of Columbia. 

On regular basis, we:

• Notify our members about issues to call, email,or send letters to their elected representative
• In our weekly letters to members, summarize the important developments of the prior week and recommend actions for the coming week
• From time to time, provide context and analysis for events and actions
• Alert members to upcoming events and actions they can take further ur goals

We may also ask volunteers from time to time to:

•  Write or call  local media 
• Help with research on particular issues
• Help identify local elected officials who could be helpful

Select "Take Action Now" for current actions and links to other activist organizations

Rallies and demonstrations are occurring all over the country on a weekly basis, Here are a few this week:

Wed., July 30, 5:30-6:30pm Hands Off Medicare and Medicaid on 60th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare and millions of lives saved! See https://indivisible.org for events in your area

Every Thursday at 7 p.m.  "Shine the Light" - in front of your houses, apartment buildings, street corners, subway stops, etc. "Our signs proudly share whatever we’re feeling in our souls in the face of this regime’s actions. Signs might read, 'I Stand with Our Immigrant Neighbors' or 'Honk if you love Ukraine' or “Trans Rights are Human Rights” or “Read Banned Books.” Sponsor: The Beacon, founded by Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum. For information, see 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IWGcktdLhod7kqNkpBOG1yKvQ-vZwvzmcNWXHfSeLNY/edit?tab=t.0

Sat., Aug 2, Rage Against the Regime, nationwide demonstrations. See https://www.rageagainsttheregime.org for information.

Check out these sites for information about these and other activities in your area: 

https://indivisible.org

https://www.fiftyfifty.one

https://mobilize.org

See https://5calls.org for recommendations about phone calls to your legislative representatives, phone numbers and scripts