No Kings, No Bribes, No Bull—Newsom Declares War On Election Corruption, AOC and Bernie Call Out GOP Healthcare Scam, and America Demands The Epstein Files Shutdowns can’t silence the truth Scott Dworkin Oct 3 While Republicans are “busy” having expensive steak dinners during Trump’s shutdown, I’m glad to have more good news for you today. Stories of resistance that prove our movement won’t back down. Thanks so much for being here. Let’s dive in. NO KINGS PART 2 The next “No Kings” demonstrations are scheduled for October 18th, and organizers say it could be historic. Attendance is expected to surpass the massive June protests, when millions participated in thousands of events across America. More updates soon. NEWSOM FIGHTS ELECTION INTERFERENCE Gov. Gavin Newsom is fighting back against election interference and dark money in politics, signing bills yesterday that mark major wins for our democracy. Newsom stated: “It’s now illegal to use contests or payments to get people to register to vote … Attempts by billionaires and outside actors to sway elections through unethical means undermine our democracy … California will not sit idle as our democracy is attacked.” One of the bills gives voters a chance to repeal a ban on public financing in local elections by putting the issue on the ballot for 2026. This is a powerful blueprint that all governors should follow. DC SPECIALS On the first night of Trump’s shutdown, GOP Senators Thune and Barrasso were out enjoying a fancy steak dinner. Dem Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse responded to the news, saying: “They’re loving it. Your health care is not on their minds.” Meanwhile, restaurants and bars across the DC area are offering special deals for federal workers and others impacted by the shutdown. Whether it’s 30% off meals, discounts on wine, or getting a free baked good with a coffee purchase, establishments in the nation’s capital are showing their solidarity. NEW POLLS We should always take polls with a grain of salt, but a new Washington Post poll is definitely worth taking a look at. It says 47% of respondents already blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, while only 30% blame Democrats. And a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll found that 90% of Americans want the Epstein files released in some fashion. It’s way past time to release them. One thing is clear—these numbers are all absolutely terrible for Trump and his cult. BERNIE AND AOC On Wednesday, Dem Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined forces with Sen. Bernie Sanders to call out one of the “dirtiest tricks … being pulled on the American people right now.” AOC stated: “Monthly insurance premiums are going to double for millions of people across the country ... and Republicans want us to rubber-stamp that.” While Sanders said: “Right now, we’re the only major country on Earth not to guarantee health care to all people. And these guys want to make it even worse. We’re not going to let that happen.” This is the sort of leadership we need right now. Loud, unapologetic, and relentless—which is how I’ve fought back against Trump and his accomplices for nearly a decade. Every day we deliver fact-based news briefs, rally tens of thousands of people to flood Congress with calls and letters, and run the most powerful social media organizing campaigns against Trump ever. We have no advertisers to answer to, and we rely on no billionaires. But that means all of our funding comes from our amazing community on Substack. So if you haven’t yet, please join us as a paid subscriber today: Onward! Scott Help this news break through the noise—like this post and re-stack using the ♻️ button below! I have two questions for you today. Do you plan to attend a “No Kings” event, or support the protests on social media? What do you think about the new election-related bills Newsom just signed into law? Thanks for your support! Another way to help us out is by gifting subscriptions to friends and family! You can get yours by clicking the link or button below: https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe?gift=true Give a gift subscription For all contact Congress links, or to volunteer, you can go here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-up-for-the-watchdog-coalition Here is my interview with James Talarico: https://tinyurl.com/mmu4eydj Tell Congress Campaigns--we have a big new one coming out today! Demand Brendan Carr Resign: https://tinyurl.com/35xjx8dj Demand Tom Homan Resign: https://tinyurl.com/3e5ku3um Pass the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act: https://tinyurl.com/3yfw2m7a Demand answers about Trump’s visibly deteriorating health: https://tinyurl.com/sk9xm38v Protect our use of voting by mail: https://tinyurl.com/bde676xm Push back on Trump’s DC takeover: https://tinyurl.com/2jpp94yk Support law to unmask ICE: https://tinyurl.com/bp8cau82 Investigate the Jeffrey Epstein trafficking case: https://tinyurl.com/4pfh2p4f Links to everything we are doing: https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/how-were-fighting-trump COMMENTS: Newsom AOC 2028! Public servants like me are suffering. My partner already lost her civil service career earlier this year. Your support matters to help us resist fascism: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/government-shutdown-public-servant-emergency Thank you for all you do! We must protect our Freedoms Please join with us to peacefully protest on Oct 18th Locate your state events at this link: https://mobilize.us/s/WdCaag Good morning everyone and thank you, Scott. For some reason I can't stop asking ..... "WHERE IS THE SEVENTEEN (17) TRILLION DOLLARS, pRESIDENT TRUMP?" Did you see Stephen Colbert last night? He had Lady Gaga on and she had 2.5 million people at her concert in Brazil. If we can have at least 2.5 million in Washington then that will make a huge impact. I adore AOC and Bernie Sanders. Here’s a “walk and talk” calling out the Republicans’ “dirtiest tricks … being pulled on the American people right now.” https://youtu.be/0q5XPJyViHE?si=67w791IfOejxrrUX Scott, are you aware that the humanitarian Sigmund flotilla was boarded the other night after springing the inhabitants with cold salt water and all of the members were abducted. I'm using that term because Israel has no right to arrest people in international water. These people were simply caring food and medical aid. Right now you could contact your congressional representatives and demand that these people be released and that Israel will be castigated for its illegal seizure of people oninternational water and also for blocking innocent people from food and medical assistance. There were some 16 primary boats and I understand there were some elder ones as well. I heard about that. Absolutely tragic, disgraceful atrocity. It seems “International waters” no longer matter to the likes of Netanyahu or trump... Trump’s been bombing Venezuelan boats right and left with no compunction (if he’s capable of that feeling… thinking about it, I realize he isn’t, so I’ll replace “no compunction” with “no regard for international (or U.S.) law.”) We can all learn a lesson from Bernie. He isn't running for office and has no alternate agenda. He could be retired already if he chose to leave this chaos. Instead, he campaigns tirelessly, trying to teach Americans that it isn't about red versus blue, but about $$$$$$$$$$$$$ versus $. It's about sifting out the ones who just shuffle to meetings, trying to blend in, versus those who fight for the people. Yes to NO KINGS!!! https://www.nokings.org/ 2100 sites registered, sign up your group or find a site nearby. We have county wide nonprofit that will send photographers out to sites, then post great photos so folks can download for free media use!!! No Kings will supply posters, bandanas & temp tattoos for groups signing up... This will be BIG... See y'all there!!!! John "Let Them Eat Cake" Thune - the COWARD from South Dakota!!! As Americans SUFFER because of HIM and his Republican party, he goes out and enjoys himself!!! THAT tells you ALL you need to know about how much John "Let Them Eat Cake" Thune - the COWARD from South Dakota cares about Americans!!!!!!!!!! MUST WATCH DEAN BLUNDELL: VIDEO: Trump's Midnight Meme Meltdown Screams 25th Amendment 'Psychotic': New questions about Trump's mental health and cognitive decline are popping up in the Trump Regime after posting WILD late night with 'reaper' video Dean Blundell Oct 03, 2025 https://deanblundell.substack.com/p/video-trumps-midnight-meme-meltdown?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#media-2a9fb716-dada-45a9-a317-fccdf8768799