Surviving Trump: Your Essential Guide to His Second Term
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Episode 54: Resistance — From Local Action to National Pushback
Send us a text ICE’s expansion has fueled unprecedented resistance across the country. In this episode, Bella Goode traces how communities, courts, and coalitions are fighting back—from shutting down Alligator Alcatraz in Florida, to months-long protests in Portland, to a small-town uprising in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania. What emerges is a movement that proves resistance can win—whether in court rulings, workplace walkouts, or grassroots solidarity. This is the conclusion of our six-part series on ICE, and a reminder that collective courage can redraw the boundaries of what’s possible. Key Takeaways To Listen For How lawsuits by tribes, environmentalists, and immigrant advocates shut down Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention projectWhy Portland and Seattle became symbols of urban resistance, linking direct action to measurable drops in ICE arrestsThe rise of workplace defense networks in New Jersey and sanctuary protections in New York as part of regional pushbackPhillipsburg, Pennsylvania’s unlikely uprising: locals and immigrants uniting against GEO’s secretive detention centerThe death of detainee Chao Feng Ji and how his story galvanized a movement for accountabilityHow grassroots resistance forced congressional debates, court challenges, and the introduction of the bipartisan Dignity Act of 2025 Resources Mentioned In This Episode Center for Biological DiversityFriends of the EvergladesThe GEO GroupMiccosukeeSeminole Moshannon Valley Processing CenterHenry M. Jackson Federal BuildingAlligator Alcatraz Join the Community Support the show Host: Bella Goode Bella Goode is a pseudonym — but the voice, research, and mission are all real. A Republican turned democracy advocate in 2016, I was raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania. I’m a former marketing executive, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner with an MBA from Wharton and a Master’s in Psychology from Penn. I spent decades telling stories in the business world; now I use those skills to connect the dots in American politics. I’m here because the truth matters — and because the stakes have never been higher. Surviving Trump isn’t lighthearted. It’s clarity, evidence, and a fight for the future of our democracy. Community : Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts – Your feedback helps us reach more people. Click to review. Follow my blog on Substack bellagoodepodcast.substack.com Join the conversation on Bluesky – Find me at @survivingtrump.bsky.social Follow on X (Twitter): x.com/bella_good3658 Share this episode – If you found this podcast valuable, send it to a friend and tag us on social media. Contact me at ...
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