This election will determine the majority on the court — which means major voting rights, abortion rights, and election cases are ON THE LINE.
Make a PLAN to vote for Susan Crawford by April 1st.
Our Revolution is backing Teri Castillo in the City Council race in San Antonio, Texas.
Teri is a community organizer running a people-powered campaign to represent District 5 and ensure that public money works for the people of San Antonio.
Since taking office, Castillo has brought historic investment to the people of District 5 and prioritized preserving and building affordable housing, while moving with urgency to meet the city’s climate goals.
Our Revolution is endorsing Alisha Sonnier for St. Louis Board (Ward 7). Alisha has been a true fighter for working people in the city, championing youth and family empowerment, equitable development, and housing as a human right.
We’re endorsing Anne Schweitzer for Board of Alders Ward 1. Since her election in 2021, Anne has been a champion for raising wages, clean water, better housing, safety and more.
With her background in environmental studies and non-profit work, we know she will work hard to deliver for people and the planet — and the City of St. Louis!
As Anne said: “St. Louis is a great city, not ‘was’ but ‘is,’ and it’s our job to make it even better.”
Senate Democrats could have blocked the GOP spending bill.
Instead, Chuck Schumer and 9 other Democratic Senators CAVED.
We asked more than 9,000 progressives what they thought:
- 89% think Schumer should step aside as Senate Minority Leader
- 86% think if Schumer refuses to step aside that efforts should be made to oust him from his leadership role.
- 86% would support a primary challenger against Schumer for his Senate seat.
- 83% would support primary challengers against all 10 senators who voted for the funding bill.
- 96% think Kirsten Gillibrand, as head of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, should recruit better candidates willing to stand up to Trump and the Oligarchs.
- 99% want to see Democrats fight Trump and Musk more.
From the text box (5,000+ comments):
“Schumer has been an embarrassment for years. We need an opposition party, the Democrats are anything but!”
“I’m a lifelong Democrat, but I’m so frustrated and discouraged that I’m thinking of becoming an Independent.”
“If you don’t get your shit together real fast, it’s gonna be too late.”
“I changed my voter registration to ‘None. No Party.’ The Dems need to fight harder/more viciously.”
“Wearing pink and holding a *** sign is doing nothing. FIGHT BACK. This is the battle for democracy and you think that wearing a pink sweater is going to do a damn thing?! F*** the high road. Fight dirty.”
“This is why democrats lost and will continue to lose. Listen to Bernie!”
“Betrayal.”
“Don’t let them mess with my social security.”
“Weak, unorganized, lost.”
“I am frustrated. The direction of the democratic party has been a disaster.”
“Wildly frustrated and defeated. The GOP has been playing dirty for over 10 years. Why do the Dems keep rolling over and letting them win every time? Now it’s reached a point where we may not come back from this. You’re failing all of us.”
“I’m angry and embarrassed.”
“The whole party has lost its way. If the Party doesn’t change it’s way it will cease to have any influence.”
“Bernie for speaker!”
“So many of them talk about how dangerous Trump and the Republicans are but are essentially complicit through their inaction or in this case action.”
“They have voted to help Trump kill us. Sickening and deeply disappointing.”
“What a bunch of weak and disgraceful representatives.”
“There’s no way to reform the party. I’ve given up.”
“Cowardice.”
“We need a viable third party. Bernie, I don’t trust you anymore. I can’t make another donation because I’m worried you’ll sell out to the Democrats again.”“I quit. Changing to Independent after being a lifelong Dem. No spine.”
“I’m in shock. Why do they do this to us?”
“Democrats are too wimpy / not listening to ordinary people.”
“I’m feeling very alienated.”
“Disgusted at the capitulation.”
“We need new leadership!!”
“My party has no backbone!”
“Appalled.”
“FIGHT BACK. THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY IS AT STAKE!”
“Finished. Done. They are Republican lite. There is no party for us.”
“AOC should primary Schumer.”
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HEADLINES: Fight Oligarchy with Bernie | Trump’s War on Workers | Capitol Hill Action: Stop the Cuts! | Save the EPA | The Battle vs Musk in Wisconsin | New Endorsements! | & MORE! ★ ★ ★
Bernie is packing arenas in red districts across the Midwest on his Fight Oligarchy Tour — showing the power of the people and a blueprint for a unified opposition to Elon Musk and the Trump Regime. "Yes, the oligarchs are enormously powerful,” Bernie told the crowd. “But, from the bottom of my heart, I am convinced that they can be beaten." Get the sticker and help Fight Oligarchy! ★ ★ ★
The Trump Regime is unleashing vicious attacks on crucial social programs, vulnerable communities, our very democracy, and the planet. It can feel overwhelming, but we are not powerless — and we are not alone. Our 2025 Plan is to mobilize a Citizen Army of grassroots activists to fight back against Trump and the Oligarchs, seize the reins of the Democratic Party from the corporate elite, and elect the next generation of leaders in key down-ballot races across the country. Read about how we’re carrying out our work below! ★ ★ ★
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Our founder Bernie Sanders is packing arenas in Republican districts across the Midwest on his Fight Oligarchy Tour — and we love to see it! As Eric Lutz wrote this week in Vanity Fair: “Trump won over many 'forgotten' Americans merely by acknowledging their malaise, even as he and his plutocratic allies loot the nation’s institutions and aggravate the problems already facing its citizens.” After speaking with Our Revolution leader Joseph Geevarghese, Lutz said that “winning back poor and working class voters in the long term—and combating the ascendent MAGA movement more immediately—may require Democratic leadership capable of actually confronting that disillusionment.” “To fight a false populist like Trump,” as Geevarghese put it, “you need a real populist.” ★ ★ ★ TAKING ON TRUMP’S WAR ON TRUTH
On National Protect Public Media Day, Our Revolution joined with the Free Press, ACLU, and NPR workers who are union members (NABET-CWA) to rally at NPR HQ. The Trump Regime and its allies are escalating their attacks on the media, pushing dangerous policies that threaten NPR, PBS, and independent journalism. Elon Musk and Project 2025 are advocating for defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Trump’s new FCC chief, Brendan Carr, swiftly launched an investigation into NPR and PBS. Meanwhile, Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Claudia Tenney introduced the Defund NPR Act. These efforts are not about fiscal responsibility—they are about silencing dissent, controlling information, and suppressing the truth.
Trump has long demonized the press, branding journalists as “the enemy of the people,” suing major media outlets, and restricting access to independent reporters. His administration is undermining fact-based news in favor of billionaire-owned platforms and right-wing propaganda machines like Fox News and Sinclair Broadcasting. Our Revolution and our allies are going to keep mobilizing to pressure every elected official to defend public media and the free press. We refuse to allow the silencing of independent voices and the dismantling of journalistic integrity. ★ ★ ★
Speaking of free speech, Progressives are condemning the detention of Palestinian activist and U.S. green card-holder Mahmoud Khalil, who led campus protests at Columbia University last year to demand the U.S. end its support for the Israeli war machine. As the Trump Regime weaponizes the government against its enemies, Our Revolution is calling on Democrats to unite in denouncing this chilling crack-down on free speech. “This is about the right to protest and to dissent,” Our Revolution leader Joseph Geevarghese told The Hill. “Trump is testing the limits of the law, but also of the opposition.” ★ ★ ★ ON CAPITOL HILL: STOP THE CUTS!
This week, Our Revolution’s volunteer-led Citizen Action Team conducted lobby visits on Capitol Hill to deliver postcards from progressive voters to Senators, including John Fetterman (PA), Elissa Slotkin (MI) and others. Our Message: Stand-up to Trump & Musk and Protect our Benefits! Here are examples of a few of the constituent postcards we delivered to AZ Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego: "I'm worried about my Social Security. I also have cancer and can't afford to lose Medicare," said Michelle in Coolidge, AZ. Glenda in Phoenix said she will be impacted by "Medicaid cuts and fears the freezing of income driven payment plans for student loans." "I’m a veteran who utilizes the VA for my healthcare. I'm scared," said Rebecca in Mesa, AZ. ★ ★ ★ SAVE THE EPA!
On Friday, Our Revolution activists rallied with allies outside the Environmental Protection Agency to protest Trump’s war on our climate. Trump's new EPA head Lee Zeldin just issued 31 "reconsiderations" of EPA rules that protect our air, water, and climate, calling it “the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen,” and adding, "We are driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion.” We know that this is a top priority for our members, and we are taking action with a powerful coalition of groups to protect people and the planet under this regime.
Our Revolution hosted our LIVE Climate Town Hall with Sunrise Movement, Public Citizen, Friends of the Earth and others to hone in on opportunities we can leverage to block the worst of Trump and the Oil Oligarchs’ agenda. We also Rallied on Capitol Hill with Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar and our Coalition to End Polluter Handouts to launch a fight to stop our tax dollars from funding climate destruction. This is where Elon Musk should make cuts! ★ ★ ★ STOPPING TRUMP’S WAR ON WORKERS
Our Revolution Organizing Call Recap: The Fight for Workers’ Rights Intensifies On our latest organizing call, we heard from powerful voices on the frontlines of the fight against corporate greed and attacks on labor rights. Former NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo - who Trump fired - laid out how we’re battling on all fronts, including against Elon Musk’s claims that the NLRB is unconstitutional. As Our Revolution Board Chair and former CWA President Larry Cohen put it, “We’ll be fighting in the courts, in the streets, and in Congress.” Mark Dimondstein, President of the American Postal Workers Union, warned about the growing threat of privatization, pointing out that Musk recently told investors that “everything should be privatized,” including the U.S. Postal Service. “Privatization is a mathematical equation—shifting public money to Wall Street investors for maximum profit, not service,” Dimondstein said. The administration’s corporate coup is hollowing out essential services, paving the way for billionaires to cash in while degrading workers' rights.
Former Secretary of the Department of Labor Julie Su underscored that this isn’t just about budget cuts — it’s an all-out war on working people. “If they want to wage a war on workers, we’re built for that fight,” she declared. U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) reminded us of the stakes, warning that Trump and Musk aim to roll back key labor protections, from wage theft enforcement to OSHA oversight, while dismantling the Department of Labor entirely. “We have to keep raising the temperature,” she urged. “Congress reacts to external pressure — your advocacy is critical.” With the administration pushing executive orders to seize institutions and slash protections, the fight has never been more urgent. But we have power, and will not sit this out. TELL CONGRESS: FIGHT FOR WORKERS ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT RACE
All eyes are on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, where Elon Musk is spending millions thinking he can just buy this crucial seat. We’re going all out to elect Susan Crawford as the court majority hangs in the balance — which will decide cases on free and fair elections, voting rights, abortion rights, corporate power, and more. It’s all hands on deck — Bernie rallied our movement in Wisconsin last weekend and Our Revolution is ramping up our Get Out the Vote by April 1st. Pitch in a donation to help fund our voter turnout operation!
If we don’t stop Musk in Wisconsin, he’ll think he’s free to steamroll our elections. Musk has already announced that he’ll give Trump’s political operation ANOTHER $100 million. Musk may have money, but this race can be won on people power. Our Revolution has 60,000 voter contacts in Wisconsin, and our teams are calling, texting, and emailing each of them to get to the polls. Early voting starts on Tuesday, so it's time to get to work! Sign up to make some calls with our phonebank force, and help defeat Musk and prevent a far-right majority on the WI Supreme Court. ★ ★ ★ ST. LOUIS ELECTION Now’s our chance to build on the progressive governing majority our movement has helped elect in St. Louis in recent cycles! Early voting starts March 25 and runs through Election Day April 8th.
We’re endorsing Anne Schweitzer for Board of Alders Ward 1. Since her election in 2021, Anne has been a champion for raising wages, clean water, better housing, safety and more. With her background in environmental studies and non-profit work, we know she will work hard to deliver for people and the planet — and the City of St. Louis! As Anne said: “St. Louis is a great city, not ‘was’ but ‘is,’ and it’s our job to make it even better.”
We’re also excited to support Rebecca McCloud for St. Louis Board (Ward 11). Rebecca beat out the competition in the primary last month as a fighter for poor and working people. With her focus on economic development, mental health, and better food systems, Rebecca will be a great partner in the effort to deliver for the people of St. Louis.
And, Our Revolution is endorsing Alisha Sonnier for St. Louis Board (Ward 7). Alisha has been a true fighter for working people in the city, championing youth and family empowerment, equitable development, and housing as a human right. Our progressive bloc in St. Louis - led by Board of Alders President and Our Revolution Board Member Megan Green - have already successfully pushed initiatives for labor, wages, direct democracy, universal basic income and more. Let’s keep it going! ★ ★ ★
Our Revolution is backing Teri Castillo in the City Council race in San Antonio, Texas. Teri is a community organizer running a people-powered campaign to represent District 5 and ensure that public money works for the people of San Antonio. Since taking office, Castillo has brought historic investment to the people of District 5 and prioritized preserving and building affordable housing, while moving with urgency to meet the city’s climate goals. ★ ★ ★
Congrats to Aisha Braveboy on her primary win in the race for Prince George County in Maryland! Aisha is a champion for higher wages, criminal justice reform, and preserving our environment — and we need fighters like her at every level of government. It's local leaders like Aisha who will help make our communities more resilient under Trump. DONATE TO FUND OUR ELECTION WORK ★ ★ ★
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We surveyed more than 3,000 Our Revolution members, and 28% say they’re already being impacted by Trump’s actions. Another 60% expect to be affected as Trump targets Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs. 90% said the response of Democratic leadership has been weak, disappointing, or unacceptable. Just 3% are very confident Dem leaders will do what’s necessary to fight back against Trump's dangerous policies effectively. So many are being hurt in real time — we can’t afford for Democrats to “play dead” and wait for Trump to fail — as consultants like James Carville suggest. That’s why Our Revolution’s Citizen Action Team of 57,000+ activists nationwide is pushing back. We’re delivering your responses directly to the members of Congress who need to hear what folks in their districts are experiencing. ★ ★ ★
With our impact on the direction of new DNC leadership, we now have a foothold to push for real change in the party. So far, more than 10,000 grassroots volunteers, donors and local leaders have signed on demanding these necessary reforms. It’s time for the Democratic Party to reject corporate money, increase transparency and rebuild a multiracial, working-class base. ★ ★ ★
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Our Revolution’s Citizen Action Team is 57,000 activists strong and growing, and they’re taking action in the streets and in the halls of power to fight the worst of the Trump regime. Our grassroots army is mobilizing and mounting pressure campaigns to protect Medicaid, public media, the right to dissent, the EPA, worker rights, and much more. We need every person of conscience to get involved. There's something everyone can do to help, big or small. Sign up to be part of the Citizen Action Team, and we’ll loop you in on our next meeting! ★ ★ ★
On Thursday, March 20th, we’ll be taking action with the American Postal Workers Union to defend the US Postal Service, which is under attack. The Trump Admin wants to privatize this critical public service and handover the reins to for-profit corporations like FedEx or UPS. We’ll be joining members of the American Postal Workers Union for a nationwide Day of Action to Tell Trump: The US Mail is NOT for Sale! If you’re in the Washington, D.C. area, RSVP here to join us on March 20th to Protect the Post Office! And, here’s the national map for folks to join the actions happening around the country: apwu.org/day-of-action ★ ★ ★
As Bernie draws massive crowds in his Fight Oligarchy Tour through the Midwest, our Citizen Action Team is organizing thousands of activists in D.C. and across the country. When you pick up this new sticker and other great merch in the Our Revolution store, you’re helping to power actions and pressure campaigns to block the worst of the Trump agenda. Thank you. ★ ★ ★
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People are being hurt by Trump’s actions. We can’t afford for Democrats to “play dead” and wait for Trump to fail — as strategists like James Carville are pushing.
We surveyed 3,000 Progressive Democrats across the country, and 28% say they and they’re families are already being impacted by Trump 2.0. Another 60% expect to be as Trump targets Medicaid, SNAP, and other crucial programs.
90% said the response of Democratic leadership ha been weak, disappointing, or unacceptable. Just 3% say they’re very confident that Dem leaders will do what’s necessary to fight back against Trump’s dangerous policies effectively.
We need a unified opposition against Trump.
Donate to help us push Democrats to hold the line and pressure the handful of weak Republicans to defect — we must block Trump’s Budget Scam that would cut programs to fund more tax cuts for the wealthy.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
CONTACT: media@ourrevolution.com
NEW Survey: Confidence in Democrats Tanking as Grassroots Voters Feel Pain of Trump Policies
Latest Our Revolution Survey of Progressive Voters Finds Nearly 60% Expect to Be Directly Harmed by Trump’s Policies—28% Say They or a Family Member Already Have—Yet Only 3% are Very Confident in Democratic Leadership to Stop It
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the policies of President Trump’s second-term administration take shape—slashing Medicaid, threatening Social Security, gutting labor protections, and fueling mass deportations—progressives are not just warning of future harm; many are already experiencing the devastating effects firsthand.
A new survey conducted by Our Revolution, the nation’s largest progressive political organizing group, finds that a majority of grassroots Democrats fear for their livelihoods under Trump’s agenda while expressing deep frustration over the Democratic Party’s failure to mount a real fight.
Fielded from Saturday, March 8, to Sunday, March 9, the survey reached 3,000 progressive, rank-and-file Democratic voters from Our Revolution’s nationwide base. The results highlight both the immediate impact of Trump’s policies and a crisis of confidence in Democratic leadership.
“The message from this survey is clear: Grassroots voters have almost zero confidence that Democratic leaders will do what’s necessary to fight Trump’s policies,” said Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution. “Democrats cannot afford to ‘play dead’ like some of their consultants are advising. As Trump is slashing programs that millions rely on, voters want Democrats to do more than wait for Trump to self-saboataoge.”
Key Findings:
- More than 90% of respondents disapprove of Democratic leadership’s response, describing it as weak (48%), disappointing (23%), or unacceptable (19%).
- Over 80% of respondents cite healthcare cuts, mass layoffs, and increased corporate power as top concerns, yet only 3% have full confidence that Democrats will fight back effectively.
- Nearly 60% of respondents expect to be directly impacted by Trump’s policies, while 28% say they or a family member already have been.
- 56% say they have no confidence that the Democratic Party will do what’s necessary to fight back.Nearly 2 in 3 (62%) say they are willing to mobilize to stop Medicaid cuts and other destructive policies—showing that grassroots energy exists if Democrats are willing to engage it.
Personal Stories: The Human Toll of Trump’s Policies
The survey’s open-ended responses paint a devastating picture of how Trump’s agenda is already upending the lives of working families, immigrants, and vulnerable communities. Respondents detailed widespread fears about losing healthcare, struggling with financial instability, and facing direct threats from Trump’s policies—with many already experiencing the consequences.
Among the most pressing concerns identified from respondents:
- Loss of Healthcare and Public Benefits – Many respondents rely on Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and Social Security to survive, and they fear cuts could leave them without access to life-saving care. One respondent wrote, “If I lose Medicaid, I lose my insulin. If I lose my insulin, I die.” Another expressed deep anxiety over potential disability benefit cuts, asking, “What do they expect people like me to do? Just disappear?”
- Fear of Deportation and Family Separation – Immigrant families, including those with U.S. citizen children, are living in fear of mass deportations. A respondent who has lived in the U.S. for decades shared, “I work, I pay taxes, my kids are U.S. citizens. I am terrified of being torn away from them.” Another added, “If Trump wins, I may have to leave. Even though this is my home.”
- Job Loss and Economic Instability – With federal layoffs, rising prices, and labor protections under threat, many respondents are bracing for financial ruin. “I already live paycheck to paycheck. If they cut more jobs, I don’t know what I’ll do,” one person shared. Another pointed to growing inequality, saying, “Billionaires are getting richer while people like me are being left behind.”
- Political Violence and Democracy at Risk – Many respondents fear that Trump’s return to power will lead to greater authoritarianism, embolden extremist violence, and put marginalized communities in greater danger. One respondent wrote, “I don’t feel safe anymore. If Trump wins, people like me will be in danger.” Another summed up the widespread anxiety, saying, “This country feels unrecognizable. I’m scared for my kids.”
These responses underscore the deep, personal toll that Trump’s policies are already taking on millions of people. They are not just worried about political rhetoric—they are terrified for their survival. The overwhelming fear captured in these stories makes clear that Democrats must do more than offer vague opposition to Trump’s agenda. People need real leadership, real solutions, and a real fight to stop these devastating policies before they do irreparable harm.
Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution, is available to discuss these survey findings and react more broadly to Tuesday’s presidential debate. To schedule an interview, contact: media@ourrevolution.com.
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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots progressive political organizing group, born out of Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign. It focuses on mobilizing communities, electing progressive champions, advocating for progressive policies, and transforming the Democratic Party to serve people, not corporate interests.
Trump is trying to cut Medicaid, SNAP & much more. How will you and your family be affected?
The House GOP, under directives from Trump, passed a budget resolution last night to slash Medicaid. It clears the way for massive tax breaks for billionaires and corporations.
Trump has made it his top legislative priority to gut Medicaid and SNAP for tens of millions of Americans. In fact, Bernie says cuts to Medicaid will be a DISASTER for nearly every single American.
This fight is FAR from over. Our Citizen Army is flooding Congressional offices with calls, and we’re fighting tooth and nail to flip the two Republicans we need in the House to prevent Americans from losing healthcare. Right now, we need our entire grassroots movement speaking to their leaders.