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Revolution Report: March 15th, 2025

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NEWS FROM THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION


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!

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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!

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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!

It’s up to us to create a well-organized and effective opposition to the Trump regime. We are not powerless in this moment, but we need your help! Please pitch in a donation to help fund our fightback.

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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.”

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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.

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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.”

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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.

WATCH VIDEO HERE!

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.

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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!

If you can, chip in a donation of any amount to help fund our climate fightback against Trump and the Oil Oligarchs. Thank you!

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

TAKE THE SURVEY

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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.

SIGN THE PETITION

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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!

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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

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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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WHEN WE ORGANIZE, WE WIN!

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TRUMP IMPACT SURVEY 3,000+ SURVEYED MARCH 8-9 28% HAVE ALREADY BEEN IMPACTED BY TRUMP'S ACTIONS IN OFFICE 60% EXPECT TO BE IMPACTED BY TRUMP 2.0 3% VERY CONFIDENT THE DEM PARTY WILL FIGHT TRUMP'S POLICIES EFFECTIVELY 56% NOT CONFIDENT DEMS WILL FIGHT BACK 90% DEMS RESPONSE HAS BEEN WEAK, DISAPPOINTING OR UNACCEPTABLE TRUMP IS TARGETING MEDICAID, SNAP, SOCIAL SECURITY, EDUCATION, STUDENT LOANS & MORE.

Trump Impact Survey

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TRUMP IMPACT SURVEY 3,000+ SURVEYED MARCH 8-9 28% HAVE ALREADY BEEN IMPACTED BY TRUMP'S ACTIONS IN OFFICE 60% EXPECT TO BE IMPACTED BY TRUMP 2.0 3% VERY CONFIDENT THE DEM PARTY WILL FIGHT TRUMP'S POLICIES EFFECTIVELY 56% NOT CONFIDENT DEMS WILL FIGHT BACK 90% DEMS RESPONSE HAS BEEN WEAK, DISAPPOINTING OR UNACCEPTABLE TRUMP IS TARGETING MEDICAID, SNAP, SOCIAL SECURITY, EDUCATION, STUDENT LOANS & MORE.

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.
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NEW Survey: Confidence in Democrats Tanking as Grassroots Voters Feel Pain of Trump Policies

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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

TRUMP IMPACT SURVEY 3,000+ SURVEYED MARCH 8-9 28% HAVE ALREADY BEEN IMPACTED BY TRUMP'S ACTIONS IN OFFICE 60% EXPECT TO BE IMPACTED BY TRUMP 2.0 3% VERY CONFIDENT THE DEM PARTY WILL FIGHT TRUMP'S POLICIES EFFECTIVELY 56% NOT CONFIDENT DEMS WILL FIGHT BACK 90% DEMS RESPONSE HAS BEEN WEAK, DISAPPOINTING OR UNACCEPTABLE TRUMP IS TARGETING MEDICAID, SNAP, SOCIAL SECURITY, EDUCATION, STUDENT LOANS & MORE.

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.

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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.

Will you send a message to Congress and demand that your lawmakers PROTECT Medicaid? Stop this transfer of our tax dollars fromgovernment programs to billionaire bank accounts!

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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: OUR REVOLUTION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOSEPH GEEVARGHESE AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT ON HOUSE GOP BUDGET AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKING FAMILIES

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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: OUR REVOLUTION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOSEPH GEEVARGHESE AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT ON HOUSE GOP BUDGET AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKING FAMILIES


House Republicans Pass Budget That Cuts Medicaid and Food Assistance While Providing Trillions in Tax Breaks for the Wealthy


Washington, D.C.  —  Following a House GOP vote to pass a budget that slashes Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion, cuts food assistance by $230 billion, and rolls back climate and social program funding while providing massive tax breaks for corporations and the ultra-wealthy,  Our Revolution is calling for strong opposition in the Senate and public mobilization to stop these cuts. 

Joseph Geevarghese, Our Revolution Executive Director is available to provide commentary and analysis on:

  • The impact of these cuts on working families, seniors, and red-state communities who stand to lose access to essential healthcare and food assistance.
  • The political consequences of this vote and how this decision could affect vulnerable House Republicans in swing districts and the broader fight against oligarchy.
  • The role of Senate Democrats and why grassroots groups are demanding they use every procedural tool available to stop these cuts and what a real opposition strategy looks like.
  • The broader implications for democracy and how this budget reflects a growing consolidation of power and resources among the wealthiest Americans.

“House Republicans have made their priorities clear: more tax breaks for billionaires while slashing Medicaid and food assistance for working families. This budget is a direct attack on the economic security of millions, and Senate Democrats must do everything in their power to block it. The American people should not be forced to sacrifice their healthcare and livelihoods to benefit the ultra-rich.” Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director, Our Revolution

This budget will have serious consequences for millions of Americans, particularly in red and rural communities, and will be a defining issue heading into 2026. Our Revolution is actively organizing in key districts to hold lawmakers accountable for their votes and mobilizing grassroots pressure to stop this budget in the Senate.

To request  an interview with Mr. Geevarghese, please 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.

Revolution Report: February 15th, 2025

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INSIDER NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINES OF THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION


HEADLINES: Fight Trump & The Oligarchs | Stop Elon Musk | The Climate Fightback Begins | Making Democrats a True Opposition Party | New Endorsement! | & MORE!

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NOBODY ELECTED ELON MUSK. The world’s richest man is illegally rifling through our government for ways to cut programs like Medicaid and Social Security — in order to pay for trillions in tax cuts for the ultra wealthy! It’s sick.

Protests are popping up in D.C. and across the country. Our movement is mounting a massive opposition to this brazen corporate coup. Get your "Nobody Voted For Elon" sticker now and help fund our work!

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Trump 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 Revolution is building out our Citizen Action Team — our growing grassroots army with networks in Washington, D.C. and every congressional district in the country.

The team met on Thursday for our first first strategy and training session, and we’re already planning actions and developing tools to fight back against Trump and the Oligarchs.

There will be opportunities to leverage our movement in the upcoming budget and tax fights in Congress — as well as influence the Democratic Party to present a unified opposition.

Now is the time 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!

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Trump has forged an unholy alliance between Big Oil and Big Tech to ravage our planet — but we are not powerless.

This week, we kicked off actions with our LIVE Climate Town Hall Monday night — zeroing in on the legislative and budget fights ahead where we’ll have leverage to fight the worst of Trump and the Oil Oligarchs’ agenda.

Our coalition is joining forces to block Trump’s money pipeline to Big Oil. Leading climate organizers joined the call like Aru Shiney-Ajay of Sunrise Movement, Erich Pica of Friends of the Earth, and Jaime Minden of Zero Hour.

While we go on the offense, we’ll also stand with Greenpeace USA as they defend free speech and the right to dissent. Tim Donaghy said Greenpeace will share weekly videos of their trial, starting Feb. 24th, as they battle a lawsuit trying to silence activism and opposition.

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The strategy: Target the budget reconciliation process in March with a demand to end fossil fuel subsidies. “We can’t keep drinking out of the firehose,” said Our Revolution leader Joseph Geevarghese.

We have a chance to strike a blow against the oil and gas industry and also hit oil executives in a way that undermines Trump’s entire platform. But, we’ll need Democrats to hold the line. Read more in The New Republic.

On Wednesday, we 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.

People are experiencing the devastation of climate change right now. As Bernie said: “If we don’t cut carbon emissions and stop giving polluters huge tax breaks and corporate welfare, the planet we will be leaving future generations will be less and less habitable.

Our event attracted a lot of press to get our message out and also featured powerful testimony by climate allies like Sens. Ed Markey and Chris Van Hollen, Robert Weissman of Public Citizen, Rev. Lennox Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus.

Learn more and sign the petition at EndPolluterHandouts.org

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As the Trump Administration attacks clean energy and environmental programs, community-owned clean energy projects are more important than ever.

When we organize, we can fight to protect the good green jobs, cleaner air, and lower energy costs created by Direct Pay and other programs from Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

This week, the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center joined Organized Power in Numbers to release a new report — Building Equity with Direct Pay: Seizing the Moment for Racial Justice, Community Ownership, and Worker Power.

This report shares success stories from the first two years of implementation and what has been learned — including the importance of investing in organizing, technical assistance, centering workers and racial justice, and filling the gap on financing.

If you can, chip in a donation of any amount to help fund our climate fightback against Trump and the Oil Oligarchs. Thank you!

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BEATING BACK THE PARTY ELITE

To defeat Trump and the Oligarchs, we need a true Opposition Party that isn’t bought by the billionaires.

That’s why Our Revolution organized to beat back the Political Establishment - and its billionaire backers - to help elect Ken Martin as the new chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Ken - chair of the Minnesota state party - defeated his main rival who was backed by Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, and bankrolled by billionaires like Reid Hoffman and ‘liberal’ dark money groups.

We hosted the only grassroots DNC Candidate Forum of the race, flooded the voting members with calls, and rallied in-person at the DNC Election — and it worked. Our voices were heard, but we have more work to do to steer the Democratic Party away from corporate control and recenter the working class.

Our Revolution is one of the only grassroots political groups doing this work inside the party. Can you chip in to help us keep up the pressure for change?

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And, we have to keep up the pressure on elected Democrats to HOLD THE LINE. This week, Senate Dems voted in lockstep against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and other Trump nominees. But that hasn’t been the case in recent weeks!

It was totally unacceptable that Democratic Senators like John Fetterman, Kirsten Gillibrand, and others voted YES on dangerous, far-right nominees like Marco Rubio for State Department, fracking CEO Chris Wright for Department of Energy, and more.

We are organizing citizens across our Republic to stand up to Trump’s corrupt regime, and we’re demanding a unified opposition from the Democratic leaders.

Collaboration is unacceptable. We must stand united to stop the slide into authoritarian capitalism. Add your name at the link below, we’ll deliver the message straight to Senate offices and keep up the temperature with a flood of calls into the Senate.

TELL YOUR SENATORS TO REJECT TRUMP NOMINEES

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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. Let’s get to work!

SIGN THE PETITION

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NEW ENDORSEMENT!

Our first endorsement of 2025, Our Revolution is proud to support Aisha Braveboy in a special election March 4th for County Executive in Prince George's County, Maryland.

This is a big year for down-ballot elections — and we need candidates like Aisha who will help make our communities more resilient under Trump and our state and local governments more responsive to We the People.

Aisha has been a champion of raising the minimum wage, criminal justice reform, and preserving our environment. As State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Braveboy ended cash bail and created the state’s first conviction integrity review unit — which led to the release of seven people sentenced to life as juveniles.

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Oligarchy is no longer at the gate, it’s busting through the door — and we need our movement to be activated. Our Citizen Action Team is 30,000 strong and growing, and we’re organizing in every Congressional district in the country.

This means getting in the streets, showing up in Senate offices, raising the pressure through media and targeted actions, and mounting a public show of force that cannot be ignored.

JOIN OUR CITIZEN ACTION TEAM!

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We’re mobilizing a Citizen Army of grassroots activists to fight back against Trump and the Oligarchs, seizing the reins of the Democratic Party, and electing the next generation in hundreds of down-ballot races across the country.

We have a 3-point plan to Defeat Trump & the Oligarchs, Transform the Democratic Party, and Elect Progressives up and down the ballot in 2025.

It’s up to us to create a well-organized and effective opposition to the Trump regime. We are not powerless in this moment, but we need your help! Please pitch in a donation to help fund our fightback.

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NOBODY VOTED FOR ELON MUSK. The world’s richest man is illegally rifling through our government for ways to cut programs like Medicaid and Social Security — in order to pay for trillions in tax cuts for the ultra wealthy! It’s sick.

Protests are popping up in D.C. and across the country. Our movement is mounting a massive opposition to this brazen corporate coup. Get your "Nobody Voted For Elon" sticker now and help fund our work!

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WHEN WE ORGANIZE, WE WIN!

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REBECCA MCCLOUD FOR BOARD OF ALDERS WARD 11 ST. LOUIS, MO

Rebecca McCloud for STL Board of Alders Ward 11

By Endorsement, MO, Uncategorized

REBECCA MCCLOUD FOR BOARD OF ALDERS WARD 11 ST. LOUIS, MO

 

Our Revolution is endorsing Rebecca McCloud for the St. Louis Board of Alders, Ward 11, to build out our growing progressive voting block in the city.
We have been invested in electing a progressive governing majority in St. Louis for a few election cycles — and it’s paying off! Our champions have successfully pushed initiatives for labor, wages, direct democracy, universal basic income and more.
With her focus on economic development, mental health, and better food systems, Rebecca McCloud will be a great addition and partner in the effort to deliver for the people of St. Louis.

Revolution Report: February 8th, 2025

By Revolution Report, Revolution Report Newsletter
INSIDER NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINES OF THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION


HEADLINES: Fight Trump & The Oligarchs | Stop Musk | The Climate Fightback Begins | We Beat the Elite: DNC Election Results! | Building Down-Ballot Resilience | & MORE!

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While Congressional Democrats dither in DC, Trump and the Oligarchs are aggressively moving to consolidate control over our government by engaging in unlawful and unConstitutional acts by:

  • Purging career civil servants and busting unions;
  • Firing independent Inspector Generals and Commissioners of the EEOC, FDA;
  • Embedding loyalists and top lieutenants of CEOs in top posts;
  • Gagging experts at agencies across the government, including the CDC and EPA;
  • Breaking into sensitive databases and mining citizen private data;
  • Weaponizing the DOJ and the FBI against opponents…

Trump and the Oligarchs are trying to break the guardrails of our fragile democracy. We will not let them.

We are organizing citizens across our Republic to stand up to this corrupt regime, and we’re demanding a unified opposition from the Democratic Congressional Leaders.

Collaboration is unacceptable.
That means no more Senate Dems breaking ranks to vote yes on any of Trump’s dangerous nominees. It means no more House members shirking their responsibility to hold the Oligarchs accountable. We must stand united to stop the slide into authoritarian capitalism.

TELL YOUR SENATORS TO REJECT TRUMP NOMINEES
(We’ll deliver the message straight to their Senate offices, and keep up the temperature with a flood of calls demanding the same).

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We’re fighting for our future by mobilizing a Citizen Army of grassroots activists to fight back against Trump and the Oligarchs, seizing the reins of the Democratic Party, and electing the next generation of Progressives in hundreds of down-ballot races across the country.

Read more below about how we’re fighting on our 3-point plan to Defeat Trump & the Oligarchs, Transform the Democratic Party, and Elect Progressives up and down the ballot in 2025.

It’s up to us to create a well-organized and effective opposition to the Trump regime. We are not powerless in this moment, but we need your help! Please pitch in a donation to help fund our fightback.

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Oligarchy is no longer at the gate, it’s busting its way through the house — and we need our movement to be activated.

This means getting in the streets, showing up in Senate offices, raising the pressure through media and targeted actions, and mounting a public show of force that cannot be ignored.

That’s why we’re building out our Citizen Action Team — 30,000 strong and growing — with organizing networks in Washington D.C. and every congressional district in the country.

Our Citizen Action Team will meet this Thursday, Feb. 13, at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 PT. Hop on the Zoom to learn about the actions we’re already taking and the different ways you can be involved as we Fight Trump and the Oligarchs.

JOIN THE CALL!

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Trump is on a mission to ‘Drill Baby Drill’ and he has forged an unholy alliance between Big Oil and Big Tech to ravage our planet — but we are not powerless.

This week, we’re kicking off our national End Polluter Handouts Campaign to halt the worst of the Oil Oligarchs’ agenda.

Our powerful coalition - made-up of Our Revolution, Sunrise, Friends of the Earth, Zero Hour, Greenpeace, the Hip Hop Caucus, Oil Change International and dozens of other organizations - are joining forces to block Trump’s money pipeline to Big Oil.

Sign-up to be part of our LIVE Climate Fightback Kickoff Call this Monday! We’ll hear from leading climate organizers, including Aru Shiney-Ajay, Director the Sunrise Movement; Erich Pica, President of Friends of the Earth; Jaime Minden, Organizing Director of Zero Hour; and Tefere Gebre, Chief Program Officer of Greenpeace USA.

RSVP NOW and we’ll send you a reminder to tune in LIVE at 8:30pm ET/5:30 PT on Monday, Feb. 10th.

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On Wednesday at 1pm ET at the US Capitol, our Coalition to End Polluter Handouts will join Members of Congress to voice our public opposition to Trump’s fossil-fueled frenzy. We’ll be joined by US Rep. Ilhan Omar and other progressive champions.

Join us IN-PERSON on Capitol Hill!

This will be followed by a “Climate Revival” featuring award winning actress / singer Antonique Smith and Rev. Lennox Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus.

The event starts at 7pm at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation at 212 E. Capitol St. NE, Washington DC, 20003 — hope you can make it!

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If you can, chip in a donation of any amount to help fund our climate fightback against Trump and the Oil Oligarchs. Thank you!

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BEATING BACK THE PARTY ELITE

To defeat Trump and the Oligarchs, we need a true Opposition Party that isn’t bought by the billionaires. That’s why Our Revolution organized to beat back the Political Establishment - and its billionaire backers - to elect Ken Martin to serve as the new chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Ken - chair of the Minnesota state party - defeated his main rival who was backed by Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, and bankrolled by billionaires like Reid Hoffman and ‘liberal’ dark money groups.

Even though only 448 DNC party insiders got to vote, Our Revolution’s grassroots-powered Citizen Action Team: Hold the Party Accountable worked to make sure our voices were heard - we hosted the only grassroots DNC Candidate Forum of the race, sent letters, and made calls.

Even though we’ve won, our work is not done. Our Revolution Leader Joseph Geevarghese wrote in The Nation about how the grassroots must hold the new Democratic leadership accountable.

“The decades-long dependence on billionaires has fundamentally undermined the Democratic Party’s credibility as an opposition party. Democrats claimed to be the party of the working class—while still taking money from the same elites who rig the system,” Joseph wrote.

“If the party is serious about becoming a true opposition force, it must now fully commit to a grassroots fundraising model—one that rejects corporate influence and restores faith in its ability to fight for working-class Americans.”

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In addition to electing a new DNC chair, we also organized to elect Jane Kleeb — an Our Revolution founding board member and climate activist — as the next President of the Association of State Democratic Chairs (ASDC) and Vice Chair of the Party.

Jane, who also serves as Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party, is committed to investing resources in State Parties and strengthening grassroots organizing.

With true insurgents like Ken and Jane at the top of the Party, it’s time to ramp up our work to hold Democrats accountable to working people, not billionaires and corporate consultants.

Our Revolution is one of the only grassroots political groups doing this work inside the party. Can you chip in to help us keep up the pressure for change?

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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 party reforms.

It’s time for the Democratic party to reject corporate money, increase transparency and accountability and rebuild a multiracial, working-class base. Let’s get to work to grow our power in the party, recenter the working class, regain voter trust, and win crucial elections.

SIGN THE PETITION

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2025 isn’t an off-year for elections -- in fact, there are thousands of races at the state and local level with progressives running for mayor, city council, state offices, and more.

Our goal is to build power. Our movement elected a progressive voting bloc in Congress with the Progressive Caucus — and this year is a chance to do the same in cities and counties across the country.

Proof of concept: In St. Louis, Our Revolution Board Member Megan Green ran for city alderman and realized she needed allies serving alongside her to move a progressive agenda. So she partnered with Our Revolution and ran progressive slates over multiple cycles, creating a governing majority in the city — from mayor to council and more.

If progressives are going to build power in the United States, we have to return to our roots and do it from the bottom up.

If you’re a candidate running for election or re-election, join Megan Green and the Our Revolution Political Team for a 2025 Candidate Meetup to learn about our endorsement process and how we support candidates with strategic resources to win elections and build power for the long haul.

REGISTER HERE (ANNOUNCED CANDIDATES ONLY)

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The Citizen Action Team meets this Thursday, Feb. 13, at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 PT. Hop on the Zoom to learn about the actions we’re already taking and the different ways you can be involved as we Fight Trump and the Oligarchs.

JOIN OUR CITIZEN ACTION TEAM CALL

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Trump is on a mission to ‘Drill Baby Drill’ and he has forged an unholy alliance between Big Oil and Big Tech to ravage our planet — but we are not powerless.

Sign-up to be part of our LIVE Climate Fightback Kickoff Call this Monday at 8:30p ET / 5:30 PT! We’ll be strategizing with leading climate organizers, including Aru Shiney-Ajay, Director the Sunrise Movement; Erich Pica, President of Friends of the Earth; Jaime Minden, Organizing Director of Zero Hour; and Tefere Gebre, Chief Program Officer of Greenpeace USA.

RSVP HERE

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WHEN WE ORGANIZE, WE WIN!

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