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Rep. Krasnow – Major Victory

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David vs Goliath Krasnow

It may be David vs Goliath, but Our Revolution candidates in Vermont just won a major victory against the fossil fuel industry — one we hope to see replicated in state after state!

The historic legislation requires oil and gas companies to pay for the climate damage they cause. “If you make a mess, clean it up,” VT Rep. Emilie Krasnow said on our Fight for the Future Town Hall.

A barrage of climate catastrophes, including torrential flooding caused billions in damage last year and was a “real wake-up call for many,” she said. “Even our Republican Governor agrees that the burden should not rest on the taxpayers — on working Vermonters, small businesses, farmers.”

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Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman told us he and Emilie will keep pushing for legislation to transition the state’s biggest power companies to 100% renewable energy, which the Governor vetoed this round.

Zuckerman has worked with Bernie for decades, so he knows uphill battles that can be won. He’s also a lifelong farmer who has experienced the devastation of climate events firsthand and seen people come together in times of environmental crisis. 

“We can’t let them pit us against each other,” David told us. “Climate affects all of us. When we unite, we are more powerful than the corporate powers. We just have to see it.”

Early voting for the Vermont primary starts in just 2 weeks and runs through Aug. 13th, when Emilie, David, and Bernie Sanders will all be on the ballot for re-election. 

Donate any amount to make sure Our Revolution maxes out our GOTV work to re-elect Bernie and climate champs like Emilie Krasnow, and David Zuckerman in Vermont!

Revolution Report: September 17, 2024

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


HEADLINES: 2024 Homestretch | Teamsters for Trump? | Post-Debate Survey | Swing State Organizing | Phonebank Week | Newest Victories | CA Rent Control | Greenpeace Under Attack | & MORE!

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We are just weeks away from Election Day, and Our Revolution is hosting a LIVE Call on Monday, Sept. 30th to jumpstart the 2024 Homestretch with U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and The Nation’s John Nichols to discuss the state of the race.

We will also drill down on exciting down ballot races and ballot measures that will directly impact crucial issues like housing, union rights, and climate. You don’t want to miss this! RSVP here to join us LIVE at 8:30pm ET/5:30 PT on Monday 9/30.

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In a rare and shocking move, the Teamsters Union announced it will not endorse the Democratic candidate for President, VP Harris.

Not only does this mean LESS boots on the ground in this final homestretch to Election Day, but NEARLY 60% of Teamsters say they’re voting for Donald Trump!

Working class voters are pivotal in this election, and it’s up to us to get the word out on Trump’s economic policies and his broken promises to workers. Help us urgently expand our organizing in the swing states.

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In Our Revolution’s post-debate survey of 12,000 progressives, we found a motivation deficit that must be overcome if we hope to defeat Trump in November. Some worrying signs:

  • HALF indicated they’re not motivated to talk to friends and family or volunteer to help turnout voters.
  • Nearly HALF have doubts that Harris will take on corporate power, and a quarter distrust her authenticity.

Look, we’re not crazy about the Dick Cheney endorsement either (as Our Rev Director Joseph Geevarghese told The Atlantic), but we’ve seen Harris can be moved on issues from medical debt to price-gouging. If you want to help make sure we have a terrain to fight on in 2025 — rather than battling Trump for four years — chip in here.

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With polls tight, Our Revolution launched a massive Swing State Operation to make 5 million voter contacts into the 7 key battleground states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Biden/Harris narrowly beat Trump by less than 300,000 votes in these states four years ago, and 2024 will be a turnout election — whichever side runs the most effective voter mobilization will prevail.

We must maximize the next 45 days to Nov. 5th. That’s why our organizers are pounding the pavement to recruit volunteers and invest in expanding our phone banks, email and text operations. Support our Swing State Fund here.

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Join our 2024 Swing State Phone Bank to help defeat Trump from anywhere in the country. As early voting gets underway, we’ll be calling into all 7 battleground states for 7 days, and it all kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. This is how we run up the margins where it counts the most!

SIGN UP HERE

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The mature forests of Washington State may have just been saved by a mere 49 votes that gave Dave Upthegrove victory in his race for Public Lands Commissioner.

Our Revolution carried out ballot curing efforts that validated 57 ballots to make the margin of victory — out of 1.9 million votes cast. We also made over 300,000 voter contacts in the lead up to this election!

Dave was the only candidate not funded by the timber industry. With his background in conservation, Dave will protect the forests, work to prevent forest fires, and grow local economies. And he will be the first openly gay statewide executive in state history!

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In Massachusetts, we’re celebrating the victories of U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Jim McGovern — both champions for progressive economic policies that uplift working families. They have both called for a ceasefire and to freeze US military assistance to Israel.

Down ballot, we have two more progressive victories: Mara Dolan for the Governor’s Council in District 3, and Allison Cartwright for Supreme Judicial Clerk in Suffolk County.

Chip in to help us beat Trump and the far right, while electing more progressives like these up and down the ballot this November.

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Congrats to Jacqueline "Jack" Porter who WON as the clear progressive choice for Tallahassee City Commission — where we are now just ONE seat away from achieving a progressive majority!

Porter is focused on the affordable housing crisis, economic insecurity, gun violence, and environmental justice — and her strongest opponent is a real estate developer backed by the police union.

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Congratulations to our winning candidates in Rhode Island! This is how we make a more progressive State House that will deliver for working people and families.

State Reps. Enrique Sanchez, Brandon Potter, Kelsey Coletta, and Cherie Cruz will fight for fair wages for all workers, solutions to the housing crisis, and better education and healthcare for all.

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Victory in Delaware! Congrats to Eric Morrison for State Representative in District 27. Eric will be an incredible ally in the fight for economic and social justice in the State House.

We are proud to support him in his mission to advance paid sick leave, an end to the criminalization of poverty, growing union power, and more.

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NEW ENDORSEMENTS

Our Revolution just endorsed three new candidates for Richmond City Council in California! Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Melvin Willis have all spent years in service to their communities.

We know they will remain undaunted in their commitment to our progressive values as leaders on the council — from social justice to protecting the environment. This is how we build power from the bottom up.

Please chip in any amount to help power our voter turnout operations in 2024. As we battle Trump and the far right, we must also invest in defending AND expanding progressive power across the country.

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As Politico reported, Our Revolution is getting out the vote for Yes on Prop 33 — the ballot measure for much-needed Rent Control in California.

We’re phone banking, texting, emailing, and having one-on-one conversations with California voters — and many are sharing their housing stories and struggles with us.

Orin in Santa Rosa is having to live on a small boat because it’s simply too expensive to live on land in California.

Arianna, a new mother in Whittier, said her partner works 12 hours a day and they can still barely afford to live. “A man was recently killed in a drive-by shooting on our street,” she said crying. “It isn’t safe here, but it's the only apartment that we can afford.”

The rent is too damn high! The AVERAGE rent is now $2,895 in California, and more than 171,000 people are now homeless in the state.

Not only will Prop 33 allow cities and counties to expand Rent Control, it will allow local communities to stop predatory corporate landlords from charging unfair and unaffordable rents.

We are proud to be part of this massive coalition of renters, families, veterans, seniors, and young people fighting alongside social justice organizations and labor unions for Justice for Renters.

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Bernie Sanders went live from the Senate floor this week to call for an end to U.S. support for Netanyahu’s war on Gaza.

He announced that he will introduce a resolution to STOP the $20 billion U.S. weapons sale to Israel because our government is breaking U.S. and international law by continuing to fund Netanyahu’s war regime.

Stand with Bernie: Support his resolution to block weapons sales to Israel. Not another nickel, and not another bomb, for Netanyahu’s immoral war on the people of Gaza.

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BIG OIL vs. GREENPEACE

Greenpeace is under attack from the notorious corporate polluter Energy Transfer - which is trying to bankrupt the organization for standing up against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

As Rep. Jamie Raskin told the Wall Street Journal, "Energy Transfer’s $300 million lawsuit against Greenpeace shows how megacorporations deploy legal strategies to strong-arm and crush their critics."

Our Revolution is joining with hundreds of our allies to demand that the corporation - which also is behind the massive pipeline fire now raging in Houston - to drop the meritless lawsuit, warning that it “could have a chilling effect on anyone engaged in peaceful protest and assembly.”

SIGN THE LETTER AND HELP SAVE GREENPEACE!

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We are just weeks away from Election Day, and Our Revolution is hosting a LIVE Call to jumpstart the 2024 Homestretch with U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and author John Nichols to discuss the state of the race on Sept. 30th.

Tune in to hear about key down ballot races and ballot measures that will directly impact crucial issues like housing, union rights, and climate. Don’t miss out! RSVP now and we’ll send you a reminder to join us LIVE at 8:30pm ET/5:30 PT on Monday 9/30.

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Billionaires and corporate cronies are pouring millions into the 2024 election trying to elect Trump AND beat some of our top progressive champions up and down the ballot— but we refuse to be silenced by the donor class.

We must out-organize the Big Money and rightwing extremists with a massive GOTV operation in the swing states and beyond. Please chip in any amount to power our voter turnout operations across the country in 2024. As we battle Trump and the far right, we must invest in defending AND expanding progressive power up and down the ballot.

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Join as part of our 7 Days of Calls into the 7 Swing States — starting Oct. 2nd. Volunteers are joining from around the country to sign up for phone bank shifts to help shift the outcome of the 2024 Election.

Be part of the fun and know that you were part of the margin of victory when we wake up on the morning of November 6th. Click here to take action with Our Revolution’s Swing State Phone Bank.

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We’ve brought back our coziest Our Revolution Hoodie just in time for Fall and the homestretch to Election Day. Every purchase from our store helps power our organizers on the ground and on the phones. Thanks for your support!

PICK UP SOME MERCH TODAY!

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WHEN WE ORGANIZE, WE WIN!

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Worker Organizing with the Economic Policy Institute

Worker Organizing with the Economic Policy Institute

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Worker Organizing with the Economic Policy Institute

NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo gave us a breakdown of all the major reforms her office has undertaken. And, Our Revolution Chair Larry Cohen – former President of the Communications Workers of America – joined her on a panel to talk about the impact on workplace organizing. 

The NLRB has taken great measures to support worker organizing and bargaining rights under the Biden administration, and we got to hear from Cindy Estrada, Strategic Advisor to the President of the Center for Transformational Organizing, AFL-CIO

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SIGN ON NOW: 2024 Progressive Power Platform at the Democratic Convention

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Our Revolution has teamed up with Progressive Democrats of America and the State Democratic Party Network to launch a comprehensive 2024 Progressive Power Platform to push at the Democratic Convention in Chicago in August.

We are organizing delegates to advocate that the DNC include in the party platform progressive priorities like filibuster reform, taxing billionaires, campaign finance reform — and, of course, a ceasefire and conditioning aid to Israel.

“We’re gearing up for a fight and drawing a line in the sand,” Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese told NBC News. “It’s in the re-election campaign’s interest to minimize disruption and protests, and the only way to do that is meaningful policy shifts.”

Sign on to show the DNC that you support the 2024 Progressive Power Platform.

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Revolution Report: June 15, 2024

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


HEADLINES: Fight for the Future Town Hall | Bowman vs. AIPAC | Vermont’s Big Win vs. Big Oil | NEW Endorsements in NY, CO | Bernie: End Polluter Welfare | Worker Organizing with NLRB | & MORE!

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AIPAC and Trump donors are spending $25 million trying to unseat Congressman Jamaal Bowman — a champion for peace, climate, reproductive rights, and racial justice.

Hillary Clinton just joined them in supporting his opponent, a corporate Dem taking money from anti-abortion Republicans who oppose Biden’s agenda to tax the rich.

Pitch in whatever you can so we can ramp up our GOTV operation for Bowman as early voting starts today!

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Not only is our democracy on the line but so is the fate of our planet. We have to fight back against the big money trying to buy our elections and buy policy that enriches Big Oil at our expense.

That’s why Our Revolution hosted our Fight for the Future Town Hall on Monday with U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, Vermont Rep. Emilie Krasnow, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. of the Hip Hop Caucus.

Our movement is mobilizing to re-elect these powerhouse climate champions and organize for the next phase of the climate fight. To do that, we have to out-organize the Big Money flooding Democratic primaries from right-wing billionaires, corporate cronies, AIPAC, and MAGA donors.

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Early voting starts TODAY in New York, and Our Revolution is part of a progressive coalition hitting the streets and the phones for Jamaal Bowman in this final stretch to Election Day June 25th.

Up to $25 MILLION is pouring into the NY-16 primary in a coordinated effort to try to replace Bowman with a corporate Democrat, who has become the largest recipient of AIPAC money so far this election cycle.

“They dropped another million on their ads,” Bowman said at our Town Hall Monday. “They’re spending an astronomical amount simply because we’re fighting for peace and justice, equality and humanity, and especially because we called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.”

Bowman is also under assault from MAGA money — “the same money that goes to fighting abortion rights from women, voting rights, climate action,” he told us. “They don’t want a working-class person in this seat, they want someone who will bend the knee to Big Money in politics — which we’ll never, ever do because that’s what’s accelerating the destruction of our democracy.”

Like Jamaal said, “Organized people beat organized money every time.” If you’re near NYC, we need you to join us in knocking on doors during this final stretch! Bernie and AOC will also be coming in for a rally.

All hands on deck! Sign up here to GOTV with fellow progressives for Jamaal Bowman.

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It may be David vs Goliath, but Our Revolution candidates in Vermont just won a major victory against the fossil fuel industry — one we hope to see replicated in state after state!

The historic legislation requires oil and gas companies to pay for the climate damage they cause. “If you make a mess, clean it up,” VT Rep. Emilie Krasnow said on our Fight for the Future Town Hall.

A barrage of climate catastrophes, including torrential flooding caused billions in damage last year and was a “real wake-up call for many,” she said. “Even our Republican Governor agrees that the burden should not rest on the taxpayers — on working Vermonters, small businesses, farmers.”

Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman told us he and Emilie will keep pushing for legislation to transition the state’s biggest power companies to 100% renewable energy, which the Governor vetoed this round.

Zuckerman has worked with Bernie for decades, so he knows uphill battles that can be won. He’s also a lifelong farmer who has experienced the devastation of climate events firsthand and seen people come together in times of environmental crisis.

“We can’t let them pit us against each other,” David told us. “Climate affects all of us. When we unite, we are more powerful than the corporate powers. We just have to see it.”

Early voting for the Vermont primary starts in just 2 weeks and runs through Aug. 13th, when Emilie, David, and Bernie Sanders will all be on the ballot for re-election.

Donate any amount to make sure Our Revolution maxes out our GOTV work to re-elect Bernie and climate champs like Emilie Krasnow, and David Zuckerman in Vermont!

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Speaking of Bernie — while Donald Trump is begging Big Oil for a billion dollars to help get him back in the White House, our coalition for climate is taking the fight against fossil fuels to the next level.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar recently introduced the End Polluter Welfare Act in Congress to end tax loopholes and taxpayer handouts to the fossil fuel industry.

It’s time to demand our politicians stop using OUR MONEY to pay oil and gas companies to kill us. We must break their deadly business model, and forge a path to a clean energy paradigm — now before it’s too late.

Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President of the Hip Hop Caucus, inspired us all on the Fight for the Future Town Hall as he called for us to break out of our siloes and reach folks with a clear, unifying message:

“We’re on the brink. We must stop using our tax dollars to fund the madness of our extinction. As human beings, we must say, ‘No, we will not fund our destruction anymore,” Rev. Yearwood said.

“The Trump tax breaks expire in 2025, so this is an opportunity, a critical moment in history,” he urged. “This is not a partisan issue, I don’t know anybody who wants to pay someone to poison their child.”

Every dollar you donate to Our Revolution helps us mobilize the grassroots to support crucial legislation like Bernie’s bill to End Polluter Welfare. Chip in today!

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NEW ENDORSEMENTS!

In addition to Jamaal Bowman in New York, Our Revolution is also supporting FIVE progressives for state assembly seats — this is how we build out the legislature with champions for climate, healthcare, housing, wages, and justice.

If you’re in New York state or know someone who is, let folks know about these powerhouse progressive champs on the ballot: Sarahana Shrestha (AD-103), Claire Cousin (AD-106), Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (AD-34), Eon Tyrell Huntley (AD-56), and Gabriella Romero (AD-109).

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Our Revolution is excited to endorse NINE progressives for the Colorado Legislature!

For State House we’re backing: Tim Hernandez (HD-4), Junie Joseph (HD-10), Kyra deGruy Kennedy (HD-30), Manny Rutinel (HD-32), Bryan Lindstrom (HD-36), Sarah McKeen (HD-51), Yara Zokaie (HD-52), and Andrew Boesenecker (HD-53).

And, we are supporting Mike Weissman for State Senate (District 28). The Colorado primary is June 25th and early voting starts this Tuesday (June 17th)!

Please chip in any amount to power our voter turnout operations across the country in 2024. As we battle Trump and the far right, we must invest in defending AND expanding progressive power up and down the ballot.

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On Tuesday, we joined a LIVE event on Worker Organizing with the Economic Policy Institute and discussed new developments at the National Labor Relations Board.

NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo gave us a breakdown of all the major reforms her office has undertaken. And, Our Revolution Chair Larry Cohen - former President of the Communications Workers of America - joined her on a panel to talk about the impact on workplace organizing.

The NLRB has taken great measures to support worker organizing and bargaining rights under the Biden administration, and we got to hear from Cindy Estrada, Strategic Advisor to the President of the Center for Transformational Organizing, AFL-CIO.

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Jamaal Bowman is not the only one under serious attack. Right-wing billionaires, corporate cronies, AIPAC, and MAGA donors are pouring millions into Democratic primaries trying to unseat some of our top progressive champions in Congress.

We refuse to let powerful voices like Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, Pramila Jayapal, and others be silenced by the donor class. Even Politico is highlighting the scourge of Republican money being dumped into Democratic primaries.

Our Revolution and the grassroots progressive movement are mobilizing in districts across the country right now to out-organize the Big Money. This means speaking directly to voters through phone banks, online outreach, and knocking on doors.

DONATE TO HELP US DEFEND AND EXPAND PROGRESSIVE POWER IN CONGRESS IN 2024

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We heard from Congressman Jamaal Bowman on our call Monday about how he is under attack by AIPAC and MAGA in his run for re-election in NY-16 — but people power can beat big money in this race.

We hope you’ll sign up to hit the streets as part of our GOTV operation, led by Our Revolution Volunteer Organizer Joe Lawrence.

CLICK HERE TO GOTV FOR JAMAAL BOWMAN

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At this moment, we must carry the message of peace in any way we can. Every purchase from our merch store helps fund our movement. Check it out here!

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Revolution Report: June 08, 2024

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


HEADLINES: Fight for the Future Town Hall This Monday! | Progressive Leaders Convene at Sanders Gathering | Endorsements: AOC and VT Climate Champs | Victories in DC and Texas! | & MORE!

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Donate to Our Revolution today — or sign up for a monthly donation — to help us defeat Trump, elect progressives, and advance the push for Peace.

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Don’t miss Our Revolution’s Fight for the Future Town Hall, LIVE this Monday with U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, Vermont Rep. Emilie Krasnow, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. of the Hip Hop Caucus!

Join us as we organize to re-elect these inspiring climate champions and talk with Rev. Yearwood about the next phase of the fight against fossil fuels. RSVP now and we’ll send you a Zoom link to join the conversation at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 PT on Monday!

RSVP HERE

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Our Revolution leaders joined with some of the country’s top progressive minds at The Sanders Institute Gathering last weekend — including Bernie and Jane Sanders, Bill McKibben, Ben Jealous, and many others — to talk about next steps in our fight to make our progressive policy priorities a reality.

Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese led a panel about Taking on Big Oil: Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. of the Hip Hop Caucus, Jamie Minden of Zero Hour and Erich Picha of Friends of the Earth.

“Our democracy is on the line. But so too is the fate of our planet,” Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese told the panel. “Bernie recently introduced the End Polluter Welfare Act to close their tax loopholes and phase out the tax subsidies to Big Oil. We need a movement to get this over the finish line.”

Common Dreams reported on the panel and the next phase of the fight against the fossil fuel industry in its piece this week titled, ‘Time to Go for the Jugular': Climate Movement Has New Plan to Destroy Big Oil.

Americans are not only “dying because of the climate crisis” but also paying fossil fuel companies “to kill us,” Rev. Yearwood told the audience. “Their business plan literally means a death sentence for our communities.” Hear more from Rev. Yearwood on our Fight for the Future Town Hall on Monday!

John Nichols of The Nation discussed the Role of the Media in Effecting Change with David Sirota of The Lever and Jon Queally of Common Dreams. Stephanie Kelton, a senior economic adviser to Bernie in his 2020 campaign, introduced her new film: Finding the Money.

On the topic of Fighting for the Working Class, we heard from Sara Nelson - Int’l President of the Association of Flight Attendants CWA, AFL-CIO - and Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage.

“Starbucks baristas did us a huge favor by organizing when many people said it was not strategic,” Sara told the crowd. “Corporate elite tell us you should feel lucky to have a job. We're gonna make sure they know they should feel lucky to have our work!”

Wendell Potter, author and whistleblower, spoke on the HealthCare Crisis, and a host of other speakers dug into key progressive priorities ranging from the Housing Crisis to Social Security.

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Mark your calendar for June 11th, and join us LIVE to discuss Worker Organizing with the Economic Policy Institute and new developments at the National Labor Relations Board.

NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo will give us a breakdown on all the major reforms her office has undertaken. And, Our Revolution Chair Larry Cohen - former President of the Communications Workers of America - will join her on a panel to discuss their impact on workplace organizing.

We’ll learn about the measures the NLRB has taken to support worker organizing and bargaining rights under the Biden administration, and hear from Cindy Estrada, Strategic Advisor to the President for the Center for Transformational Organizing, AFL-CIO.

RSVP here to join at 2pm EST/11am PST on June 11th and lift up the fight for worker power!

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Right wing billionaires, corporate cronies, AIPAC, and MAGA donors are pouring millions into Democratic primaries trying to unseat some of our top progressive champions in Congress.

Our Revolution and the grassroots progressive movement are rallying to out-organize the Big Money. This means speaking directly to voters by phone banks, online outreach, and knocking doors.

In the upcoming primary contests, we refuse to let powerful voices like Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, Jamaal Bowman and others be silenced by the donor class. We will fight for democracy!

DONATE TO HELP US DEFEND AND EXPAND PROGRESSIVE POWER IN CONGRESS IN 2024

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Our Revolution is once again endorsing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for re-election to Congress in NY-14!

AOC continues to be a powerful voice for our progressive priorities from ending student debt to Medicare for All to the Green New Deal.

She has been an outspoken advocate for a Ceasefire and Peace in Gaza. With right wing and corporate money pouring into the race, it’s critical that our grassroots movement do everything we can to keep her in office!

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Our Revolution is happy to stand with David Zuckerman in his run for re-election as Lt. Governor of Vermont!

David has been a lifelong ally of Bernie Sanders as well as an organic farmer, environmentalist, and champion for the working class.

We look forward to hearing from him on our LIVE Call Monday about his work to advance climate action and hold Big Oil to account in the Green Mountain State, where fossil fuel companies can no longer pollute with impunity! Read more about the new legislation to do just that in Rolling Stone.

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Our Revolution is excited to endorse State Rep. Emilie Krasnow for re-election in Vermont, where she has been a powerful champion for climate, housing, healthcare and more.

Emilie recently helped pass an historic bill in Vermont requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for their own catastrophes. She believes we can meet the global challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero with policy that focuses on equity and improves health, creates jobs, and saves people money.

Other priorities include universal healthcare, expanded public transit, and a house-first approach to ending homelessness. For the past decade, Emilie has worked with affordable housing groups and unions, and is co-chair of the Labor Caucus.

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Our Revolution is proudly supporting the top labor candidate for Portland City Council — Jonathan Tasini, a 32-year member of United Auto Workers.

The entire council is being restructured and will have 12 new councilors - so this is a chance to think big and pass policy that can serve as an urban pro-labor model for the entire nation!

With the most union endorsements of any of the 70+ candidates across the four Portland districts, Jonathan is championing a pro-labor majority to defend workers’ rights.

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Congrats to Janeese Lewis George who won her primary and is likely to win re-election in November to the DC City Council (Ward 4).

Our Revolution was proud to endorse Janeese because we know she is the progressive leader we need. Janeese is on a mission for community empowerment and social justice to shape a brighter, fairer future for all.

Growing up in a working-class family Janeese learned early on the importance of family, hard work, education, and public service. Inspired to fight inequities head on, she is an experienced attorney, civil servant, and community activist.

Since being elected to the DC Council in 2020, Janeese has served on committees for transportation and environment, labor and workforce, human services, and more.

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Congratulations to Annette Ramirez on winning the primary runoff for Tax Assessor Collector in Harris County, Texas!

This important office is charged with improving election integrity in the nation’s 3rd most populous county. We need to keep a progressive in charge of voter registration rolls — not risk a Republican effort to “clean the voter rolls” and make it harder to vote.

Annette will prioritize collections against corporations and big businesses over homeowners and work for language justice and same day voter registration.

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Donate any amount to our 2024 Progressive Power Fund to make sure we can mobilize our grassroots activists to get out the vote in each of these key races!

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More than 100 progressives joined the Massachusetts Unconvention on Zoom call this week to plan out how best to shift the policy priorities of the Democratic Party and oust incumbents stymying progress for the status quo.

“If we want to begin to have what I would call transformational politics around housing, health care, jobs — it’s going to require taking on the Democrats that are ensuring the continuation of the status quo,” Rand Wilson, Our Rev Massachusetts leader and longtime labor organizer, told Politico Playbook.

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Don’t miss Our Revolution’s Fight for the Future Town Hall, LIVE this Monday with U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, Vermont Rep. Emilie Krasnow, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. of the Hip Hop Caucus!

Join us as we organize to re-elect these inspiring climate champions and talk with Rev. Yearwood about the next phase of the fight against fossil fuels. RSVP now and we’ll send you a Zoom link to join the conversation at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 PT on Monday!

RSVP HERE

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Progressive Congressman Jamaal Bowman is under attack by AIPAC and MAGA in his run for re-election in NY-16 — but people power can win this race.

We hope you’ll sign up to hit the streets or hit the phones as part of our GOTV operation, led by Our Revolution Volunteer Organizer Joe Lawrence.

CLICK HERE TO GOTV FOR JAMAAL BOWMAN

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In this moment, we must carry the message for Peace any way we can. Every purchase from our merch store helps fund our movement. Check it out here!

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2024 Defending Progressive Power

By Progressive Champions

Defend Progressive Power

Our movement worked hard to elect the largest Congressional Progressive Caucus in history. Now, we must defend these seats against rightwing lobbyists like AIPAC, set to spend $100 million trying to unseat some of our strongest voices for Peace in Congress.

That’s why Our Revolution is proud to re-endorse US Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Delia Ramirez (IL-3), Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Summer Lee (PA-12), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Cori Bush (MO-1) in 2024!

Holding these seats will be critical to our inside-outside strategy for change. These progressive leaders have been champions, not only for Peace in Gaza, but for climate, housing, immigration, racial justice and more. 

Together, we have more work to do! Chip in to our 2024 Progressive Power Fund to help us out-organize big money and re-elect our top progressive allies in Congress. 

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