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Mobilizing to Elect Zohran Mamdani: Calls, Canvassing, and a Nationwide Push

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As Election Day rapidly approaches, Zohran Mamdani’s road to becoming Mayor of NYC is getting tougher — and that’s just what Trump and his billionaire allies want. They’re working overtime to bully candidates out of the race and consolidate the field against Zohran.

Polls show that when other candidates drop out and the field narrows to Cuomo vs. Mamdani, the race tightens dramatically. That’s why we cannot let up for a single second.

The Big Money Machine Is in Overdrive

Right now, the big-money machine is flooding the airwaves with smear ads — and from what our volunteers are hearing on the phones, it’s working. Voters are telling us:

“The negative ads are everywhere – and they’re making me question whether his ideas will work.”

“I keep hearing he’s a shoe-in, so maybe I don’t even need to vote?”

These are exactly the kinds of doubts billionaire dollars are designed to sow. But we can beat them — conversation by conversation.

Our Revolution’s Plan: Organize Everywhere

Our Revolution is turning out grassroots volunteers from across the country every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdayto make calls and have real conversations with voters.

And we’re not stopping at the phones. Our field organizers are gearing up to do what we did in the primary — hit all five boroughs and the subways to talk to as many people as possible, day after day.

We are NOT going to let billionaire dollars have the final say. We can out-organize them — neighbor by neighbor, call by call — but it’s going to take resources to do it.

➡️ Join the Phonebank
➡️ Donate Now to Power the Ground Game

Why This Matters

If we’re going to stop Trump and his billionaire backers from deciding this election, the fact is that real, in-depth conversations work. We’re knocking on doors, dialing, texting, answering urgent questions, and sharing the truth about this election.

We’re ready to reach hundreds of thousands of voters. But this work takes resources — and right now we’re running up against hard limits. More volunteers are ready, but we need urgent funds to run and staff phone banks and expand our ground game to new neighborhoods.

The Path to Victory

The path to victory is talking to every voter and refusing to let billionaire-funded noise drown us out. Otherwise, we risk reliving what happened to Bernie Sanders, India Walton, and Nina Turner — when corporate money turned the tide and silenced the grassroots.

We won’t let history repeat itself. But we can’t do it without you.

➡️ Make a Donation Right Now to Fuel Our Phone Banks and Ground Game

One Conversation at a Time

Together, we can elect Zohran Mamdani and prove — once again — that grassroots power beats billionaire cash. Every dollar keeps us dialing. Every call moves us closer to victory.

Thank you for powering the real grassroots movement. Together, we win this fight — one conversation at a time.

— The Our Revolution Team

All-In on Prop 50 in California — Defend Democracy

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Our Revolution is endorsing California’s Prop 50 – the Election Rigging Response Act – and we’re putting organizers on the ground to win it.

Why We’re All-In

Donald Trump and Republicans across the country have launched a MASSIVE national redistricting effort in Texas, Missouri, Ohio, Florida, and more — desperately trying to steal enough seats to keep control of Congress no matter how the people vote.

Prop 50 is our chance to fight back. By passing the Election Rigging Response Act, California voters can ensure their voices aren’t silenced by Republican gerrymandering — and prevent Trump and his allies from cementing control of our government for years to come.

Our Plan to Win

We’re going all in — mobilizing our grassroots base to support local groups on the ground with canvassing, phonebanking, and voter education. Together, we’re aiming to reach 1.2 million contacts across California before Election Day.

Donald Trump and Republicans in states like Texas and Missouri are already gerrymandering congressional seats to rig the 2026 election before voting even begins. More Republican-led states are following suit every day.

We have to fight back with every tool available — and our best bet is protecting fair redistricting in California.

The Challenge Ahead

But the truth is, we’re up against corporate PAC money and Republican billionaires fueling the right-wing’s war chest. They will spend whatever it takes to stop Prop 50.

If we stand together — if we show up, organize, and outwork them — we can win.

Ballots will start hitting mailboxes on October 6. That means we have just days to reach voters before they start to vote.

The Bottom Line

Republican billionaires may have the money — but we have the people. Our Revolution is proud to be in coalition in this fight to pass Prop 50 and protect free and fair elections.

“Donald Trump and the GOP are trying to rig the system to keep themselves in power, enrich their corporate backers, and dismantle our democracy piece by piece,” said Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution. “Prop 50 is how we fight back here in California.

“With our 1.2 million contacts statewide, we are mobilizing in every corner of the state—texting, phone banking, canvassing, and engaging voters at every level—to make sure Californians have their voices heard and their votes protected.

“The stakes could not be higher: if Republicans succeed in gerrymandering the House, they’ll have free rein to continue their corruption and authoritarian power grab. Prop 50 is one important way we can fight back and preventing a full power grab by Trump and the oligarchs that put him in power.”

Geevarghese continued, “Republican billionaires may have the money, but we have the people. When we organize, we win. The stakes could not be any higher.”

Together, we can defend democracy and stop election rigging.

When we organize, we win,

Our Revolution

Victory for Justice: Our Revolution Celebrates Larry Krasner’s Win

By Endorsement, PA

We’re proud to celebrate the re-election of Larry Krasner as Philadelphia’s District Attorney. The progressive hero secured his third Democratic primary win, winning over 60% of the vote and all but ensuring another four years of reform-focused leadership.

Why This Win Matters

Since taking office in 2018, Krasner has consistently used his position to pursue justice—not prosecution:

  • Fewer incarcerations, safer communities: Under his leadership, Philadelphia’s jail population has been slashed nearly in half, while crime rates continue to fall.
  • Prosecutorial reform in action: Krasner’s office has eliminated cash bail for many nonviolent offenses, dropped minor felony charges like marijuana possession, and aggressively prosecuted police misconduct.
  • Accountability through innovation: His DA’s office created a Conviction Integrity Unit that has exonerated dozens of innocent people. It also launched a unit to tackle quality-of-life issues—including prosecuting dumping of household waste and tires.

Standing Strong Against the Right-Wing Backlash

Krasner’s victory came despite targeted attacks from Republicans and former President Trump—and after surviving a failed impeachment attempt by state lawmakers.

His campaign drew strength from small-dollar donations and grassroots organizing. In his victory speech, Krasner proclaimed:

“They can come for Philly, but I’m not backing down.”

This Victory is a Win for Progressive Prosecution

While reform prosecutors in other cities have lost ground under conservative pressure, Krasner’s win—driven by strong support among Black voters and progressives—shows that people power still works. It’s a reminder that local organizing and community engagement can beat back authoritarian and punitive agendas.

What Comes Next?

Krasner will enter the general election unopposed—giving him the green light to keep building a more equitable, accountable justice system in Philadelphia.

This victory is a testament to all of us: when we organize, we win.

Congratulations, Larry Krasner. Keep leading the fight for real justice.

Historic Win in Arizona: Our Revolution Celebrates Adelita Grijalva

By AZ, Endorsement

We’re thrilled to congratulate Adelita Grijalva on her decisive win in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.

Why This Victory Matters

A Legacy Rooted in Service
Adelita is not new to public service — she’s a lifelong Tucson community leader. From two decades serving on the Tucson Unified School District Board to her term on the Pima County Board of Supervisors — including a term as the first Latina Board Chair — Adelita has consistently delivered on affordable housing, climate resilience, relentless education investment, and public safety.

Upholding a Family’s Progressive Legacy
She is succeeding her father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a legendary progressive force in Southern Arizona. Adelita’s win ensures the continuation of a values-driven, people-centered approach to representation. As she celebrated in her victory speech, “This is a victory not for me, but for our community and the progressive movement my dad started in Southern Arizona more than 50 years ago.”

A Movement Unites Behind Her
Adelita’s campaign drew broad support across the progressive spectrum — including endorsements from Senator Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Emily’s List, and the Working Families Party. Through grassroots grassroots efforts — 39,000 door knocks, 1,400 volunteers, and a vibrant “movimiento” — Adelita’s campaign embodied people-powered politics.

A Strong Road Ahead
Adelita is the first Latina from Arizona to serve in Congress, This victory is a powerful reminder of what community-organized, progressive leadership can achieve. Congratulations, Adelita Grijalva — and onward to Congress!

When we organize, we win.

Progressive Justice Wins in Virginia: Our Revolution Celebrates Joshua Cole

By Endorsement, VA

Our Revolution is thrilled to congratulate Delegate Joshua Cole on his re-election to Virginia’s House of Delegates, representing District 65! Cole’s victory marks another triumph for grassroots-led progressives in the Commonwealth.

Why This Win Matters

Josh Cole is not just a name on the ballot — he’s a proven progressive champion. Raised in Fredericksburg and serving as a pastor, he’s deeply rooted in the communities he represents and has delivered real results on the issues that matter most.

  • Defending Reproductive Rights: Cole chaired the subcommittee on constitutional amendments, passing H.J. 1, which enshrines the right to personal reproductive decisions — including abortion, contraception, and prenatal care — as a constitutional amendment. This victory lays the groundwork for a critical ballot initiative next year.
  • Tackling Money in Politics: His HB 2165, which bans the use of campaign funds for personal expenses, passed both chambers—an important step toward reducing corruption in Virginia politics.
  • First-Gen, Grassroots Power: In 2023, Josh became one of the youngest and first Black delegates elected from the Fredericksburg region — and he earned that seat back in 2025 with a renewed mandate

A Larger Fight, A Deeper Movement

Cole’s win is part of a broader wave of progressive representation emerging across Virginia. His victory adds momentum to the expanding majority Democrats now hold in the House of Delegates — a critical base for advancing equity, justice, and democracy.

Josh’s leadership exemplifies what Our Revolution was built for: bold, people-centered candidates who lift up working families and hold power to account.

Congratulations, Delegate Joshua Cole! When we organize, we win. Stay tuned — we’re organizing to ensure Josh’s re-election victory translates into deep, lasting policies for the people of District 65.

Revolution Report: Aug 30th, 2025

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Our Revolution Delivers 13,000 Petition Signatures to DNC in Support of Resolution to Curb Dark Money in Democratic Presidential Primaries

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, grassroots organizers with Our Revolution delivered 13,000 petition signatures to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters, urging committee members to adopt DNC Chair Ken Martin’s newly introduced resolution to curb the corrosive influence of unlimited corporate and dark money in the Democratic presidential primary process.

The resolution, set for a key vote at the DNC summer meeting on August 27th in Minneapolis, directs the DNC Committee on Reforms to identify “real, enforceable steps the DNC can take to eliminate unlimited corporate and dark money in its 2028 presidential primary process.”

“For too long, billionaires and corporate Super PACs have drowned out the voices of working people,” said Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of Our Revolution. “Democrats can’t claim to be the party of working people while letting dark money groups and corporate elites choose their presidential nominees. This resolution is about putting power back where it belongs—in the hands of voters, not billionaire donors.”

Our Revolution—the nation’s largest independent political organizing group founded by Senator Bernie Sanders—has been a leading force in the fight against big money in politics, working to get progressives into leadership roles inside the party, and mobilizing millions of working people to demand a more democratic, transparent, and people-powered party.

With thousands of grassroots voices now formally on record, Our Revolution is calling on the DNC to take this historic step to end the stranglehold of corporate and dark money and safeguard the integrity of the Democratic presidential primary process.

Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese is available for interviews to discuss the significance of the resolution and the broader grassroots movement to reform America’s broken campaign finance system. For interview requests, please contact: media@ourrevolution.com.

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots independent 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.

National Weekend of Action Targets Palantir and Peter Thiel’s Surveillance Empire

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Grassroots protests in cities across the country to expose how Palantir profits from billions in taxpayer dollars while powering Trump’s authoritarian agenda.

Washington, DC  — This weekend, starting Friday, August 22Our Revolution, the nation’s largest grassroots progressive organization, will join with labor, immigrant rights, and community groups to launch a nationwide weekend of action exposing Palantir — the surveillance giant at the heart of Trump’s authoritarian project.

Actions will target Palantir offices and sites of power from San Francisco and Palo Alto to Washington, D.C., New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and beyond — spotlighting how Peter Thiel’s Big Brother machine is looting public coffers, building a surveillance state, and weaponizing technology against immigrants, workers, and activists.

The Stop Palantir Weekend of Action begins Friday with high-visibility protests in San Francisco and Palo Alto (in partnership with Planet Over Profits and Worker Power USA) and continues on Saturday, August 23, with coordinated actions in Washington, D.C., New York City, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, Syracuse, Milford, OH and Escondido, CA.

The actions will expose how Palantir profits from billions in taxpayer dollars while powering ICE raids, predictive policing, military targeting, and mass digital surveillance. At the same time, Trump allies like JD Vance and “AI czar” David Sacks embrace Palantir executives at elite donor retreats, cementing a dangerous fusion of Big Tech and authoritarian politics.

“Palantir is not just another tech company. It is Peter Thiel’s Big Brother machine, designed to surveil, control, and divide — and funded by our tax dollars,” said Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution. “This is how oligarchs dismantle democracy: with pay-to-play contracts, AI-driven policing, and mass surveillance of immigrants, workers, and activists. We’re fighting back because our communities will not be laboratories for their authoritarian experiments.”

WHAT: Stop Palantir Weekend of Action – protests and press conferences in 10 cities exposing Peter Thiel’s surveillance empire

WHEN: Friday, August 22 – Saturday, August 23, 2025

WHERE:

  • Washington, D.C. – 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW
  • New York City – 620 6th Ave
  • Denver – 1200 17th St (with 50501)
  • Seattle – [local site TBD]
  • Los Angeles – [local site TBD]
  • Syracuse – [local site TBD]
  • Milford, OH (near Cincinnati) – [local site TBD]
  • Escondido, CA – [local site TBD]
  • San Francisco – [local site TBD]
  • Palo Alto – [local site TBD]

WHO: Grassroots leaders, labor and immigrant rights activists, coalition partners including Our Revolution, Planet Over Profits, Worker Power USA, 50501, and local community organizations

RSVP: HERE

VISUALS:

  • Large coordinated protests in 10 cities
  • Banners reading “Stop Palantir” and “Defund Oligarchs”
  • Grassroots leaders and impacted community members sharing stories
  • Media backdrop in front of Palantir offices nationwide

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots independent 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.

Our Revolution Endorses Drew Duncan for Kalamazoo City Commission

By Endorsement, MI

We’re excited to announce that Our Revolution is endorsing Drew Duncan for City Commission in Kalamazoo, Michigan!

Drew isn’t just talking about progressive change — he’s delivering it. As a community organizer and local leader, Drew has been at the forefront of efforts to make Kalamazoo a more just, sustainable, and equitable place for everyone.

Fighting for Affordable Housing

Drew has been a champion for housing justice, helping secure a new low-barrier shelter that’s now under construction. He continues to fight for zoning reform, tenant protections, and public investment to ensure every Kalamazoo resident has a safe place to call home.

Building Community-Centered Public Safety

Drew knows true safety goes beyond policing. His plan emphasizes mental health response teams, neighborhood infrastructure, and violence prevention programs that build trust and keep people safe.

Growing a Fairer Economy

Drew is committed to equitable economic development—attracting tax-generating businesses, removing barriers for local entrepreneurs, and ensuring investments reach historically underserved neighborhoods.

A Greener, Healthier Kalamazoo

A proven climate advocate, Drew is working to expand clean energy, green infrastructure, and protect natural spaces—always guided by science and community voices.

Kalamazoo deserves leaders ready to take on corporate greed, expand democracy, and deliver real results for working families. Drew Duncan has the vision, courage, and track record to do just that.

This is what Our Revolution was built for: electing bold progressives at every level of government who will challenge the status quo and put people over profit.

➡️ Together, let’s show what grassroots power can do in Kalamazoo.

When we organize, we win.

— Our Revolution Election Team

Victory: Aisha Braveboy

By Endorsement, MD

Prince George’s County made history — and Our Revolution members helped make it happen. Aisha Braveboy has been elected County Executive, and that’s a massive win for working people, not corporate power.

Aisha is the real deal. As State’s Attorney, she took on a broken criminal justice system, expanded diversion programs, and fought for fairness and transparency. She stood with our communities against corruption and refused to let the powerful play by their own rules.

Now, she’s bringing that same fearless leadership to the County Executive’s office — ready to:

  • Fight housing injustice and expand affordable homes.
  • Create union jobs and grow local businesses.
  • Fully fund public schools instead of padding developer profits.
  • Defend democracy and civil rights at every turn.

She didn’t get here by cozying up to oligarchs or taking billionaire checks. She got here because we had her back — knocking doors, making calls, and turning out the vote.

This is what people-powered politics looks like.
This is how we beat the establishment.

When we organize, we win!