NEWS FROM THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION |
HEADLINES: No Kings Day of Defiance | Big Bad Budget Battle | Fighting Trump’s Crypto Corruption | Citizen Action Team on Capitol Hill | New Endorsements! | & MORE! |
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Trump is escalating his authoritarianism in ways we’ve never seen — from his crypto scheme to rake in billions to his push to hand our data over to tech oligarchs at Palantir to spy on Americans using our own tax dollars. On June 14, he’ll make a spectacle of his birthday with a military parade and literal tanks in the streets of Washington, D.C. It can all feel so dystopian, but hope is not lost. WE ARE FIGHTING BACK. Our Revolution, our nearly 60,000 activists, and our allies are fighting at every turn to block the worst of the Trump agenda — in the streets and in the halls of Congress. We’re deploying our activists to confront Senators in person and organizing massive protests nationwide to make it clear that America has NO KING. |
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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would eliminate health insurance for over 10 million Americans, take food away from 4 million children, cut Medicare and Medicaid by more than $1 trillion, and give the top 1% a $664 billion tax break. With Trump and Elon Musk feuding over the bill, and masses of Americans standing in unison to oppose it, there’s a real chance to make an impact. |
We’re keeping the heat on GOP Reps, with our activists directly confronting many of them in the halls of Congress — and with grassroots support, we’ll continue this work on Capitol Hill until Republicans break. When we encountered Rep. Rich McCormick (GA-7), he literally RAN up three flights of steps to avoid accountability for his support for TRILLIONS to the Pentagon and wealthy billionaires at the expense of healthcare and essential programs.
We only need to pick off a few Republicans, and some are already showing weakness. Our direct organizing paired with Bernie’s rallies in key red districts turned up the heat, leading 12 GOP Congress members to publicly denounce the Medicaid cuts.
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On June 14th, Trump will celebrate his birthday with an authoritarian spectacle, with tanks rolling through the streets of our nation’s capital. It will be a horrifying display fitting of a dictator, but our movement is rising up to drown it out and show Trump who’s really in charge of this democracy — we the people! |
The next MASSIVE nationwide protest is just ONE WEEK AWAY with 1,475 events coming together for No Kings Day of Defiance on June 14th. We will be showing up in force from cities to small towns — from Philly and Los Angeles to Bowie, MD, and Steamboat Springs, CO — we will be all across the nation, demonstrating the strength of the opposition against Trump and his regime. |
FIGHTING CRYPTO CORRUPTION |
The GOP is pushing a crypto bill — the so-called “GENIUS Act” — which would allow the Trump family to make billions while destabilizing our economy and leaving working people vulnerable to scams. |
Our Revolution activists and allies greeted the Grifter-in-Chief and his crypto financiers as they arrived at Trump National Golf Club to buy influence with the president. We were joined by Sen. Jeff Merkley and our allies at Public Citizen to make it clear that AMERICA IS NOT FOR SALE. “This is the Mount Everest of corruption,” the senator said.
The NY Times, Common Dreams, and many other news outlets took notice, amplifying our action to crack down on Trump’s crypto corruption.
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Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of Our Revolution, said Trump's meme coin is worthless without the access it buys. "Invest in the coin and you'll get a seat at the table," he said. "We're here to send a message to Trump: Our democracy is not for sale." Our activists shouted 'shame, shame, shame' as the presidential motorcade arrived. And, the White House felt the heat, putting out a video of Trump saying he puts “the country way ahead of the business.” Sureeee. |
US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley joined our LIVE Town Hall to break down Trump's crypto corruption — and this week, our activists took to Capitol Hill to bird-dog Congress members — including senators like Cory Booker, who joined 15 other Democrats to advance the bill. |
Our Revolution also held a virtual town hall on Tuesday to hold Sen. Angela Alsobrooks accountable for her vote for the GOP crypto bill. The senator didn’t show up, but our movement did. And on Thursday, we delivered your messages directly to Alsobrooks’ office and asked her why she would enable Trump’s crypto corruption and empower the tech oligarchs. |
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We’re proud to endorse Adelita Grijalva for Congress in Arizona’s 7th District! She isn’t just carrying the progressive legacy of her father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva — she’s blazing her own trail as a bold, principled leader. As a Tucson City Council member and former school board president, she’s been on the front lines fighting for Medicare for All, climate, education, reproductive freedom, immigrant rights, and more. Adelita is a lifelong fighter for working families who has proven she's unafraid to stand up to corporate power and deliver real solutions. Her campaign is people-powered—and we’re all in to help send her to Congress. |
Our Revolution proudly endorses Troy Jackson for Governor of Maine! Troy isn’t your typical politician—he’s a logger, union leader, and lifelong fighter for working people. He’s stood shoulder to shoulder with workers on the picket line and never backed down from the corporate elites. As President of the Maine Senate, Troy delivered results: expanding health care, lowering prescription drug prices, fighting for paid family leave, and protecting collective bargaining rights. He’s helped make Maine a leader on climate jobs and renewable energy, while always putting working families, not wealthy donors, first. That’s why Bernie is endorsing Troy, too: “We need candidates who, unequivocally, will stand with working-class families against the enormous power of the monied interests.” With Trump and the billionaire class trying to tighten their grip on power, we need governors like Troy Jackson—leaders who aren’t bought, who won’t sell out, and who are ready to fight for the rest of us. |
We’re happy to announce our endorsement of David Seligman for Colorado Attorney General! David is a proven champion for workers’ rights, economic justice, and corporate accountability—and he’s running to put the power of the law on the side of everyday people, not the wealthy and well-connected. Founder of Towards Justice, David has spent his career fighting wage theft, forced arbitration, and corporate abuse—using the legal system to stand up for working families and challenge economic injustice at its roots. |
On June 17th — just one week from Tuesday! — Joshua Cole will be on the ballot for re-election to Virginia’s House of Delegates. Joshua has stood out as a progressive leader, championing policies that prioritize working families and social justice. He’s been a strong advocate for affordable healthcare, raising wages, tuition-free community college, and much more. |
Congratulations to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for his victory in the Democratic primary. His commitment to ending mass incarceration, abolishing cash bail, and tackling corruption sets a national standard. From exonerating nearly 50 wrongfully convicted to reducing the juvenile incarceration rate by 70% to cutting future incarceration days by half - saving taxpayers millions and reuniting families - Krasner’s leadership has transformed Philly's justice system. |
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Our Mission in this moment: Fight Trump and the Oligarchy. We have built a powerful network of organizers and activists — nearly 60,000 connected across the country — and we’re getting to work!
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On June 14th, as Trump rolls tanks down the streets of Washington D.C. for his birthday, our movement will be rising up with hundreds of protests nationwide to reject Trump and drown out his authoritarian spectacle. |
When you pick up these new NO KINGS buttons (and other great NEW merch!) you’ll help power our collective action on No Kings Day of Defiance and fund our pressure campaigns to stop the worst of the Trump agenda. Thank you. |
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