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Rev. Yearwood of Hip Hop Caucus quote.

Rev. Yearwood on Fossil Fuel Industry

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Rev. Yearwood of Hip Hop Caucus quote.

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!

Jun 28
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Lt. Gov. Zuckerman – Transition to 100% Renewable Energy

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LT Gov Zuckerman Quote

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!

Jun 26
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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.”

LT Gov Zuckerman Quote

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!

Jun 19
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Revolution Report: June 15, 2024

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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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WHEN WE ORGANIZE, WE WIN!

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Jun 19
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Revolution Report: June 08, 2024

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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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WHEN WE ORGANIZE, WE WIN!

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May 14
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Revolution Report: April 27, 2024

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INSIDER NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINES OF THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION

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HEADLINES:  Protecting & Expanding Progressive Power in Congress | ENDORSEMENTS: Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar, Jamaal Bowman, Susheela Jayapal, Lateefah Simon | VICTORY! Summer Lee Beats Big Money | Vote for Peace in Maryland 5/2 | & MORE!


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This week, Our Revolution held a special 2024 Progressive Power Town Hall with US Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Jamaal Bowman and Ilhan Omar, as well as candidates Susheela Jayapal (OR-3) and Lateefah Simon (CA-12).


The event kicked off our strategic campaign to Protect and Expand Progressive Power in Congress, rallying to elect - and re-elect - strong voices for peace and justice on Capitol Hill — many of whom are being targeted by dark money groups.


“Progressives are sounding the alarm against…a torrent of spending against leftist candidates who are holding the Biden administration to task for its unilateral support of Israel and its war on Gaza,” Politico reported on the town hall.


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Our Revolution is proud to stand with Pramila Jayapal as she organizes to defend and grow the Congressional Progressive Caucus she chairs and runs for re-election herself.

 

“The reality is that we need to protect progressives in Congress like me, Ilhan, and Jamaal, who are under attack by Republican mega donors who are coming into our districts, recruiting people to run against us, and pouring enormous amounts of money into these races,” Pramila said.


AIPAC has pledged to spend $100 million against progressives this year alone, she said, “because they’re afraid of our power, because we have stood up for peace and economic justice, because we have challenged the status quo and fought corporate power and proudly stood for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.” 


“We can’t sit back and wait to see how it all plays out,” Pramila continued. “That is not what Our Revolution is all about. They might have billionaire mega donors, but we have the people, and people power is how we’re going to win these elections.” 


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Our Revolution is once again endorsing Ilhan Omar for re-election because we need her voice representing our movement and Minnesota’s 5th District in Congress. 


Ilhan has taken a lot of heat from the far right for standing on the right side of history and she will have our movement on her side through her primary on Aug. 13th and beyond.


“Every policy that the Progressive Caucus champions polls at 60% or above. If the people’s house was not beholden to special interests, all of these great policies would be implemented and we would have an incredibly great, progressive country that takes care of everyone,” Ilhan told us Monday. 


“We know they’re going to spend a lot of money, but we are moving in strength not weakness,” she continued. “We are going to continue to move policies rooted in radical love and advocate for the politics of love because our communities deserve that.”


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Our Revolution is all-in to re-elect Jamaal Bowman to the U.S. Congress to serve New York’s 16th District. He has been one of our most dauntless voices for racial justice in the U.S. House, and we are rallying to make sure progressives turn out to vote for him on June 25th!


Besides his support of a ceasefire in Gaza, Bowman said anti-black racism is also a factor in why big money is targeting his re-election bid. “This is a majority-minority district, where we have been doing grassroots organizing with young people and progressive since we got into office,” he told us.


Up to a quarter of AIPAC’s $100 million could be spent against Bowman, and there will be Trump donor money on top of it. But when Jamaal joined our virtual town hall this week, he said, “That’s OK, because Our Revolution has my back.”


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Not only are we on a mission to Defend Progressive Power, but we also have some great opportunities to GROW Progressive Power by electing new allies to Congress this year! 



You already know that Our Revolution is endorsing Susheela Jayapal for Congress in Oregon’s 3rd District - and so is Bernie Sanders! - and our movement got to know her better at our Town Hall event on Monday.


Yes, she is the sister of Pramila, and nearly choked up speaking of the influence she has made on her journey into politics — and the sacrifice their parents made to give them both a shot at the American Dream. 


As a lawyer, nonprofit leader, and county commissioner, Susheela has seen that dream fall short for many. When this blue seat opened up for the first time in 30 years, she knew she had to run to make it as progressive as possible.


“I am the only candidate to publicly reject corporate PAC money, clearly support Medicare for All and public social housing, and to clearly and consistently call for a ceasefire in Gaza,” Susheela told us. “I first called for a ceasefire in November, and I have come under considerable fire for that stance. My opponents have said that’s not an issue that matters to our voters.”


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Our Revolution has been in Lateefah Simon’s corner since she announced her run to replace retiring Congresswoman Barbara Lee in California’s 12th District.


Lateefah has the endorsement of Rep. Lee, and she beat out 9 opponents to win her primary on a message of healthcare, worker rights, and housing. 


“These are local issues, but the federal government has an opportunity to bring back resources to the ground in our communities. The old party line isn’t working anymore,” Lateefah told us Monday. “We don’t need to be scared of folks who are on the other side of our politics because we have been here before.


“I believe in the idea of true peace, dignity, wholeness, and equality. We’re going to get there. My glasses aren’t rose colored, I understand how far we have to go,” she continued. “The cavalry really is not coming. It is us with our dreams, our hopes, and our tactical experience that’s going to move the House.”  


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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VICTORY! 



Congrats to U.S. Rep. Summer Lee! Summer is the first pro-Ceasefire member of Congress to face a serious big money-powered challenger this election cycle — and she just won her primary by a landslide with the grassroots at her back!


Summer Lee’s overwhelming victory on Tuesday shows that we CAN stand up for Peace in Gaza and defeat the Big Money attacks that come our way.  


Our Revolution is proud to stand with Summer, and we’re READY to take on the same forces to re-elect Jamaal Bowman, Ilhan Omar, Pramila Jayapal, Cori Bush, and all of our Peace champions in Congress!


Help Our Revolution fund our phone bank and texting force to elect more great progressives like this across the country in 2024!


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Our Revolution stands in solidarity with student protesters who are organizing to demand a Ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. funding of the killing of Palestinian civilians and children.

 


We also applaud the 37 progressive champions including Barbara Lee, Ilhan Omar, Ro Khanna, and Pramila Jayapal who voted against providing more unconditional funding for Netyanahu’s war regime.


This marks the first time that this many Democrats voted against weapons and funding to Israel’s military.


"The role for outside groups, like the young people who are protesting and Our Revolution is to be out on the streets, because that gives people like Bernie and AOC the standing to advocate on the inside,” Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese told The Hill this week.


Add your name: Stop sending U.S. weapons to Israel. Peace Now!


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Our Revolution has been at the vanguard of the “Vote Uncommitted” movement - we’re using the ballot box to pressure the Biden Administration to end its unconditional support for the Netyanahu’s brutal war in Gaza.


To date, we’ve helped organize 600,000 protest votes for Peace in the Democratic primaries — including critical swing states like MI WI and MN.   



The next front in the fight will be the Maryland primary on May 14th. Right now, Our Revolution is mobilizing our 137,000 members in Maryland to vote “uncommitted” to send a message to President Biden: Change course and call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.


“Progressive Democrats in Maryland will not stand by idly as the White House uses American taxpayer dollars to fund Netanyahu’s horrific bombing campaign,” Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese told Maryland Matters.


DONATE NOW to help us keep up the momentum and Get Out the Uncommitted Vote!  Every dollar you give allows us to communicate with a Maryland voter 3x about our pro-Peace movement. 


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If you live in Maryland, join Our Revolution and our coalition for our “Vote Uncommitted” rally on Thursday, May 2nd to kickoff early voting and mobilize protest votes for Peace!


Sign up here to RSVP to join us in person!


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Our coalition of progressive organizations around the country are mobilizing to advocate for a party platform that will serve young, working class, and progressives — key voting blocs in this election year!


Our Revolution is mobilizing to send progressive delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this August to 

push priorities like Peace in Gaza, desperately needed campaign finance reform, taxing billionaires like Elon Musk, fighting climate change, reducing the power of superdelegates and so much more.


The core of our message: President Biden and the entire Democratic Party must listen to progressives if they want to actually energize and motivate voters to defeat Trump in November.


Donate today to help us make noise at the DNC and ensure the Party embraces our progressive priorities before the election!


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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.


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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As the country’s largest grassroots-funded progressive political action group, Our Revolution relies on our members to power our work. In 2024, we must defend our top progressive leaders and elect new ones to join the fight against the far right and corporate extremists trying to hijack our democracy.


Sign up TODAY with a $10 monthly donation and you’ll get our 2024 sticker pack. For $27 a month, you’ll get the stickers and a tote bag. And, for $50 a month, we’ll send you both plus the official Our Revolution T-shirt!


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Revolution Report: May 11, 2024

By Revolution Report, Uncategorized



INSIDER NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINES OF THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION

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HEADLINES:  Pressure Builds for Peace in Gaza | Stand with Student Protestors | Dark Money Targets Susheela Jayapal for Congress | New Endorsements in TX & NY | MD Uncommitted Vote Tuesday | & 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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The world is watching in horror as air strikes and tanks roll into the southern Gazan city of Rafah, where 1.3 million people have taken refuge from Netanyahu’s war.


Our Revolution stands in solidarity with students and helped mobilize over 600,000 “Uncommitted” Peace voters in battleground states and beyond to demand an end to the violence.  We’ve helped create outside grassroots pressure while our allies in the Congressional Progressive Caucus push on the inside to get President Biden to halt weapons to Israel in light of the Rafah invasion.  


As Bernie said, “We can no longer be complicit in Netanyahu’s horrific war against the Palestinian people.” Due to the overwhelming advocacy by our pro-Peace movement across the country, President Biden has started to shift his Gaza policy.


Our collective action is working - Biden just halted a bomb shipment to Israel and said he will continue withholding weapons shipments until Netanyahu ends his ground offensive in Rafah.  


We must keep up the pressure. Demand a permanent end to U.S. complicity in the massacre in Gaza


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The backlash we’re seeing against students exercising their First Amendment rights to protest for Peace is unacceptable. Period. 


“Students and young people are stepping forward as brave, moral leaders in this moment, and Our Revolution will continue to have their backs," OR Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese told Atlantic Daily News. “We’re heartened by the solidarity for peace even as the horrors in Gaza and the retaliation against students weighs heavy on us all.”


For six months, President Biden has allowed American weapons to be used in the atrocities against Palestine. His latest policy shift may not be enough to avert massive protests descending on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this August, according to the Associated Press.


“The DNC is likely to become a flashpoint because these movements are going to continue to escalate,” Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of Our Revolution, told the AP. “I can see a replay of 1968, unless the administration does a course correction.”


“There is widespread discontent among progressive voters, young people, people of color — the progressive voting bloc writ large that he needs in order to win,” Joseph said. "I’m not sure if the administration fully recognizes the danger leading into the convention and the optics that could be created.”


Bottom-line:  Our movement is directly telling the president to change course or risk the political consequences. 


ADD YOUR NAME: CALL FOR PEACE IN GAZA


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The next front in the fight is the Maryland primary! Our Revolution is mobilizing our 137,000 members in Maryland to vote “uncommitted” in the Democratic primary on Tuesday.


Our Revolution has been at the vanguard of the “Vote Uncommitted” movement - we’re using the ballot box to pressure the Biden Administration to end its unconditional support for the Netyanahu’s brutal war in Gaza.


"Enough is enough. We have all borne witness to the unspeakable suffering in Gaza — tragedy after tragedy that is being met with performative rhetoric,” Our Rev Exec Director Joseph Geevarghese wrote in The Baltimore Sun.


“If President Biden’s reported outrage behind closed doors does not translate to real policy shifts that hold Netanyahu accountable, he will continue to disenfranchise the Democratic base and risk a return of Trump to the White House.”



Our Revolution leaders rallied with the Listen to Maryland coalition on Monday and joined a live online event to get out the vote for Uncommitted.


 OR Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese spoke alongside Palestinian voices, local leaders and student protestors.


“Two powerful protest movements are converging at the ballot box,” Joseph told the crowd. “College demonstrators and pro-peace progressives are joining forces to call on our fellow citizens to vote Uncommitted and send the President a message about Gaza he cannot ignore - Peace Now!” 



DONATE NOW to keep up the momentum and Get Out the Uncommitted Vote!  Every dollar helps us to reach more Maryland voters to cast their ballot for Peace. 


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Sen. Bernie Sanders and US Rep. Ro Khanna just teamed up to introduce a new bill to cancel all existing medical debt and wipe it from all credit reports!


“People in our country should not be going bankrupt because they got cancer and could not afford to pay their medical bills,” Bernie said. Read more in The Guardian. 


40% of Americans have medical debt, and it has become the leading cause of bankruptcy — even for those with health insurance. And, 25% of Americans say they’ve skipped healthcare due to costs. 


In the lead-up to the legislative introduction, Our Revolution hosted a town hall with uninsured patients struggling to make ends meet and Rep. Khanna, and did lobbying visits on Capitol Hill to shape the bill.  


This is unjust and unsustainable. It’s time for Congress to wipe the slate clean and pass the Medical Debt Cancelation Act to end the burden of sky-high medical bills once and for all.


ADD YOUR NAME: Stand with Bernie and Ro to demand an end to Medical Debt in America.


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Sen. Bernie Sanders has joined us in endorsing Susheela Jayapal for Congress because she is a powerful voice for abortion rights, Medicare for All, peace, democracy, wages, housing, climate, and more.


Now, Sen. Jeff Merkley has spoken out against the dark money pouring into Oregon’s 3rd District:  “I strongly condemn the dark money campaign underway to smear Susheela Jayapal and any other dark money campaigns that are underway or planned,” he said.


More than $3 million is being spent on attack ads against Susheela and to prop up her opponent, Portland Mercury reported, but she has people power at her back. Susheela and her sister, Pramila Jayapal, were joined by the grassroots to knock more than 2,000 doors last weekend alone.


“Democratic voters here have made it very clear they don’t want AIPAC and MAGA money interfering in their primaries,” Andrea Cervone, Jayapal’s campaign manager, said.



Read the full story by The Intercept on how AIPAC money is targeting Susheela Jayapal in this critical congressional race here.


Susheela is an AIPAC target, just like Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Jamaal Bowman, and Pramila, because she has spoken out for the human rights of Palestinians — and stands against corporate power. 


Like Bernie said this week: “The billionaires who fund these SuperPACs are not only concerned about protecting Israel’s right to do whatever it wants, but also about protecting corporate interests.”


“And you have a lot of wonderful members of the House of Representatives, who have stood up for the working class, have taken on corporate interests, and have also expressed their deep concern with what Israel is doing in Gaza,” Bernie continued. “What you’re seeing, and this is the corruption of the American political system.”


He rightly points out that these are some of the best people in Congress, adding: “I’m going to do my best to protect them and defend them.” We here at Our Revolution completely agree, and will be working overtime to protect elected progressives under attack.


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


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NEW ENDORSEMENTS!



 We need progressives at every level of government. That’s why we’re excited to endorse Annette Ramirez for Tax Assessor Collector in Harris County, Texas.


She plans to prioritize collections against corporations and big businesses over homeowners and work for language justice and same day voter registration.


Annette beat out 5 other candidates and now heads to the May 28th runoff election! This important public office is charged with maintaining and improving election integrity in the nation’s third-most populous county.


Winning this seat will allow a progressive to remain in charge of voter registration rolls. We cannot risk a Republican getting this seat and the ability to 'clean' the voter rolls and make it harder to vote.


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Claire Cousin has our endorsement for NY Assembly District 206 because she embodies the spirit of grassroots activism and is deeply committed to putting working families first.


Claire is the co-founder of the Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition and the first Black woman elected to the Columbia County Board of Supervisors.


Her top priorities of affordability, climate action, housing rights, and education investment reflect the urgent needs of the district.


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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Our Revolution Massachusetts invites you to The UnConvention — a LIVE online event June 2nd for progressives to organize around key issues and get active in the political process this critical election year.


Keynote speakers include: Robert Kuttner, co-founder/co-editor of The American Prospect and a Professor at Brandeis University’s Heller School, who has written extensively on the failures of the Massachusetts Democratic Party; and Danielle Allen, a James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University, who will speak on “Voice and Choice: Key Reforms to Make Democracy Real.”


The UnConvention is being organized by The Massachusetts Progressive Action Organizing Committee (MPAOC) — a coalition of MA state-wide political and community organizations and was formed to increase progressive political power. 


REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE


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Our movement worked hard to elect the largest Congressional Progressive Caucus in history. Now, we must defend these seats against $100 million in AIPAC funding being spent to try to unseat some of our strongest voices for Peace in Congress.


Allies like Rashida Tlaib, Pramila Jayapal, Jamaal Bowman, Ilhan Omar, Delia Ramirez, and Cori Bush are running for re-election, and Our Revolution will have their back!


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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As the country’s largest grassroots-funded progressive political action group, Our Revolution relies on our members to power our work.


In 2024, we’re on a mission to stop a return of Trump while growing progressive power in Congress and beyond to fight back against the far right and corporate extremists trying to hijack our democracy.


Sign up TODAY with a $10 monthly donation and you’ll get our 2024 sticker pack. For $27 a month, you’ll get the stickers and a tote bag. And, for $50 a month, we’ll send you both plus the official Our Revolution T-shirt!


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Revolution Report: April 12, 2024

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

HEADLINES: 2024 Progressive Platform Launch: Prep for DNC Showdown | New Endorsements! Defend & Grow Progressive Power in Congress | Protest Votes for Peace Tally Growing | Next Up: Maryland Uncommitted | & MORE!

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OUR NEXT LIVE EVENT!

Our Revolution is launching our campaign to Defend and Grow Progressive Power in Congress with a National Town Hall event co-hosted by US Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and joined by US Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Ilhan Omar, congressional candidate Susheela Jayapal, and more special guests to be announced!

The LIVE event kicks off Monday, April 22nd at 8:30pm EST/5:30 PST — so, invite your friends and tune in to meet our exciting new candidates for Congress and rally to elect - and re-elect - strong progressive allies to be voices for peace and justice on Capitol Hill.

RSVP HERE!

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Our Revolution is holding a member drive right now to make sure we have the resources to: Mobilize protest votes for Peace in Gaza; Defend and elect pro-Peace candidates in 2024; and Organize delegates to advocate for our progressive platform at the Democratic Convention. Help fuel this work with a monthly donation today!

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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.

At this point, more than 600,000 protest votes for Peace have been cast in the Democratic primaries — including critical swing states like MI WI MN and NC -- sending a warning to President Biden that he must realign his foreign policy with the values of the base if he hopes to defeat Trump.

“Despite President Biden’s slim margin of victory in 2020, his recent policy decisions, including the approval of weapon sales to Israel, have not aligned with his stated commitments, causing concern among our voters,” Joseph told Newsweek.

Bernie also shared with MSNBC that he’s worried about how Biden will fare in the presidential election in November. “The polling is very clear: The Democratic base wants to stop funding Netanyahu’s war machine,” he said.

“I think some people will sit out the election because of their moral revulsion to what's happening abroad,” Joseph told ABC News this week. But, he noted, Biden may be able to win back some voters if he listens to progressives and changes course and pursues Peace for Gaza.

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NEXT UP: MARYLAND UNCOMMITTED!

Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese spoke at the Maryland Uncommitted coalition launch in Annapolis last week encouraging pro-Peace voters to use their ballot to pressure President Biden to change course and call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

“Progressive Democrats in Maryland will not stand by idly as the White House uses American taxpayer dollars to fund Netanyahu’s horrific bombing campaign,” Joseph told Maryland Matters.

Our Revolution will be mobilizing our 137,000 members in Maryland by phone, text, and email, encouraging them to vote “uncommitted” in the Democratic presidential primary on May 14th.

DONATE NOW to help us keep up the momentum and Get Out the Uncommitted Vote! Every dollar you give allows us to communicate with a Maryland voter 3x about our pro-Peace movement.

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OUR LATEST ENDORSEMENTS!

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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You already know Our Revolution has Summer Lee’s back, but did you know that Election Day is coming up one week from Tuesday?

Our grassroots movement helped lift Rep. Lee to victory in 2022, when she overcame millions of dollars in spending in the final stretch, and we can do it again!

If you have friends or family near Pittsburgh, let them know that early voting is open and we have a chance to re-elect Summer Lee to Congress.

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Not only are we on a mission to Defend Progressive Power, but we also have some great opportunities to GROW Progressive Power by electing new allies to Congress this year!

Our Revolution is excited to announce our official endorsement of CA State Senator Dave Min for Congress in California’s 47th District.

In the State Senate, Dave focused on gun violence prevention, economic development and innovation, and investing in public education.

As Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee, he has worked to protect California’s public lands and coastline, regulate oil and gas, and preserve biodiversity.

A son of Korean immigrants and the only Korean American in the Legislature, Senator Min serves as Vice Chair of the California Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Legislative Caucus which has been instrumental in the passage of the historic AAPI Equity Budget.

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Our Revolution is proud to stand with Raquel Terán for U.S. Congress in Arizona’s 3rd District.

As State Senator, and in the State House, Raquel has been a voice for working families, immigrant rights, and good jobs. She supports Medicare for All and has a record of tackling climate change.

Raquel is running for the open seat vacated by Ruben Gallego for his U.S. Senate run against Trump ally Kari Lake to replace Kyrsten Sinema. This is a deep blue district open for a true progressive to win, and Raquel Terán has emerged as a front runner.

“I’ve spent my career organizing in our community for higher wages, health care for our families, and better schools. I’ve taken on far-right extremist bullies and won. Now, I’m running to represent our community in Congress,” said Sen. Terán.

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Our Revolution is all-in to elect Sarah McBride to the U.S. Congress seat in Delaware.

McBride has already made significant strides in the Delaware State Senate to advance LGBTQ+ rights, affordable child care, the cost of living, abortion rights, gun safety, and health care access.

McBride became the first transgender state senator in U.S. history in 2020. With her campaign for Congress, she aims to make history once again as the first openly transgender member of Congress.

Sarah is running for the open seat vacated by Lisa Rochester for her U.S. Senate run. This is a blue district open for a true progressive to win, and Sarah McBride has emerged as a front runner and is leading in the polls!

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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AIPAC and its rightwing funders are starting to spend up to $100 MILLION against Pro-Peace progressives in Congress, targeting Our Revolution allies like Summer Lee, Rashida Tlaib, Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar and others.

As a leader in the nationwide Reject AIPAC coalition, Our Revolution is marshaling our resources and our movement to defend our progressive candidates, elect more progressives to Congress, and get the word out about AIPAC’s toxic behavior.

Organized people can defeat Big Money. Chip in today to help us mobilize our GOTV army and ramp up our digital strategy to Defend and Expand Progressive Power in 2024.

When you support our work with a donation of $10 or more, we’ll send you a “Reject AIPAC” sticker to spread solidarity in the fight against this toxic right-wing lobbying group!

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NEW VICTORY!

Thanks to the grassroots, Our Revolution-endorsed Flo Cofer won the primary and is headed to the general election, where she is likely to emerge as the next mayor of Sacramento, California!

Flo Cofer has been a strong voice for social change and worked as a senior policy advisor for public health, helping to pass legislation for marijuana legalization, community safety, nutrition, diabetes prevention, and racial equity.

“I’ve seen firsthand how corporate lobbyists influence government to drive up healthcare costs. I’ve also seen how people can stand up together to make government work for all of us,” she said.

As mayor, Flo Cofer will provide the leadership to help solve the affordable housing and homelessness crises, protect our climate, and create quality jobs.

Help Our Revolution fund our phone bank and texting force to elect more great progressives like this across the country in 2024!

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RSVP NOW!

Our Revolution is launching our campaign to Defend and Grow Progressive Power in 2024 with a National Town Hall event co-hosted by US Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and joined by US Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Ilhan Omar, congressional candidate Susheela Jayapal, and more special guests to be announced!

The LIVE event kicks off Monday, April 22nd at 8:30pm EST/5:30 PST — so, invite your friends and tune in to meet our exciting new candidates for Congress and rally to elect - and re-elect - strong progressive allies to be voices for peace and justice on Capitol Hill.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE!

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As the country’s largest grassroots-funded progressive political action group, Our Revolution relies on our members to power our work. In 2024, we must defend our top progressive leaders and elect new ones to join the fight against the far right and corporate extremists trying to hijack our democracy.

Sign up TODAY with a $10 monthly donation and you’ll get our 2024 sticker pack. For $27 a month, you’ll also get a handy tote bag. And, for $50 a month, we’ll send you both plus the official Our Revolution T-shirt!

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Revolution Report: March 23, 2024

By Uncategorized
INSIDER NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINES OF THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION

HEADLINES: Reject AIPAC Coalition Battling $100M Aimed at Progressives | Half a Million Uncommitted Votes for Peace! | New Endorsement: Susheela Jayapal for Congress | CA & OH Victories! | & MORE!

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Our Revolution is holding a Member Drive right now to make sure we have the resources to defend pro-Peace progressives being targeted by Big Money in 2024. Become a member today with a monthly donation!

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AIPAC plans to spend $100 MILLION to try to unseat pro-Peace progressives this election year — and it's already getting started with Congresswoman Summer Lee’s primary for re-election less than one month out.

Our Revolution is partnering with more than a dozen organizations nationwide as part of a new Reject AIPAC coalition to fight back. Voters must know AIPAC is as toxic as the NRA.

AIPAC and its GOP megadonors have no place spending millions in Democratic primaries & lobbying against Palestinian lives. Join our movement!

Our Revolution Chair Larry Cohen has signed on with Jewish Americans Opposing AIPAC with a mission to “support candidates who are opposed by AIPAC and who are advocates for peace and a new, just US policy toward Israel/Palestine,” The Nation reports.

Support our work with a $10 one-time gift or $5 monthly donation and get your “Reject AIPAC” sticker to spread solidarity in the fight against this toxic right-wing lobbying group!

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Our Revolution and the Uncommitted coalition have mobilized more than HALF A MILLION votes for Peace in Michigan, Minnesota, Washington and other Democratic primaries to urge Biden to push for a permanent ceasefire and end U.S. funding of Netanyahu’s war in Gaza.

Last week, Washington State added 89,997 uncommitted votes to that total. Our Revolution was proud to reach out to our 131k members in the state through text, calls and emails, and we partnered with Rami Alkabra, Deputy Mayor of Bothell, WA and a Palestinian-American, to get the word out.

In his State of the Union speech, Biden finally called for “an immediate ceasefire to last 6 weeks” and he has recently criticized Netanyahu, saying he’s “hurting Israel more than helping.” This is a start, but the Netanyahu government continues to bomb civilians and block critical supplies — and, Biden’s floating aid pier off the coast of Gaza will take 30-90 days to construct.

“It’s on the president to make those changes and on the campaign to adjust, to bring these folks back in so we have the coalition that we need to be able to beat Trump in November,” Our Revolution Campaigns Director Paco Fabian told The Hill.

Let’s maintain our momentum for a PERMANENT ceasefire! Uncommitted votes in Wisconsin on April 2nd will reinforce the message: It's time for President Biden to realign with the values of the base.

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Last week, Our Revolution joined Sen. Bernie Sanders, US Rep. Ro Khanna, and service workers from around the country for a special Covid Memorial event hosted by One Fair Wage.

“This memorial service asks us to remember not just the 12,000 service workers who lost their lives in the pandemic, but all the lives harmed by the restaurant industry’s exploitative business model built on subminimum wages, not paying benefits, and leaving workers vulnerable to abuses,” said Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese.

Bernie said: “What Covid taught us is that if you have a lot of money in the midst of a terrible pandemic, you can retreat to your home and not get exposed, but if you’re a working person - in the service industry - there was no option. You had to go to work and put your life on the line to feed your family.”

Our Revolution is proud to stand in solidarity to fight state by state to raise wages and radically reform how the industry treats workers. “‘Our role is to pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living.’ That’s what we’re called to do,” Joseph quoted legendary labor leader Mother Jones.

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NEW ENDORSEMENT!

Our Revolution is proud to endorse Susheela Jayapal for Congress in Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District, and Bernie Sanders has joined us in supporting her in this race!

Susheela has been an outspoken champion for affordable housing, education, economic justice, and a living wage. As a Multnomah County Commissioner, she fiercely advocated for survivors of domestic violence and solutions to the homelessness crisis.

In Congress, Susheela will be a strong progressive voice, championing abortion rights, taking on big polluters and fighting climate change, and standing up to election deniers to defend our democracy.

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OHIO VICTORIES

In Ohio, Our Revolution-endorsed Tristan Rader is heading to the general election in November in his run for State House in District 13.

Tristan has served in dual roles as the Ohio Program Director at Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and as a deeply engaged member of the Lakewood City Council.

He is a trailblazer for sustainability and social equity. “We must champion universal healthcare, uphold workers' rights, defend our environment, and tirelessly work towards social and economic justice for every Ohioan,” Tristan said.

“This is not just a political battle; it's a moral imperative,” he said. “We cannot stand idly by as the far-right’s agenda of bigotry and hatred defines what it is to be an Ohioan. The time for decisive action is now.”

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CALIFORNIA VICTORIES

We are excited to announce that Jovanka Beckles won her primary and will be on the ballot for CA State Senate this November!

Jovanka had our support - and Bernie’s! - in her successful campaigns for Richmond City Council, including in 2014 when she took on Chevron for polluting her community and WON!

As a city councilor, she raised the minimum wage. As a Teamsters Local 856 member, she’s on the picket lines at a moment’s notice. As District 7's next state senator, she will be the courageous leader we need to pass policies that put people over profit.

“I’m running because we need bold leadership who will be courageous on climate, healthcare, criminal justice reform, housing, taxing the rich, women’s and worker’s rights, and more,” Jovanka said.

Our Revolution-endorsed Tina McKinnor will be joining the CA Assembly! Tina knows how to legislate and get things done for working people.

As Chief of Staff to several Assembly members, she helped pass over 100 bills, including historic legislation that gave the California legislative staff the right to unionize and collectively bargain for the first time in the state's history.

Nithya Raman beat out the competition and will be an amazing asset to the progressive movement as a member of Los Angeles City Council!

Nithya has worked to remedy extreme poverty in India and started a grassroots volunteer program in her community in Los Angeles, which brought down the number of unsheltered homeless individuals in her district for the first time in years.

Mai Vang will be a powerful member of the Sacramento City Council and a voice for working people, the environment, housing, and peace. This is how we build local power to directly improve lives in the city of Sacramento.

Right wing forces tried to push tough-on-crime judges, Our Revolution was pleased to endorse Judges Michael Begert and Patrick Thompson who won their seats on the San Francisco Superior Court.

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PARTY SEAT VICTORIES

Our Revolution is working to transform the Democratic Party from the inside out because we know how important it is to elect progressives to crucial positions to grow our influence at all levels inside the party.

Three of our candidates won seats on the Democratic Party of San Francisco County Central Committee - Jon Avalos, Jane Kim, and Connie Chan. These seats are key to growing progressive influence on the party’s policy platforms and endorsements.

In Alameda County, CA, 8 of our candidates will be joining the ranks of the Democratic Party of Alameda County Central Committee.

Each of these progressive committee members brings their life experience to the table to stand up for our progressive principles: from healthcare justice to housing and homelessness, we need these voices inside the Democratic Party.

New progressive champions on the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County (CA) Central Committee now include Leslie Baxter, Michelle Simon, Laura Patch, and Devin T. Murphy.

We’re looking forward to partnering with them to make the party more transparent and responsive to the grassroots.

Finally, two new progressive committee members are joining the Democratic Party of Kern County Central Committee - labor organizer Megan Russell and Ajaib Gill, a lawyer committed to criminal justice reform and education.

These allies will help us push for more progressive policies and push back against corporate influence and dark money within the party.

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The 2024 election season is in full swing, and we want to directly hear from you about candidates you are excited about! Email our political team at political@ourrevolution.com to nominate candidates for Our Revolution’s endorsement.

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AIPAC is already starting to spend $100 million to try to unseat pro-Peace progressives like Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Summer Lee, and others.

Get this sticker today to start a conversation about why we must fight back against this far right lobbying group, which is pushing for even more money for Netanyahu’s war on Gaza.

When you buy this sticker for a one-time donation of $10 or a recurring $5 monthly donation, you’re funding critical work by Our Revolution to defend strong voices for Peace in Congress. We cannot let big money silence progressive voices for peace in Congress.

GET YOUR STICKER HERE

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As the country’s largest grassroots-funded progressive political action group, Our Revolution relies on our members to power our work. In 2024, we must defend our top progressive leaders and elect new ones to join the fight against the far right and corporate extremists trying to hijack our democracy.

Sign up TODAY with a $10 monthly donation and you’ll get our 2024 sticker pack. For $27 a month, you’ll also get a handy tote bag. And, for $50 a month, we’ll send you both plus the official Our Revolution T-shirt!

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Revolution Report: March 10, 2024

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INSIDER NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINES OF THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION

HEADLINES: State of the Union: Biden Calls for Temporary 'Ceasefire' | Pressure for Peace is Working | Mobilizing Peace Votes for Washington Primary | Super Tuesday Victories! | & MORE!

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Our Revolution is mobilizing for Peace and it’s working. We are investing big in our campaign for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza — and we need your help! Thank you for being a voice for Peace.

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STATE OF THE UNION

From mobilizing more than 375,000 votes for Peace in Michigan and the Super Tuesday primaries to hearing President Biden call for a temporary “Ceasefire” and more aid for Gaza at the State of the Union — it’s been a big week in progressive politics.

Biden acknowledged in his speech Thursday that the 30,000 people killed in Gaza are primarily innocent civilians, and said he will be “working nonstop to establish an immediate ceasefire to last 6 weeks to get all the hostages released.. and build toward something more enduring.”

This is a start. But, while he’s looking to set up a pier on the coast of Gaza to deliver more food, medicine, and aid to the Palestinian people, what he did not announce was an end to U.S. support and weapons fueling Netanyahu’s War on Gaza.

That’s why we must keep up the drum beat for a true and lasting Peace. We need a permanent ceasefire ASAP.

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NEXT STOP: WASHINGTON PRIMARY

The Uncommitted Vote is gaining momentum state by state — from Michigan to Minnesota to North Carolina, voters are sending a clear message to President Biden: End unconditional support for Netanyahu and broker a permanent ceasefire.

Our grassroots supporters and activists have helped turnout more than 375,000 votes across the country in just over a week. And, this Tuesday is Washington state’s chance to be the next megaphone for Peace!

Our Revolution is mobilizing our 132,000 supporters in Washington to get out the vote for ‘Uncommitted Delegates’ to urge Biden to change course on Gaza and save lives.

As Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese told CalMatters this week, this shift is also necessary for Biden to realign with the young voters, progressives, and voters of color who won him the White House in 2020.

“Coming off the momentum generated in Michigan, we need to continue lifting up our voices and sending a clear message to President Biden—we need a ceasefire now,” Joseph told The Daily Beast. “If he doesn’t change course, he will be putting our Democracy at risk.”

Let’s maintain our momentum - adding more “Uncommitted” votes from Washington State to the overall tally will send a powerful message: President Biden must realign with the values of the base or risk losing peace voters in November.

This work is critical but it's also expensive. Please chip in to help us meet our $5,000 goal to make hundreds of thousands of voter contacts by phone, text, and email ahead of Tuesday!

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Barbara Lee didn’t get across the finish line, but our work for her Senate campaign was not in vain. Every vote for Barbara was a vote for the Peace Candidate in this race.

Our supporters and volunteers reached out with approximately 2 MILLION voter contacts, and we were joined along the way by Ro Khanna, Pramilia Jayapal, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush and other progressive leaders to lift up Barbara and our issue priorities for Peace, healthcare for all, environmental justice, housing, and much more.

We accomplished a lot in face of big money headwinds and the party machine backing Adam Schiff. It’s unfortunate that Schiff used his plentiful resources to elevate two-time Trump voter and Republican opponent Steve Garvey — a strategy that may have backfired now that the two are neck-and-neck for the general election in November.

“Despite being heavily outspent by my opponents, our values never wavered,” Barbara said. “In every step of this campaign, we never backed down from our progressive vision, and worked relentlessly to build a coalition that represents communities that too often are not afforded a seat at the table.”

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CONGRATULATIONS LATEEFAH SIMON!

Our Revolution-endorsed Lateefah Simon came out on top in her race for Congress, and now heads to the general election to succeed Barbara Lee in California’s District 12.

As a veteran organizer and advocate for civil rights and social justice, Lateefah is sure to carry on Barbara’s legacy in the seat.

She will bring a strong voice for universal healthcare, peace, housing, reproductive justice, and more. As Barbara said, “Lateefah is from the community and for the community.”

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CONGRATULATIONS MARISOL RUBIO!

Our Revolution is excited to report that Marisol Rubio has succeeded in her primary race for CA State Senate in District 9, and will be heading to the general election in November!

As state senator, Marisol Rubio will dedicate more resources towards California’s housing crisis, tackle homelessness, fight for healthcare justice, and treat the climate crisis with the urgency it requires.

Votes are still being counted in California, and we’re happy to report that many of our candidates are in the lead but we can’t announce them just yet. Stay tuned for more progressive victories!

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As the 2024 elections get into full swing, we’d love to hear from you about candidates our members are excited about! Email our political team at political@ourrevolution.com to nominate candidates for Our Revolution’s endorsement.

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Every seat matters. That’s why Our Revolution is gearing up NOW for 2024 to expand our organizational capacity and our voter turnout operation for the crucial battles to come.

Not only must we defeat Donald Trump and the far right, but we have got to take back the House, and elect strong, progressive leaders to turn this ship around.

If you can, please kick in a few bucks or commit to a recurring donation to help us staff up and get to work — there’s no time to waste!

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AIPAC lobbyists are already preparing to spend more than $100 MILLION to try to unseat some of our strongest peace champions in Congress, including Pramila Jayapal, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, Summer Lee, and others.

Progressives are under attack for demanding a Ceasefire and an end to the killing of thousands of Palestinian civilians and children — and we must have their back in 2024.

Help fund our phone banks, texting, and voter-to-voter mobilization to defend and expand progressive power in Congress and beyond. We must make sure our most powerful anti-war voices are not silenced by big money in 2024.

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