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“Defund the Oligarchs”: What 5,000 Our Revolution Members Want from the Democratic Party

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At a pivotal moment for our democracy, more than 5,000 Our Revolution members have spoken—and their message is crystal clear: 

 

It’s time to Defund the Oligarchs and return the Democratic Party to the people.

In our latest grassroots survey, members told us exactly what priorities they want to see in the fight to take back our democracy and build real power for working people over the next four years:

  • #1 Priority: Defund the Oligarchs
  • #2: Get Big Money Out of the Primaries
  • Followed by top concerns like climate justice, universal healthcare, jobs, housing, immigrant rights, and more.

But while the grassroots is ready to fight for bold change, the Democratic Party’s leadership is falling behind.

A Crisis of Confidence in Party Leadership

  • 87% of respondents said they feel let down or frustrated by the current direction of the Democratic Party.
  • 68% said they are pessimistic or very pessimistic that the new “Project 2029” initiative will lead Democrats to victory.
  • 84% want to see a bold, progressive alternative to Project 2029—one that actually inspires people to act.

And perhaps most damning:

  • 90% say Democrats win when they embody change and inspire with bold ideas. Only 10% believe Democrats can win by playing it safe and avoiding controversy.
  • Nearly 95% believe the Party should be listening to working-class voters, community organizers, local leaders, and grassroots activists—not corporate consultants and billionaire donors.

What Is Project 2029—and Why Are People Concerned?

Behind closed doors, Democratic leaders and high-paid consultants are crafting a long-term strategy for the Party’s future. They’re calling it Project 2029—but to our members, it looks like more of the same:


A plan to protect insider power, ignore the base, and sideline the bold ideas that inspire people to get involved.

The truth is, consultants and corporate donors don’t knock doors. They don’t organize rallies, talk to neighbors, or build movements. The grassroots does.

If Democrats want to beat Trump and the Oligarchs, they need to start trusting the people—not the donor class.

What’s Next?

Our members are calling for a true opposition party—one that doesn’t back down from oligarchic power, that puts working people first, and that leads with courage and vision. The good news is: that’s exactly what Our Revolution is fighting for.

We’re organizing to challenge the status quo from the ground up—with the candidates, policies, and power-building strategies that can actually win.

Join us in building that future.

👉 Become a member or donate to help us Defund the Oligarchs and take our Party back.

DONAVAN MCKINNEY FOR CONGRESS IN MI-13

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Our Revolution is proud to endorse Donavan McKinney for Congress in Michigan’s 13th District!

Born and raised in Detroit, Donavan knows firsthand the challenges working-class families face. He’s lived them—and he’s spent his life fighting back. In the State House, he’s been a leading voice on the frontlines of environmental justice, voting rights, and economic equity. Now he’s ready to take that fight to Washington.

Donavan joined Our Revolution’s national organizing call and told us his story:  “I grew up poor, moving over 13 times in Detroit’s 13th district. I didn’t know where my next meal was coming from,” he said. “In 10th grade, my mom was crying because another young black kid was murdered in our neighborhood. She looked me in the eyes and said, ‘You have to survive.’ That moment made me realize we need to fight for a better community.”

As a state representative, Donovan has stood up to oligarchic influence: “I’ve taken on the utilities companies and told them I won’t vote for something to give them more money while we sit in the dark. I’ve taken on contractors that were gouging our state… we passed one of the strongest ethics packages in the state’s history.”

This is what real progressive leadership looks like: someone who doesn’t just talk about justice, but delivers it. Someone rooted in the community, who will bring the voices of everyday people to the halls of Congress.

With your support, Donavan McKinney can help build the people-powered movement we need to take back our democracy and deliver for working families.

Let’s win MI-13—for the people.

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When we organize, we win!

ROBERT PETERS FOR CONGRESS IN IL-02

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We’re excited to announce Our Revolution’s endorsement of Robert Peters for Congress in Illinois’ 2nd District!

Robert is a proven progressive fighter — a former grassroots organizer who’s spent his career standing up for working people, not corporate power.

In the Illinois State Senate, Robert helped lead the fight to end cash bail, expand voting rights, and invest in mental health care and youth jobs — policies rooted in justice, dignity, and equity.

Now he’s taking that fight to Washington.

Robert joined Our Revolution’s national organizing call and shared his story:  “I was born hard of hearing and adopted by a civil rights lawyer and a social worker,” he shared. “When my family struggled, neighbors had their doors open. That’s what government should do—be there for people in times of need.”

Robert is a movement candidate through and through — organizing alongside working-class communities long before he ever held office. In the Illinois State Senate, he fought to end cash bail and redirect public resources from billionaire profiteers back to the people. 

Robert has fought for economic and criminal justice reforms and won:  “We moved from a system where people are jailed based on money to one based on safety.” He has passed laws to strengthen labor protections, including banning captive audience meetings and protecting temp workers from being used as strikebreakers. 

His vision is clear: “Nobody should worry about healthcare, food, or housing. We need to restore dignity to working people and stand up to billionaires who put profits before people.”

We need more movement leaders in Congress — people who come from the struggle and are accountable to our communities, not billionaire donors.

Join Our Revolution and help elect Robert Peters — a working-class champion for IL-02 and for all of us.

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When we organize, we win!

GRASSROOTS DEFEAT MUSK IN WISCONSIN

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GRASSROOTS DEFEAT MUSK IN WISCONSIN!

Elon Musk just got handed a major defeat in Wisconsin — and we showed the country he’s not invincible, and that when we mobilize together, we can stand up to even the wealthiest billionaire bullies.

But let’s be clear: Musk is far from defeated. 

Right now, Musk and Trump’s plans to gut the Social Security administration are starting to take effect, their attacks on NPR & PBS are at a fever pitch, and their legislation to gut Medicaid is coming to fruition.

Here’s the good news: Musk’s humiliation in Wisconsin has Republicans panicking and looking to distance themselves from his destructive DOGE agenda. 

We have a narrow, critical window to exploit this growing division to protect programs that millions of Americans count on every single day. The Our Revolution team has just decided to double down on targeting vulnerable Republicans to stop Musk & DOGE in its tracks.

Let’s not forget the havoc Musk’s DOGE agenda has already unleashed: Thousands of critical public jobs gutted from USAID and DHHS. Entire departments slashed, undermining health, education, and humanitarian efforts globally.

Musk’s defeat in Wisconsin was a resounding condemnation of his agenda. He put himself on the ballot with his vote-buying antics and million dollar check event last weekend. 

Our Mobilization Team called and texted over 60,000 supporters in Wisconsin – and we proved that when we organize we do win! And as Bernie put it, Musk’s Wisconsin setback proves something powerful: when we unite, our grassroots movement of everyday people can defeat the wealthiest person on earth.

DEM LEADERS SURVEY 9,024 PROGRESSIVES SURVEYED MARCH 17-18 99% DEMS MUST FIGHT TRUMP/MUSK MORE 88% CHUCK SCHUMER SHOULD STEP ASIDE/ BE OUSTED AS SENATE MINORITY LEADER WOULD SUPPORT PRIMARY CHALLENGER AGAINST SCHUMER FOR HIS SEAT 86% WOULD SUPPORT PRIMARY CHALLENGES 83% AGAINST ALL 10 DEMOCRAT SENATORS WHO VOTED FOR THE FUNDING BILL. KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND, AS HEAD OF 90% DSCC, SHOULD RECRUIT BETTER CANDIDATES TO STAND UP TO TRUMP

Dem Leadership Survey Results

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DEM LEADERS SURVEY 9,024 PROGRESSIVES SURVEYED MARCH 17-18 99% DEMS MUST FIGHT TRUMP/MUSK MORE 88% CHUCK SCHUMER SHOULD STEP ASIDE/ BE OUSTED AS SENATE MINORITY LEADER WOULD SUPPORT PRIMARY CHALLENGER AGAINST SCHUMER FOR HIS SEAT 86% WOULD SUPPORT PRIMARY CHALLENGES 83% AGAINST ALL 10 DEMOCRAT SENATORS WHO VOTED FOR THE FUNDING BILL. KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND, AS HEAD OF 90% DSCC, SHOULD RECRUIT BETTER CANDIDATES TO STAND UP TO TRUMP

 

Senate Democrats could have blocked the GOP spending bill. 

Instead, Chuck Schumer and 9 other Democratic Senators CAVED.

We asked more than 9,000 progressives what they thought:

  • 89% think Schumer should step aside as Senate Minority Leader
  • 86% think if Schumer refuses to step aside that efforts should be made to oust him from his leadership role.
  • 86% would support a primary challenger against Schumer for his Senate seat.
  • 83% would support primary challengers against all 10 senators who voted for the funding bill.
  • 96% think Kirsten Gillibrand, as head of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, should recruit better candidates willing to stand up to Trump and the Oligarchs.
  • 99% want to see Democrats fight Trump and Musk more.

From the text box (5,000+ comments):

“Schumer has been an embarrassment for years. We need an opposition party, the Democrats are anything but!”

“I’m a lifelong Democrat, but I’m so frustrated and discouraged that I’m thinking of becoming an Independent.”

“If you don’t get your shit together real fast, it’s gonna be too late.”

“I changed my voter registration to ‘None. No Party.’ The Dems need to fight harder/more viciously.”

“Wearing pink and holding a *** sign is doing nothing. FIGHT BACK. This is the battle for democracy and you think that wearing a pink sweater is going to do a damn thing?! F*** the high road. Fight dirty.”

“This is why democrats lost and will continue to lose. Listen to Bernie!”

“Betrayal.”

“Don’t let them mess with my social security.”

“Weak, unorganized, lost.”

“I am frustrated. The direction of the democratic party has been a disaster.”

“Wildly frustrated and defeated. The GOP has been playing dirty for over 10 years. Why do the Dems keep rolling over and letting them win every time? Now it’s reached a point where we may not come back from this. You’re failing all of us.”

“I’m angry and embarrassed.”

“The whole party has lost its way. If the Party doesn’t change it’s way it will cease to have any influence.”

“Bernie for speaker!”

“So many of them talk about how dangerous Trump and the Republicans are but are essentially complicit through their inaction or in this case action.”

“They have voted to help Trump kill us. Sickening and deeply disappointing.”

“What a bunch of weak and disgraceful representatives.”

“There’s no way to reform the party. I’ve given up.”

“Cowardice.”

“We need a viable third party. Bernie, I don’t trust you anymore. I can’t make another donation because I’m worried you’ll sell out to the Democrats again.”“I quit. Changing to Independent after being a lifelong Dem. No spine.”

“I’m in shock. Why do they do this to us?”

“Democrats are too wimpy / not listening to ordinary people.”

“I’m feeling very alienated.”

“Disgusted at the capitulation.”

“We need new leadership!!”

“My party has no backbone!”

“Appalled.”

“FIGHT BACK. THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY IS AT STAKE!”

“Finished. Done. They are Republican lite. There is no party for us.”

“AOC should primary Schumer.”

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

Trump Impact Survey

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

People are being hurt by Trump’s actions. We can’t afford for Democrats to “play dead” and wait for Trump to fail — as strategists like James Carville are pushing.
We surveyed 3,000 Progressive Democrats across the country, and 28% say they and they’re families are already being impacted by Trump 2.0. Another 60% expect to be as Trump targets Medicaid, SNAP, and other crucial programs.
90% said the response of Democratic leadership ha been weak, disappointing, or unacceptable. Just 3% say they’re very confident that Dem leaders will do what’s necessary to fight back against Trump’s dangerous policies effectively.
We need a unified opposition against Trump.
Donate to help us push Democrats to hold the line and pressure the handful of weak Republicans to defect — we must block Trump’s Budget Scam that would cut programs to fund more tax cuts for the wealthy.
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CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES

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The House GOP, under directives from Trump, passed a budget resolution last night to slash Medicaid. It clears the way for massive tax breaks for billionaires and corporations.

Trump has made it his top legislative priority to gut Medicaid and SNAP for tens of millions of Americans. In fact, Bernie says cuts to Medicaid will be a DISASTER for nearly every single American.

This fight is FAR from over. Our Citizen Army is flooding Congressional offices with calls, and we’re fighting tooth and nail to flip the two Republicans we need in the House to prevent Americans from losing healthcare. Right now, we need our entire grassroots movement speaking to their leaders.

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

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PROTECT PUBLIC MEDIA

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After facing one Republican assault after the next in recent years, NPR and PBS are already hanging on by a thread. And now Trump and Musk want to completely gut the most trusted, unbiased source for news out there. WIll you urgently add your name to save PBS and NPR? 

Musk has floated lots of ideas to cut spending – eliminating entire government departments and firing thousands. But one of the most concrete things on his list is slashing HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of dollars in annual funding for PBS and NPR. 

It’s not a new threat. Republicans have been waging a war on public broadcasting for years, trying to do away with free, fact-based independent journalism that is required by law to be objective and free from corporate or political agendas.

When Trump tried to slash public media funding during his first term, millions mobilized to stop him. Trump lost that fight, but this time could be different as Republicans line up behind him and Musk pushes harder than ever for major cuts.

We’re going to be ready. 

Together, we can fight back to save NPR and PBS – and win. But it will only work if we mobilize in MASSIVE numbers, then relentlessly lobby Congress to keep public media alive. That work starts NOW – will you add your name to send a message straight to Congress? 

In this polarized environment, free and independent media is more vital than ever. And that’s exactly why Trump and his oligarch buddies have settled on PBS and NPR as targets – without this vital public service, they’ll be free to spread all the disinformation they desire.

Together, we can save one of our most important tools left to expose their lies. 

Rapid Response

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Our Revolution has launched a new Rapid Response Team — connecting progressives around the country in a network that can jump into action to resist Trump.

Sign up to get looped in and we will reach out with actions — which could include calling your reps, joining a protest, or amplifying an important information on social media.

Hundreds have already signed up — and we need you to be part of the team!