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Our Revolution Slams Senate Democrats for Betraying Working Americans by Rubberstamping the GENIUS Act

“Big Crypto poured $119 million into the 2024 elections—more than any other industry—and now they’re getting exactly what they paid for. The 18 Senate Democrats who backed this bill sold out and should be ashamed of themselves.”

WASHINGTON, DC — Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act—a controversial bill championed by crypto giant Coinbase and other deep-pocketed industry players.

Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution—the nation’s largest independent political organizing group founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders in 2016—issued the following statement following the vote:  

“The GENIUS Act is a gift to the ultra-wealthy and a disaster for working Americans. It gives even more power to billionaires like Zuckerberg and Musk—letting them launch their own digital currencies to harvest your data and track your every move.

“It pretends to regulate, but it’s full of loopholes that open the floodgates to fraud, scams, and criminal abuse by drug cartels, terrorist groups, and hostile foreign regimes. And unbelievably, the bill even includes a carveout that allows Trump to personally profit off of crypto.

“Big Crypto poured $119 million into the 2024 elections—more than any other industry—and now they’re getting exactly what they paid for. The 18 Senate Democrats who backed this bill sold out and should be ashamed of themselves.”

Our Revolution has led national opposition to this harmful legislation. Prior to the vote, it presented the Senate with a petition signed by more than 10,000 grassroots activists demanding lawmakers oppose the GENIUS Act.

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots independent political organizing group, born out of Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign. It focuses on mobilizing communities, electing progressive champions, advocating for progressive policies, and transforming the Democratic Party to serve people, not corporate interests.

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY: Saturday, June 14
CONTACT: media@ourrevolution.com 

Grassroots Progressives to Mobilize in 2,000 Cities for ‘No Kings Day’—the Largest National Protest Against Authoritarianism Since Trump Took Office

Hundreds of Thousands of Grassroots Activists Across 2,000 Cities to Reject Trump’s $Multi-Million Military Parade and His Assault on Democracy, Working People, and the Constitution

Washington, DC — On Saturday, June 14, grassroots members of Our Revolution,, the nation’s largest progressive political organization, will mobilize alongside a broad coalition of allies in more than 2,000 cities, towns, and rural communities to deliver a clear and unified message: “America has no kings.”

No Kings Day is a nationwide day of defiance and solidarity, organized by Our Revolution and a national coalition of progressive organizations, calling on members and communities everywhere to stand up to Donald Trump’s authoritarianism, reject his billionaire-first politics, and oppose the $45 million taxpayer-funded military parade he has staged to mark his birthday.

From coast to coast, grassroots progressives will gather to resist Trump’s escalating power grab and to remind the world what democracy looks like when it’s powered by the people, not billionaires.

DETAILS:

WHAT: No Kings Day Protest and Community Mobilization
WHO: Our Revolution members, grassroots activists, workers, students, artists, faith leaders, and community allies
WHERE: 2,000+ cities and towns across all 50 states
WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2025

In addition to creative, nonviolent protest actions—featuring music, art, and public education—Our Revolution members will also be providing training, resources, and support through Solidarity Networks and First Responder Teams to help protestors stay safe, educate communities on their rights, and respond to escalating threats from a militarized government.

“While Donald Trump rolls tanks through D.C. in a $45 million ego parade, working people across the country are organizing—not just to resist, but to build power,” said Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution. “This country belongs to the people—not to billionaires, not to oligarchs, and certainly not to an aspiring dictator. Trump wants to be king. We’re here to say: not now, not ever.”

All No Kings Day actions are peaceful, nonviolent, and rooted in progressive values. Events will include protest art, resistance music, local speakers, and calls to action that echo across every state.

For more information or to coordinate interviews with national or local spokespeople, contact: press@ourrevolution.com

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots independent political organizing group, born out of Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign. It focuses on mobilizing communities, electing progressive champions, advocating for progressive policies, and transforming the Democratic Party to serve people, not corporate interests.

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Our Revolution Urges Democrats to Reject Oligarch Influence and Uphold Democratic Values

WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 10, 2025 — Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution, today called on all Democratic leaders and candidates to commit to the “No Oligarch Money” pledge and unequivocally reject any alignment with billionaire Elon Musk, despite his recent public split with President Donald Trump.

“Elon Musk’s fallout with Donald Trump is not a redemption arc—it’s a power play,” said Geevarghese. “This is not the time for Democrats to cozy up to a billionaire who has spent years undermining democracy, dismantling public institutions, and threatening elected officials with his vast fortune.”

Musk, who previously served as the head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), orchestrated sweeping layoffs and attempted to shutter agencies like USAID and the Department of Education without legal authority. He also funneled over $277 million into Republican campaigns in 2024 and threatened to bankroll primary challengers against Democrats who opposed his agenda.

“Let’s be clear: Musk was never elected, never confirmed, and never accountable to the public,” Geevarghese continued. “His role in the Trump administration was a corporate coup cloaked in the language of efficiency. Now that he’s feuding with Trump, some Democrats are entertaining the idea of welcoming him into our ranks. That would be a catastrophic mistake.”

Recent reports indicate that some Democratic figures, including Rep. Ro Khanna, have suggested opening a dialogue with Musk due to shared opposition to Trump’s fiscal policies. However, Geevarghese emphasized that Musk’s motivations remain self-serving and antithetical to progressive values.

“Musk’s interests have always aligned with the billionaire class, not working people,” said Geevarghese. “His recent criticisms of Trump’s policies are not born out of newfound principles but from personal grievances and business interests. Democrats must not be swayed by his wealth or influence.”

Our Revolution urges all Democratic leaders to:

• Publicly commit to the “No Oligarch Money” pledge, refusing donations from billionaires and corporate PACs.
• Reject any attempts to align with Elon Musk or similar figures whose actions have undermined democratic institutions.
• Prioritize the interests of working-class Americans over the influence of the ultra-wealthy.

“The Democratic Party must stand firm against the encroachment of oligarchic power,” Geevarghese concluded. “Aligning with Elon Musk would not only betray our values but also alienate the very voters we aim to represent. We must choose people over plutocrats.”

MEDIA CONTACT: media@ourrevolution.com

About Our Revolution:

Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots-funded progressive political organizing group, dedicated to electing progressive champions, advocating for transformative policies, and building a political system that serves the people—not the oligarchs.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2025

CONTACT: media@ourrevolution.com

Our Revolution Condemns Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Our Revolution unequivocally condemns President Donald Trump’s dangerous and authoritarian deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles. This alarming move is the latest in a series of escalating actions including attacks on media and courts – that signal a deepening slide toward oligarchy and authoritarian governance in our country.

“This is not law and order—it’s tyranny,” said Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese. “When power is concentrated in the hands of a corrupt few, and dissent is met with armed repression, democracy itself is under siege. We must call this what it is: a threat to the republic.”

Our Revolution stands with the people of Los Angeles and communities nationwide who are rising up for justice and democracy. We urge every elected official, candidate, and organization that claims to defend democracy to speak out and act decisively against this authoritarian power grab.

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots progressive political organizing group, born out of Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign. It focuses on mobilizing communities, electing progressive champions, advocating for progressive policies, and transforming the Democratic Party to serve people, not corporate interests.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

CONTACT: media@ourrevolution.com

NEW Survey: Confidence in Democrats Tanking as Grassroots Voters Feel Pain of Trump Policies

Latest Our Revolution Survey of Progressive Voters Finds Nearly 60% Expect to Be Directly Harmed by Trump’s Policies—28% Say They or a Family Member Already Have—Yet Only 3% are Very Confident in Democratic Leadership to Stop It

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the policies of President Trump’s second-term administration take shape—slashing Medicaid, threatening Social Security, gutting labor protections, and fueling mass deportations—progressives are not just warning of future harm; many are already experiencing the devastating effects firsthand.

A new survey conducted by Our Revolution, the nation’s largest progressive political organizing group, finds that a majority of grassroots Democrats fear for their livelihoods under Trump’s agenda while expressing deep frustration over the Democratic Party’s failure to mount a real fight.

Fielded from Saturday, March 8, to Sunday, March 9, the survey reached 3,000 progressive, rank-and-file Democratic voters from Our Revolution’s nationwide base. The results highlight both the immediate impact of Trump’s policies and a crisis of confidence in Democratic leadership.

“The message from this survey is clear:  Grassroots voters have almost zero confidence that Democratic leaders will do what’s necessary to fight Trump’s policies,” said Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution. “Democrats cannot afford to ‘play dead’ like some of their consultants are advising.  As Trump is slashing programs that millions rely on, voters  want Democrats to do more than wait for Trump to self-saboataoge.”

Key Findings:

• More than 90% of respondents disapprove of Democratic leadership’s response, describing it as weak (48%), disappointing (23%), or unacceptable (19%).
• Over 80% of respondents cite healthcare cuts, mass layoffs, and increased corporate power as top concerns, yet only 3% have full confidence that Democrats will fight back effectively.
• Nearly 60% of respondents expect to be directly impacted by Trump’s policies, while 28% say they or a family member already have been.
• 56% say they have no confidence that the Democratic Party will do what’s necessary to fight back.Nearly 2 in 3 (62%) say they are willing to mobilize to stop Medicaid cuts and other destructive policies—showing that grassroots energy exists if Democrats are willing to engage it.

Personal Stories: The Human Toll of Trump’s Policies

The survey’s open-ended responses paint a devastating picture of how Trump’s agenda is already upending the lives of working families, immigrants, and vulnerable communities. Respondents detailed widespread fears about losing healthcare, struggling with financial instability, and facing direct threats from Trump’s policies—with many already experiencing the consequences.

Among the most pressing concerns identified from respondents:

• Loss of Healthcare and Public Benefits – Many respondents rely on Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and Social Security to survive, and they fear cuts could leave them without access to life-saving care. One respondent wrote, “If I lose Medicaid, I lose my insulin. If I lose my insulin, I die.” Another expressed deep anxiety over potential disability benefit cuts, asking, “What do they expect people like me to do? Just disappear?”
• Fear of Deportation and Family Separation – Immigrant families, including those with U.S. citizen children, are living in fear of mass deportations. A respondent who has lived in the U.S. for decades shared, “I work, I pay taxes, my kids are U.S. citizens. I am terrified of being torn away from them.” Another added, “If Trump wins, I may have to leave. Even though this is my home.”
• Job Loss and Economic Instability – With federal layoffs, rising prices, and labor protections under threat, many respondents are bracing for financial ruin. “I already live paycheck to paycheck. If they cut more jobs, I don’t know what I’ll do,” one person shared. Another pointed to growing inequality, saying, “Billionaires are getting richer while people like me are being left behind.”
• Political Violence and Democracy at Risk – Many respondents fear that Trump’s return to power will lead to greater authoritarianism, embolden extremist violence, and put marginalized communities in greater danger. One respondent wrote, “I don’t feel safe anymore. If Trump wins, people like me will be in danger.” Another summed up the widespread anxiety, saying, “This country feels unrecognizable. I’m scared for my kids.”

These responses underscore the deep, personal toll that Trump’s policies are already taking on millions of people. They are not just worried about political rhetoric—they are terrified for their survival. The overwhelming fear captured in these stories makes clear that Democrats must do more than offer vague opposition to Trump’s agenda. People need real leadership, real solutions, and a real fight to stop these devastating policies before they do irreparable harm.

Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution, is available to discuss these survey findings and react more broadly to Tuesday’s presidential debate. To schedule an interview, contact: media@ourrevolution.com.

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots progressive political organizing group, born out of Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign. It focuses on mobilizing communities, electing progressive champions, advocating for progressive policies, and transforming the Democratic Party to serve people, not corporate interests.

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

CONTACT: media@ourrevolution.com

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: OUR REVOLUTION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOSEPH GEEVARGHESE AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT ON HOUSE GOP BUDGET AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKING FAMILIES

House Republicans Pass Budget That Cuts Medicaid and Food Assistance While Providing Trillions in Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

Washington, D.C.  —  Following a House GOP vote to pass a budget that slashes Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion, cuts food assistance by $230 billion, and rolls back climate and social program funding while providing massive tax breaks for corporations and the ultra-wealthy,  Our Revolution is calling for strong opposition in the Senate and public mobilization to stop these cuts. 

Joseph Geevarghese, Our Revolution Executive Director is available to provide commentary and analysis on:

• The impact of these cuts on working families, seniors, and red-state communities who stand to lose access to essential healthcare and food assistance.
• The political consequences of this vote and how this decision could affect vulnerable House Republicans in swing districts and the broader fight against oligarchy.
• The role of Senate Democrats and why grassroots groups are demanding they use every procedural tool available to stop these cuts and what a real opposition strategy looks like.
• The broader implications for democracy and how this budget reflects a growing consolidation of power and resources among the wealthiest Americans.

“House Republicans have made their priorities clear: more tax breaks for billionaires while slashing Medicaid and food assistance for working families. This budget is a direct attack on the economic security of millions, and Senate Democrats must do everything in their power to block it. The American people should not be forced to sacrifice their healthcare and livelihoods to benefit the ultra-rich.” — Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director, Our Revolution

This budget will have serious consequences for millions of Americans, particularly in red and rural communities, and will be a defining issue heading into 2026. Our Revolution is actively organizing in key districts to hold lawmakers accountable for their votes and mobilizing grassroots pressure to stop this budget in the Senate.

To request  an interview with Mr. Geevarghese, please contact: media@ourrevolution.com

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots progressive political organizing group, born out of Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign. It focuses on mobilizing communities, electing progressive champions, advocating for progressive policies, and transforming the Democratic Party to serve people, not corporate interests.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

CONTACT: media@ourrevolution.com

TRUMP’S FEDERAL AID FREEZE IS AN UNPRECEDENTED ATTACK ON WORKING FAMILIES, PUBLIC GOODS, AND DEMOCRACY

Grassroots and Progressive Democrats Call on Senate Democrats to Respond With Urgency. Now is the time for the Democratic Party to be a real opposition Party. Our Revolution Calls on Senate Democrats to Block Trump Nominees Until the Freeze Is Reversed

Washington, D.C.  — Following the Trump administration’s sweeping freeze on federal financial assistance,  Our Revolution Executive Director, Joseph Geevarghese issued the following statement:

“Trump’s unilateral freeze on federal aid is an assault on working families, public programs, and the pillars of our already fragile social contract. This is a hair-on-fire moment, and Democrats must act accordingly. Halting funding for life-or-death programs like Medicaid, school meals, housing, child care, and other public services is a calculated effort to dismantle government services and public goods. With Trump prioritizing the billionaire class over the needs of everyday Americans, Democrats must be relentless in standing up for the people. This is policy violence, plain and simple.”

The implications of the funding freeze are clear: seniors losing access to medical care, children going hungry, and families left without critical support—all while the wealthiest Americans benefit from corporate tax breaks and deregulation. Trump’s actions amount to a power grab designed to weaken our institutions and erode the checks and balances that protect democracy.

Our Revolution is calling on the Democratic Party to be a real opposition party. We call on Senate Democrats to recognize that this is not a normal moment and to refuse to advance or confirm any of Trump’s nominees until this reckless and dangerous freeze is reversed. The Trump administration’s federal aid freeze is an unprecedented attack on public goods and working families, and it demands an equally bold response. 

We are witnessing a deliberate effort to privatize public goods, weaken workers’ rights, and consolidate power for the billionaire class. Senate Democrats must rise to the occasion, because the stakes could not be higher. The question from progressives  is clear: will you stand with working families or enable Trump’s dismantling of democracy?

To request  an interview with Mr. Geevarghese, please contact: media@ourrevolution.com

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots progressive political organizing group, born out of Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign. It focuses on mobilizing communities, electing progressive champions, advocating for progressive policies, and transforming the Democratic Party to serve people, not corporate interests.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

CONTACT: media@ourrevolution.com

Survey of 2,000 Progressives Reveals Alarming Crisis of Confidence in Democratic Leadership as Trump Returns to the White House

In the new survey published by Our Revolution, only 14% of respondents express strong confidence that Democratic leaders will work to block the worst of the Trump agenda. 

Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese is available to comment on the survey results and the future of progressive activism during Trump’s second term. 

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Our Revolution, the nation’s largest progressive political organizing group, is releasing the findings of a sweeping new survey of more than 2,000 of the organization’s members conducted in the immediate aftermath of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The respondents, a subset of Our Revolution’s grassroots network of approximately 8 million supporters in all 50 states, include rank-in-file Democratic Party activists and base voters, many of whom supported Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 presidential primary. 

Topline findings from the survey reveal that: 

• Only 14% of respondents indicated that they are ‘very confident’ that the Democratic Party and its leaders in Congress, state houses, and city halls will work to block the worst of the Trump agenda.

• Following the inauguration, 43% of respondents said they are angry, and another 40% said they’re feeling worried, scared or sad.

• When asked to select from a list of Trump White House policy priorities, respondents ranked these as their top three concerns: 

• Slashing critical public programs like Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security, gutting departments of education and public health, and more 
• Destabilizing the economy with high tariffs, de-regulating crypto, more Trump tax cuts for billionaires and corporations, and empowering to Oligarchs like Musk and Bozos 
• Declaring a national emergency to “drill baby drill,” expanding fossil fuel extraction and reversing environmental protections as climate chaos intensifies

“These survey results point to an undeniable crisis of confidence in Democratic leadership at a time of unprecedented corporate takeover of the American federal government,” said Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese. “As Trump and his billionaire benefactors declare all-out war on the working-class, the only effective counterweight to their extreme MAGA agenda will be a Democratic Party that is ready to take on corporate influence and embrace a true populist, working-class vision for the country. Our Revolution is committed to holding the Trump administration accountable while also pushing for real reforms and calling out hypocrisy within the ranks of the Democratic Party.”

To request an interview with Mr. Geevarghese, please contact: media@ourrevolution.com

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots progressive political organizing group, born out of Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign. It focuses on mobilizing communities, electing progressive champions, advocating for progressive policies, and transforming the Democratic Party to serve people, not corporate interests.