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Michigan slate endorsement

Michigan Endorsements 2024

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Michigan slate endorsement

In Michigan, and it’s time to re-elect U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Layla Taha for State House (HD-25) and Alyshia Dyer for Washtenaw Co. Sheriff— all endorsed by Our Revolution. Vote by Aug. 6th.

We must protect and expand progressive power in Michigan — and that starts with voting for this inspiring slate of candidates and re-electing one of our most formidable partners in Congress.

Rashida Tlaib has been a fearless champion for a ceasefire in Gaza, racial justice, and working people. Rashida has led visionary legislation and pushed for bold changes to our unjust status quo since she began serving in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2019.

We need to keep her voice in Congress!

Due to 2022’s redistricting, our districts have changed. Rep. Rashida Tlaib ran and was re-elected to serve Michigan’s newly-formed 12th Congressional District in Congress, which includes many communities in Wayne and southern Oakland Counties.

We’re excited to support Layla Taha for State Representative in Michigan (HD-25), whose commitment to public health is driven by her belief in prioritizing people over profits.

Layla has been part of this fight for nearly a decade as a public health advocate and community organizer, now she’s running as a progressive Democrat focused on securing quality, affordable healthcare for all Michiganders, fighting for a livable wage for working families, and delivering environmental justice to ensure residents have access to clean water and air.

Our Revolution is proudly backing Alyshia Dyer for Washtenaw County Sheriff. Alyshia has been a consistent champion of progressive values for years, and she's running to create a sheriff's office that truly respects and protects the whole community.

Experiencing homelessness as a juvenile deeply influenced Alyshia's perspective on the importance of community support and social justice. She has served as a road patrol deputy, earned degrees in social work, and gained administrative experience with Detroit's Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department. Let’s elect a progressive sheriff!

We have much more good work to do in Michigan! Be sure to find your in person early voting site here, and remind your friends and family to get out to vote.

Jul 31
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Vermont slate endorsement

Vermont Endorsements 2024

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Vermont slate endorsement

In Vermont Our Revolution has an amazing slate of progressives we’re endorsing in the state, including for State House and Senate, Lt. Governor, and, of course — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders!

 

Next month will mark 8 years since Bernie founded Our Revolution and sparked a movement that has advanced a true progressive agenda at every level of government — and elected 1,000+ progressives across the country!

Now, we have an opportunity grow progressive power throughout the state of Vermont with this new slate of endorsements:

First up, Vermont State Senate! After serving as a State Rep for Essex, Tanya Vyhovsky is even more determined to make change as a member of the state senate in Chittenden-Central District.

With a background in social work and social justice, Tanya wants to make sure the voices of all people have representation.

Tanya and our entire slate of candidates in Vermont (like ALL Our Revolution candidates!) are inspiring champions for climate justice, affordable housing, living wages, universal healthcare, strong education, and fair taxation.

These are just a few of the reasons why Our Revolution is backing VT State Rep. Brian Cina for re-election in District 15.

Brian is a lifelong organizer for progressive change, who has led and served in the State House as member of key caucuses for Climate Solutions and Social Equity, as well as Co-chair of Working Vermonters Caucus. We need him to continue his good work!

And, as you know, Our Revolution is proudly supporting State Rep. Emilie Krasnow for re-election in South Burlington as well!

Emilie Krasnow and Brian Cina were part of passing a historic law in Vermont recently, forcing fossil fuel corporations to pay for the climate damage they cause rather than taxpayers.

In June, Rep. Krasnow and Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, laid out the novel approach and how progressives can organize to pass similar legislation to hold Big Oil accountable in other states.

Our Revolution is proud to endorse David Zuckerman for re-election as Lieutenant Governor.

Zuckerman has worked with Bernie for decades, who knows the struggles faced by working people. A lifelong farmer and environmentalist, Zuckerman has experienced the devastation of climate events firsthand and seen people come together in times of 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.”

Check your registration, request a ballot or find your polling site here.

CLICK HERE to Pledge Your VOTE! or let us know you’ve already voted!

When we organize, we win!

Our Revolution

Jul 31
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Missouri slate endorsement

Missouri Endorsements 2024

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Missouri slate endorsement

In Missouri Our Revolution has an amazing slate of progressives that includes Crystal Quade for Governor to seats in the State House and St. Louis Committee — and, of course, Congresswoman Cori Bush!

We’ve been proud to help grow progressive power in the state, including a progressive governing majority in St. Louis with Our Revolution Board Member Megan Green leading the Board of Aldermen.

Thanks to progressive voters like you and the hard work of local progressive leaders and organizers, cities like St. Louis have delivered real change — taking on big developers, growing labor power, and starting a universal basic income pilot program.

Now, we’ve got to protect and expand the gains we’ve made — and that starts with voting for this inspiring slate of candidates and re-electing one of our most formidable partners in Congress.

Cori Bush has been a fearless champion for peace, racial justice, and working people. After she introduced a ceasefire resolution, Big Money started pouring into the primary in a brazen effort to unseat her.

But, the progressive movement is rallying behind Cori to make sure we keep her voice in Congress, where she is fighting every day to deliver for us — she helped pass $100 million for renewable energy and has brought more than $2 billion back to Missouri’s 1st District.

“If we want a brighter future for our country and our world, we need to make change that people can feel,” Cori told us. “We build power by getting more of us in there who are willing to put our minds, our bodies and our reputations on the line to deliver equity and justice for our communities.”

It’s time for a progressive Governor that serves the people of Missouri! We hope you’ll join Our Revolution to help elect Crystal Quade — a leader in the State House on some of Missouri’s most important fights to restore our abortion rights, stand up to corporate special interests, and stop China and Russia from buying up farmland and squeezing out local farmers.

Crystal understands our struggles. She grew up on a gravel road in rural Missouri and was the first person in her family to graduate from high school, and became the Democratic Leader of the Missouri House of Reps.

Now, she’s running for Governor to take on extremists like Jay Ashcroft, who will ban abortion and give more tax breaks to the wealthiest and most privileged families like the ones they grew up in.

Our Revolution is proudly backing Ben Murray for State Rep in District 80! Ben has worked hard on behalf of progressive candidates and causes in Missouri for over 20 years (including Jason Kander and Our Rev Board Member Megan Green!).

As a Legislative Assistant in the State House, Ben has helped craft legislation and serve the needs of constituents. He enjoys comics and is a part owner of Apotheosis Comics on South Grand!

Ben is determined to make a difference on gun reform, environment, worker rights, LGBTQ+ racial justice, and so much more — including fixing the broken Missouri Legislature! The current majority is unable to pass even broadly popular measures, and Ben will work to give citizens a direct voice by protecting the Initiative Petition Process.

And we’re endorsing Bill Stephens for Missouri State House to bring people-focused representation to District 81.

A pro-choice rights ally and LGBTQ+ rights activist, Bill sponsored and passed resolutions for LGBTQ+ recognition and reproductive healthcare safety 12th Ward Alderman for the City of St. Louis.

He grew up the son of a union steelworker and learned the value of public service from his grandfather and the firefighter community. “I’m running for State Rep because I understand what our community faces. I understand struggle and the painful emotions that come with it. In short, I understand because I am the people I represent.”

For House District 78, we are excited to endorse Marty Murray for State Rep! Marty has been an educator and organizer for social issues, from raising the minimum wage to reproductive rights and criminal justice reform.

In August 2016, Marty beat a 23-year incumbent for the 7th ward Democratic Committeeman seat. In the State House, he will prioritize the expansion of Medicaid and believes “healthcare is a human right in our society.”

Marty is committed to winning campaign finance reform and reversing Missouri’s cruel abortion ban. He will champion affordable housing initiatives and seeks to address the root causes of homelessness. And with a focus on restorative justice, Marty will sponsor legislation that remove barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records.

For St. Louis Sheriff, Our Revolution is proudly backing Alfred Montgomery! Alfred has worked closely with youth and on poverty initiatives and now he’s running for sheriff to build a community that thrives on trust, transparency, and unity.

Alfred knows that the root of crime in St. Louis is high poverty and trauma. He plans to create a re-entry program to help exited offenders with training and employment goals to prevent them from becoming repeated offenders.

And last but not least! Our Revolution supports Mike Gras for St. Louis Committeeman in Ward 9.

Mike is a lawyer and former member of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, who will be a champion for democracy, housing, reproductive rights, and top notch education for every child in the city.

We have much more good work to do in Missouri! Be sure to check your registration, request a ballot or find your in person early voting site here, and remind your friends and family to get out to vote.

CLICK HERE to Pledge Your VOTE! or let us know you’ve already voted!

When we organize, we win!

Our Revolution

Jul 21
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Thank You Biden

Statement on President Biden’s Decision Not to Seek Nomination

By Homepage, Party Work, Revolution Report, Take Action, Uncategorized

Our Revolution, Nation’s Largest Progressive Political Organizing Group, Statement on President Biden’s Decision Not to Seek the Nomination

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following President Biden’s decision not to seek the Democratic nomination, Joseph Geervarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution, the largest grassroots-funded progressive political organizing group in the United States, released the following statement 

“Our Revolution commends President Biden’s courageous choice to put the country over personal ambitions. We thank him for his service and dedication to the nation. His willingness to listen to the party’s base demonstrates his commitment to our shared mission of defeating Trump.”

Geervarghese continues, “Our Revolution appreciates President Biden’s recent embrace of Bernie Sanders’ plans to cancel medical debt, raise the minimum wage, and cap national rent increases at 5%. This acknowledgment of our progressive platform shows his dedication to listening to our members and we fully expect the top of the ticket to continue embracing these policies.

As we look ahead, our members expect the next nominee, likely Vice President Kamala Harris, to adopt and champion a progressive platform that delivers for working families and rebuilds trust in government and the Democratic Party. With these exciting and tangible policy priorities now part of the party platform, we are hopeful that the new nominee will invigorate interest in the Democratic ticket, ensuring we defeat Trump in November.”

Our Revolution, representing an 8 million-strong grassroots network, conducted an initial survey that showed approximately 70% of progressives supported Biden stepping aside as the Democratic nominee, with 32% indicating they are less likely to vote for him following the debate. These survey results, first reported by POLITICO Playbook, highlight the sentiments of grassroots progressives about President Biden and the upcoming election.

Jul 01
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Post Debate Survey Results

Post Debate Survey

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

CONTACT: media@ourrevolution.com

 

Our Revolution, Nation’s Largest Progressive Political Organizing Group, Releases Findings of Post-Debate Survey of More than 17,000 Progressive Democratic Voters

 

According to the survey, 67 percent of progressives support President Biden stepping aside as the Democratic nominee, with 32 percent indicating that they are less likely to vote for the President following last Thursday’s debate

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the heels of last week’s presidential debate, Our Revolution, the largest grassroots-funded progressive political organizing group in the United States, is releasing the findings of a sweeping new survey of more than 17,000 progressive Democratic voters across the country.

The respondents, a subset of the organization’s grassroots network of approximately 8 million supporters in all fifty states, were surveyed via email in the 72 hours immediately following last Thursday’s debate.

Responses from 17,410 Our Revolution supporters reveal that: 

  • 67 percent of respondents think President Biden should suspend his presidential campaign
  • 32 percent are less likely to support Biden after the debate, while 57 percent say it did not affect their support
  • 15 percent say they are unlikely or very unlikely to vote for Biden if he remains the nominee and 11 percent are unsure
  • 8 percent say they are likely and 65 percent say they are very likely to vote for Biden
  • 94 percent are worried about a Trump second term
  • 38 percent of people feel sad, 35 percent frustrated, and 11 percent angry, after the debate 
  • 9 percent feel fired up or hopeful


Last November, political scientists from Stony Brook University and the College of William and Mary conducted an extensive survey of the Our Revolution network to better understand the composition of the organization’s support base. According to findings, the vast majority (80 percent) of Our Revolution supporters identify as Democrats, with three-fourths of respondents reporting that, beyond just voting, they contributed money, canvassed, or otherwise directly participated in electoral activities on behalf of Democratic candidates for House, senate, or local races in the 2022 midterm elections.


Despite this very high level of civic participation, overall, progressive members of the organization expressed lukewarm views of the Democratic Party, rating it at 56 on a 0-100, negative-to-positive scale.

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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.

Jun 28
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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 Quote

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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David vs Goliath Krasnow

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!

Mar 06
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Growing Uncommitted Votes Across Super Tuesday Primaries Signal Demand for Pro-Peace Leadership

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Growing Uncommitted Votes Across Super Tuesday Primaries Signal Demand for Pro-Peace Leadership. Our Revolution Expands Efforts Urging Voters to Vote Uncommitted in Upcoming Presidential Primaries


Results in Minnesota, North Carolina, Massachusetts and elsewhere make plainly clear, in order for Democrats to defeat Donald Trump in November, Biden must realign with his voter base and listen to the diverse, progressive voices urging him to change course in Gaza.

Washington, DC — As the final results from last night’s presidential primaries across multiple states on Super Tuesday are tallied, Our Revolution, America’s largest grassroots progressive political organizing group, is extremely encouraged by the strong outpouring of grassroots support and progressive activism witnessed in voting booths across the nation. 

From Michigan to North Carolina, voters have sent a resounding message demanding change and prioritizing peace and justice in U.S. foreign policy.

In Minnesota, where Hillary Clinton narrowly edged out Donald Trump by less than 2% in 2016, nearly 19% of Democrats voted “uncommitted,” totaling nearly 46,000 votes and counting. Similarly, in North Carolina, where Trump narrowly defeated Biden by less than 2% in 2020, over 13% of Democrats expressed “no preference,” surpassing 88,000 votes. On Super Tuesday, more than 255,000 individuals cast protest votes, amplifying the growing call for peace.

The recent Michigan primary saw over 101,000 Democratic voters choose “uncommitted” over Biden, in a state Trump barely won by 11,000 votes in 2016. This resounding support for the Uncommitted option is a clear indication that voters are demanding a departure from the status quo and a shift towards a more compassionate and principled approach to international relations.

Our Revolution’s Pro-Peace Voting Bloc is sending a powerful wake-up call to President Biden: To defeat Trump in November, Biden must reengage with the progressive coalition that secured his victory in 2020. This entails putting an end to unconditional support for Netanyahu’s war and brokering an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The movement must continue to sound the alarm and keep up the pressure for peace. That’s why Our Revolution is mobilizing its 132,000 members in Washington state to vote “Uncommitted” and send another message for peace on Tuesday.

Our Revolution Executive Director, Joseph Geervarghese stated, “The surge of uncommitted votes underscores the growing dissatisfaction with the current trajectory of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in regard to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. It’s imperative that President Biden listens to the voices of the people and takes decisive action to prioritize peace and justice. Until then, Our Revolution remains committed to mobilizing our grassroots members to advocate for policies that reflect the values and aspirations of the American people.”

Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of  Our Revolution, is available for interview to discuss the protest vote push. 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.

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Special Offer: Filibustered! by Senator Merkley

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Don’t miss your chance to get this limited-time offer for a special signed copy of Sen. Jeff Merkley’s brand new book Filibustered: How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America.

This week, Our Revolution held a live virtual book discussion with Sen. Merkley and Mike Zamore, his long-time staffer and co-author.

We learned so much about how the filibuster originated in institutional racism dating back to the slave-holders and how we can fix it to actually address the root causes of gridlock in Washington. 

Right now, the filibuster is giving Republicans veto power over the majority, but we’ve come close to fixing the filibuster as recently as 2021, and we have a path to make it happen and make our government work for all of us.

Pick up your copy of Filibustered to dig into the solutions we can press for — and help us get on the same page (literally!) as a movement for progressive change in America.

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