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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Bernie v. Manchin - climate can’t wait

 

Insider News from the Political Revolution!


HEADLINES: Bernie vs. Manchin | Climate Rally w/Jane Fonda + Andy Levin | Ruth Leads & Elrich Leading in MD! | VT Endorsements - Welch + Balint | Climate Survey | Squad Arrested for Abortion Rights | M4A Resolutions | & MORE!

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Join our LIVE National Organize-to-Win Call with US Rep. Ilhan Omar on reproductive rights, student debt cancellation, and the future of the progressive movement — this Monday at 8:30p ET/5:30 PT!

We’ll also hear from NY State Senate candidate Sarah Blas on her race and Charly Carter of Democracy Initiative on filibuster reform.

RSVP

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Become a recurring monthly donor to Our Revolution to maximize our collective action against far-right authoritarians and mega-corporations. Now is the time to fight.

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BERNIE vs MANCHIN

Bernie Sanders called out Joe Manchin by name on live TV for “sabotaging the Democratic agenda” again this week – killing a package to address climate, tax the rich, and cut child poverty and drug prices.

Party leaders would be wise to follow Bernie’s lead, stand up to this literal coal baron, and actually deliver for folks ahead of November — when fascism will be on the ballot.

We can’t afford the weakness of Democratic leadership, pretending that Manchin is negotiating in good faith or representing the people of West Virginia who actually want and need these critical common sense measures.

Get active in Our Revolution now to demand action from the party in power and elect progressives to make Manchin irrelevant!

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DEL. SHEILA RUTH LEADS!

Progressive Del. Sheila Ruth is in the lead to be elected to serve her first full term on the Maryland State Assembly (District 44B)!

Serving on the Environment and Transit Committee, Sheila is working hard to achieve the positive economic and equity impacts that a well-planned transportation system would make in the Baltimore region.

Sheila is championing state-based universal healthcare and told us on our LIVE Broadcast last week how fossil fuel companies must pay for the climate crisis — “taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook for that!”

Sign-up as a sustaining member of Our Revolution to help elect more candidates like Sheila up and down the ballot!

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Also in Maryland, ballots are still being counted in a very tight race between incumbent Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, and healthcare CEO David Blair.

Like Sheila Ruth, Elrich is a long-time progressive champion and Our Revolution Maryland member.

Since his election in 2018, Marc has worked hard to make strides on key priorities of housing, environment, public education, healthcare, and economic justice.

“I like doing the work. The most important thing someone can do with their lives is to be purposeful and make a difference,” Marc told us on our National Organizing Call.

SIGN-UP HERE to help Our Revolution get out the vote for other great progressive candidates ready to partner with our movement for change.

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In Vermont, Our Revolution joins Bernie in backing Peter Welch in his run for U.S. Senate!

Peter fought housing discrimination in Chicago, was a public defender in the Upper Valley and has represented Vermont in Congress since 2007.

In the US House, Peter co-sponsored the Green New Deal and is a leader for lower drug costs, affordable childcare, rural broadband, and protecting democracy.

Peter is committed to unions, frontline workers, veterans, reproductive rights, and rebuilding the middle class.

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Becca Balint is also endorsed by both Our Revolution and Bernie Sanders, and she’s running to represent all of Vermont in Congress!

As a parent and public school teacher, Becca won her seat on the State Senate in 2014. She became the first openly gay Majority Leader and passed the first gun safety laws in Vermont history.

Becca also delivered the largest investment in affordable housing in a generation, and passed the strongest reproductive rights in the nation.

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CLIMATE RALLY w/ JANE FONDA & ANDY LEVIN

We have no time to waste on climate. Our Revolution invites you to rally with Jane Fonda and US Rep. Andy Levin, one of our best climate champions, running for re-election in MI-11.

The event kicks off at 4 pm Monday in Royal Oak, MI, and Jane Fonda will speak alongside OR Michigan leader and DNC Climate Council Michelle Deatrick and others.

A climate canvass will follow, and Our Revolution volunteers will be on hand with free T-shirts — let’s knock on every door ahead of Election Day Aug. 2nd!

While Big Oil and rightwing billionaires fund ads for Andy’s opponent, we’re reaching voters directly! An original cosponsor of the Green New Deal, Andy is dedicated to ending the climate crisis through a prosperous green economy.

RALLY WITH JANE & ANDY!

Last week, Andy was arrested two days in a row: on Tuesday as the only man from the US House to be detained demonstrating for women’s rights outside the Supreme Court and on Wednesday with unionizing cafeteria workers at the US Senate.

Andy is the REAL DEAL. Join our call team to GOTV for Andy! Bernie sounded the alarm on the far-right money targeting this race and called on all of us to make sure we re-elect this critical ally in Congress.

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We’re halfway through the 2022 primaries — and we’re still stacking up major progressive wins for Congress: Greg Casar (TX-35), Summer Lee (PA-12), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Jamie McLeod Skinner (OR-5), Andrea Salinas (OR-6), Delia Ramirez (IL-3) and Jonathan Jackson (IL-1), and others!

As corporate Dems sabotage their own prospects for the midterms, we’re growing progressive power at every level of government so eventually, we’ll outnumber them — and can override their complacency and complicity in blocking progress.

Become a recurring donor TODAY to help us take down the worst corporate Dems in these primaries and give voters the most electable AND progressive candidates in November!

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This 2022 primary season, Our Revolution Phonebank Force has made more than 500,000 phone calls to voters across the country! We’re recruiting as many folks as possible to hit that one-million mark and beyond!

Right now, we have shifts for incredible candidates for Congress like Brittany Ramos-DeBarros (NY-11), Andy Levin (MI-11), David Segal (RI-2), Melanie D’Arrigo (NY-3), and many others!

COMMIT TO A CALL SHIFT

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WE NEED CLIMATE ACTION NOW

Our Revolution is part of a large chorus of progressives and environmentalists demanding President Biden declare a Climate Emergency and take executive action.

As we see unprecedented, record heat waves across this country — and the globe — oil companies, Republican puppets, and corporate Dems are preventing Congress from saving lives.

We want to hear from you! How many yachts for Joe Manchin are worth the millions of deaths from impending climate catastrophe? What will future generations curse us for the most?

Take our climate survey now to tell us what you think.

CLIMATE SURVEY

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SQUAD ARRESTED FOR ABORTION RIGHTS

On Tuesday, progressive House members were arrested outside of the Supreme Court protesting for abortion rights.

US Reps. Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, and a total of 17 members were arrested — including Rep. Andy Levin, the only male House member there in solidarity.

Ilhan also wrote an op-ed in The Nation this week, laying out actions to rein in a rightwing court that has gone rogue, such as term limits for SCOTUS judges, expanding the court, and ending the filibuster.

Our Revolution activists have been in the streets in rapid response for abortion rights. Join us to demand Democratic leadership bring the same energy to this fight.

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CALLING OUT SENATOR SCHUMER
BRING ANTITRUST BILLS TO A VOTE!

Our Revolution stands with more than a dozen Congressional Progressive Caucus leaders calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring key antitrust bills for a vote ASAP.

The American Innovation and Choice Online Act and the Open App Markets Act would enable fair competition on Big Tech platforms and ban self-dealing, The Verge reports.

The sooner the Senate votes, the better — put it on the floor and dare suddenly “undecided” Dems like Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) to vote it down. There are even some Republicans ready to vote yes.

Add your voice and demand a Senate vote!

CALL CHUCK SCHUMER NOW

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M4A - FROM THE BOTTOM UP

A big thank you to Public Citizen which highlighted the role of Our Revolution in getting more than 100 resolutions passed by local governments in support of Medicare for All.

Our activists have worked to pressure cities and counties across the country to adopt these resolutions — including the latest one in Denton, TX! — generating media coverage and a groundswell for M4A.

“Denton’s victory brought the most social media presence so far with dozens expressing pride that theirs was the first city in Texas to declare support for Medicare for All,” Public Citizen writes.

Join as an activist, volunteer, or recurring donor of Our Revolution to keep building our fight for Medicare for All on every terrain.

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WORKPLACE DEMOCRACY IN CALIFORNIA
WE HAVE A SHOT - CALL YOUR SENATORS

We need YOU to stand up with fast-food workers, Our Revolution, SEIU, and Fight for $15 and a Union to demand the California State Senate pass AB-257 - The FAST Recovery Act. This bill would give these essential workers a say in setting health, safety, and employment standards while holding major food chains accountable.

TAKE ACTION - add your voice in solidarity with worker activists - tell your state senator to pass AB 257 for greater power and democracy in the workplace. Let’s not squander this opportunity!

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As you know, Bernie founded Our Revolution five years ago to wage the fight for our progressive policy solutions and elect allies who will work with our activists on the outside.

Our Revolution is the largest progressive grassroots-funded organization in the country — but we need to double our coalition and max out our power to beat back the big money dominating American politics. Become a sustaining member TODAY.

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Join our LIVE National Organize-to-Win Call with US Rep. Ilhan Omar to talk about reproductive rights, student debt cancellation, and the future of the progressive movement — this Monday at 8:30p ET/5:30 PT!

We’ll also hear from NY State Senate candidate Sarah Blas about her race and Charly Carter of Democracy Initiative about filibuster reform.

RSVP

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Our movement is outworking big money through direct voter outreach to elect more allies and replace corporate Democrats in this summer’s primary races.

Join a call shift — it feels great to change a voter’s mind in real-time and know that you’re changing the composition of power.

SIGN UP TO PHONEBANK

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US Rep. Andy Levin is one of our most committed working-class fighters in Congress — and we need your help to make sure he beats a corporate Dem opponent gunning for the seat with AIPAC money!

We will be calling thousands of Our Revolution supporters in Michigan’s 11th district, which includes Detroit area communities like Bloomfield and Pontiac — hop on the dialer with us to make a few calls!

PHONEBANK TO HAVE ANDY’S BACK!

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Our Revolution is making calls to David Segal to Congress (RI-2) — and he would be a key ally against corporate power and corruption. Join us to make an impact on one of the most critical primaries of 2022.

VOLUNTEER HERE!

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Melanie D’Arrigo is an incredible advocate for Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and our popular progressive agenda – let’s beat out the establishment and send her to Congress! Help us reach voters directly in NY-3.

MAKE CALLS FOR MELANIE

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Sign up to help elect Our Revolution member and endorsed candidate Brittany Ramos DeBarros to Congress. We’ll be calling thousands of Our Revolution supporters in this Staten Island-based Congressional District.

RSVP HERE

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Rev Report: So much wild news this week!

 

Insider News from the Political Revolution!


HEADLINES: Taking MTG to Court! | Nina vs. The Machine — Vote Now! | Rep. Levin vs. Big Money | Segal Campaign Kick-off | Cisneros vs. Cuellar | Dems Need to Deliver | Bernie Rallies w/ Amazon, Starbucks | 4/20 Sticker | & MORE!

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Our Revolution is waging the fight to restore democracy, hold corrupt politicians accountable and elect crucial allies like Nina Turner to Congress. Help grow our power by becoming a recurring donor to Our Revolution today.

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Don’t miss our next National ‘Organize to Win’ Broadcast on Monday, April 25th with congressional candidates Amy Vilela (NV-1), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Brittany Ramos DeBarros (NY-11).

And — Our Revolution Board Member Larry Cohen will talk to US Rep. Ro Khanna about taxing billionaires and taking on Big Oil. Sign-up to join the live Zoom call at 8:30p ET/5:30p PT.

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TAKING MTG TO COURT

US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was grilled under oath for three hours Friday on her role in January 6th — because of our members who stood up to file the initial challenge and one brave, patriotic veteran, Michael Rasbury working with Our Revolution.

Together, we’re making history — this is the first time any of the insurrectionists in office have been cross-examined. “The outcome of this case will reverberate beyond Georgia,” CNN wrote, referencing our other challenges, “and could be lodged against former Trump if he runs again in 2024.”

As a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, Rasbury took the same oath as Rep. Greene “to protect democracy against all enemies foreign and domestic.” He said “she has flippantly ignored her oath of office and disqualified herself from the ballot.”



Our Revolution National Organizing Coordinator Hal Ginsberg was in the courtroom as Greene repeated she didn’t remember saying many things, including that she opposed the peaceful transfer of power to Joe Biden — right before lawyers played a video of her saying just that.

Our work clearly got under the skin of Trump, who whined that our lawsuit has Greene “going through hell.” Our members are also taking on US Reps. Madison Cawthorn in NC and others who literally joined the mob on January 6th and breached the Capitol.

Our Revolution members are also asking secretaries of state to investigate whether Matt Gaetz in Florida, Jim Jordan in Ohio, Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania, and Dan Cox in Maryland should be eligible for the ballot in 2022.

The far right is going to come at us with everything they have now that our lawsuits are working. Chip in here to help us fight back and ban insurrectionists from ever running again!



On May 3rd, we’re holding a special Our Revolution Town Hall to Defend Democracy with our partners at Free Speech for People.

We’ll speak with the courageous Our Revolution members - and their legal team - who are taking the fight directly to these far-right extremists in office. And, we’re recruiting progressive patriots across the country to get engaged in this fight!

RSVP HERE

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2022 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE KICKOFF!

To show our gratitude to members joining at higher donation levels, we’re sweetening the deal! For $10 a month, we’ll throw in our sticker 6-pack, and at $15, you’ll get the stickers and a poster, too. For $27, get both and a tote bag, or join at the $50 level to get it all and a T-shirt.

As committed Movement Builders, we know the real reward is taking action to make a better world, but we want to share these fun items as a way of thanks.

BECOME A MOVEMENT BUILDER

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NINA + THE PEOPLE vs THE MACHINE

Billionaires, Big Oil and Big Pharma are pouring BIG money into the Ohio-11 race trying to buy the seat again and block Nina from Congress — but Our Revolution and Team Turner are one step ahead!

The SuperPAC, Democratic Majority For Israel, has kicked off an aggressive campaign with ads and mailers smearing Nina as anti-semitic, the Jewish independent outlet Forward reports.

DMFI spent $1.9M against her in August, and now, according to Lever News, oil mogul Stacy Schusterman gave the SuperPAC another $2M to try to crush Nina, a leading proponent of a Green New Deal, and promote her opponent Shontel Brown, who has declined to co-sponsor the Climate Emergency Act.

Meanwhile, Nina continues to build trust and relationships with Jewish residents across the district, and our volunteers have been on the ground connecting with voters and raising grassroots funding to combat the lies.

Marty Gelfand, a former South Euclid councilman, called the attacks against Turner “lashon hara,” or “evil speech” in Hebrew, a grave sin under Jewish law. “These kinds of attacks have an effect,” he said.

Gelfand is hopeful given the different terrain in the primary compared to the special election in August — when Nina’s race was alone on the ballot and around 8,000 Republicans voted for Brown, nearly double her winning margin. Now, there are GOP races on the ballot, and new district lines include all of Cleveland, where Nina won by 10 points.



“We’ve got to be disciplined, more agile and never underestimate the other side. We’ve got to know they’re going to fight dirty,” Nina told Maximilian Alvarez of In These Times. “We need to bump back against these forces with similar force.”

“We gotta coalesce, find those issues we have in common, find those candidates who will fight for them, and then fight like hell to get them elected and get change,” she said. “This is about having allies in activist groups, not just in the realm of electoral politics — that’s what Our Revolution is doing right now.”

With early voting underway and just over a week left to vote, we’re going all out to bring home this win. “The energy on the ground is palpable!” Nina told us. “The primary is May 3rd — now is the time to maximize our efforts together.”



SPECIAL EVENT TO FUND NINA’S RUN!

Our Revolution will host a Virtual Fundraiser for Nina Turner at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Tuesday! Join us for a special evening discussing Medicare for All with Nina and other leading healthcare justice advocates.

Joined by Michael Lighty, RoseAnn DeMoro and Dr. Ron Birnbaum, Our Revolution National Organizing Coordinator Anna-Marta Visky will talk about our work to pass Medicare for All resolutions in cities and states across the country. With a donation, you’ll receive a Zoom link to this intimate organizing call.

RSVP NOW

“We’re not taking a DIME from special interests or corrupt Super PACs, which means we’re counting on supporters like you to ensure we have the resources to run and win,” Nina said. “If you can’t donate, that’s okay! You’re needed in this fight.” SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

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ANDY LEVIN vs BIG MONEY

DMFI and AIPAC are also pouring money into the race for Michigan’s 11th, backing conservative Dem Haley Stevens against one of our strongest working class fighters in Congress - US. Rep. Andy Levin.

But Andy has our movement. The New Republic said he has the backing of a group “that the most unapologetic progressives in Congress seek out: Our Revolution.”

AIPAC is backing 37 Republicans who refused to certify Biden’s election and has now moved $300,000 to Stevens, who says she “went to a predominantly Jewish summer camp.” Andy, who is Jewish, says: “The path to a secure, peaceful future for a democratic homeland for my people requires the political and human rights of Palestinians.”

Despite being portrayed as the most “loyal” to the party establishment, both Haley Stevens and Shontel Brown are now being rewarded by dark money groups for opposing President Biden’s plan Iran Nuclear Deal.

Voters who want to see government work for their lives and serve their interests should vote for Andy. “This is about working people having power and prosperity,” he said. “I’m a co-sponsor of Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. I’m the union organizer in the Congress, and I authored the resolution to allow our own staff to unionize.”

We can’t let big money back us down in these critical races across the country.

VOLUNTEER FOR ANDY

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SEGAL’S RUN IN RHODE ISLAND

Our ally in the fight against corporate power, David Segal, has officially announced his candidacy for Congress in RI-2! He’s up against the Clinton machine, but his momentum is starting to build.

“We have the people-power to reach the voters, we have the money to compete, and we have the urgent case to make that we deserve leaders who can bring people together and ensure their voices are heard,” David said. “That’s what I’ve done for 20 years, and that’s the only kind of leadership that can affect real positive change.”

Uprise RI reports: “Segal has already earned some high profile endorsements in his bid. Joseph Geevarghese, the Executive Director of Our Revolution, pointed to Segal’s work building broad coalitions ‘to fight monopoly power, advance democratic reforms, and more.’”

David’s opponent, Seth Magaziner, a former asset manager, has $1.3M in the bank, The Providence Journal reports, noting most of it came from the state’s political and business elite. He also seems to be very popular with his own family — raising $27,400 just from people with the last name Magaziner.

David led Demand Progress for a decade, and he will be a partner with us and champion for Medicare for All, the Fight for $15, A Green New Deal, criminal justice reform, and more.

VOLUNTEER FOR DAVID

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CISNEROS vs CUELLAR

The race in Texas-28 is getting heated between Jessica Cisneros and Henry Cuellar — the worst Democrat in Congress and the corrupt incumbent we must defeat.

Our movement has catapulted Jessica to the top fundraiser among all federal candidates in Texas — including Cuellar and Ted Cruz, The Texan reports. But, Cuellar’s cash-on-hand sits at $1.4M, and he is running a new TV ad against Jessica.

Our Revolution Texas and the Cisneros team are building on years of deep organizing in Texas communities, and now it comes down to this runoff election. Become a member of Our Revolution to help power this campaign!

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Join thousands of Our Revolution volunteers to elect working-class fighters like Andy Levin, David Segal, Jessica Cisneros, and of course Nina Turner! We must replace the enemies of progress up and down the ballot with working-class fighters.

If you have just one hour a week - or two! - you can help power these critical campaigns as part of our 2022 Phonebank Force! Our crew will be there every step of the way to help you make calls, earn rewards, and tip the balance of power!

JOIN THE FORCE!

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JUMAANE & ANA MARÍA RELEASE CLIMATE PLAN

Our Revolution-endorsed Jumaane Williams and Ana María Archila - who are running for NY Governor and Lt. Governor - released their Climate Plan on Earth Day Friday.

Our Revolution NY Organizing Coordinator Jennyfer Almanzar joined the press conference in Brooklyn and rallied support for our climate candidates.

“Utility bills are out-of-control across NY and we are already feeling the grave impacts of climate change,” Ana María told the crowd. “Our plan lowers utility costs and delivers a clean energy future for our state.”

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Democrats must deliver for the material conditions of voters’ lives ahead of the 2022 midterms if they want to avoid another “shellacking,” as former President Obama famously described the 2010 elections that cost the Party control of Congress.

“Americans are being price-gouged. Inflation is hitting their bottom line, and the number one job of any politician is to raise the standard of living of their constituents,” Our Revolution executive director Joseph Geevarghese told The Guardian.

Looking to the midterms, Joseph said: “It’s already going to be very difficult to win. And then you’ve got obstructionists in the Democratic party making it harder for the president and our party to prevail.”

The progressive agenda is deflationary and would reduce costs to the majority of people in the country. The Biden Administration has the power and opportunity to meet the moment through executive action, and time is ticking.

Become a sustaining member of Our Revolution today to help our movement be heard in this critical moment.

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BERNIE ON THE ROAD WITH WORKERS

Rumors of Bernie 2024 are circulating, but the truth is — Our Revolution and the progressive movement are doing the work today to build the worker power we need to forge a better present and future for all of us.

One rumor is true: This weekend, Bernie’s hitting the road! And, we’re joining him to rally with Amazon Labor Union on Sunday ahead of their 2nd election for a union at LDJ5 in Staten Island.

Then, we’ll rally with Starbucks Workers United Sunday evening in Richmond, Va., where they went 5 for 5 in union elections last week!



Bernie lit the match and he’s still out here with us, fighting back. It takes labor power, organizers like us, and elected allies all lifting together to advance our progressive mission forward.

This is how we build momentum. We’re taking on American oligarchs and winning key battles — but now we need to take our political revolution to the next level.

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In observance of 4/20 and the need to achieve marijuana legalization and cannabis justice in America, we’re releasing a special edition Our Revolution sticker to add to your collection!

Become a sustaining member of Our Revolution today for the discounted price of just $4.20 and get this sticker with your membership. It’s high-time for change.

GET YOUR STICKER!

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Monday was Tax Day, and Our Revolution joined with Americans for Tax Fairness in a national call to pass a Billionaires Tax. It’s time to #TaxBillionaires.

While working people pay income taxes on our wages in every paycheck, ProPublica has exposed that many billionaires pay no income taxes at all on billions of dollars of investment gains.

Even when billionaires do pay taxes, their tax rate is far below what nurses, teachers, and firefighters pay. As folks struggle to afford groceries, healthcare and rent, billionaires are buying superyachts and going to space — there’s never been a better time for a Billionaires Income Tax.

Billionaires have gained $2T since the start of the pandemic, and it’s long past time for Congress and the Biden Administration to act.

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CALLING FOR WAR POWERS RESOLUTION

Our Revolution joined 68 national organizations Thursday in a call for Congress to pass the War Powers Resolution to end all U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Our letter was sent to every member of Congress and covered in Forbes.

In 2019, Bernie and Ro Khanna were instrumental in passing the War Powers Act in the House and Senate — for the first time in history. Trump vetoed it then, but the Biden Administration has a chance to do differently now.

The humanitarian crisis remains desperate, and a resolution is more essential than ever to maintain momentum for the fragile two-month truce and block U.S. support for any renewed hostilities.

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MAKING MARYLAND MORE DEMOCRATIC

In a new op-ed in Maryland Matters, Our Revolution Montgomery County Co-Chair Ed Fischman argues the need to reform the state’s anti-democratic legislative appointment process — which currently leaves voters out of the equation.

Del. Al Carr (D) waited until the filing deadline to withdraw from re-election and file for a different race. “The timing of his switch worked to ensure there would be no contest for his seat in the July 19 primary,” Ed explained.

Our Revolution is calling this out because we need democracy in this system. Now, the candidate will be selected not elected by a committee Tuesday. “This worked to prevent voters from having any choice to fill the seat. A quarter of the General Assembly were first selected by committees, not voters,” Ed said.

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Our Revolution will host a Virtual Fundraiser for Nina Turner at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Tuesday! Join us for a special evening discussing Medicare for All with Nina and healthcare justice advocates Michael Lighty, RoseAnn DeMoro, Dr. Ron Birnbaum, our very own Anna-Marta Visky!

RSVP NOW — With your donation to Nina’s people-powered campaign, you’ll receive a Zoom link to this intimate organizing call.

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Don’t miss our National ‘Organize to Win’ Broadcast next Monday, April 25, with US Rep. Ro Khanna! Topics will include Taxing Billionaires and Taking on Big Oil. Sign-up to join the live Zoom call at 8:30p ET/5:30p PT.

Then, mark your calendars for May 9th, when we’ll be joined by progressive powerhouse Rashida Tlaib! This is how we organize with our partners in office to fight for change.

RSVP TODAY

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Join thousands of Our Revolution volunteers to elect working-class fighters and replace the corporate-aligned politicians up and down the ballot.

If you have an hour or two a week, you can power our movement as a caller with the 2022 Phonebank Force! Our crew will be there to help you make calls, earn rewards, and tip the balance of power!

We’re hitting the phones early and often — and we need YOU to SIGN UP!

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On May 3rd, we’re holding a special Our Revolution Town Hall to Defend Democracy with our partners at Free Speech for People and lay out our campaign to bar insurrectionists from the ballot.

We’ll speak with courageous Our Revolution members - and their legal team - taking the fight directly to far-right extremists like Marjorie Taylor-Greene. And, we’re recruiting progressive patriots across the country to get engaged in this fight!

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Are you a member of Our Revolution? For $5 a month, you’ll be part of choosing our candidate endorsements and crafting our platform and strategy. Plus, we’ll send you our new 2022 Membership Card.

To show our gratitude to members joining at higher donation levels, we’re sweetening the deal! For $10 a month, we’ll throw in our sticker 6-pack, and at $15, you’ll get the stickers and a poster, too. For $27, get both and a tote bag, or join at the $50 level to get it all and a T-shirt.

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Join Our Revolution Maryland at 10am Saturday, April 30th for a virtual forum with four Democratic gubernatorial candidates: Monique Anderson-Walker, Rushern Baker, Ashwani Jain, John King, and candidate for Lt. Governor Tom Perez.

They will be with us to discuss their platforms, goals, and records — and you’ll have a chance to ask them questions directly on the Zoom call. Don’t miss this!

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OUR 4-POINT PLAN TO WIN!

Our Revolution is the largest grassroots-funded political action group in the country, and our members’ investment in this movement is producing results.

Inspired by Bernie, we’ve laid the groundwork and now we’re poised to build on over five years of organizing and movement building to take our inside-outside strategy to the next level. We know what we’re up against, but we’re proving that organized people beat organized money. As we keep growing, so will our victories.

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Our Revolution is the largest entirely grassroots funded progressive group in America. Last year alone, we elected 74% of our 450 endorsed progressive candidates by mobilizing on the ground AND in the halls of power.

Help us defend democracy and take the fight directly to the establishment by committing to a 2022 Movement Builder recurring donation of just $5 or more a month!

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