Power to the People

Friends,If you are feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the news, please watch our inspirational video.This country has faced racism, xenophobia, bigotry, greed, and corrupt politicians before, and time after time, it has been the people who rose up to reclaim liberty and justice for all.Our work is not done. Our march continues.We are living through a dangerous time for our country. Rights are under attack, freedoms are being stripped away, and too many people are being asked to carry the cost of corruption, cruelty, and chaos.But we are not powerless.People Power United exists to help people understand what is at stake, who is being harmed, who is responsible, and what we can do next. This is independent, people-powered media and grassroots actions for people who still believe collective grassroot movement actions and people power can change what comes next.We believe in freedom over fascism, progress over fear, and power to the people.If you value independent, people-powered news and grassroots action to defend our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy, please do not stand on the sidelines. Become a subscriber, get involved, and help us build the power needed to protect what matters most.Subscribe for free to get daily accountability news and action, or go paid to support this independent news source.https://peoplepowerunited.org/welcome This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

People Power United champions progress and power to the people.In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry in all its forms!Together, we can champion progress, protect our rights and freedoms, and hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will. By speaking out, showing up, and building power, we’ll defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and inspire voters to take meaningful action—so that everyone in our community can thrive.We are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change—and work every day to make it happen. Join us!* Learn more about People Power United * Sign up for the People Power United’s free daily newsletter on Substack * Sign up for our Events and Communications list * Follow People Power United on Social Media * Sign up to Volunteer * Join the People Power United Social Media Team * Join our Letter and Postcards to Voters Team* Join your State Team * Join our 20 Minutes a Day Activism Team!* Join our Grassroots Lobbying Team * Join our People Power Chat* 🔖<a ta

People Power United champions progress and power to the people.In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry in all its forms!We are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change—and work every day to make it happen. Join us by showing up to events to champion progress and power to the people!People Power United EventsJoin us for Power to the People Daily News Briefings. We need your input as we revamp our daily briefings:Check out our calendar of events on Mobilize with People Power UnitedUnite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally on June 6th🗓 Friday, June 6, 2025 🕑 2:00 PM ET📍 National Mall, Washington, D.C. (Between the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol) Let the world see our strength and solidarity. 👉 Click here to signup.No King's Day on June 14thJoin the National Day of Action for No King's Day on June 14th* Click here to find a location near you on Mobilize* Click here to view on a map* Click here to signup to host an event for NO KINGS DAYRISE UPLooking to take action? Here’s a list of event calendars to help you find rallies, protests, and community actions near you. Please keep in mind: People Power United doesn’t verify or officially endorse events — we’re sharing them as tools for your research and organizing. Dive in, explore, and get involved where it feels right for you!* People Power United</strong

People Power United champions progress and power to the people.In this community, we will always take action and speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry in all its forms!We are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change—and work every day to make it happen. Join us by taking action and speaking out to champion progress and power to the people!Speak Out* Take Action with People Power United Action Alerts* Take Action with Coalition Actions* Take Action with Partner ActionsThanks for taking action!Additional ways to plug in:* Join our 20 Minutes a Day Activism Team and turn small actions into big change!* Join the People Power United Social Media Team * Join an Event near youGet empowered to speak out with Additional Resources:* How to Make an Impact at a Town Hall Meeting* How to Lobby your elected leaders* How to Make an Impact at a Protest or Rally* Organize to Build Power Through Civic Engagement* <a target="_blank" href="https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/p/organize-to-build-power-thro

Welcome to Power to the People News for March 19, 2026.Power to the People News is independent, fearless and dedicated to exposing injustice, confronting state violence, and challenging abuse of power. We shine a light, demand accountability, and advocate to protect our communities.If you believe in speaking truth to power and building freedom over fascism, progress, and power to the people, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us grow this people-powered movement.Join us on Substack at https://peoplepowerunited.org and Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@WeArePeoplePowerUnited This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Welcome to Power to the People News for March 18, 2026.Power to the People News is independent, fearless and dedicated to exposing injustice, confronting state violence, and challenging abuse of power. We shine a light, demand accountability, and advocate to protect our communities.If you believe in speaking truth to power and building freedom over fascism, progress, and power to the people, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us grow this people-powered movement.Join us on Substack at https://peoplepowerunited.org and Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@WeArePeoplePowerUnited This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Welcome to Power to the People News for March 16, 2026.Power to the People News is independent, fearless and dedicated to exposing injustice, confronting state violence, and challenging abuse of power. We shine a light, demand accountability, and advocate to protect our communities.If you believe in speaking truth to power and building freedom over fascism, progress, and power to the people, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us grow this people-powered movement.Join us on Substack at https://peoplepowerunited.org and Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@WeArePeoplePowerUnited This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Welcome to Power to the People News for March 16, 2026.Power to the People News is independent, fearless and dedicated to exposing injustice, confronting state violence, and challenging abuse of power. We shine a light, demand accountability, and advocate to protect our communities.If you believe in speaking truth to power and building freedom over fascism, progress, and power to the people, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us grow this people-powered movement.Join us on Substack at https://peoplepowerunited.org and Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@WeArePeoplePowerUnited This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

What does people-powered democracy demand right now?In this episode, People Power United examines the growing national concern around ICE and Department of Homeland Security enforcement, the human cost to families and communities, and why millions of Americans are calling for real accountability before any additional funding is approved. We explore the impact of aggressive enforcement on safety, dignity, and trust—and the urgent need for humane, just, and accountable immigration policy that protects people and the rule of law.This moment is also about priorities. With massive new DHS funding, proposed Pentagon increases, and continued pressure on health care, housing, and community resources, Americans are asking whether government will invest in fear and force or in care and well-being. Power to the people means choosing dignity over cruelty, care over chaos, and democracy over unchecked power—and insisting that constitutional rights and accountability come first.✊ Take action now: Tell Congress no more ICE funding without accountability👉 https://civicshout.com/p/tell-congress-it-s-time-to-defund-ice?ref=Bz6UahI❤️ Support this grassroots movement by liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing to People Power United—because real power has always belonged to the people. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

This has been a heavy start to 2026. As ICE and Homeland Security push the Senate for millions more in funding, communities are already facing escalating abuses—from families torn apart and long-time residents detained, to shocking acts of violence during enforcement operations. Yet even in these painful moments, we refuse to surrender our humanity. History shows that when we act together with courage and persistence, people power wins. Hope lives in action—and together, we will keep showing up to defend dignity, justice, and freedom for all.✨ Thanks for standing with People Power United. Every action counts, and together, we build real momentum.We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed—or go paid to help fuel grassroots change and people-powered resistance. https://peoplepowerunited.org This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Freedom Over Fascism Means Putting People FirstFriends, our tax dollars should serve the common good — protecting families, caring for veterans, seniors, children, and ensuring dignity for everyone who calls this country home. When that promise is broken, democracy itself is weakened.Today, taxpayer dollars are being funneled to Big Oil and corporate interests while life-saving programs are cut. This isn’t fiscal responsibility. It’s a moral failure.The federal government continues to provide tens of billions in subsidies and tax breaks to fossil fuel corporations — some of the most profitable companies on Earth — while politicians push budgets that slash Affordable Care Act subsidies, cut Medicaid and Medicare, weaken Social Security, reduce SNAP and food assistance, shrink veterans’ programs, and gut affordable housing. And now there’s talk of handing even more subsidies and tax breaks to Big Oil to rebuild oil drilling infrastructure in Venezuela, even as health care, food assistance, and housing are stripped from families here at home.These choices have real consequences. When health care is taken away, people die. When food assistance is cut, children go hungry. When housing programs are dismantled, homelessness rises. When seniors lose support, fear replaces dignity. When veterans are denied care, our nation breaks its word.This is not accidental. It is a deliberate transfer of wealth and power away from working families and toward corporations and political elites.Freedom over fascism means rejecting a system where public money props up private greed while everyday people are told to accept less. Authoritarianism thrives when people are forced into desperation — when healthcare, housing, and food become privileges instead of rights.Progress means investing in people, not polluters. Every dollar handed to Big Oil is a dollar stolen from families who need affordable healthcare, from seniors relying on Social Security, from veterans seeking stability, and from children who deserve safe homes and full plates.Cutting Affordable Care Act subsidies while protecting oil profits is cruelty. Slashing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and housing assistance while expanding corporate giveaways is abandonment.Power to the people means our budget should reflect our values. Public money should keep people healthy, housed, and fed; support veterans and seniors with dignity; strengthen Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP; invest in affordable housing, clean energy, education, and democracy — and ensure no one is sacrificed for profit.America does not need a king or corporate rule. <

Trump’s Word Means NothingDonald Trump says he won’t fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.Don’t believe him.We’ve seen this movie before. First comes the denial. Then the threat. Then the pressure campaign. And now—right on schedule—the escalation: Trump has moved to put Powell under investigation, signaling that his earlier reassurances were never meant to be taken seriously.This isn’t leadership. It’s a setup.Trump doesn’t back off when challenged—he retaliates. When he can’t immediately fire someone, he looks for another weapon: investigations, smears, manufactured “cause.” The goal is always the same—control through fear.And if there is one thing Trump cannot tolerate, it’s an independent institution that refuses to serve his ego or his political ambitions.That’s why the Federal Reserve is in his crosshairs.Trump knows markets respond to power. He knows even the hint of interference can move trillions of dollars. And he knows that bullying the Fed—whether through firing threats or investigations—gives him leverage. That leverage isn’t for the public good. It’s for him.This is not new behavior.Trump lies. Then reverses. Then gaslights. And real people pay the price.On immigration, Trump demonizes immigrants with hundreds of false claims linking them to crime—claims repeatedly disproven by decades of research. Yet those lies fueled cruelty: ballooning ICE budgets, masked raids, and terror in our communities.On inflation, Trump falsely claims prices are “way down” while grocery costs are surging and his own tariffs push prices higher. Families are struggling to survive and told everything is fine—while essential programs were cut.On health care, he promised not to touch Medicaid—then backed policies that slashed over a trillion dollars and threw millions off coverage.The pattern is clear: Trump says what people want to hear, does the opposite, and floods the zone with lies to distract from the damage.Project 2025 follows the same script. He disavowed it publicly—then staffed his administration with its authors and signed policies ripped straight from its pages.So when Trump says he won’t fire Powell, but opens an investigation instead, that isn’t restraint. It’s step two.This is about more than one man or one job. It’s about whether the last guardrails of our democracy—economic and otherwise—will hold.Because if Trump can intimidate the Fed into submission, no institution is safe.Tomorrow in Part Two, we break down exactly why this matters—and what happens if we don’t stop it.Watch what Trump does. Not what he says.What You Can Do Today:* <a target="_blank" href

To the people of Greenland,We write in solidarity on behalf of People Power United, a people-powered movement in the United States that champions progress, democracy, and power to the people. We want to be unmistakably clear: we support the people of Greenland—not Donald Trump’s threats or pressure campaigns. Millions of Americans reject authoritarian politics and stand with the principle that nations and peoples have the right to self-determination.The recent attempts by Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to assert control over your land are not only shameful—they are a threat to sovereignty, peace, and democracy. When leaders talk about taking a place “one way or the other,” they reveal a worldview rooted in coercion, colonialism, and domination, not mutual respect.Let us be crystal clear:Greenland is not for sale.Greenland is not a bargaining chip.Greenlanders are not pawns.Sovereignty Is the PointGreenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark with expanded self-government under the 2009 Self-Government Act, which recognizes Greenlanders’ right to self-determination under international law.Greenland’s future—whether toward full independence, continued self-rule, or another path—belongs to Greenlanders alone. As Greenland’s Prime Minister has said: “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.”And the world should respect that—without loopholes, pressure, or intimidation.For context: Greenland’s population has been estimated at about 56,699, with Nuuk home to roughly 19,872 people (about 35%).The Real Motive: Extraction and MilitarizationThis push isn’t rooted in goodwill. It’s rooted in greed and power.Greenland’s resources—and its strategic Arctic position—have become more tempting as the region warms and ice melts. U.S. government assessments have long noted the Arctic may hold roughly 13% of the world’s undiscovered conventional oil and 30% of undiscovered conventional natural gas.And as sea ice declines, shipping routes across the Arctic can be up to ~40% shorter than traditional routes through the Suez or Panama canals—making control of the region even more geopolitically valuable.But this isn’t “partnership.” It’s extraction and control.This is not leadership. It is imperialism dressed up as security.The Arctic Arms Race: A Dangerous EscalationMany Americans do not realize how quickly this kind of rhetoric can slide into militarization.Trump has promoted a major missile-defense initiative—initially described through an executive or

Today, we’re highlighting some of the wins from 2025. While there was no shortage of tough news, there’s also plenty to celebrate as we head into 2026.While authoritarians try to divide and silence us, we rise—community by community, action by action—to defend democracy, demand justice, and celebrate progress. From victories in the courts and wins for workers to breakthroughs in climate action and moments of solidarity, this movement reminds the world that power in America belongs to the people, not to kings, billionaires, or authoritarians.Because resistance isn’t just about fighting back—it’s about moving forward. Together, we are writing the story of progress, one act of people power at a time.If you appreciate the hard work we do to generate regular updates on topics like Freedom Over Fascism, Stop & Resist Project 2025, Protect Democracy, Supreme Court Accountability, Protect Our Planet, Immigration Reform, and Progressive Issues, please tip us with Hearts ❤️, comments🗣️, shares 📢, and follow 📌.Following, sharing, and amplifying People Power United—and other champions for progress—helps grow the people power we need to protect our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy.Every action matters.❤️ Like to boost visibility🗣️ Comment to spark conversation📢 Share to expand our reach📌 Follow to stay connected and ready to act* YouTube* BlueSky* Facebook* Instagram* Threads* LinkedinThank you for your support. Every action counts, and together we’re turning small steps into real momentum.Together, we can protect and empower those we love, champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests), People Power UnitedWhat We’ve Built Together at People Power United✅ Thousands of bold actions taken daily to protect our rights and freedoms✅ A growing community of over hundreds of thousands of members across all 50 states✅ Ranked in the Top 100 on Substack for both “On the Rise”

📢2025 Showed What’s Possible—Now We Build Power for 2026. People Power United and Power to the People News join forces to share the top resistance moments from 2025.✊ People Power Stands Up for Freedom of Speech and Jimmy Kimmel⚖️ Over 600 Lawsuits Filed to Hold the Trump Administration Accountable👑 Millions Mobilize in “No Kings” Protests and Rallies Against Authoritarianism🏛️ Courts and Public Pressure Force Trump Administration to Abandon National Guard Deployment🗳️ Judge orders special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court after Voting Rights Act violation⚖️🕊️ Kilmar Armando Ábrego García was returned from El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison and later ordered released from immigration detention after a judge ruled his detention unlawful.🌊 Zohran Mamdani and Mikie Sherrill win major 2025 elections🔍 Epstein files begin to be released under transparency law🏛️ Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decade old same-sex marriage decision⚖️ Criminal charges against Letitia James and James Comey were dismissed by a federal judge⚡ For the first time, clean power generation exceeded fossil fuels on the U.S. grid in March 2025🌟 Power belongs to us—not billionaires or corrupt politicians. Become a monthly People Power United subscriber and power the movement for freedom over fascism, progress, and power to the people. Subscribe to our Substack: https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribeFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeArePeoplePowerUnited This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

America, be brave—because you already are.We've seen your courage on the streets, in the courts, and in communities where ordinary people refused to stay silent. From veterans standing up for freedom over fascism, to parents and students demanding gun safety after Parkland, to thousands showing up when Roe fell and standing in defiance of Kings—this is what bravery looks like.Our power doesn’t live in kings or tyrants. It lives in us.Check out America, Be Brave—Because You Are and remember why people power still matters—now more than ever.Stay Connected and Informed 🗽 ▶️ Follow Power to the People on YouTube: https://goto.powertothepeoplenews.org/4ag5m4Z ➡️ Read the Latest Updates and Actions: https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

🎙️ Power to the People: Standing Tall Against Fascism and FearWe dive into Power to the People: Standing Tall Against Fascism and Fear — exposing how the Trump administration is misusing the work of artists, from Norman Rockwell to Taylor Swift. This isn’t patriotism—it’s propaganda. Such an assault on creativity violates the law, disrespects art, and insults the very spirit of democracy. It’s time to raise our voices and declare: Not in our name.📢 Take Action:✅ Subscribe for updates: https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/✅ Speak Out: https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/p/calls-to-action✅ Show Up: https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/p/events✅ Join People Power United: https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/p/join-people-power-united🎥 Produced by: People Power United🎶 Music: “Power to the People” (© People Power United)🌐 Website: https://peoplepowerunited.org This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Friends, Republicans—led by Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, and their billionaire backers—are holding our nation hostage. But what’s worse is when Democrats join them.Yesterday’s Senate vote proved it again: Dick Durbin (IL), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Maggie Hassan (NH), Tim Kaine (VA), Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), Jacky Rosen (NV), John Fetterman (PA), and Angus King (I-ME) sided with Trump and Republicans in the Senate to advance a stopgap deal that strips healthcare from millions, punishes working families, and rewards obstruction.They claim they’re “keeping government running.”But what kind of government are they keeping alive?One that defunds healthcare and leaves millions sick or dying without treatment.One that silences dissent, targeting journalists, activists, and everyday Americans who dare to speak truth to power.One that fires career civil servants who refuse to pledge loyalty to a single man instead of the Constitution.One that locks up our friends and family members, criminalizing immigrants, protesters, and the poor.One that starves children and seniors, gutting SNAP and social programs to fund tax breaks for billionaires.One that ignores the rule of law, protecting corruption and rewarding cruelty.And one that enriches the powerful at the expense of the people, selling out our democracy for profit.This isn’t “keeping government running.”They didn’t vote to keep government open for the people—they voted to keep it open for the powerful. They legitimized an illegitimate hostage situation.🔥 This Isn’t New—It’s a Pattern of BetrayalI often tell people I’m a pinky toe Democrat—and stunts like this are why. Right now, that pinky toe is all they’ve earned until they start standing up for the people again. Friendly reminder: these Democrats also sided with Republicans over the people’s will:* Joe Manchin (WV) supported President Donald Trump‘s border wall and immigration policies and blocked voting-rights reform (Wikipedia).* Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) protected corporate donors over the people’s will (Vox).* In 2023, 33 Senate Democrats joined Republicans to overturn D.C.’s justice reforms (Dcist).* And in 2025, 12 Democrats backed the Laken Riley Act, a bill that did nothing to fix immigration (Com

We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Friends, here at People Power United, we work hard to keep everyone informed by taking deep dives into key issues and offering timely calls to action. But with so much happening—and so many crises unfolding—it’s impossible to cover everything in our daily People Power United Newsletters. That’s why we’ve created specialized newsletters for members to follow their specific passions and interests. These newsletters have been around for a while—most publish at least once a week (except for our daily news). With so many new members joining our community, I like to occasionally remind everyone that we’re actively engaged on a wide range of issues.* Daily News and Stories in the movement: Power to the People News* Resisting authoritarianism and Project 2025: Resist Project 2025* Immigration reform: ICEbreaker News* Voting rights and democracy: Protect Democracy* The Supreme Court: Supreme Court Accountability* Abortion rights: Reproductive Freedom for All* Climate and the environment: Protect Our Planet* Fighting fascism: Freedom Over FascismToday I’m highlighting Protect Democracy which focuses on democracy and voting rights.I also want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. These are trying times—filled with greed, corruption, cruelty, and moral decay from the Trump administration and complicit Republican members of Congress. But I assure you: we have the power. The people are rising to reclaim our rights, our freedoms, our rule of law, and our democracy. Together, we will hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people and ensure everyone in our community has an opportunity to thrive.Together, we can realize a democracy that represents, reflects, and responds to all of us.🗳️ For too long, billionaires, special interests, and voter suppression schemes have drowned out the voices of everyday Americans—especially in Black and Brown communities.Now, our democracy faces a full-blown assault. The MAGA agenda is working to dismantle our institutions, weaken the rule of law, and strip away the very rights that guarantee every voice is heard and every vote counts.We can’t afford to sit back. It’s time to rise up—to defend our rights, protect our freedoms, and reclaim power for the

🌟 We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Friends,I wanted to let you know I’ve been out the past few days mourning the loss of a loved one. It’s been hard—especially because it was unexpected. I had planned to be out all week, but I couldn’t stay silent after the incredible excitement of yesterday’s elections.Make no mistake—what happened yesterday was the power of the people rising up and reclaiming our democracy from greedy, corrupt leaders who refuse to tackle our rising electricity, food, housing, and insurance costs—or to work across party lines for the good of the people they were elected to serve. What happened across America was a reckoning—a reminder that when we stand together, we can stop the march of tyranny and build a nation rooted in justice, equality, and compassion for all.Normally, I share Good News and Progress from the Resistance over the weekend. But today, we celebrate progress in real time—because resistance isn’t just about fighting back, it’s about moving forward. Together, we are writing the story of progress, one act of people power at a time.And this victory belongs to all of us—everyone who worries about feeding their family, finding a decent home, building a better life, and protecting their dignity from the greedy and corrupt who seek to take it away. This moment validates what we believe every day at People Power United: when we show up, speak out, and build power together, we can ensure everyone in our community has the resources to thrive and live with dignity.Special Edition: Good News and Progress from the ResistanceGeorgia Fights for Affordable EnergyGeorgia voters ousted two Republican utility commissioners, replacing them with Democrats promising fair rates and transparency.“This win is for every volunteer who knocked on doors, made calls, donated, shared our message, and every voter who believed that accountable leadership and affordable energy are worth fighting for.” — Alicia Johnson race winner, Times Free Press Virginia Makes History* First woman elected governor of Virginia: Abigail Spanberger won with over 57% of the vote, declaring in her victory speech:“We sent a message to the whole world that in 2025, Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos.” — <a target="_blank" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/11/04/virginia-governor-election-spanberger-e

People Power United is powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Friends, here at People Power United, we work hard to keep everyone informed by taking deep dives into key issues and offering timely calls to action. But with so much happening—and so many crises unfolding—it’s impossible to cover everything in our daily People Power United Newsletters. That’s why we’ve created specialized newsletters for members to follow their specific passions and interests. These newsletters have been around for a while—most publish at least once a week (except for our daily news). With so many new members joining our community, I like to occasionally remind everyone that we’re actively engaged on a wide range of issues.* Daily News and Stories in the movement: Power to the People News* Resisting authoritarianism and Project 2025: Resist Project 2025* Immigration reform and ICE accountability: ICEbreaker News* Voting rights and democracy: Protect Democracy* The Supreme Court: Supreme Court Accountability* Abortion rights: Reproductive Freedom for All* Climate and the environment: Protect Our Planet* Fighting fascism: Freedom Over FascismThis week, I’ll be highlighting a few so you can see which ones speak to your interests. I also want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. These are trying times—filled with greed, corruption, cruelty, and moral decay from the Trump administration and complicit Republican members of Congress. But I assure you: we have the power. The people are rising to reclaim our rights, our freedoms, our rule of law, and our democracy. Together, we will hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people and ensure everyone in our community has an opportunity to thrive.ICEBreaker News is dedicated to exposing the harm caused by ICE and confronting state violence. As our communities face escalating raids, detentions, and fear, ICEbreaker News keeps watch. We shine a light on the cruelty, demand accountability, and organize to end the injustice. Together, we advocate to protect our communities and break the silence surrounding ICE’s abuses.ICEbreaker News Samples:Six Broadview protesters indicted, including congressional candidate Katherine ‘Kat’ Abughazaleh* 🚨 Six activists including Illinois House candidate Kat Abughazaleh and Cook County Board candidate Catherine Sharp face federal conspiracy charge

People Power United is powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Friends, here at People Power United, we work hard to keep everyone informed by taking deep dives into key issues and offering timely calls to action. But with so much happening—and so many crises unfolding—it’s impossible to cover everything in our daily People Power United Newsletters. That’s why we’ve created specialized newsletters for members to follow their specific passions and interests. These newsletters have been around for a while—most publish at least once a week (except for our daily news). With so many new members joining our community, I like to occasionally remind everyone that we’re actively engaged on a wide range of issues.* Daily News and Stories in the movement: Power to the People News* Resisting authoritarianism and Project 2025: Resist Project 2025* Immigration reform and ICE accountability: ICEbreaker News* Voting rights and democracy: Protect Democracy* The Supreme Court: Supreme Court Accountability* Abortion rights: Reproductive Freedom for All* Climate and the environment: Protect Our Planet* Fighting fascism: Freedom Over FascismThis week, I’ll be highlighting a few so you can see which ones speak to your interests. I also want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. These are trying times—filled with greed, corruption, cruelty, and moral decay from the Trump administration and complicit Republican members of Congress. But I assure you: we have the power. The people are rising to reclaim our rights, our freedoms, our rule of law, and our democracy. Together, we will hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people and ensure everyone in our community has an opportunity to thrive.Supreme Court Accountability comes out weekly covering the top stories around the Supreme Court. This newsletter is dedicated to exposing injustice at the Supreme Court—the highest court in the land—and amplifying the grassroots movement demanding accountability, structural reform, and a future rooted in justice, equality, and people power. If you believe the future should be shaped by the people—not the wealthy, powerful, or privileged—this is your news home for progress, action, and accountability.Sample of Supreme Court Accountability - News Briefs⚖️ SCOTUS Has Given Trump Favorable Rulings in 90 Percen

We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Friends, here at People Power United, we work hard to keep everyone informed by taking deep dives into key issues and offering timely calls to action. But with so much happening—and so many crises unfolding—it’s impossible to cover everything in our daily People Power United Newsletters. That’s why we’ve created specialized newsletters for members to follow their specific passions and interests. These newsletters have been around for a while—most publish at least once a week (except for our daily news). With so many new members joining our community, I like to occasionally remind everyone that we’re actively engaged on a wide range of issues.* Daily News and Stories in the movement: Power to the People News* Resisting authoritarianism and Project 2025: Resist Project 2025* Immigration reform: ICEbreaker News* Voting rights and democracy: Protect Democracy* The Supreme Court: Supreme Court Accountability* Abortion rights: Reproductive Freedom for All* Climate and the environment: Protect Our Planet* Fighting fascism: Freedom Over FascismThis week, I’ll be highlighting a few so you can see which ones speak to your interests. I also want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. These are trying times—filled with greed, corruption, cruelty, and moral decay from the Trump administration and complicit Republican members of Congress. But I assure you: we have the power. The people are rising to reclaim our rights, our freedoms, our rule of law, and our democracy. Together, we will hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people and ensure everyone in our community has an opportunity to thrive.Power to the People News comes out each morning covering the top stories of the day. We break stories, uncover the truth, and power the movement for justice and change. If you believe the future should be shaped by the people—not the wealthy, powerful, or privileged—this is your news home for progress, action, and accountability.Sample of daily news highlights💸 Supreme Court is Told Trump Tariffs Are Illegal $3 Trillion Tax* Legal scholars argue that Trump’s sweeping tariffs act as an unconstitutional tax, disproportionately burdening American families. The Court faces pressure to clarify the limits of executive trade powers. — <a target="_blank" href="https

Friends, we are at an inflection point. The Trump administration’s Project 2025 agenda is deliberately dismantling one of America’s most trusted institutions — the Social Security Administration. Through staffing cuts, office closures, and privatization schemes, they’re weakening the lifeline that millions of seniors, disabled Americans, and working families depend on.This isn’t mismanagement — it’s a calculated attack. The goal: break the system so Wall Street can profit from privatization. But Social Security has never failed us — not during 9/11, Katrina, or COVID. It lifts millions out of poverty and stands as a promise of dignity for every worker who paid in with every paycheck.We must fight back. Together, we can stop office closures, restore staffing, modernize systems, and demand Congress protect and expand Social Security — by lifting the payroll tax cap for the wealthy and ensuring benefits grow with need.An attack on Social Security is an attack on the promise of liberty and justice for all. It’s time to rise — to defend what we’ve earned, to protect our democracy, and to demand power to the people. ✊#SaveSocialSecurity #PowerToThePeople #FreedomOverFascism #PeoplePowerUnited This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Friends, at People Power United, we believe in a simple, powerful truth:Everyone deserves dignity — with access to housing, healthcare, and education.Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive — regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, pronouns, religion, or employment status.Everyone deserves safety — clean air and water, and communities free from gun violence.These are not radical demands. They are the foundation of a free and functioning democracy — the vision of a nation that values people over profit, compassion over cruelty, and progress over power-hoarding.But today, that vision is under attack.We Deserve a Functioning Government — Not a Shutdown Dictated by Trump and Complicit RepublicansAmerica deserves a government that works for its people — not one held hostage by Trump and his Republican enablers.Friendly reminder: Trump and Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives — yet they’ve chosen dysfunction over duty. They’ve deliberately driven our nation into another shutdown, weaponizing government itself to serve their extremist agenda. Trump and Republicans appear to be sabotaging the economy as it is projected the U.S. “could lose $15 billion of its growth domestic product each week the shutdown extends, with a monthlong shutdown leading to an additional 43,000 unemployed people, the Council of Economic Advisers’ warned in the memo. That damage does not account for the 1.9 million federal civilian employees who are either furloughed or working without pay.” Because of Trump and Republican’s chaos, millions of working families are suffering. Nearly 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck , yet Trump and his allies refuse to work in a bipartisan manner to reopen the government and deliver relief.This isn’t leadership — it’s sabotage.Meanwhile, the wealthiest 1% own more than the bottom 93% of Americans. That’s not freedom — that’s feudalism. Trump’s policies reward billionaires, corporations, and cronies while ordinary Americans are left wondering how to pay rent, buy groceries, or keep the lights on.We Deserve to Be Healthy — Not Left to Die in a Manufactured Health CrisisA moral government invests in health, research, and care — not in cruelty. Yet Trump and Republicans have turned a broken system into a full-blown healthcare crisis.Their budget slashes Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, ripping healthcare away from 15 million low-income and working

Friends,Today I want to bring two urgent issues to your attention.First: a fundraiser — and before you click away, hear me out. In all the years I’ve been writing this newsletter, I’ve only once asked you to support a specific fundraiser — that was for striking workers. This time, I’m asking you to consider contributing to Win Without War’s Know-Your-Rights billboard campaign, whose work has never been more critical. We do zero fundraising here at People Power United but this is a worthy cause that I hope you will consider.Second: please remember to sign our letter to our Open Letter to Speaker Johnson which we plan to send out this week.As always, I’m deeply grateful for your continued support and commitment to standing up for democracy and freedom.Win Without War’s Know-Your-Rights billboard campaignAfter Trump’s alarming remarks about using our cities as “training grounds for our military,” Win Without War is expanding its Know Your Rights billboard campaign in cities across the country. In a recent speech to top commanders, Trump claimed they have a “major part” to play in a so-called “war from within” to control American cities — a chilling statement that echoes the tactics of dictators.That’s why Win Without War is stepping up to remind service members that they have the right and the responsibility to refuse unethical or illegal orders. Trump’s violent brand of authoritarianism and mass deportation is not what they signed up for. Weaponizing the troops against the people they’re sworn to protect won’t make our communities any safer. Attacking Americans on U.S. soil is wrong and a waste of resources needed to protect our nation from other threats. Here are some examples of the billboards they are putting up in cities across America:Click here to make a donation for Know-Your-Rights billboards for Occupied CitiesOpen Letter to Speaker Johnson Friendly reminder to all our members, please sign and share our Open Letter to Speaker Johnson:Speaker Johnson,I am writing this in response to your recent appearance on Fox and your statements that the “No Kings” rally is a “hate America” event and suggested links to “pro-Hamas” and “antifa.”Speaker Johnson, have you forgotten this country was created by pioneers who rallied against a king and stood for liberty and justice for all — not just the wealthy, powerful, or privileged?</strong

People Power United is community-powered, heart-driven, and people-led. We are powered by people. Not billionaires. Not PACs. Not special interests. Just us. You make that possible. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Speaker Johnson,I am writing this in response to your recent appearance on Fox and your statements that the “No Kings” rally is a “hate America” event and suggested links to “pro-Hamas” and “antifa.”Speaker Johnson, have you forgotten this country was created by pioneers who rallied against a king and stood for liberty and justice for all — not just the wealthy, powerful, or privileged?Let me be clear: I don’t hate America. I love this country enough to champion freedom over fascism every single day. I am not “pro-Hamas,” and if standing against fascism makes me “antifa” in your eyes, then so be it — I wear that label as a badge of honor because I believe in freedom, equality, and a democracy that answers to the people, not to kings, billionaires, or wannabe authoritarians.What I hate is watching politicians refuse to do their elected jobs — the ones who trade compassion for cruelty, justice for corruption, and leadership for excuses. America has big, urgent problems — wealth inequality and racism are at the top of the list, followed by a housing crisis, a healthcare crisis, an education crisis, and an environmental crisis that threatens our children’s future.And yet, instead of governing, you and your allies waste precious time dividing Americans with lies, rhetoric, and scapegoats. Friendly reminder: Trump and Republicans have had over ten years to offer a comprehensive plan for dealing with the healthcare, housing, immigration, and environmental crises — and you have no plan. Zero. Zippo. Just lies and fearmongering.You accuse ordinary citizens — mothers, teachers, workers, veterans, and students — of hating the very country we’re trying to save. But you are wrong about who we are.We are the mothers who work tirelessly to put food on the table, the fathers who hold down two jobs to keep a roof over our families, the abuelas and abuelos whose hands built this nation, the aunties and uncles who show up for their communities, the sisters and brothers who march for justice and equality. We are united — across age, race, gender, sexual orientation, pronouns, faiths, and professions — against the hostile takeover of our democracy by a king wannabe.Here’s a friendly reminder: nearly 80 percent of people who

As Donald Trump escalates his authoritarian power grab, the No Kings movement is rising stronger than ever. Across America, millions are uniting to remind the world that this nation has no thrones, no crowns, and no kings. From sending masked agents into our streets to silencing voters and enriching billionaires while families struggle, Trump’s regime and his accomplices have shown contempt for democracy and the people it’s meant to serve. On October 18, communities nationwide will rise to make clear: America belongs to us — not to tyrants, not to the wealthy few, not to would-be dictators.WE ARE UNITEDAmerica has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.No Kings is a peaceful movement of millions of Americans from all walks of life rising up to make it clear: we don’t do dictators or kings in America — and we never will. We’re organizing to defend our communities, demand dignity, and reject Trump’s abuses of power. Millions took to the streets in June, and we’re doing it again on Saturday, October 18. Every time the Trump administration chips away at our freedoms, the No Kings movement grows stronger — living proof that the people will not back down. America belongs to us — not rulers, not billionaires — and we will defend it. We reject authoritarian rule. We reject dictatorship. We are here to stay, to grow, and to rise.HOW TO GET INVOLVED* Sign up for an event near you* Click here to view the national map.* Click here to see the list and find your city.* Stay tuned-we will be sharing virtual event information when it becomes available.* Learn more about the No Kings Movement* Amplify the movement * Share event links and information using the Demcast toolkit* Take photos and videos at events and share them widely on social media* Use the hashtags #NoKings and #NoKings (yourcity) — for example, #NoKingsHouston* Wear yellow 🟡* Wear a yellow shirt, scarf, or button. Yellow is bright, bold, and hard to ignore — a reminder that America’s power belongs to the people, not kings.* Know your rights* The Constitution protects all people. Exercise your ri

We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Friends, I want to take you back in time and look closely at the photo you’re seeing. I was standing in front of the Supervisor of Elections office in Broward County, Florida, during the 2018 recount protests. Proud Boys. Oath Keepers. Roger Stone’s goons. They were all there, trying to intimidate election workers and disrupt democracy. I stood face to face with them because I knew what was at stake then — and I know it even more deeply now.I share that moment not for nostalgia, but as a warning and a message of hope.I’ve lived in Florida for over 30 years. I’ve seen how fragile our freedoms become when we stop defending them. We lose when we don’t show up. We lose when we let those in power decide who gets to vote — and who doesn’t.Right now, across America, there are coordinated attempts to silence the voices of millions of our friends, neighbors, and community members — all to protect Donald Trump and his cronies from accountability. Make no mistake: if Democrats and independents win more seats in the House and Senate, there will be a flood of investigations, hearings, and testimony exposing the corruption we already see bubbling to the surface. We will also start to see bipartisanship and bills moving that help Americans face rising costs, healthcare, and housing disparities, and bring back a government that works for liberty and justice for all, not just the wealthy or privileged.From the cover-up of the Epstein files to alleged $50,000 bribes to illegal communications by members of Trump’s inner circle — these are not minor scandals. These are attacks on the principle that no one is above the law. And that’s why the same forces working to hide those crimes are working just as hard to suppress your vote.The New Face of Voter SuppressionTrump and Republicans aren’t focused on solving high grocery costs or the housing crisis — they’re focused on locking in power before voters can hold them accountable. Gerrymandering is their weapon of choice.Take Texas. Under the new map, about 445,000 white residents are enough to elect one congressional representative, but it would take 1.4 million Latino or 2 million Black residents to win an equivalent seat. That means it takes nearly five times as many Black Texans to have the same political power as their white counterparts.That’s not democracy — that’s apartheid in slow motion. It’s shameful. It’s un-American.Now, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) — under pressure from Trump’s allies at America First Legal,

The Courage of Ordinary People Stops Fascism — and It Starts with UsFascism doesn’t arrive with fanfare or sudden violence. It creeps in quietly — through lies, fear, and apathy — eroding rights, silencing dissent, and consolidating power until resistance seems impossible. History has shown what happens when people wait too long to act. The cost of silence is always freedom.But good news: the most potent defense against fascism isn’t found in palaces or war rooms. It’s found in us — ordinary people who refuse to look away. The ones who pick up a pen to write letters to lawmakers, sign petitions demanding justice, march in the streets, call lawmakers, talk with friends and family, and show up to rallies and the halls of Congress to be heard. These are not small acts; they are the heartbeat of democracy.Decentralized, determined, and deeply human, grassroots power has always been the antidote to tyranny. From the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. to Solidarity in Poland and the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, change began when ordinary people stood together and said, No more.Today, we face a new threat: Project 2025, a blueprint for authoritarian control that would criminalize abortion, target immigrants, and dismantle Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. It’s a plan to hand unchecked power to a small elite while silencing millions. But we’ve seen this playbook before and know how to stop it.We stop it with hope, believing that a better world is possible. We stop it with respect, refusing to dehumanize even as we’re attacked. And we stop it with unity, standing shoulder to shoulder, because an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.Fascism thrives on despair and division. Democracy thrives on courage and connection. So let’s keep showing up — in letters, marches, and every act of resistance. Together, our collective courage can light the way forward.Because the courage of ordinary people stops fascism and kings — and it starts with us.We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Together, we can Resist and Champion Freedom Over FascismPeople Power United members are committed to championing progress and power to the people. We don’t just complain; we do the work to make change happen. Here are today’s calls-to-action (timed they take about 3 minutes).* Click here to Tel

We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Every week, People Power United brings you the truth, the tools, and the inspiration to act — because freedom wins when people rise.This week, the power of our movement was on full display — from the fight for reproductive freedom and climate justice to battles for court reform and democracy itself. Every action we take is another spark in the struggle for freedom over fascism. It’s been a powerful week for People Power United, and we don’t want you to miss a thing. Here’s a quick roundup of what we’ve been doing together this past week to keep the fire burning for progress.🧩 Resist Project 2025 — revealing the far-right plan to dismantle our democracy.🩸 Reproductive Freedom for All — defending bodily autonomy and reproductive rights nationwide.⚖️ Supreme Court Accountability — exposing judicial corruption and pushing for reform.🕊 Freedom Over Fascism — uplifting voices of resistance and unity.🗳 Trump & His Republican Accomplices Want to Cheat — exposing election sabotage and defending voting rights.🎶 Power to the People’s Healing — turning harmony into action for democracy.🌅 Resist and Rising Together Weekly — celebrating wins and progress across movements.💪 The Courage of Ordinary People Stops Fascism — honoring everyday heroes who stand for justice.💰 Tax the Rich, Save Democracy — demanding economic justice and

We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.America was founded on fairness — the promise that power comes from the people, not kings or billionaires. Our democracy depends on a straightforward rule: if you can’t win the people’s vote fairly, you don’t deserve power. But Donald Trump and his Republican accomplices know they can’t win on their record, so they’re trying to cheat.They’re attacking the system itself through three major schemes: gerrymandering red states, undermining the Voting Rights Act at the Supreme Court, and weaponizing the Election Assistance Commission to block voters from the ballot box. If they succeed, 2026 would not mark just another election — but the end of free and fair elections as we know them. I urge you to watch these three spaces:Gerrymandering Red StatesFederal law already prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, yet Trump and his cronies are spreading this falsehood to justify a gerrymandering crusade. Trump’s approval is tanking, his policies are failing, and Americans are paying the price — higher costs, worse healthcare, and government chaos. So now they are trying to rewrite the rules: banning mail-in ballots, controlling how states count votes, and installing an election conspiracy theorist inside the Department of Homeland Security.Consider this finding: under the new map in Texas, about 445,000 white residents would be needed to win one congressional seat, but 1.4 million Latino residents and 2 million Black residents would be required to win a comparable seat. In effect, the votes of Black Texans are being discounted — it takes nearly five times as many Black residents to equal the political weight of white residents. That’s shameful and un-American.Republicans aren’t interested in solving problems like high grocery or housing costs — they’re trying to lock in power before voters can hold them accountable.The Supreme Court on Fair RepresentationOn October 15, the Supreme Court will hear Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act — the law protecting voters from racial gerrymandering. After Louisiana finally adopted a fair map allowing Black voters equal representation, Trump-aligned forces are seeking to undo that progress and take the Voting Rights Act (VRA) down with it.This is the same Court that upheld the VRA just two years ago. If they reverse themselves now, it will be an open declaration that fairness — and the votes of Black Americans — no longer matter.Fri

We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.A Song for Our DemocracyHi friends! Happy 40th anniversary of Les Misérables! The timeless power of its music and message — the people rising together — inspired me to create a new song and video: Do You Hear the People Healing? Because in these turbulent days, when so many say, “My Representative or Senator doesn’t listen,” it’s easy to feel unheard. But here’s the truth: our voices are strongest when we rise harmoniously with one purpose.Each congressional district represents about 750,000 people (Census). Yet according to Fireside21, all of Congress received just 81 million messages in 2022 — a shockingly small number compared to the 330 million Americans they serve. That means your call, letter, and email carry far more weight than you might imagine. Every single message is a spark that can light up a movement.So imagine this: if each of us committed to sending one letter and leaving one voicemail a day — messages that reach our three Members of Congress — that’s nearly 486 billion messages across 533 members of Congress. That’s people power in action. That’s the sound of democracy singing again.Eighty-one million versus 486 billion doesn’t even count social media, town halls, or direct birddogging. This is how we move from a 24% engagement rate to a complete 100%. This is how we make government listen.So let’s use our collective voice — not just to demand, but to heal, rebuild, and remind them who they work for: us.Click here to send a message to your member of Congress. Here’s a quick script you can adapt today:“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent. I’m urging you as my member of Congress to reopen the government, extend the affordable care act subsidies, and take real action to lower our premiums. It’s time to put people over politics. Thank you.”Call your Senators and Representative at (202) 224-3121 and feel free to use or edit the script above.Power to the people. Power to our healing. Together, we rise — one voice, one call, one message at a time.Will You Share Your Story?In every generation, some people refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. At People Power United, we know the most incredible stories of courage don’t come from halls of power but from the

We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Fascism does not rise overnight. It creeps in slowly, eroding rights, silencing opposition, and consolidating power until resistance becomes difficult. History has shown that the consequences are devastating when people fail to act early.That is why grassroots movements—powered by ordinary people—are essential in the fight against fascism. It’s also why we are glad you are here! We need your voice!Martin Niemöller, a German pastor who opposed the Nazis, famously wrote:First they came for the CommunistsAnd I did not speak outBecause I was not a CommunistThen they came for the SocialistsAnd I did not speak outBecause I was not a SocialistThen they came for the trade unionistsAnd I did not speak outBecause I was not a trade unionistThen they came for the JewsAnd I did not speak outBecause I was not a JewThen they came for meAnd there was no one leftTo speak out for meHis words serve as a chilling reminder that silence enables oppression. Fascism thrives when people assume they are safe because they are not the immediate targets. But in reality, it is a system that will eventually crush anyone who dares to dissent.That’s why grassroots organizing matters more now than ever. Unlike top-down systems that can be corrupted or dismantled, decentralized movements—driven by communities, activists, and ordinary citizens—can withstand authoritarian power. From registering voters to exposing propaganda, protesting injustice, and demanding accountability, people power remains the strongest defense against fascism.History proves it: the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S., Solidarity in Poland, and the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa all prevailed because ordinary people refused to be silent and they demanded justice.Today, when leaders vilify marginalized communities, attack democracy, or steal our votes and voices, they revive the old playbook of fascism. The time to resist is now—before it is too late.People power can defeat fascism, but only if we recognize the warning signs and act decisively. We must organize, speak out, show up, and build power together—because when we advocate for one another we win.We’re powered by people, not corporations. Subscribe for free to stay informed — or go paid to help build grassroots change and fuel people-powered resistance.Together, we can Resist and Champion Freedom Over Fascis

Friends,It’s time we say what everyone knows but too few in power will admit: our system is rigged for billionaires. While working families pay taxes on every paycheck, the ultra-wealthy hoard unimaginable fortunes and pay less—sometimes nothing.How? Because our tax code lets billionaires live off borrowed money, stash their assets in shell companies, and pass them to their heirs without ever paying what they owe. They don’t sell stock—they leverage it. They don’t pay taxes—they delay them forever. They don’t play by the same rules—they write them.Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Steve Cohen and Don Beyer have a solution: The Billionaires Income Tax Act. It’s simple, fair, and long overdue. The bill according to Americans for Tax Fairness would:* Effects fewer than 1,000 households, all of whom are ultrawealthy.* Raises an estimated $560 billion over 10 years.* Ends the “Buy, Borrow, Die” loophole.* Establishes fairness by taxing billionaires the same way workers are taxed.As Fair Share for America Executive Director Kristen Crowell reminds us, “Working families are taxed on every paycheck. Billionaires shouldn’t get out of paying their fair share just because their wealth is tied up in Wall Street assets.”When the wealthiest billionaires manipulate tax law to protect their power, the consequences ripple through every community. Rising inequality erodes mobility, corrupts politics, and fractures community trust. Economists warn that when taxes on extreme wealth are too low, oligarchies form and entrench themselves. Look around—that’s already happening.💸 What’s at StakeEvery time billionaires dodge taxes, our roads crumble, our schools shrink, and our hospitals close. The bill for their greed gets handed to us—the middle class, the working poor, the small business owner just trying to make payroll.A fair tax system would restore balance:* It would level the playing field and reaffirm that no one is above contributing to America’s success.* It would reduce inequality and crime—because countries with fairer taxes have safer, healthier communities.* It would stabilize the economy, boosting demand as working families spend what they earn.* It would prevent dangerous wealth bubbles, the same kind that led to the Great Depression, the 2008 crash, and what I believe we might be seeing soon.* And it would fuel innovation, because investing in people—education, research, infrastructure—drives progress.Meanwhile, Trump’s America is showing us exactly where concentrated wealth and unchecked power lead:* A gold-plated Oval

Tear gas is a weapon of war. It is so dangerous to human health that its use is banned on the battlefield under international law. Yet in the United States, it continues to be used against our citizens — against people engaged in protest, civil disobedience, and exercising their First Amendment rights. This double standard should outrage us all. If it is too cruel for foreign battlefields, it is undoubtedly too cruel for our city streets.Tear gas does not “keep order.” It inflicts trauma. It burns the eyes, sears the lungs, and can trigger life-threatening reactions in people with asthma or other health conditions. It lingers on clothes and skin, spreading exposure to children and families long after a protest has ended. It turns acts of conscience into health crises. And far too often, it is deployed indiscriminately, blanketing entire neighborhoods in chemical agents without regard for who is caught in its path.Someone who has been exposed to tear gas will usually experience its effects for about 15 to 30 minutes after they have been removed from the source and cleaned off, the CDC says. Those who are exposed to riot control agents at close proximity or in a closed space can experience long-term effects, such as blindness, glaucoma or respiratory failure. CNNThe use of tear gas against protestors is not about safety — it is about control. It is about silencing dissent and intimidating communities into submission. But protest is not a crime. Civil disobedience has always been a driving force for justice in America, from the sit-ins of the civil rights era to today’s movements for racial equity, climate action, and human dignity. To meet these movements with chemical weapons is to betray the very freedoms this country claims to defend.We must demand a nationwide ban on the use of tear gas against our civilians. Protecting public safety means ensuring the right to gather, speak out, and petition for change without fear of chemical attack. A free people cannot be gassed into silence. Proper security lies in justice, not in repression.People Power United is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Power to the People News – October 2, 2025We break stories, uncover the truth, and power the movement for justice and change. Every day, we shine a light, demand accountability, and advocate to protect our communities.If you believe the future should be shaped by the people—not the wealthy, powerful, or privileged—this is your news home for progress, action, and accountability.✨ Stay connected to the movement: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Friends,With so much happening so quickly, we’re launching a new series: Trump Is Sabotaging the Economy.As you know, our daily People Power United newsletter usually breaks down an issue and offers a call to action on a wide range of topics. But some issues demand deeper, ongoing attention. Our column Freedom Over Fascism, for example, zeroes in on authoritarianism. And while we’ve touched on Trump’s economic sabotage before, the scope of the damage has grown too big to treat in passing.That’s why we’re launching a dedicated series to track this crisis. We’re also rolling out two new additions: a section on the NO KINGS Movement and a Humanitarian Watch piece. These will live under the People Power United site and they are included with your subscription. They also complement our other newsletters—ICEbreaker News, Resist Project 2025, and Protect Our Planet. All of this is meant to equip you with information, resources, and actions to strengthen your advocacy.Alright, let’s dive in. The economy is a massive issue, but our aim here is to keep things clear and focused on the big picture: rising prices and out-of-control costs fueled by the incompetence of Trump’s policies.This isn’t policy—it’s a power grab. And it’s up to us to stop it.Groceries are more expensive, housing costs are soaring, jobs are drying up, and families are drowning in debt. None of this is an accident—it’s economic sabotage. Donald Trump and his accomplices are weakening the foundations of our economy to consolidate power and enrich the wealthy few.From mass deportations that ripped 155,000 farmworkers out of the fields during peak harvest—sending food prices higher—to construction shortages that worsen the housing crisis, Trump is engineering scarcity. His reckless tariff wars are a hidden tax on every family, jacking up the cost of lumber, furniture, and groceries while cutting off farmers from their biggest markets.Meanwhile, the core Consumer Price Index is up 3.1%, wholesale prices are soaring, and the University of Michigan shows consumer sentiment plunging as inflation fears spread. US Debt has hit a record $37 trillion, unemployment is at a four-year h

Power to the People News – September 30, 2025We break stories, uncover the truth, and power the movement for justice and change. Every day, we shine a light, demand accountability, and advocate to protect our communities.If you believe the future should be shaped by the people—not the wealthy, powerful, or privileged—this is your news home for progress, action, and accountability.✨ Stay connected to the movement: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Power to the People News – October 1, 2025We break stories, uncover the truth, and power the movement for justice and change. Every day, we shine a light, demand accountability, and advocate to protect our communities.If you believe the future should be shaped by the people—not the wealthy, powerful, or privileged—this is your news home for progress, action, and accountability.✨ Stay connected to the movement: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Greedy, corrupt politicians are threatening to shut down our government to strip health care from millions, slash critical funding, and tighten authoritarian control.They want us to believe we are powerless. They are wrong.Our democracy survives only if we refuse to concede to Trump’s lawlessness, to billionaires’ greed, and to the politicians who would trade our health and freedoms for their own gain.This is the moment to champion freedom over fascism, progress over sabotage, and power to the people.💥 Take Action NOW* Sign up for the MASS CALL – Healthcare Not Authoritarianism: Shutdown Showdown. Get the latest updates on the funding fight and learn how we win together. ➡️ Join the Mass Call » * Join the NO KINGS National Day of Action. Show the nation that we reject would-be kings and demand a government that serves all of us. ➡️ RSVP for NO KINGS » * Tell Congress: Reject any funding bill that fails to protect our health and hold Trump accountable. Your voice can stop backroom deals and protect millions from losing care. ➡️ Send Your Letter » Our freedom is not negotiable.Our health is not for sale.Our power belongs to the people—if we rise and claim it.Join us to build People Power! Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests), People Power UnitedPeople Power United is a group of community members that champions freedom over fascism, progress, and power to the people.People Power United is community-powered, heart-driven, and people-led. We are powered by people. Not billionaires. Not PACs. Not special interests. Just us. You make that possible.🔥 Join us on the front lines:➡️ Speak Out – Check out our latest calls to action➡️ Show Up – Find events near you➡️<a target="_blank" href="https://www.newsletter.peoplep

The world is watching Gaza starve. In this episode, we confront the famine, the mass killings, and the U.S. silence. We call for an immediate cease-fire, full humanitarian access, an end to U.S. military aid until war crimes are investigated, and recognition of Palestinian nationhood. Feeding Gaza is the first step—dignity and statehood must follow.🌟 Join activists powering the movement for progress—become a free or paid subscriber today and make your voice count! People Power United champions progress and power to the people.In this community, we will always speak out and show up against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry in all its forms!We are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change—and work every day to make it happen. Join us by taking action and speaking out to champion progress and power to the people!Join us to build People Power! Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.People Power United is a group of community members that champions progress and power for the people.🌟 Join activists powering the movement for progress—become a free or paid subscriber today and make your voice count! Subscribe to our newsletter https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

America—when did the torch slip from your hand?When did the bell of liberty crack,and who pocketed the silence?Was it when President Trump raged at late-night comedians,calling for the termination of Jimmy Kimmel,Stephen Colbert, and every voiceThat dared to laugh? Was it when President Trump threatened his critics—including New York Attorney General Letitia James,James Comey, Jack Smith,and anyone who dared to demand accountability? Was it the day that President Trump shut down the January 6th investigation?smothering truth beneath pardons,embracing those who beat police, shattered doors,and stormed the Capitol—calling criminals patriots and treason courage? Was it when President Trump bumps fees for some U.S. visas for $100,000,turning freedom into a receipt—an open door for fraud, money laundering,and foreign oligarchs seeking safe haven? Or was it when justice was dismantled and corruption emboldened?Was it when Trump pocketed $57 million in cryptowhile his administration handed advanced AI chips to a foreign nationthat made a $2 billion "investment" into the Trump personal empire? Was it when Trump’s administration awarded millions in contractsto longtime supporter and donor Peter Thiel? Was it when Trump appointed a Treasury Secretary to gut the IRS,protecting the rich from the audits and keeping a republic honest? Was it when Trump halted SEC enforcement against crypto baronswho filled his coffers while families drowned in debt? Was it with a hush of shame—When candidate Trump paid to bury an affair with a porn star,buying silence with dollars as if morality no longer matteredfor the leader of the free world? Did it die when Trump pocketed millions in meme coins?Selling his image like a carnival maskwhile families bought grocerieswith nickels scraped from hope? Was it when Trump's own border czar,Tom Homan, was caught on video taking $50,000 in cash from undercover agents,promising contracts like a street hustler with a federal badge—and the Justice Department simply looked away? America,tell me—Did you lose your freedom in silence?Was it stolen in the roar of a riotOr in the hush of billionaires' backroom deals?Did you trade it for a spectacle?For the glitter of meme coins,for the hollow promise of a strongman's smile?<

Today we pause our Political Violence Is a Threat to Us All series to honor Constitution Day—and sound the alarm. America’s founding promise begins with “We the People,” but Trump and today’s Republicans in Congress are twisting it into “We the Billionaires.” From stacking courts to criminalizing dissent, they exploit the very system meant to protect us, turning it into a fortress of greed and authoritarian control.This isn’t politics as usual—it’s a calculated strategy to rewrite the Constitution for the rich and powerful. Checks and balances are weakening, rights are under attack, and our democracy is on the line. The Constitution won’t defend itself. We have to.💥 Take Action:• Demand court reform & voting rights• Expose billionaire power grabs like Project 2025• Join the No Kings nationwide mobilization on October 18✨ Together we can defend democracy and prove that We the People still means ALL of us. Power belongs to the people—if we claim it. https://newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/Today's episode is a reading of the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/subscribe

Friends, political violence thrives on one poisonous lie: that ordinary people are powerless.The armed few want us to believe that democracy is fragile, that only force can shape the future, and that our voices are meaningless against their weapons.Power to the people is not a slogan; it is the operating system of a free society.The Constitution provides the framework; people provide the power.The violent few want a country where rights are granted by fear.America is standing at a dangerous crossroads.Political violence is no longer a distant headline—it is here, it is rising, and it threatens every freedom we hold dear. From the chant of "Hang Mike Pence!" on January 6th and the attack of a violent mob on the U.S. Capitol , to the massacre of Latino shoppers in El Paso (2019), the slaughter of Black neighbors in Buffalo (2022), the antisemitic killings at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue (2018), the car attack that murdered Heather Heyer in Charlottesville (2017), the hammer assault on Paul Pelosi (2022), the assassination attempt on Donald Trump (2024), and the most recent killing of Charlie Kirk (2025), extremists believe they can intimidate a nation into silence.These attacks are not random; they are calculated acts meant to terrorize our communities, weaken democracy, and normalize the use of force to settle our political disputes.Listen, if you've been reading me for a while, you know I'm no fan of President Trump or his Republican allies in Congress. But let me be loud and clear: I would never wish harm on any of them.Our differences must be settled at the ballot box, through the law, and through people-powered advocacy. Progress grows from persuasion and action, not from hurting those with different views.Anything less is an attack on something I hold sacred, the very foundation of democracy itself—the freedom to debate, dissent, and resolve our conflicts peacefully.Our founders understood the dangers of mob rule and authoritarian crackdowns. That's why the U.S. Constitution built guardrails to protect the people even before the Bill of Rights.It prohibits bills of attainder so that no government can punish you without a fair trial.It bans ex post facto laws, ensuring you can't be prosecuted for something that wasn't a crime when you acted.It guarantees the right to habeas corpus, meaning no one can be imprisoned without cause.These aren't dusty historical footnotes—they are living protections designed to keep power in the hands of the people and out of

Fossil Fuels Burn Our Planet—Solar Power Builds Our FutureFriends, today America stands at a crossroads.One path is progress powered by the sun—clean, affordable energy that cuts bills, saves lives, and secures a livable planet.The other is rollback into oil and gas—a path that burns our communities, poisons our air, and locks us into billionaire profits while the planet overheats.The choice isn't abstract. The data is in. People are demanding change.Did you know that online bots and trolls have spread such a false narrative about alternative energy solutions that the United Nations is considering making it a crime to spread misinformation?“It is a major problem,” said Dr Klaus Jensen, of the University of Copenhagen said at an Ipie review. He went on “…how are we going to vote for the right causes and politicians, and how are politicians going to translate the clear evidence into the necessary action?…We have about five years to cut emissions in half and until 2050 to go carbon neutral. Without the right information, we’re not going to get there. So the climate crisis being translated into a climate catastrophe is [not] possible, unless we handle the climate information integrity problem.” (The Guardian)Solar Power: Cheaper, Cleaner, StrongerListen, I don’t have to tell you how ridiculous it is that every year we get more advanced technology—yet every year utility companies keep raising our bills. This week the news featured a woman pleading for relief, saying she unplugs everything at night and runs only her refrigerator, and she still can’t afford her power costs.And don’t even get me started on gas prices and how they jump all over the place.Our leaders should be fighting for cheaper, cleaner, and stronger energy sources—solutions that power our lives without burning up our planet.Great News! Renewable power like solar and wind is now the least expensive and fastest to build in the U.S.—even without subsidies (Lazard).* Price advantage: Big solar farms produce electricity for about 3–4¢ per kWh, and with federal support, it can drop to ≈2¢. Gas plants cost 7–12¢, and their prices jump with global fuel markets.* Falling costs: Building a large solar project today costs 75% less than in 2010, with 2023 installations averaging $1.43 per watt <a target="_blank" href="https://eta-publications.lbl.gov/sites/defau

34-time convicted felon Donald Trump may have been elected the President of the United States of America, but he is no leader. In fact, almost 80 percent of people who call America home did not vote for Trump (People Power United). He disgraces the United States daily by clawing to power not to serve the people but to serve himself. Trump has been emboldened by the laziest and most corrupt Republicans in Congress, men and women who have abdicated their sworn duty to represent the American people. Instead of working to secure our borders with smart policy, stop drug traffickers and smugglers, and fix labor shortages that cripple industries, Trump and Republicans have weaponized ICE and DHS against our communities—targeting especially Korean and Latino immigrants who have come here seeking freedom, dignity, and opportunity.We witness cruelty as policy, lawlessness disguised as law, and fear wielded as a weapon.A Betrayal at HyundaiOn September 4, 2025, ICE agents stormed Georgia's Hyundai EV battery site in the largest worksite raid in two decades. Four hundred seventy-five workers were detained—over 300 of them South Korean nationals who had come here to build the green energy infrastructure America desperately needs. Images of workers in handcuffs and ankle chains spread like wildfire, sparking outrage in South Korea and within Korean American communities across the United States.The Associated Press reported bluntly: "Atlanta immigration attorney Charles Kuck, who represents four of the detained South Korean nationals, told The Associated Press on Monday that many were doing work that is authorized under the B-1 business visitor visa program. They had planned to be in the U.S. for just a couple of weeks and “never longer than 75 days,” he said." (AP News) South Korea has urged our government to guarantee that these skilled workers can return later, free from re-entry bans. Yet Trump's DHS has doubled down, boasting of the raid as if humiliating allies and terrifying immigrants were a victory (AP News).Even worse, a leaked ICE document revealed that at least one South Korean worker held had a valid visa but was still coerced into 'voluntary departure' (The Guardian). This shatters ICE's narrative that "every single one" of the 475 had broken the law. It was a lie.

Friends, these are troubling times, but never forget this truth: we are not alone, we are powerful, and every action we take matters.I am so deeply proud of each of you. Your words, your courage, your actions—they give me hope every single day. Every voice matters. Every action counts. And together, our participation can change the course of history.Yes, we face extremists determined to dismantle our democracy—Donald Trump, a convicted 34-time convicted felon who calls himself a leader but acts only as a tyrant, and the Republican members of Congress who enable him. Backed by MAGA extremists, those who weaponize religion, and those who fear diversity, they are trying to drag America into a theocratic autocracy that strips away our rights and freedoms. They don't seek to represent us but rule over us.But here's the truth they cannot erase: we are not powerless. We hold the power they fear most—the unstoppable power of collective action. And we are rising. We are pushing back.No one will impose racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, transphobia, misogynoir, elitism, or bigotry on us. We will not be silenced. We will not be sidelined.These are troubling times, but never forget—we are not alone, we have power, and every action we take matters.This is our moment—our call to stand up, push back, and fight with courage for the America we believe in—a nation of equality, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.We will not cower to bullies and we will not obeyWhen they come for our health and safety, we will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace them.When they come for our voting rights, we will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace them.When they come for our Dreamers, we will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace them.When they come for our freedom to practice any religion, we will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace them.When they come for our power of impeachment, we will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace them.When they come for our freedom of choice, we will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace them.When they come for our immigrant children, families, neighbors, co-workers, and people in our community we will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace them.When they come for our rule of law and corrupt the Supreme Court, we will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace them.When they come for our right to live in a community safe from gun

🌟 Join activists powering the movement for progress—become a free or paid subscriber today and make your voice count! Subscribe to our newsletter 📰 https://www.newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/A Community Organizer TargetedOn Sunday, August 3, 2025, Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago—a DACA recipient, beloved community member, and long-time community organizer—was abducted by Border Patrol agents at the El Paso International Airport. She was not sneaking across a border, nor committing a crime. She was about to board a domestic flight for work when two Border Patrol officers stopped her, demanded her papers, and ignored the fact that she presented a valid DACA work authorization card.Without a warrant, without probable cause, and without justification, she was taken into custody.This is not law enforcement. This is a state-sanctioned abduction. And if we look away, if we shrug our shoulders, we are accepting a government that treats constitutional protections as optional and immigrant lives as disposable.Xóchitl has dedicated over a decade to defending immigrant communities in Florida, Texas, and beyond. She is not just another case file in the system—she is a leader, a sister, a friend, a fighter for dignity. That is precisely why she is being targeted. DHS and Border Patrol are not simply enforcing immigration law. They are making an example of her, seeking to intimidate Dreamers and immigrant organizers into silence.Her organizing team reports that despite her valid DACA protections, immigration officials have charged her with "unlawful entry." This appears to be an outright fabrication, a chilling indication that the Trump administration is shifting toward criminalizing DACA holders—young people who were promised protection from deportation under the law. As one immigrant rights group warned, "We will not stand by as young people, whose home is here, are ripped away from their lives" (Urban Milwaukee, 2025).Just a friendly reminder: DACA is our nation's promise—a recognition that children should never be punished for their parents' decisions in seeking a better life. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, created by President Barack Obama in June 2012, was meant to protect undocumented immigrants brought here as children—our "Dreamers"—from deportation and to give them the chance to work, study, and live openly in the only country most have ever called home. For more than a decade, DACA has been a lifeline, a shield, and a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of young people who contribute deeply to ou

🌟 Join activists powering the movement for progress—become a free or paid subscriber today and make your voice count! Subscribe to our newsletter 📰 for just $5/month or $60/year. https://www.newsletter.peoplepowerunited.org/Have I ever told you about the time former President Obama inspired me to walk right into a Women’s Republican Club meeting?After Trump's 2016 "win" (friendly reminder—Trump lost the popular vote), I fell into a dark place. Heartbroken, but not surprised. After living in Florida for over 30 years, I'd watched our state slide toward fascism in real time. I had seen the lies, the propaganda, the fear-mongering, and the MAGA cult forming. And I'd also seen a local Democratic Party that meant well but was nowhere near ready to meet the moment or save Florida—or America.Then came President Obama's farewell address. His words jolted me awake:"If you're tired of arguing with strangers on the internet, try to talk with one in real life. If something needs fixing, lace up your shoes and do some organizing. If you're disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run for office yourself. Show up. Dive in. Persevere…”I took that to heart. I had no interest in running for office, but I did want to understand my community—and where our divisions ran deepest. As someone who champions progress, I wanted to know why we couldn't unite to build a community where everyone could thrive.So, I laced up my shoes and headed to the Broward Women's Republican Club.This was just a few months into Trump's presidency. About 30 people attended. Men ran the meeting. The speakers were men. And it quickly became clear: this was not a space designed to empower women.Instead, it was two hours of Trump campaign talking points, lies, and grievances. Not a single real solution for the problems our community faced. It wasn't a forum for ideas but a pipeline for propaganda.That night, I walked away with two truths burned into my mind:* This group was ready to hand over America to fascism without a fight.* I would never be that person.Let me be clear: I'm not suggesting anyone attend a meeting like this. In some places, I'd advise against it. But for me, it was necessary to see with my own eyes who in my county was perfectly fine with racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, transphobia, misogynoir, elitism, and bigotry.I didn't confront anyone. I was a respectful guest. But I left more certain than ever of my path: I will c