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| Subject | The Fight for Our Future Continues! |
| Date | April 25, 2020 4:06 PM |
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The Fight for Our Future Continues!
Bernie has suspended his presidential campaign, but the
movement he inspired will keep going. Many of the issues we are
fighting for -- like Medicare for All and paid sick leave -- are
now being viewed as essential in the midst of the pandemic and
the economic crisis.
That's why Our Revolution is mobilizing voters in the
remaining primary states to ensure Bernie earns enough delegates
so we can continue to transform the Democratic party, elect
progressive champions, and fight for progressive policies at
every level of government.
You can read MORE about the FIGHT AHEAD in this edition of
The Revolution Report!
★ ★ ★
Member Survey Results
After Bernie suspended his campaign, we asked our members
about what the priorities of our movement should be. Here are the
results:
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A group Bernie Sanders founded is pushing to win him enough
delegates to influence the Democrats' platform
Even though Bernie ended his presidential campaign, he's
still on the ballot -- and we need as many Bernie delegates as
possible at the Democratic National Convention in August to both
preserve the party reforms we won in 2016 and continue to move
the party platform to the left. That's why our work isn't
finished!
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We're activating members in Ohio, New York, Maryland, New
Jersey, Oregon and elsewhere to get out the vote for Bernie. If
we amass 1,200 Bernie delegates at the convention, we will
achieve the 25% threshold necessary to bring motions to the
floor. We need your help!
Sign up to do GOTV HERE!
( [link removed] )
★ ★ ★
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All across the country, Our Revolution is helping to elect
the next wave of progressive champions up and down the ballot:
( # )
Marie Newman's victory over conservative Democratic Rep. Dan
Lipinski in Illinois is proof that, through persistent and
committed organizing, Our Revolution-backed candidates can defeat
the DCCC and their tactics, and win in our fight for the social
and economic justice all of us deserve.
( # )
Mike Siegel, Austin assistant city attorney, won his primary
to secure a place on the ballot in the July 14 runoff to
represent Texas' 10th Congressional District. Siegel's grassroots
operation, powered by Our Revolution Texas volunteers, proves
that when we organize, we win!
( # )
Scott Feuless of Pearland, TX is a perfect example of our
motto of electing progressive champions up and down the ballot.
He's running for Brazoria Drainage District 4, Place 2
Commissioner and will be in the runoff election on May 26. Scott
is also a leader in Our Revolution Texas.
( # )
Georgette Gomez, San Diego City Council President, will be
on the ballot in November to represent San Diego's 53rd
Congressional District thanks to the hard work of Our Revolution
activists in southern California. If elected, Georgette will
become the first queer Latina in Congressional history.
( # )
Jackie Fielder, candidate for District 11 in the California
State Senate, won her primary to advance to the general election
in November. "California has 157 billionaires. We have the 5th
largest economy in the world. Yet here in San Francisco, many of
us are trying to hold on for dear life," she told the San
Francisco Berniecrats at their Organize to Win rally.
Click Here to See Our Roster of Nationally Endorsed
Progressive Champions
( [link removed] )
★ ★ ★
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Organizing During the Pandemic
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Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese and
Congressman Ro Khanna [CA-17] joined over 5,000 members for The
Revolution Report National Call
( [link removed] )
to discuss how the current crisis is a moment for our movement
to advance progressive policies. "This is the time to insist on
progressive policies, but it will require vigorous grassroots
organizing to get Congress to understand it," Khanna said.
National Town Hall on Medicare for All
( # )
With millions of workers at risk because they don't have
paid leave or health care during the pandemic, there couldn't be
a more compelling argument for Medicare for All. Over 3,000 Our
Revolution members joined Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
and Our Revolution Chair Larry Cohen for a conversation about how
we can organize to win universal coverage during this pandemic.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Stand with Amazon Workers!
( # )
Chris Smalls, the worker who led the recent walkout at
Amazon's Staten Island, NY warehouse over safety concerns, spoke
with over 150 Our Revolution leaders about labor organizing
during the pandemic. "We need to help workers understand their
true worth. People like Jeff Bezos don't make their billions
unless we go to work. By joining together, we can take power
back. Amazon is not essential right now. We are essential."
Sign the petition here!
( [link removed] )
Fighting for Criminal Justice Reform
( # )
Newly elected San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin
joined Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese and
over 3,000 Our Revolution members on our Revolution Report
National Call
( [link removed] )
to discuss how people power made the difference in his underdog
campaign to reform our broken justice system. "We could not have
won my race without the support of local Our Revolution
organizers. It's people power that made the difference. Our
message resonated with voters who understood the horrific
inequities of our criminal justice system. It's this kind of
honesty and organizing that can defeat the billionaires and the
corporate media, and overcome all odds."
Vote By Mail
( # )
The best way to safeguard our democracy during this crisis
is to ensure that we secure strong vote by mail provisions in the
remaining primaries and the November general election. Oregon has
a proven track record of generating higher turnout results so
long as every registered voter is mailed a ballot. We need to
engage in state and county campaigns to enable universal vote by
mail.
Sign our petition here!
( [link removed] )
★ ★ ★
( # )
All across the country, Our Revolution is organizing a
national network of local political powerhouses to build the
progressive movement from the bottom up:
Our Revolution Florida
( # )
Our Revolution Florida convened a virtual statewide call to
continue our work to turn the Sunshine State into a progressive
powerhouse. Joined by State Representative Dotie Joseph, who
represents a portion of Miami-Dade County -- as well as activists
Nadia Ahmad and Alexei Lizanich -- local leaders highlighted the
need for progressive policies that would help protect the most
vulnerable from the devastating impacts of our current public
health and economic crisis.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution New Jersey
( # )
Our Revolution New Jersey activists joined candidates and
elected officials, including Zina Spezakis, candidate for
Congress in District 9; Arati Kreibich, Glen Rock Councilmember
and candidate for Congress in District 5; and Rachel Ehlrich,
Madison Borough Councilmember -- to emphasize the need for
Medicare for All, criminal justice reform, immigration reform,
affordable housing, climate justice, canceling student debt, and
transforming the Democratic party.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Maine
( # )
Maine's virtual state organizing meeting featured Betsy
Sweet, our nationally endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate running
against Susan Collins. "We're on the cusp of a political and
economic revolution. We have a real opportunity not just to take
on Susan Collins, but to elect leaders who will make programs
like Medicare for All permanent policy."
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Texas
( # )
This month's Texas Organize to Win virtual meeting featured
inspiring remarks by our own Jim Hightower on the movement's
Beyond Bernie moment. It also showcased two progressive
candidates running popular campaigns -- Mike Siegel for Congress
and Lorenzo Sanchez for State House -- and two city officials --
San Marcos' Joca Marquez and Dallas' Adam Bazaldua, who discussed
several progressive issues their city councils are working on.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Pennsylvania & Reclaim Philadelphia
( # )
Held in partnership with Reclaim Philadelphia, our virtual
organizing meeting featured two progressive champions --
Philadelphia City Council Members Helen Gym and Kendra Brooks --
who spoke on the local impact of Covid-19 and efforts to protect
essential workers and vulnerable communities. They were joined by
several local issues leaders including Marty Harrison of
PASNAP/Temple Univ. Hosp. Nurses' Assn, who gave a report from
the frontlines. We also announced our endorsement of three local
candidates: Elizabeth Fiedler, Nikil Saval, and Rick Krajewski.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Wisconsin
( # )
Wisconsin activists convened in Madison for their first
Organize to Win summit. Congressman Mark Pocan, co-chair of the
Congressional Progressive Caucus, told attendees: "What our
revolution is about is making sure we have a movement and not a
moment. The only way we're going to get change is to build it
from the bottom up." Randy "Ironstache" Bryce, who ran against
Paul Ryan in 2018, encouraged participants to put the "move into
movement."
Watch the kickoff here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution North Carolina
( # )
North Carolina's Organize to Win summit was held at North
Carolina Central University with activists from across the Tar
Heel State. Moises Serrano, who was the subject of an
award-winning documentary, Forbidden, spoke on the importance of
immigration reform. "It's 2020 and we still have not fixed this
issue. We need to support candidates who are willing to defend
immigrant communities."
Watch the kickoff here!
( [link removed] )
Our Illinois Revolution
( # )
U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia headlined the our Illinois monthly
meeting with a recap of the first Congressional stimulus package
and lessons the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about systemic
inequities. Joining him on the call were State Rep. Karina Villa,
who is pressing employers to improve workplace safety, and
Alderman Andre Vasquez who spoke on the racial inequities of the
Covid-19 impact. Alfredo Villalobos, an Amazon contract warehouse
worker, described the challenges of performing his job during the
COVID-19 crisis.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Colorado
( # )
Our Revolution board members Jim Hightower and Jane Kleeb
helped kick-off the Colorado Organize to Win Summit. They joined
OR group leaders from Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Weld
County who together represent over 20,000 supporters. Our members
were joined by Colorado State Rep. Emily Sirota, and former
Colorado state rep Joe Salazar, executive director of Colorado
Rising, and others who spoke on a wide range of issues.
Watch the kickoff here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Long Beach, California
( # )
The Long Beach Organize to Win Summit -- led by Cesar
Armendariz -- brought together activists and candidates who are
working together to win progressive victories across Southern
California. Jasmine Kanick talked about Measure R, a citizen-led
ballot initiative that aims to reform Los Angeles County's police
system. Several OR-endorsed candidates were there, including Long
Beach City Council candidate Tunua Thrash-Ntuk and State Assembly
candidate Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, who both won on March 3 and are
advancing to the general election.
★ ★ ★
Join the Revolution -- find our events HERE!
( [link removed] )PAID FOR BY OUR REVOLUTION
PO Box 66208
WASHINGTON, DC, 20035
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. Our Revolution is a 501(c)(4) organization. Donations to Our Revolution are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. All donations are made to support Our Revolution’s general mission and are not designated for any specific activity.
To unsubscribe visit: [link removed]
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The Fight for Our Future Continues!
Bernie has suspended his presidential campaign, but the
movement he inspired will keep going. Many of the issues we are
fighting for -- like Medicare for All and paid sick leave -- are
now being viewed as essential in the midst of the pandemic and
the economic crisis.
That's why Our Revolution is mobilizing voters in the
remaining primary states to ensure Bernie earns enough delegates
so we can continue to transform the Democratic party, elect
progressive champions, and fight for progressive policies at
every level of government.
You can read MORE about the FIGHT AHEAD in this edition of
The Revolution Report!
★ ★ ★
Member Survey Results
After Bernie suspended his campaign, we asked our members
about what the priorities of our movement should be. Here are the
results:
( # )
( # )
( # )
★ ★ ★
( # )
( # )
A group Bernie Sanders founded is pushing to win him enough
delegates to influence the Democrats' platform
Even though Bernie ended his presidential campaign, he's
still on the ballot -- and we need as many Bernie delegates as
possible at the Democratic National Convention in August to both
preserve the party reforms we won in 2016 and continue to move
the party platform to the left. That's why our work isn't
finished!
( # )
We're activating members in Ohio, New York, Maryland, New
Jersey, Oregon and elsewhere to get out the vote for Bernie. If
we amass 1,200 Bernie delegates at the convention, we will
achieve the 25% threshold necessary to bring motions to the
floor. We need your help!
Sign up to do GOTV HERE!
( [link removed] )
★ ★ ★
( # )
All across the country, Our Revolution is helping to elect
the next wave of progressive champions up and down the ballot:
( # )
Marie Newman's victory over conservative Democratic Rep. Dan
Lipinski in Illinois is proof that, through persistent and
committed organizing, Our Revolution-backed candidates can defeat
the DCCC and their tactics, and win in our fight for the social
and economic justice all of us deserve.
( # )
Mike Siegel, Austin assistant city attorney, won his primary
to secure a place on the ballot in the July 14 runoff to
represent Texas' 10th Congressional District. Siegel's grassroots
operation, powered by Our Revolution Texas volunteers, proves
that when we organize, we win!
( # )
Scott Feuless of Pearland, TX is a perfect example of our
motto of electing progressive champions up and down the ballot.
He's running for Brazoria Drainage District 4, Place 2
Commissioner and will be in the runoff election on May 26. Scott
is also a leader in Our Revolution Texas.
( # )
Georgette Gomez, San Diego City Council President, will be
on the ballot in November to represent San Diego's 53rd
Congressional District thanks to the hard work of Our Revolution
activists in southern California. If elected, Georgette will
become the first queer Latina in Congressional history.
( # )
Jackie Fielder, candidate for District 11 in the California
State Senate, won her primary to advance to the general election
in November. "California has 157 billionaires. We have the 5th
largest economy in the world. Yet here in San Francisco, many of
us are trying to hold on for dear life," she told the San
Francisco Berniecrats at their Organize to Win rally.
Click Here to See Our Roster of Nationally Endorsed
Progressive Champions
( [link removed] )
★ ★ ★
( # )
Organizing During the Pandemic
( # )
Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese and
Congressman Ro Khanna [CA-17] joined over 5,000 members for The
Revolution Report National Call
( [link removed] )
to discuss how the current crisis is a moment for our movement
to advance progressive policies. "This is the time to insist on
progressive policies, but it will require vigorous grassroots
organizing to get Congress to understand it," Khanna said.
National Town Hall on Medicare for All
( # )
With millions of workers at risk because they don't have
paid leave or health care during the pandemic, there couldn't be
a more compelling argument for Medicare for All. Over 3,000 Our
Revolution members joined Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
and Our Revolution Chair Larry Cohen for a conversation about how
we can organize to win universal coverage during this pandemic.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Stand with Amazon Workers!
( # )
Chris Smalls, the worker who led the recent walkout at
Amazon's Staten Island, NY warehouse over safety concerns, spoke
with over 150 Our Revolution leaders about labor organizing
during the pandemic. "We need to help workers understand their
true worth. People like Jeff Bezos don't make their billions
unless we go to work. By joining together, we can take power
back. Amazon is not essential right now. We are essential."
Sign the petition here!
( [link removed] )
Fighting for Criminal Justice Reform
( # )
Newly elected San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin
joined Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese and
over 3,000 Our Revolution members on our Revolution Report
National Call
( [link removed] )
to discuss how people power made the difference in his underdog
campaign to reform our broken justice system. "We could not have
won my race without the support of local Our Revolution
organizers. It's people power that made the difference. Our
message resonated with voters who understood the horrific
inequities of our criminal justice system. It's this kind of
honesty and organizing that can defeat the billionaires and the
corporate media, and overcome all odds."
Vote By Mail
( # )
The best way to safeguard our democracy during this crisis
is to ensure that we secure strong vote by mail provisions in the
remaining primaries and the November general election. Oregon has
a proven track record of generating higher turnout results so
long as every registered voter is mailed a ballot. We need to
engage in state and county campaigns to enable universal vote by
mail.
Sign our petition here!
( [link removed] )
★ ★ ★
( # )
All across the country, Our Revolution is organizing a
national network of local political powerhouses to build the
progressive movement from the bottom up:
Our Revolution Florida
( # )
Our Revolution Florida convened a virtual statewide call to
continue our work to turn the Sunshine State into a progressive
powerhouse. Joined by State Representative Dotie Joseph, who
represents a portion of Miami-Dade County -- as well as activists
Nadia Ahmad and Alexei Lizanich -- local leaders highlighted the
need for progressive policies that would help protect the most
vulnerable from the devastating impacts of our current public
health and economic crisis.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution New Jersey
( # )
Our Revolution New Jersey activists joined candidates and
elected officials, including Zina Spezakis, candidate for
Congress in District 9; Arati Kreibich, Glen Rock Councilmember
and candidate for Congress in District 5; and Rachel Ehlrich,
Madison Borough Councilmember -- to emphasize the need for
Medicare for All, criminal justice reform, immigration reform,
affordable housing, climate justice, canceling student debt, and
transforming the Democratic party.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Maine
( # )
Maine's virtual state organizing meeting featured Betsy
Sweet, our nationally endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate running
against Susan Collins. "We're on the cusp of a political and
economic revolution. We have a real opportunity not just to take
on Susan Collins, but to elect leaders who will make programs
like Medicare for All permanent policy."
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Texas
( # )
This month's Texas Organize to Win virtual meeting featured
inspiring remarks by our own Jim Hightower on the movement's
Beyond Bernie moment. It also showcased two progressive
candidates running popular campaigns -- Mike Siegel for Congress
and Lorenzo Sanchez for State House -- and two city officials --
San Marcos' Joca Marquez and Dallas' Adam Bazaldua, who discussed
several progressive issues their city councils are working on.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Pennsylvania & Reclaim Philadelphia
( # )
Held in partnership with Reclaim Philadelphia, our virtual
organizing meeting featured two progressive champions --
Philadelphia City Council Members Helen Gym and Kendra Brooks --
who spoke on the local impact of Covid-19 and efforts to protect
essential workers and vulnerable communities. They were joined by
several local issues leaders including Marty Harrison of
PASNAP/Temple Univ. Hosp. Nurses' Assn, who gave a report from
the frontlines. We also announced our endorsement of three local
candidates: Elizabeth Fiedler, Nikil Saval, and Rick Krajewski.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Wisconsin
( # )
Wisconsin activists convened in Madison for their first
Organize to Win summit. Congressman Mark Pocan, co-chair of the
Congressional Progressive Caucus, told attendees: "What our
revolution is about is making sure we have a movement and not a
moment. The only way we're going to get change is to build it
from the bottom up." Randy "Ironstache" Bryce, who ran against
Paul Ryan in 2018, encouraged participants to put the "move into
movement."
Watch the kickoff here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution North Carolina
( # )
North Carolina's Organize to Win summit was held at North
Carolina Central University with activists from across the Tar
Heel State. Moises Serrano, who was the subject of an
award-winning documentary, Forbidden, spoke on the importance of
immigration reform. "It's 2020 and we still have not fixed this
issue. We need to support candidates who are willing to defend
immigrant communities."
Watch the kickoff here!
( [link removed] )
Our Illinois Revolution
( # )
U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia headlined the our Illinois monthly
meeting with a recap of the first Congressional stimulus package
and lessons the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about systemic
inequities. Joining him on the call were State Rep. Karina Villa,
who is pressing employers to improve workplace safety, and
Alderman Andre Vasquez who spoke on the racial inequities of the
Covid-19 impact. Alfredo Villalobos, an Amazon contract warehouse
worker, described the challenges of performing his job during the
COVID-19 crisis.
Watch the meeting here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Colorado
( # )
Our Revolution board members Jim Hightower and Jane Kleeb
helped kick-off the Colorado Organize to Win Summit. They joined
OR group leaders from Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Weld
County who together represent over 20,000 supporters. Our members
were joined by Colorado State Rep. Emily Sirota, and former
Colorado state rep Joe Salazar, executive director of Colorado
Rising, and others who spoke on a wide range of issues.
Watch the kickoff here!
( [link removed] )
Our Revolution Long Beach, California
( # )
The Long Beach Organize to Win Summit -- led by Cesar
Armendariz -- brought together activists and candidates who are
working together to win progressive victories across Southern
California. Jasmine Kanick talked about Measure R, a citizen-led
ballot initiative that aims to reform Los Angeles County's police
system. Several OR-endorsed candidates were there, including Long
Beach City Council candidate Tunua Thrash-Ntuk and State Assembly
candidate Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, who both won on March 3 and are
advancing to the general election.
★ ★ ★
Join the Revolution -- find our events HERE!
( [link removed] )PAID FOR BY OUR REVOLUTION
PO Box 66208
WASHINGTON, DC, 20035
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. Our Revolution is a 501(c)(4) organization. Donations to Our Revolution are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. All donations are made to support Our Revolution’s general mission and are not designated for any specific activity.
To unsubscribe visit: [link removed]
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