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John -- Brand New Congress is part of a larger tapestry that tells the story of what the American Dream COULD be. Just think about the nerdy latinx bartender from the Bronx who is now the youngest woman ever elected to the House of Representatives. Our government CAN and SHOULD reflect all of us.
For too long Congress has not reflected the true fabric of this great nation. For far too long those who hold the seats of power are wealthy, white and many times removed from the systemic issues affecting people of color, marginalized communities and those in poverty.
For millions across the country, issues such as lack of healthcare, rising housing costs, inhumane immigration practices, a broken criminal justice system and others can mean life and death.
That’s why Brand New Congress takes time to evaluate every candidate on our slate. We called for nominations from your communities and asked who would best represent your voice in the House and Senate.
Cori Bush put it best in a talk at the BNC Washington D.C. Summit in 2017:
“To be a true ally, you have to hand the bullhorn to the people who haven’t had a voice. Uplift those in marginalized communities. Uplift us and our fight for a better future for our families.”
People like Cori Bush have taken criminal justice reform head on and stood on the front lines in Ferguson. We deserve representatives who understand the fortitude required to garner a mental health nursing degree while working as a single mother. We must elevate voices like Anthony Clark’s in Chicago, who works tirelessly as a teacher and organizer in communities suffering from gentrification and poverty.
Our movement is telling an important story one candidate at a time. Our voices and our candidates have helped give rise to a progressive groundswell across the country. We've witnessed tremendous change in the three years since our founding, but we have more work to do. We have a Brand New Congress to build.
Can you contribute today to help us seat progressives in 2020 who truly reflect the people of their districts?
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