Hi friend,

This weekend, people around the country are celebrating freedom, democracy, and the power of people to shape their own future.

But behind the fireworks, extremist Republicans have been working against those core American principles to pass their Big Brutal Bill.

This disaster of a budget slashes clean energy investments, rips healthcare away from millions of the most vulnerable Americans, and raises our electricity bills—things that no one wants to celebrate this Independence Day.

And while this outcome stings for so many of us, it’s important to remember that one of the core aspects of a healthy and functioning democracy is the ability to hold our lawmakers accountable.

So, whether your lawmakers voted for or against this ugly bill, take a minute today—on Independence Day—to tell them how you feel about their vote.

If any of your representatives voted against the GOP budget bill, then show them some appreciation for holding their ground and standing up for what’s right. This won’t be the last time your lawmakers have to fight for you in Congress—and your support today can be an important reminder for them to keep doing what’s best for their constituents.

And if any of your representatives voted for the GOP budget bill, then hold them accountable—loudly and urgently. Because they just sold out working people in order to line the pockets of the richest billionaires. And the impacts will hurt people from all walks of life.

Our democracy may be as fragile as it’s ever been, but our movements aren’t. And movements are what power our democracy.

So please, take a minute today to thank your lawmakers if they voted against the GOP budget bill, or to hold them accountable for supporting it.

Because today is a day to celebrate our freedoms—and this is what freedom is all about.

Happy Independence Day, friend.

— Team Evergreen