On Saturday, 7 million Americans took the streets to defend the founding principles of our nation. In Washington DC, Senator Bernie Sanders delivered the closing address to hundreds of thousands.
It’s a good one―and if you don’t have time to watch the whole thing, take a few moments to read the conclusion here:
My fellow Americans: The Establishment, including the corporate media and many of my colleagues in Congress, want you to believe that you are powerless. They want you to believe that you cannot change the status quo. But that’s a lie.
Throughout the history of our country, when Americans have stood up and fought for justice, they have prevailed.
When the Founders stood up to King George, they were told it was impossible. But they won.
When abolitionists fought to end slavery, they were told it was impossible. But they won.
When workers organized to form unions and stood up to their bosses, they were told it was impossible. But they won.
When women demanded the right to vote, they were told it was impossible. But they won.
When Black Americans fought to end segregation, they were told it was impossible. But they won.
When the LGBT community stood up for their rights, they were told it was impossible. But they won.
They did it then. We can and will do it now.
How do I know we will succeed? Take a look at this huge crowd right here in Washington, DC, our nation’s capital.
But it’s not just here. As I understand it, today, October 18, 2025, there are more people out on the streets in more communities all over across our country than we have ever seen in American history.
But let’s be clear: This is not the end. This is just the beginning.
Together, when we stand united, we will create the kind of nation that you and I know we can become. A nation devoted to freedom, justice and democracy.
