John -
On August 2,
the week of the anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act,
thousands will gather in DC for a Mass National Moral Monday Action in Washington DC to Save Our
Democracy. This rally and direct action will be led by poor people, low-wage workers
and faith leaders.
The August 2 rally is one of several events that are being held
during a season of non-violent moral direct action, July 12 - August 8
by The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, joined by
dozens of partners, our 40+ state coordinating committees, and thousands of
faith leaders. You can find more information about these events here.
Click here to register for the rally!
There are several roles for local, DC-area activists in connection with the rally. Please click here for more information and a questionnaire.
We demand that
the US Senate and the White House:
1. End the filibuster
2. Pass all provisions of the
For the People Act
3. Fully restore the 1965
Voting Rights Act
4. Raise the federal minimum
wage to $15/hr
Now is the
time to ask our representatives and ourselves: Which Side Are You On?
Democracy or Autocracy? The provisions of the US Constitution or the demands of
the US Chamber of Commerce?
This fight is not just about Black or white. What we are
witnessing are attacks on people of every race, creed, income, gender,
sexuality, ability and identity. The battle to suppress the vote is a tool of
wealth distribution upward. Not only are we battling autocracy, but the
possibility of descending further into a civil oligarchy.
Join The Poor
People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival and our partner
organizations on Monday, August 2 in DC!
Forward
together – not one step back!
Zillah Wesley
Liz McNichol
Co-Chairs, DC Poor People’s Campaign
