John,
On Tuesday night, we heard from President Biden as he addressed the nation in his first Presidential State of the Union.
Before the address, Jamaal took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the weight and importance of Biden's speech. And he urged us all to use our voice to hold our elected officials accountable for the changes we deserve to see. But that is only a portion of our grassroots work.
John, it's on all of us to hold elected officials accountable and ensure they deliver on their campaign promises and efforts to repair our crumbling democracy. If you're ready to usher in a new wave of progressive action, please consider supporting Jamaal and our movement with a contribution of $4.50 or anything you are able to give.
Biden's speech was one that millions of us worked day and night for since 2020, amidst the wave of Trump supporters who actively tried to break down our democratic process.
We waited to hear what actions he planned to take in 2022 to answer the calls for universal pre-K and childcare, lower prescription drugs, ending gun violence, student debt cancellation, fighting the climate emergency, and protecting our democracy.
While we heard many key points shared by President Biden, his address highlighted that we still have a lot of work to do, John. Not once did President Biden address canceling student loan debt, ending the filibuster, voting rights or accountability in policing and our criminal justice system.
Instead, President Biden made a motion to continue funding the police with more resources — directly contradicting our calls to defund and decarcerate. This is a step in the wrong direction. The key to our progress does not start with strengthening an already unjust system. We need critical investments for our teachers, schools, counselors and community resources at the ground-level and upwards.
One thing is for certain, John: progressive leaders are paving the way for much needed reform — so it's crucial that we continue to uplift progressive voices in Congress and the leaders fighting to get there. Your support will show everyone that our grassroots progressive campaign is motivated and ready to push for the change we deserve. Please consider making a contribution of $4.50 or more so we can continue our hard work.
Thank you,
Bowman for Congress
