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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]
July 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM

It is not enough to tell each other what we’re against.

It is not enough to tell each other what we’re against. In order to win political power, in order to have a chance for a better world, we must share what we are for. We can't only point out who’s screwing you and who is screwing up. We must have a vision for how we’re going to fix a syste…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
July 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM

Greg Abbott is rigging the maps

John, Greg Abbott just announced that redistricting will be included in an upcoming special legislative session. They're trying to rig the maps to avoid accountability for screwing the people of Texas — taking health care away from millions, gutting public schools, failing foster kids, and…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
July 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Beto’s coming to the Richmond area for a town hall!

John, Big news! Beto O’Rourke is coming to the Richmond area for a town hall on Saturday, July 19th at 3:00 PM—and you’re invited! Richmond, Virginia Area Town Hall With Beto O'Rourke When: Saturday, July 19 3-5 PM EDT Where: The Cardinal Ballroom at The Cultural Arts Center 2880 Mountain R…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
July 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM

Right now we need to pull together to help support our fellow Texans in this tragic moment.

John, Community means being there for our neighbors during difficult moments and right now we need to pull together to help support our fellow Texans in this tragic moment. As we pray for our fellow Texans who have been impacted by the devastating flooding, please donate to support ongoing…
  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]
July 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM

On the road

John, We recently hosted an extraordinary town hall in front of 800 people in Tyler. The days before that we were in Laredo and San Antonio. We’re going to stay on the road, bringing people together, because that’s where the power is to fight back and to fight for a better future. But, I c…
  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]
July 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM

The strength of the American people

John, today we celebrate the Declaration of Independence. It’s built on the idea that each and every one of us is created equal, and that each of us deserves equal treatment under the laws of this nation. No tyrants, no kings, no one above the law. Just a government of, by, and for the peop…
  Team Powered by People · [email protected]
July 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM

A disaster for working families

John, The House just passed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” It’s now headed to Trump’s desk. Let’s be real about what this is: A massive handout to the ultra-wealthy — and a direct attack on everyday Americans. This bill means: Over 17 million Americans could lose health covera…
  Team Powered by People · [email protected]
July 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Holding John Cornyn accountable

John, Senator John Cornyn cast the deciding vote in the Senate to: Stop millions of Texans from being able to see a doctor Take food away from kids who rely on SNAP Shut down rural hospitals across our state Crush solar and wind jobs that support Texas families And give our t…
  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM

The impact of these town halls

Fighting back is not just about saying who failed us, it’s about saying how we’re going to fix this system that has badly failed so many Americans. John, First I was in San Antonio, then Laredo, next Tyler, and most recently, Beaumont. Over the past few days, I’ve had the chance to trave…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
July 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Please split a contribution between the 2026 Texas Nominee Fund and Powered by People right now →

Let’s get to work. John, this morning, Colin Allred launched his campaign for Texas Senate! If he’s our nominee, he’ll take on either our incumbent senator, John Cornyn, or our indicted Attorney General, Ken Paxton. Powered by People is committed to doing everything we can to build Democr…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
July 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM

Breaking News: Colin Allred

John, breaking news: Colin Allred just launched his campaign for Texas Senate. If he’s our nominee, he’ll take on either our incumbent senator, John Cornyn, or our corrupt Attorney General, Ken Paxton. They’re both MAGA extremists who have proven that they care more about impressing Trump …
  Powered By People · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM

San Antonio and Laredo

John, Beto kicked off his weekend by hosting a town hall Friday night in San Antonio, with Joaquín Castro, Ron Nirenberg, and James Talarico. The auditorium was packed and the energy was electric—people showed up to fight for the future of our state and our country. Then on Saturday, Beto…
  Team Powered by People · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM

We’re up against one of the biggest deadlines of the year →

John, Tomorrow’s end-of-quarter deadline is approaching fast — and how we close this quarter determines the strength of our movement and what we’re able to do next. When we meet our goals, Powered by People has the resources to host town halls, mobilize grassroots support, and hold those i…
  Team Powered by People · [email protected]
June 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM

We’re up against some tough fights organized by extremist Republicans

John, Beto is back on the road, holding town halls across Texas — meeting people where they are, listening to concerns, and standing up for communities being ignored by those in power. This is what democracy should look like. And it’s exactly what we’re building at Powered by People. But …
  Team Powered by People · [email protected]
June 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM

🐔🐔

John — Beto’s leaving the chickens at home this weekend (don’t worry they’ll be well-cared for!) and is heading back on the road to host town halls in Laredo, Beaumont, Tyler, and San Antonio. We can’t wait until next year to start organizing to win in 2026 or even 2028. The work to win u…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
June 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Governor Greg Abbott just vetoed funding that would’ve helped 3.75 million Texas kids eat this summer.

John, Governor Greg Abbott just vetoed funding that would’ve helped 3.75 million Texas kids eat this summer. That’s not a typo. That’s not spin. That’s a fact: Greg Abbott claims to be “pro life” but just vetoed $60 million worth of free lunch for our kids. Here’s the thing: families shoul…
  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]
June 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM

I’m encouraged by the energy Bernie and I felt and saw in Amarillo and Fort Worth.

John, I’m encouraged by the energy Bernie and I felt and saw in Amarillo and Fort Worth. It’s an indication of our willingness to fight back against corruption in the Oval Office, against illegal wars fought in our name, and against a massive redistribution of wealth from working Americans…
  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]
June 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Why Bernie came to Texas

John, Last night I was with Bernie Sanders in Fort Worth. I am going to share a full recap in the next few days but wanted to send a short note as soon as I could. Bernie brought the Fighting Oligarchy tour to Texas because no matter where you live or who you voted for, you deserve to be …
  Powered By People · [email protected]
June 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM

6 town halls in the next 10 days

John, Beto is joining Bernie Sanders for two town halls this weekend! Bernie is coming to Texas because he knows that we can’t afford to write anyone off in our fight against Trump’s extremism and oligarchy. Powered by People also just announced that we’ll be hosting four town halls in Lare…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
June 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Tyler, Beaumont, San Antonio, and Laredo

John, Powered by People just announced that we’ll be hosting four town halls in Tyler, Beaumont, San Antonio, and Laredo at the end of June! Will you chip in $3 today to help get Beto back on the road, hosting town halls and building long-term political organizing power? DONATE $3 We …
  Team Powered by People · [email protected]
June 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Watch Beto’s video 👇

John, Beto’s been holding town halls across Texas, but the reason why we’re doing this matters most. Beto recorded this video after a conversation with voters in Houston explaining the importance of standing up and speaking out. Watch it here 👇👇👇 Holding these town halls takes real resourc…
  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]
June 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM

“And this bastard is taking it away.”

John, I’ve been traveling Texas recruiting volunteers, meeting with people in the fight and holding town hall conversations everywhere we can, places like Mansfield, Fort Bend, Wichita Falls, Denton, Amarillo, Rice, Garland, Humble. There’s real power in people coming together. You don’t fe…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
June 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM

The cost of a morning coffee helps power this work

Good morning and happy Father’s Day, John. We want you to get back to spending time with loved ones, so we’ll keep this short. Beto is hitting the road with Bernie Sanders for two town halls in Texas to call out corruption and the billionaire takeover of our government. But they can’t kee…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
June 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Taking power back from the ultra-wealthy

John, FIRST: Donald Trump opened the floodgates — welcoming unelected billionaires to shape our government behind closed doors. He handed them the keys to our democracy, no questions asked. THEN: Together, they worked to push self-serving, authoritarian agendas — gutting federal agencies, s…
  Powered By People · [email protected]
June 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM

It used to be that voters chose their member of Congress.

Have you seen this news, John? It used to be that voters chose their member of Congress. But Trump and Texas Republicans are so worried that they can’t win on the merits of slashing health care, defunding public education, and taking food away from hungry kids that they’re trying to rig th…