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  Our Revolution · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 11:46 PM

Don't forget to join tonight's call with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley!

TONIGHT, Sen. Jeff Merkley will kick-off our first call of the month with the latest on For the People Act and the fight against the filibuster. We will also be joined by newly elected progressive champions from Illinois and Missouri, and get an update on California’s fight for uni…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
April 11, 2021 at 6:10 PM

unions vs. Amazon

Amazon — a multinational corporation that enriches itself with government contracts and treats its warehouse employees and drivers as subhuman — is an ongoing threat to every working family in America. In the latest example of why, Amazon has used their money and monopoly power to crush …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Read ALL about it!

News from America’s Political Revolution! ★ ★ ★ On Monday, April 12th, Sen. Jeff Merkley will kick-off our first call of the month with the latest on For the People Act and the fight against the filibuster. We will also be joined by newly elected progressive champions from I…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 6:28 PM

big wins!

After the 2020 elections, many progressive organizations are taking a break from the campaign trail. But 2021 isn’t an off-year for Our Revolution. Across the nation, we’re taking on the Democratic establishment by organizing to elect progressive champions at every level of government. …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 9:21 PM

why don’t “centrists” want working people to have good jobs?

John, President Biden recently introduced the American Jobs Plan, which Bernie Sanders called a “serious proposal” to update our infrastructure, combat the climate crisis and invest in clean energy, expand the rights of unions and their ability to organize for working people, and create …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Joe Biden is wrong about marijuana

John, Four years ago, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo told a reporter that he opposed legalizing recreational marijuana because it’s “a gateway drug.” Last week, New York officially legalized recreational marijuana and expunged prior convictions, proving that one no matter how powerful a …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 12:25 AM

This week in the Revolution Report: our plan in action!

News from America’s Political Revolution! ★ ★ ★ Announcing The April Lineup for our National Organize to Win Calls! On Monday, April 12th, Sen. Jeff Merkley will kick-off our first call of the month with the latest on For the People Act and the fight against the filibuster. …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
April 3, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Breaking!

News from America’s Political Revolution! ★ ★ ★ Announcing The April Lineup for our National Organize to Win Calls! On Monday, April 12th, Sen. Jeff Merkley will kick-off our first call of the month with the latest on For the People Act and the fight against the filibuster. …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 3:45 PM

Big Oil is rolling in our tax money. Let’s change that together.

John, Big Oil spends sickening amounts of money every year on lobbying the government to keep giving them our tax dollars in subsidies — even though their product is quite literally destroying our planet. Unlike the corporate-funded politicians of both parties, Our Revolution stands firml…
  Joseph Geevarghese [Our Revolution] · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 12:28 AM

the media is watching us closely

John, after looking over our budget numbers for the month, we are still short before tonight's end-of-quarter deadline. Every donation you give will go directly to funding our organizing to end the filibuster by putting pressure on corporate Democrats like Senators Sinema and Manchin. Cor…
  Reality Check via Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 7:19 PM

the corporate establishment thinks they can use the filibuster to keep big money in politics

....DONATE $27 to help fund our organizing on the ground in West Virginia and Arizona to prove them wrong. Support Our Revolution →          Our Revolution is a national grassroots network of local groups dedicated to organizing a political revolution powerful enough to …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 3:27 PM

don't let corporate Democrats enable the destruction of our democracy

Big Oil, Wall Street, and other corrupt special interests count on the filibuster as a tool to block any progressive policies from becoming law. Sadly, that includes doing anything to stop the GOP's openly racist assault on voting rights in the form of state bills from coast to coast. Tha…
  Marisa Mormile · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 2:29 AM

the filibuster helps fascist Republicans sell the big lie

Q: What is Our Revolution doing to stop Republicans from nationally suppressing the right to vote? A: We’re on the ground pressuring Senate Democrats to abandon the filibuster and pass the For the People Act. Q: Has it been working? A: Yes! Democratic leadership is open to the idea —…
  Paco Fabían, Director of Campaigns · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 7:35 PM

the only way to fight voter suppression

Big money dominates American politics, and the filibuster is big money’s favorite tool to block legislation that would help working people and make the wealthy pay their fair share. Our Revolution is organizing on the ground in West Virginia and Arizona to pressure Senators Joe Manchin …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Help Our Revolution end the filibuster

Our organizing in West Virginia and Arizona is working. Democratic leadership is starting to fold on the filibuster. Now we need to up the pressure on Senator Manchin and Senator Sinema. ELIMINATE THE FILIBUSTER John, If we want to save our democracy from the GOP’s …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 12:13 AM

Don't forget to join tonight's call with Rep. Ro Khanna!

Join us for tonight at 8:30 PM ET for a Special Monday National Organize to Win Call focused on ending fossil fuel subsidies! Jane Kleeb, Our Revolution Board member, will lead a discussion with U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, Bill McKibben, author and climate activist, Annie Leonard, of Gree…
  Marisa Mormile · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 8:28 PM

healthcare should not be behind a paywall

People go bankrupt or die because they can’t afford medical care, and it’s just plain horrific.That’s why Our Revolution refuses to take no for an answer on Medicare for All — no matter what the establishment or their health insurance industry affiliated donors think. John, can we count o…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 3:21 PM

the deadly consequences of for-profit healthcare

In addition to fighting hard and already forcing the establishment to shift their position on the filibuster, Our Revolution remains committed to fighting against the immoral and deadly healthcare crisis that continues to tear families apart.John, it's real simple: every human being deser…
  Mike Oles · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 4:40 PM

progressives are on the rise

John, At Our Revolution, we are constantly working to create the pressure necessary to make the Democratic Party actually live up to their own stated progressive values. Our work paid off in a big way this month when we helped progressives take over the Nevada Democratic Party by sweep…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 27, 2021 at 9:06 PM

The LATEST!

News from America’s Political Revolution! ★ ★ ★ Bernie started Our Revolution with a single purpose: To build a powerful grassroots movement that makes progressivism a transformative force in American political life. Help us continue the work of fulfilling Bernie’s vision. …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 27, 2021 at 3:02 PM

defending democracy

John, Our organizing works. When we made it very clear to the establishment that we would not accept them using the filibuster as an excuse to block voting rights and prevent reducing big money in politics, they very quickly started talking about how “open” they are to changing the filib…
  Mike Oles · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 7:39 PM

the future of our country is being shaped right now

John, At Our Revolution, we are constantly working to create the pressure necessary to make the Democratic Party actually live up to their own stated progressive values. Our work paid off in a big way this month when we helped progressives take over the Nevada Democratic Party by sweep…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 4:31 PM

our democracy is under attack, and corporate Democrats are stopping us from playing defense

John, Our organizing works. When we made it very clear to the establishment that we would not accept them using the filibuster as an excuse to block voting rights and prevent reducing big money in politics, they very quickly started talking about how “open” they are to changing the filib…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 12:10 AM

Don't miss tonight's call with Rep. Jamie Raskin!

Join us for tonight's National Organize to Win Call when our line-up will feature Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, the new progressive chair of the Nevada Democratic Party Judith Whitmer, and Our Revolution endorsed candidate Karen Carter Peterson! RSVP NOW ★ ★ ★ News from …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 20, 2021 at 6:17 PM

The LATEST!

News from America’s Political Revolution! ★ ★ ★ Join us for Monday’s National Organize to Win Call when our line-up will feature Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, the new progressive chair of the Nevada Democratic Party Judith Whitmer, and other special guests! RSVP NOW …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 8:26 PM

our plan to restore democracy is already working

John, Last week, Our Revolution announced that we are hiring organizers in West Virginia and Arizona to put pressure on Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to not allow Republicans to use the filibuster — a relic of Jim Crow — to block critical legislation like the For the People Act…
  Phil Ateto · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 5:05 PM

a healthcare system that values money over human life

How many more of us will they sacrifice to maintain their bottom line? John, My name is Phil Ateto, and I’m a community activist and member of Our Revolution Maryland. I just spoke at the introduction of the Medicare for All Act of 2021 in Congress with Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Debbie Dingel…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 6:18 PM

progressives vs. the establishment in Nevada

John, Since 2016, Our Revolution has been laser-focused on fulfilling Bernie Sanders’ vision of reforming the Democratic Party from the bottom up through grassroots organizing. In just a few short years, we have successfully elected progressives all over the country — and now in Nevada, p…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 12:09 AM

Don't miss tonight's Organize to Win call with Rep. Mondaire Jones!

Don’t miss tonight's Organize to Win Call! Our line-up features Rep. Mondaire Jones on the For the People Act; Delaine Eastin, candidate for California Democratic Party Chair; CWA union leader Sara Steffens on the PRO Act; and Amirah Sequeira of National Nurses United on Medicare …
  OurRevolution.com · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 11:11 PM

[REMINDER] RSVP now for our Medicare for All Act of 2021 rally!

John, Medicare for All isn’t only morally right — it’s also very popular. That’s why Our Revolution is excited to invite you to a rally celebrating the introduction of Medicare for All in the new Congress — with special guest Representative Debbie Dingell! If you agree that healthcare s…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 10:15 PM

the whole establishment resigned in Nevada!

John, Since 2016, Our Revolution has been laser-focused on fulfilling Bernie Sanders’ vision of reforming the Democratic Party from the bottom up through grassroots organizing. In just a few short years, we have successfully elected progressives all over the country — and now in Nevada, p…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 13, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Breaking News!

News from America’s Political Revolution! ★ ★ ★ Don’t miss this week’s Monday Organize to Win Call! Our line-up features Rep. Mondaire Jones on the For the People Act; Delaine Eastin, candidate for California Democratic Party Chair; CWA union leader Sara Steffens on the PRO…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 10:15 PM

RSVP now for our Medicare for All Act of 2021 rally!

John, Medicare for All isn’t only morally right — it’s also very popular. That’s why Our Revolution is excited to invite you to a rally celebrating the introduction of Medicare for All in the new Congress — with special guest Representative Debbie Dingell! If you agree that healthcare s…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 7:41 PM

defending democracy

In Georgia and other battleground states, Republicans are pushing undemocratic bills to gut voting rights. If they succeed, it will effectively end American democracy as we know it and usher in an era of unrestrained white nationalism and corporate rule. To defend our democracy, the Hou…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 12:42 AM

Republicans are actively attacking the right to vote

In Georgia and other battleground states, Republicans are pushing undemocratic bills to gut voting rights. If they succeed, it will effectively end American democracy as we know it and usher in an era of unrestrained white nationalism and corporate rule. To defend our democracy, the Hou…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 27, 2021 at 12:11 AM

a firewall against the radical right

John, While Trump might be gone, Trumpism isn’t. Sadly, it’s clear that the Democratic establishment doesn’t fully appreciate the threat that Trump’s brand of conspiracy-filled fascism poses to our democracy. That’s why Our Revolution is focused on doing what the DNC, DCCC, and DSCC ref…
  Breaking News via Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 6:09 PM

President Biden can’t hide behind the Senate Parliamentarian’s disgraceful ruling

In a disgraceful decision, the Senate Parliamentarian ruled yesterday that raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour could not be done through budget reconciliation. The House is voting right now and we are pushing to make sure $15 stays in the COVID Relief Package. John, the fight…
  Mike Oles · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 11:49 PM

did you hear what Ayanna Pressley said about Our Revolution?

Did you see the team’s message, John? Ayanna Pressley gave our grassroots movement credit for leading the charge to beat Trump on our national organizing call last week. And now, it’s up to us to hold Joe Biden and Democratic leadership accountable and make sure they pay a high price if…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Ayanna Pressley credited our movement for defeating Trump

John, Bernie Sanders founded Our Revolution because he saw a gap in the progressive organizing space — namely that many organizations rely on the same corporate donors that fund “centrist” politicians who consistently work to weaken the political power of working people. That’s why we ca…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 12:10 AM

Starting Soon: our virtual event with Nina Turner!

John, our virtual fundraiser in support of Nina Turner’s Congressional campaign is about to begin! TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. ET, we’re hosting a fundraiser to benefit Nina Turner's campaign in Ohio's 11th Congressional District, and to help us continue the fight for progressive change right h…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 11:38 PM

TOMORROW at the Capitol, we’re demanding a $15 minimum wage from Congress!

John,TOMORROW at 9:00 a.m. ET, Our Revolution members and underpaid workers who work in the U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon, and the Supreme Court will hold a press conference outside the Capitol complex to demand that Congress take action on the $15 federal minimum wage hike that President Bi…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 9:29 PM

$15 means everything to an essential worker. What doesn't President Biden understand about that?

For an essential worker making $10 an hour, an extra $5 an hour means $200 more every week. Life-changing money for families. Sadly, the Biden White House and Democratic leadership are showing signs of breaking their promise to stand firmly behind a $15 minimum wage. John, money in polit…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 1:11 AM

Don't forget to join tonight's National Organize to Win Call featuring U.S. Senator Ed Markey!

Don’t miss this week’s National Organize to Win Call! Join Amazon workers fighting against union-busting, US Sen. Ed Markey, Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani, and other progressive champions this Monday, February 22 at 8:30pm ET! RSVP NOW! ★ ★ ★ News from around the politica…
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 4:09 PM

There is no excuse for Joe Biden to abandon the fight for $15

In a sad but less than shocking report, Politico revealed that President Biden has already privately told governors that a $15 minimum wage isn’t happening. John, there is no excuse for Joe Biden’s decision to abandon the Fight for $15. Period. Polls consistently show that a bipartisan …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 21, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Biden is reportedly abandoning the fight for $15

In a sad but less than shocking report, Politico revealed that President Biden has already privately told governors that a $15 minimum wage isn’t happening. John, there is no excuse for Joe Biden’s decision to abandon the Fight for $15. Period. Polls consistently show that a bipartisan …
  Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 20, 2021 at 11:55 PM

Breaking!

News from around the political revolution! ★ ★ ★ URGENT REQUEST: Right now, Our Revolution is going up against centrist Dems to make sure we pass legislation to raise the wage to $15 an hour. Will you help us grow our movement so we have the resources we need to win this cru…
  Jim Hightower · [email protected]
February 20, 2021 at 2:31 AM

greed is responsible for our suffering in Texas

John, Big energy companies have been flooding Texas politicians with big money for years to get their way, and this week we got the tragic results of their corruption of our government and power grid. Vulnerable Texans don't have access to water, old folks risk freezing to death, and ro…
  Kristi Lara · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 5:34 PM

Texas Republicans took money from energy companies to look the other way

Hello John, my name is Kristi, and I’m an Our Revolution organizer in Texas and have been a part of the Bernie Sanders movement from the start. In this email, I’m going to talk about how my fellow Texans are suffering because of Republican greed. I’m also going to talk about how we can b…
  Kristi Lara · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 10:36 PM

Corporations pay off politicians to support the deregulation of the Texas energy market

Hello John, my name is Kristi, and I’m an Our Revolution organizer in Texas and have been a part of the Bernie Sanders movement from the start. In this email, I’m going to talk about how my fellow Texans are suffering because of Republican greed. I’m also going to talk about how we can b…
  Breaking News via Our Revolution · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 11:58 PM

Joe Biden indicates he might side with corporate donors over workers on the minimum wage

At a nationally televised town hall, Joe Biden said he is considering siding with corporate-friendly “centrists” by reducing the minimum wage increase down from $15 to $13 an hour. John, we need President Biden to fully understand that we will not accept him betraying American workers by…