📢 America, never forget—true power rests with the people.

🗽 The movement for who we are and what we represent is happening now. People power thrives in the hands of ordinary citizens who organize, advocate, and act.

Happy Saturday! I hope you’re having a relaxing weekend and enjoying the blessings of the holiday season—a time when people are filled with joy and hope. As we close out the year, I want to share why I’m optimistic and hopeful for the year ahead. After living in Florida for over 30 years and witnessing the rise of hatred and bigotry, I understand the challenges we face in America. With Donald Trump and his minions taking power in 2025—MAGA extremists, radical Republicans, and even some Democrats willing to sell their souls for power—our rights, freedoms, and democracy will be tested. But here’s the truth: I have unwavering faith in the power of the people to meet this moment in history.

Let’s not lose sight of our tremendous strength. Almost 80% of people who call America home did not vote for Donald Trump. Our power is not in the hands of politicians who seek to divide and conquer; it’s in the collective will, determination, and unity of everyday Americans who believe in liberty and justice for all. This is what gives me hope: the undeniable force of people power.

People power is the ability of individuals and communities to come together to create meaningful change, challenge injustice, and hold those in authority accountable.

Unlike the top-down power often wielded by Congress, the Supreme Court, parties like the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, non profit organizations beholding to the donor class, and other institutions, people power thrives in the hands of ordinary citizens who organize, advocate, and act. It is rooted in shared ideals like:

• Everyone deserves dignity —with access to housing, healthcare, and education.

• Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive — regardless of age, race, sex, sexual preference, preferred pronouns, religion, or employment status.

• Everyone deserves safety—clean air and water, and communities free from gun violence.

It is also rooted in making an impact through action. This power isn’t confined to election cycles or political titles—it’s alive in our daily lives. Freedom is a daily act of advocacy. People Power is believing in the possibility of change and making change happen! In this community, we will always show up and speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

History has shown us time and again that real change starts with the people. From the Civil Rights Movement to the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality, it wasn’t politicians who led the charge; it was people united by a common purpose, demanding justice and equality. This is the transformative power we hold—our ability to mobilize and push back against oppressive systems, to inspire policies that reflect our values, and to shape a future where everyone can thrive.

As we head into the new year, I am more confident than ever that people power will be the force that leads us forward. Together, we have the strength to overcome the challenges ahead and ensure that the voices of everyday Americans—not the wealthy elite or those who spread division—determine the course of our nation. Let’s use this power, stand united, and keep building a movement that ensures liberty and justice for all.

Today’s Call to Action:

• Can you help our efforts by completing this grassroots survey?

• Click here to signup for our next event: Building People Power in Remembrance of the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection

BONUS

• Click here for No Oil Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

• Click here to Tell the EPA: Stop Promoting "Forever Chemical" Fertilizer

• Click here to Save USPS’s Green Fleet From Trump’s Climate Rollbacks Now!

• Click here to Oppose Trump’s Big Oil EPA Pick!

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Thanks for taking action!

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Join us to build People Power! Together, we can protect and empower those we love, champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)

Leader, People Power United

Representing America's largest grassroots organization with over 200,000+ members, driven entirely by the energy and commitment of everyday people. We are proudly 100% independent, powered by people—not special interests.

Laurie joining other activists and organizations to drop thousands of petitions off to Congress to advocate for reforms to the Supreme Court

People Power United | In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

People Power United is a group of community members that champions progress and power for the people.

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