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Freedom over Fascism
In America, no matter our color, background or zip code, we value our freedoms. And we will hold MAGA Republicans and MAGA Supreme Court Justices accountable for defaulting on, defrauding and destabilizing America. Together we can realize a democracy that represents, reflects, and responds to all of us.
If you are still on the sidelines, now is the time to speak out and show up. Everyday we have a choice, we can remain quiet and complicit, or we can speak up and stand up for freedom over fascism. Homebound? No funds? No problem! We all have a voice and we can use it. Our grassroots group provides easy-to-do calls-to-actions like letter writing, petitions, and more to empower you to speak up and show up. I believe in the power of the people. I have seen the love and determination of folks stepping up for our democracy. And this past week, I saw People Power showing up! We took action almost 30,000 times this past week alone!
I also see People Power on the streets. On Sunday, I joined thousands in New York for the March to End Fossil Fuels.
Ultimately, we have an obligation to ourselves and future generations to act on climate change now. Seeing so many people showing up for our planet is inspiring and it recharges your activism battery to keep fighting for climate justice.
Can you take action and Tell President Biden and Congress: We need urgent action on the climate crisis?
On Tuesday I headed to Washington DC and joined one of my favorite groups, Center for Popular for Democracy. We joined other activists and groups to advocate for the Term Act which was reintroduced.
The Supreme Court Term Act would establish 18 years for service as a Supreme Court Justice, and has many other guardrails needed to ensure the courts are not tilted to favor one party or ideology like we are seeing with today's court.
Can you take action and Tell Congress: Expand the Supreme Court to protect our voting and civil rights, create term limits, and institute a code of ethics?
Later in the day I had headed back to the Supreme Court and stood with Congresswoman Terry Sewell from Alabama and others as the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act was reintroduced.
This bill prevents racial discrimination, expands voter protections and voting rights, and creates greater transparency. The Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would help shift power away from bad actors and transfer it to “we the people.”
Can you take action and send a letter to your member of Congress and ask them to co-sponsor and support the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act?
I also stopped by the office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and shared with staff why the budget fight is not acceptable because it sacrifices working families to give over 2 trillion dollars in tax breaks to wealthy individuals and special interest groups.
Can you make a call to Speaker McCarthy’s office (202) 224-3121 and tell him NO CUTS to working families in exchange for Tax Break for special interests and ultra-wealthy donors?
TAKE ACTION: No cuts to critical programs to pay for tax cuts for the rich
Thanks for taking action! You are awesomeness!
BONUS
As champions for progress, I would ask that you consider these actions:
SIGN NOW: No closed-door commissions to cut Social Security and Medicare!
Tell Congress: Stand up to extremists; avert a government shutdown
Announcements
Our group is growing leaps and bounds! Folks understand that with love in our hearts and hard work, we will reclaim our nation from the cruelty, chaos, and confusion. And we are having fun making impactful changes in our community! In case you missed it, this past week was busy:
People Power United's issued a statement on the United Auto Workers Strike
Our members took over 29,000 actions last week.
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Everyone deserves to vote and thrive,
Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)
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I believe in the power of the people. I have seen the love and determination of folks stepping up to write letters and postcards to voters, signing petitions and letter campaigns, making calls, sending texts, hitting doors, and dropping literature. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices. - Laurie Woodward Garcia, People Power United