Meet the people who have your back
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have." - Margaret Mead.
I believe with all of my heart, that together there is no problem too big that we can not overcome. I want to personally and publicly thank all of you who supported with subscription pledges and/or your people power with letters, petitions, visits and calls to lawmakers, postcards and letters to voters, and so much more. Your subscription pledge helps our efforts with the website, texting, emails, and our postcard to voters effort. - Laurie
In this community we lead with actions, and we show the world that despite the haters we will come together with purpose and determination to push back against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!
Shout out to everyone who answered our plea to help our People Power United efforts!
It’s a long list, but please honor our People Power United members (and pledged subscribers) and why they have your back:
DR- "I appreciate your open hearted and clear minded expressions of the dangers to our democracy, and your determination to represent a way toward true justice for our people and all people. "
Karen- "We need more Progressive voices in our country!"
Valerie-"I've been looking for a community like this on Substack. So happy to have found you!"
Karen-"Trump has destroyed the Republican party for moderates like me. I will vote for anyone but him in any election and the same goes for his supporters."
Nancy - "those of us who understand the threat must work together to save our democratic republic."
Ragnar-”"We are faced with an electorate not conscious of citizenship under our constitution or Bill of Rights. They are not conscious of history- most importantly the Fascist era of the 20th century. In fact, they are largely ignorant of American AND world history. They love simple solutions. PPU is one way of correcting these deficits. Without an educated electorate democracy cannot survive. "
Diane- "I support your work because I believe grass roots efforts are effective and that action and advocacy are imperative to keep Trump from taking over our country with his fascist authoritarian agenda."
Karen-"Political activists need all of the help we can get! The fight for any semblance of democracy in the Republic will positively occur only because we unite to maintain and build upon it. United, Americans can change anything for the better!"
Ann-"Because I strongly believe in it."
Sara- "Good to have a forum for trusted progressive information, thank you."
Cheri-"I believe in the truth on your bumper sticker!"
B-"I supported your work because I believe another Trump term will be disastrous for the USA."
KS-"I believe you are a truth teller and believe in the American constitution and traditional American values. Which includes Democracy plus rejecting Election Deniers and Resurrectionists. "
Maureen-"The pledge statements, especially the one about acknowledging the humanity of everyone, are powerful and beautifully expressed. This message is urgently needed, as we watch the world around us returning to the hatred and violence of the 1930s. "
Edie-"I supported your work because a free press is very important!"
Farrell-"I know that fascism is very possible in this country."
JCR-"I supported your work because I believe in the power of a strong community, where all members support each and every one. We are humans who simply desire peace, care, and kindness for all our fellow communities. "
Maria- "I believe that we are in a multi-crisis right now. We need to think outside of the box and we need to take action and keep taking action. I haven't had a chance to read much more than one small piece of your writing so I honestly don't know if I totally agree with your tone or method of action in every case. I intend to find that out now. But I wanted to see if I fit in here. Maria G."
Yvonne - "I was impressed with the presentation on 4/10. Many useful suggestions. I look forward to the future!"
Doris - "I suport this because I want every legislator in every state to speak out in defense of truth, honesty, and compassion. "
Janine- “You believe in America”
DL - "I supported your work because I believe in progressive causes; I want to promote good in the world."
Beverly- "I was once told “ just do the right thing”: YOU DO Thank you!"
Sharon - "I am a paid supporter because I believe in your mission and want to ensure its success."
Deborah-"I joined because although I am a member of a number of social and environmental justice organizations I feel this work cannot be supported enough and I want my voice heard in as many ways as possible."
Susan-"I want to support you because you are standing up for democracy and the well-being of all people and taking actions that enable us to work for these goals. "
Michael-"You exhibit integrity. You know what's right and you won't back down."
Rachel-"You are doing great work, at a time we need more committed people."
Mac-"For the everyday people, freedom and progress is what it is all about !!!"
Anne-"I support your work because I believe everyone is entitled to love, food, access to medical needs, education and all those wonderful things you say on the first page."
Dianne-"I believe in what you are doing and I want to support your work."
Unknown- "AS A LIBERAL THINKER I WANT TO BE AS INFORMED AS POSSIBLE. I AM 95 AND I STILL WANT TO LEARN."
OBD-"I support your work because I am and have been a peace activist for many years. I believe war is illegal and morally wrong. I stand for peaceful resolutions and the end of the threat of nuclear weapons that end all life on our planet. "
Theresa-"I supported your work because I strongly support the progressive view for our county's politics"
Kate-"I admire and respect your mission and your perspective."
Dan-"I really want to support you because you support worthy causes."
Patricia-"Avails me of more info ,to pass on /inform, well presented, and organized. I vote 💙"
Kate-"Standing up for democracy is the most important thing we can do in 2024. Your sticker says it all!!"
Julian-"I supported your work because I believe in your cause and how you are addressing it. We need to stop corporate and republican power. The only way is by turning out the vote. The people who need the most are the ones who fail to register, inform themselves and vote!"
DRM-"We need the wealthy to support Social Security and we need an additional wealth tax imposed on the wealthy as the income discrepancy is absurd. The rich get richer, and the poor stay poor.
Peggy-"It is necessary."
Napoli-"I believe that we the people have more power than what we believe....we need to be united for everyone and every cause to create an humanitarian coalition for the people and humanity."
Tom-"I believe it is now time to enact legislation that prohibites any member of Congress from profitting from our American War machine. Congress should not be able to own stocks or any investment that have any ties to any and all defense contractors. This should also include campaign contributions. This is a direct conflict of interest and should not be tolerated from our Congressional Leaders."
PDC-"because I am worrying about my country. "
Michael-"I want to see if you are truly progressive, pushing. for a true egalitarian country."
Maria-Paz-"I really believe in our cause."
R Marcus "I really want to support you because these are dark and frightening times, not only in America, but in the world at large. I grew up in the 1960's and 1970's, when hope and change were the mantras of our century. The evil pervasiveness power of the Trump MAGA coersion has left me bewildered and vehement. We MUST OVERCOME ‼️"
Ronald-"Progressives need all the support we can muster."
RSK-"I dread the thought of a MAGA-Conservative of this great nation and perhaps even this entire sphere."
Daniel-"Trump, along with the entire GOP at the local, state, and federal levels has got to be stopped, voted out of office, and never allowed back in office again. Legislation needs to be enacted to prevent anyone with any type of criminal background from holding public office. Included in this legislation needs to be extensive background checks, extensive medical history, psychological evaluation …………"
DGS-"supporting how to make this country better"
Milian-"We are in this together, what goes around comes around. The way we treat others, ultimately affects us all. People with power look down on the unfortunate instead of helping they just make it worse, especially for those struggling. What A Dam Shame! And here we are in the so called land of plenty. People in power have forgotten “United We Stand Divided We Fall”
Autumn-"I really want to support you because I appreciate having a streamlined approach available to speaking out and hold leaders accountable. "
Brigitte-"i really want to support you because I was following you for a while already, and couldn't agree more!"
EDE-"I believe in what you do because Blacks and all other people of color, and all others who are discriminated against and thereby disadvantaged in pursuing a just and peaceful life in the USA (and throughout the world) _must_ have their rights to vote in a democratic society preserved."
Staley-"Love your progressive activism!!"
Carol-"Please keep up the good work."
Hannalee-"I admire Bernie and I appreciate how he prioritizes the good of all over his own political aims. "
Marijean-"I really want to support you because we must take back the soul of our nation, that which has been highjacked by the far right and the MAGA cult. I am 87 years young, and although I cannot attend any group activities, I am willing to send out post cards to rally support. Thank you.”
Ann-" I support your efforts to restore our government to the true democracy it is meant to be."
Paulay-"I support your work because I feel you are ethical, extremely knowledgeable and I CARE! Thank you for being in this world at this time to help us all get through. My gratitude."
Kate-"I support People Power United because your values align with mine.”
JoAnn-"I can't be an active participant; so, I'm very happy to see your efforts."
Marcy-" Postcards work! We need to save our democracy and not let a traitor who is against women's rights and loves dictators ever enter the White House again."
Janice-"todo or say nothing is to let evil grow"
Ann-"Hope"
Portia-"You explore relevant news without fudging."
Denise-"I believe in your power to advocate for progressive values as a group. We can do more together than one can alone. "
Carol-" I want to support you as you stand for issues I believe in."
David-"War is not the answer. Speak truth to power."
NCG-" i believe your ideals and goals are similar to mine, and that is worth, to me, my support."
LCH-"You are taking action and supporting issues that I support and I am grateful to see you in the fray! "
Kate-"Standing up for democracy is the most important thing we can do in 2024. Your sticker says it all!"
Karen-"You sound like you're doing a lot of good work."
Belinda-"I really want to support getting out the vote to support our democracy."
DCH-"my family has been on the front lines, personally & professionally, for 109 years!!! I'm a third generation Missionary & Ministers kid (both parents were Ordained!) and the fourth & fifth generations have been born & are well on their way to continuing our family legacy! All the Best! "
Mimi-"I want to support People Power United because they are a grassroots organization that aligns with my values. They are focused on the positive actions we can take in this time of great division. They are informative and work hard to educate people about what is happening in the U. S. A. and beyond, including how to foster change. "
People Power United Updates
Write Letters (and Postcards) to Voters with People Power United and Vote Forward tonight!
People Power United issues a statement on Trump attacking Jewish Americans
People Power United joined coalition efforts to urge Congress not to usurp DC Council's local control
People Power United joined a coalition effort to double the funding for the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) in FY25 appropriations
People Power United issued a statement on Trump's Project 2025: Higher Housing Costs and Rampant Discrimination
Updates can be found here.
Affordable Care Act National Organizing Call w/ President Biden, President Barack Obama, & Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
Saturday, March 23, 12-1pm eastern, click here for more details and to sign up.
Everyone deserves to vote and thrive,
Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)
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! Check out our 2023 recap post to see how impactful our scrappy People Power United group is!
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