📢 People Power United is heading to the Supreme Court
🗽A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny.
People Power United is a group of community members that champions progressive values and power for the people. The 2024 election depends on us, and we are attempting to persuade people to vote for Freedom over Fascism. If you wish to support our efforts, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.
It's personal. It's painful.
It happened, and I moved on.
I want better for "My Why," and I want her to always know that her rights matter, that her government is not corrupt, that her neighbors stood up for her, and that she will need to stand up for them one day.
I want her to know that long before she came into my life, I was gang raped but moved on. I did not need an abortion, but I knew that it was my right and was there if I needed to make that choice.
I want her to know that we are at this point in history because of greed and racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, and bigotry, but that we, the people, rose up and took back our power and advocated for democracy with freedom to have reproductive rights and abortion. And we advocated for so much more. I want her to know that people believed progress was possible and moved mountains to make it happen.
Lastly, I want My Why to understand the difference between saying you believe in "liberty and justice for all" and standing up for those values daily in your words and actions. It is harmful to all to be an imposter.
Why this? Why now?
I share this because even with the assault on our freedoms and rights in states all across the country, I believe with all of my heart that we are better than our worst days. Next week, I am bringing your People Power United voice with me to the Supreme Court as they hear important cases like:
Monday, April 22: Johnson v. Grants Pass. At its core, this case will decide whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, even when there are no safe shelter options.
Wednesday, April 24: Idaho v. United States & Moyle v. United States (Emergency Care Ban, EMTALA). This case has nationwide implications for the right to emergency care, including abortion.
Thursday, April 25: Trump v. US. Former President Trump is arguing that no president can be an effective leader or do their job UNLESS they are allowed to commit crimes and receive immunity.
What can I do? How can I make a difference?
As someone who knew nothing about politics or organizing a few years ago, I can only share my limited insight. The most significant piece of advice I can give is to do something. Find an issue, then fight like hell to make people aware of it and find ways to empower and inspire them to take action.
Next week, I need your voice; I need your help amplifying the voice of People Power. Buckle up; it will get bumpy, but know we, the people, have your back!
Will you join us in taking a few quick and easy actions to push for Freedom over Fascism?
Pick some or all, your choice. Total time for all actions: 5 Minutes
Reproductive Freedom
Click here to tell Congress: Pass the Women's Health Protection Act and Protect Abortion
Click here to Tell the Supreme Court: Hands Off Medication Abortion
Click here to to sign the petition: No National Abortion Ban!
Not Above the Law
Click here to tell Congress: Update the Law and Disqualify all insurrectionists
Click here to sign the petition: Tell the Supreme Court: Trump is Not Above the Law
Click here to sign the petition: Hold Donald Trump Accountable for Inciting Violence
Supreme Court Accountability
Click here to sign the petition: Justice Clarence Thomas must recuse from all Trump cases
Click here to Tell Your Member of Congress: Expand the Supreme Court to protect our voting and civil rights, create term limits, and institute a code of ethics.
Bonus
In honor of Earth Day we are asking that members sign the petition: Climate Action Now
There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices. Thanks for taking action!
People Power United Updates
Holy Cow! Last week we added over 6,000 new members. Our group is growing by leaps and bounds! I am so grateful to our members and leaders who, with ZERO BUDGET OR STAFF in the past few years, have collectively:
Sent over 250,000 postcards to voters
Sent over 35,000 letters to voters
Sent over 1 million letters/petitions to champion progressive issues and civil rights
Dropped literature on 5000 doors
Made over 25,000 phone calls for issues/candidates
Onboarded over 1500 volunteers to take action on issues
Made over half a million social media impressions in one month with 25 percent engagement
In closing I would like to wish a Happy Passover to all of our members who are celebrating!
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, and bigotry! Check out our 2023 recap post to see how impactful our scrappy People Power United group is!
People Power United is a group of community members that champions progressive values and power for the people. The 2024 election depends on us, and we are attempting to persuade people to vote for Freedom over Fascism. If you wish to support our efforts, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.
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