📢 Power to the People Includes Free Speech — Part 3: Reclaiming Our Voice, Rebuilding Our Power
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Let’s be clear: they want us to give up. They want us to believe our voices don’t matter. That our protest doesn’t move the needle. That democracy is already lost.
But they’re wrong.
Our voices are our power — precisely why they’re being attacked. If the First Amendment didn’t matter, they wouldn’t work so hard to take it away.
So what do we do? We rise. We resist. We rebuild.
Speak Out, Even When It’s Hard
Authoritarians thrive on fear. They rely on silence. That’s why your voice — your posts, signs, and stories — matter. When you raise your voice, someone else finds the courage to raise theirs.
Speak out in public. Speak out at work. Speak at school board meetings, city council sessions, and town halls. Challenge censorship. Question power. Defend others when they’re silenced.
Silence is compliance. And we will not comply.
Show Up, Even When It’s Inconvenient
Change doesn’t come from comfort. It comes from showing up. Protests, rallies, school walkouts, sit-ins, vigils, and forums remind the powerful that we are watching — and we will not go quietly.
Your presence tells the truth louder than any spin. And when we show up together, the ground shakes.
Build People Power — Together
No one wins this fight alone. People Power means building networks, communities, and coalitions to withstand repression and keep fighting.
Join the rallies happening on May 1. Join us on Sunday for Rapid Response for Our Freedoms. Write letters and Postcards. Share petitions. Help register voters. Defend the free press. Support whistleblowers. Run for office — volunteer for candidates who support civil liberties. Organize digital campaigns. Chip in to help organizations doing the heavy lift for democracy. Build mutual aid. Protect each other.
Our power multiplies when we work together. The Trump regime is counting on us to act alone and burn out. But we build — and we endure.
Hope Is a Discipline
As Angela Davis reminds us: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”
We cannot accept a future where silence is mandatory and dissent is criminalized.
We cannot accept a democracy that only survives in name.
And we will not accept that our children grow up in a country where free speech is a relic of the past.
We will fiercely advocate for our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and our democracy.
Because free speech is not just a right — it’s a responsibility.
And we, the people, will not be silenced.
To everyone reading this:
Let our voices be the drop that starts the ripple,
the ripple that builds the wave,
the wave that becomes a tsunami —
lifting every voice that fights for justice,
that demands progress,
that amplifies power to the people
— and drowns out the roar of fascism for good.
✊ Power to the People. Always.
Together, we can Resist and Champion Freedom Over Fascism
Every day, let’s set aside 20 minutes a day for our rights and freedoms. Let’s take 5+ quick, powerful actions — and reach out to 10 people, in person or online, to grow our movement and multiply our impact. Together, our daily actions build unstoppable momentum!
The time to act is now — before it is too late.
👉 Click here to find a May Day event near you. New events are being added daily, so if you don’t see one close by yet, check back—or better yet, host one yourself.
Click here to demand Defense Secretary Hegseth Must Resign Now
Click here to sign-up for our next event: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms
In case you missed it, here is Part 1 and Part 2 of our series on Free Speech
Click here Tell Congress: Demand the release of detained students and call ICE to testify
Click here to Tell the Senate to REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act
Click here to Tell Congress: Stop Trump From Blocking Home Energy Assistance
RISE UP
Looking to take action? Here’s a list of event calendars to help you find rallies, protests, and community actions near you. Please keep in mind: People Power United doesn’t verify or officially endorse these events — we’re sharing them as tools for your research and organizing. Dive in, explore, and get involved where it feels right for you!
👉 Click here to find a May Day event near you. New events are being added daily, so if you don’t see one close by yet, check back—or better yet, host one yourself.
Fighting Oligarchy Tour with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Are you alarmed by the far-right's relentless push to dismantle our democracy and undermine our future? The time to act is now—your voice and involvement are vital in this critical moment.
Together, we have the power to resist this dangerous agenda that seeks to replace our democracy with authoritarian rule. By organizing, mobilizing, and holding leaders accountable, we can protect the rights, freedoms, and values that define America.
Join us for "Rapid Response for Our Freedoms," a crucial event where we stand as one to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the rights and freedoms we all hold dear.
Sunday, April 27th, 6:30 PM Eastern, 5:30 PM Central, 4:30 Mountain, 3:30 Pacific
This is our moment to rise up for an America that includes everyone when we say *"liberty and justice for all," * not just the wealthy and powerful.
Goals of the Event:
To mobilize and activate a network of people ready to take immediate, strategic action to defend our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.
To educate and inform participants about current authoritarian threats, legal overreach, and coordinated attacks on our freedoms.
To share concrete tools, tactics, and next steps that individuals and groups can take in their communities to push back.
To build a connected movement rooted in collective power, solidarity, and a shared vision of justice and equality for all—not just the wealthy, powerful, or those with privilege.
What You'll Take Away:
A clear understanding of the threats we face—and the power we have to overcome them.
Action steps you can take immediately to protect our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.
Resources for organizing locally and nationally with other committed members of People Power United.
A renewed sense of purpose, community, and hope—knowing you're not alone in this fight.
The strength of people power is unstoppable—together, we can and will make a difference.
At People Power United, we believe in progress and the strength of collective action. Together, we can push back against extremism and build a brighter future. Join us in the fight for Freedom over Fascism and help amplify the power of people to shape our democracy!
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Leader, People Power United
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