📢 Together, we rise! People Power United champions progress and power to the people. Join us by becoming a free or paid subscriber. Make your voice heard.
Before we dive into today’s post, I want to reshare our brand-new People Power United video titled: Power to the People: We Rise, I hope you enjoy it! I’m also sharing an update in case you missed it: Incredible news — People Power is on the rise! 🙌
We know the endless wave of headlines, threats, and attacks on our rights and freedoms can feel overwhelming. If you’ve felt discouraged or alone, please know you’re not. Across the country, more and more people are rising up — because we recognize that what unites us is stronger than what divides us. We see each other’s humanity. We know that none of us are truly free until all of us are free. And we believe deeply that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and the chance to thrive.
That’s the heart of People Power United.
As our movement continues to grow to champion progress and power to the people—with new people joining daily and longtime champions returning—I want to take a moment to reintroduce what we’re all about and answer some of the most common questions we hear:
Do we fundraise?
Nope. We are a 100% grassroots movement.
🚫 No corporate donors.
🚫 No billionaire backers.
🚫 No paid staff.
Just everyday people—like you—coming together to make real change.
Still, we’ve helped spark thousands of actions across the country to defend democracy and fight for progress.
Why?
Because we don’t believe in paywalls.
We believe in people power.
We use free or low-cost tools powered by volunteers who care deeply. But we can’t do this alone.
Why are comments sometimes closed?
Our chat and post-comment sections are always open to paid subscribers (just $5/month). We wish we could keep them open to all, but as a volunteer-led org, we don’t have the capacity to fend off the trolls, bots, spammers, and bad actors that tend to flood our spaces. When moderators are available, we open comments up—because your voice matters.
Did you know we get daily hate mail, threats, and stalkers just for standing up for progress? If you didn’t—good. That means we’re keeping our community safe and informed.
And every single day, even when they try to silence us, we show up to share:
And powerful ways to fight for freedom over fascism with our amazing members. Now, let’s focus on the most important thing we’re sharing this month. We’ve talked about it recently, but it’s important enough to mention again.
The Power of the People: A Call to Action for Progress
In today’s world, the fight for truth isn’t just about the message—it’s about who’s delivering it. Too often, we focus on what is being said while ignoring the most important question: Who is saying it, and where are they saying it? This blind spot is holding us back in our fight for justice, equality, and democracy.
You’ve probably wondered how millions could fall for the Big Lies that flood our screens. How is it possible that people believe in the rhetoric of division, when all around us, the truth is clear? The answer is simple: repetition. A Big Lie works when it’s repeated relentlessly. And so does a Big Truth.
But here’s the problem: We’re not repeating our truths enough. Not nearly enough to break through the noise of a right-wing propaganda machine that has captured our media, our algorithms, and our conversations.
The Digital Divide
Picture this: You walk into a room with 10 people to talk about the issues that matter most—housing, healthcare, education, justice. Out of those 10, 7 are already absorbed in right-wing content. This isn’t an exaggeration; it’s a fact. Research shows that 82% of top political shows lean right, with platforms like YouTube and Rumble amplifying conservative voices to millions. Meanwhile, the platforms that once served as a public square for free, fair information have become echo chambers for one-sided propaganda. (Pew Research, 2024)
The left is missing a crucial point. We throw money at polls to figure out what to say, but we’re neglecting the question that matters most: Where are people getting their information? Who do they trust?
A New Way Forward
For too long, we’ve relied on party leaders, slick ads, and the same old media strategies to carry our message. But the truth is, those days are over. The most powerful voices today aren’t the ones with the biggest budgets—they’re the ordinary people who speak up in their communities, online and offline.
The numbers are against us, but they don’t have to be.
The Digital Landscape
In the 2020 election, nearly 86% of Americans got their news online. That means if we want to reach people, we have to meet them where they already are. But let’s face it—right now, the left is still stuck in old-school methods like door-knocking and phone banking. While those are important, they’re not enough to compete with the constant stream of right-wing content flooding our feeds. (Media Matters, 2025)
So what do we do?
We Have the Message. Now We Need the Messengers.
The message is simple and resonates with most Americans:
Everyone deserves dignity, with access to housing, healthcare, and education.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive—regardless of who they are or where they come from.
Everyone deserves safety—clean air, clean water, and communities free from violence.
This is the vision we’re fighting for. But the message won’t go far unless we are the ones delivering it. We need to be speaking out.
Your Role in This Movement
Be the Messenger
You don’t need permission to speak up. Take our message, make it your own, and connect it to the issues people care about right now. Share your thoughts online. You don’t need a massive platform—you are the platform.Reach People Where They Are
Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit—these are the spaces where people get their news. Reach out, share, and spark the conversation.Engage with Your Community
Start with the people you know. Text a friend, spark a conversation, and ask questions that open minds rather than shut them down. Every small action builds momentum.Amplify the Positive
When organizations, leaders, or movements speak up for justice, liberty, and truth, amplify those voices. Share their posts, comment, tag, and make sure these messages are seen and heard. Our message has to be louder, more persistent, and more powerful.
The Time for Action Is Now
The right-wing has dominated the narrative by being louder, faster, and omnipresent. They didn’t win by being smarter—they won by showing up everywhere, all the time. But now, it’s our turn.
Yes, it might feel like we’re outnumbered. But remember this: Nearly 80% of of people who call America home didn’t vote for Trump or his destructive agenda. When everyday people rise up, when we speak the truth together in extraordinary numbers, we can move mountains.
So join us. Show up. Speak out. Please help us and others championing progress and power to the people by sharing and amplifying our message to ensure everyone in our community can thrive.
Today’s call to action
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We are not just resisting—we are reclaiming, rebuilding, and rising. Let’s do it together.
With fierce resolve and people power,
Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)
People Power United
Together, we can champion progress, protect our rights and freedoms, and hold our leaders accountable to the people’s will. By speaking out, showing up, and building power, we’ll defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and inspire voters to take meaningful action—so that everyone in our community can thrive.
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