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Trump’s Hunger Games Budget for America
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the direction this country is headed, you're not alone. But I hope you take a moment to look at the powerful images and videos from the NO KINGS Day of Action. They're a reminder of something essential: the people still have power. People Power United was proud to stand with millions who chose to say loud and clear — we stand for people over kings, freedom over fascism.
We must carry that same energy into what comes next-the budget fight. Right now, Senators are debating a devastating budget that:
Cuts health care for 16 million Americans
Slashes food assistance for the most vulnerable in our communities
Strips Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care
Ramps up ICE enforcement, paving the way for a nationwide deportation machine
According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, this budget would:
Give an average of $12,000 a year to the wealthiest 10%
Take $1,600 a year away from the poorest 10%
Leave the bottom 30% of Americans worse off overall
These aren't just numbers. Their lifelines are being cut.
And let's be clear: during Pride Month, the stakes are even higher for LGBTQIA+ Americans. Gender-affirming care is under attack. We've seen this pattern before — rights won through struggle can be taken away unless we defend them.
We also can't ignore the growing corruption at the top. Donald Trump accepted a private jet worth hundreds of millions from the Qatari government while in office — a move so blatant that even Republicans are rattled.
Senator Rand Paul called it "troubling."
Mike Pence said Trump should have "turned down the jet."
Senator Chris Murphy demands an investigation for potential violations of the Constitution's emoluments clause.
They're right to be concerned. But while most Americans agree this is unacceptable, complicit Republican leaders continue to protect Trump instead of safeguarding our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and democracy.
So we must ask ourselves: What do our choices say about us? About who we are willing to protect — and what we are eager to fight for?
Now is the time to act:
Call on Congress to investigate Trump's Qatari jet bribe. No one is above the law — not even a former president.
Click here to Tell your senators to vote NO on this cruel, unjust budget.
Shine a light on any bill that targets LGBTQIA+ rights, voting access, or vital programs. Click here to tell the Senate to protect Trans Health.
Every letter, every call, every conversation — it all adds up.
Because every time we speak up or stay silent, every time we act or look away — we are telling the world who we are and what we stand for.
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YOU’RE INVITED: Good Trouble Lives On: A Day of Action
On July 17th, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, People Power United is hosting a virtual event to honor his legacy and defend our rights and freedoms.
As Trump and his allies push voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act and criminalize protest, we’re rising up in nonviolent resistance—because in America, the power belongs to the people. This isn’t just a virtual rally. It’s a moral stand. It’s Good Trouble—alive and marching forward. Click here to register.
Join us to build People Power! Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
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!
People Power United is a group of community members that champions progress and power to the people. Join us to build a community where everyone can thrive!