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Two urgent calls to action: support Win Without War’s Know-Your-Rights billboard campaign and sign our Open Letter to Speaker Johnson to defend democracy and freedom.
Friends,
Today I want to bring two urgent issues to your attention.
First: a fundraiser — and before you click away, hear me out. In all the years I’ve been writing this newsletter, I’ve only once asked you to support a specific fundraiser — that was for striking workers. This time, I’m asking you to consider contributing to Win Without War’s Know-Your-Rights billboard campaign, whose work has never been more critical. We do zero fundraising here at People Power United but this is a worthy cause that I hope you will consider.
Second: please remember to sign our letter to our Open Letter to Speaker Johnson which we plan to send out this week.
As always, I’m deeply grateful for your continued support and commitment to standing up for democracy and freedom.
Win Without War’s Know-Your-Rights billboard campaign
After Trump’s alarming remarks about using our cities as “training grounds for our military,” Win Without War is expanding its Know Your Rights billboard campaign in cities across the country. In a recent speech to top commanders, Trump claimed they have a “major part” to play in a so-called “war from within” to control American cities — a chilling statement that echoes the tactics of dictators.
That’s why Win Without War is stepping up to remind service members that they have the right and the responsibility to refuse unethical or illegal orders. Trump’s violent brand of authoritarianism and mass deportation is not what they signed up for. Weaponizing the troops against the people they’re sworn to protect won’t make our communities any safer. Attacking Americans on U.S. soil is wrong and a waste of resources needed to protect our nation from other threats. Here are some examples of the billboards they are putting up in cities across America:
Click here to make a donation for Know-Your-Rights billboards for Occupied Cities
Open Letter to Speaker Johnson
Friendly reminder to all our members, please sign and share our Open Letter to Speaker Johnson:
Speaker Johnson,
I am writing this in response to your recent appearance on Fox and your statements that the “No Kings” rally is a “hate America” event and suggested links to “pro-Hamas” and “antifa.”
Speaker Johnson, have you forgotten this country was created by pioneers who rallied against a king and stood for liberty and justice for all — not just the wealthy, powerful, or privileged?
Let me be clear: I don’t hate America. I love this country enough to champion freedom over fascism every single day. I am not “pro-Hamas,” and if standing against fascism makes me “antifa” in your eyes, then so be it — I wear that label as a badge of honor because I believe in freedom, equality, and a democracy that answers to the people, not to kings, billionaires, or wannabe authoritarians.
What I hate is watching politicians refuse to do their elected jobs — the ones who trade compassion for cruelty, justice for corruption, and leadership for excuses. America has big, urgent problems — wealth inequality and racism are at the top of the list, followed by a housing crisis, a healthcare crisis, an education crisis, and an environmental crisis that threatens our children’s future.
And yet, instead of governing, you and your allies waste precious time dividing Americans with lies, rhetoric, and scapegoats. Friendly reminder: Trump and Republicans have had over ten years to offer a comprehensive plan for dealing with the healthcare, housing, immigration, and environmental crises — and you have no plan. Zero. Zippo. Just lies and fearmongering.
You accuse ordinary citizens — mothers, teachers, workers, veterans, and students — of hating the very country we’re trying to save. But you are wrong about who we are.
We are the mothers who work tirelessly to put food on the table, the fathers who hold down two jobs to keep a roof over our families, the abuelas and abuelos whose hands built this nation, the aunties and uncles who show up for their communities, the sisters and brothers who march for justice and equality. We are united — across age, race, gender, sexual orientation, pronouns, faiths, and professions — against the hostile takeover of our democracy by a king wannabe.
Here’s a friendly reminder: nearly 80 percent of people who call America home did not vote for Donald Trump or for your Project 2025 agenda to oppress the good and decent people of this country. We see through the fear. We see through the lies. And we will not be silenced.
So, Speaker Johnson, I pray that you find it within your heart to be a leader, not a follower. Lead with courage, not cruelty. Lead with compassion, not control. Lead for we the people — not for the powerful few.
Whether you stand with us or against us, we will rise.
We will rise for our children, our communities, and our future.
We will rise for America — because this is what love of country truly looks like.
Click here to sign on to our Open Letter to Speaker Johnson
Today’s Calls to Action
Can you please take a couple of minutes and help hold our leaders accountable to the will of the people?
Click here to sign on to our Open Letter to Speaker Johnson
Click here to Tell Speaker Johnson: Stop Lying About No Kings Protests
Click here to sign the petition to Tell Speaker Johnson & Leader Thune: NO KINGS
Click here to tell Lawmakers: America has No Kings
Click here to make a donation for Know-Your-Rights billboards for Occupied Cities.
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People Power United is a grassroots group of over 250,000+ members in all 50 states-powered by people like YOU. We champion progress and power to the people.
We believe in change because we make change happen.
Here’s what makes us special:
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Together we can drive progress!
In this community, we will never stay silent in the face of hate or bigotry. We will show up, speak out, and build power against racism, xenophobia, islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and every form of discrimination that seeks to divide and harm our community.
We believe:
Everyone deserves dignity —with access to housing, healthcare, and education.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive — regardless of age, race, sex, sexual preference, pronouns, religion, or employment status.
Everyone deserves safety—clean air and water, and communities free from gun violence.
The power is in your hands. Let’s champion freedom over fascism—because our future depends on it.
Together, we can protect and empower those we love, 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
People Power United is a group of community members that champions freedom over fascism, progress, and power to the people.
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