People's Action

11/22/2024

The is not just one battle or one election cycle — it’s a long-term journey we take with our communities on the local, state, federal, and even global level.

Get involved and organize with us at peoplesaction.org!

11/22/2024

Excited to be presenting at , the nation’s largest multiracial, intergenerational racial justice conference! Over 4,000 organizers, activists, and leaders are gathering here in St. Louis, a city that symbolizes resilience, to strategize and build power for racial justice.

This week, we had the honor of sharing People’s Action's Long-Term Agenda, laying out the vision for a future we all deserve. Together, we are building a path to power.

Learn more about this work: https://www.raceforward.org/

11/22/2024

"At least 50 companies — including Big Lots, Gap, Petco, Burlington, Macy’s and TJX Companies — increased the APRs on their credit cards between September 2023 and September 2024, according to a review of data gathered by Bankrate.com that examined the nation’s 100 largest retailers."

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/22/retailers-like-macys-gap-and-tjx-jack-up-store-card-apr.html

Dozens of retailers, including Macy's, Gap and TJ Maxx, increased APRs on their store credit cards before the Federal Reserve cut rates, padding their profits.

11/22/2024

"Today, progressive leaders and policy experts say, things feel quieter, more contemplative, more focused on practical, on-the-ground community action — even as women, people of color, and q***r people face real fears about their futures in light of a second Trump presidency."

Read more on how grassroots organizing is essential to resisting Trump:

The Women’s March is now the People’s March, and groups working to oppose Trump’s agenda are highlighting specific actions volunteers can take.

11/22/2024

Thank you to the 19 senators who stood for accountability and human rights by voting YES on the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval on arms sales to Israel. Your courage to challenge unchecked arms transfers sends a powerful message for peace and justice.

11/21/2024

Steena Jansen from Firelands Workers United talks about the wins in Washington this election cycle!

"With these wins, we're celebrating momentum and new possibilities for what's next"

11/20/2024

During , GOP members are trying to ban Sarah McBride, the first Transgender member of Congress, from using the women's room at her workplace. This is a disgusting display of hatred and discrimination and should not be tolerated in any of our governing bodies.

G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s rooms on Capitol Hill.

11/20/2024

Today, we honor the lives of transgender individuals lost to violence in 2024. Their stories remind us of the ongoing fight for justice, love, and safety for all trans and gender nonconforming people. We will continue to raise our voices, demand accountability, and fight for a world where every trans person can live freely and safely.

May these beautiful souls rest in power. 💜
Kitty Monroe
Sasha Williams
África Parrilla García
Righteous Torrence "TK" Hill
Reyna Hernandez
Diamond Brigman
Alex "Boo" Taylor Franco
Meraxes Medina
Yella Clark
River Nevaeh Goddard
Tee Arnold
Starr Brown
Andrea Doria Dos Passos
Kita Bee
Jazlynn Johnson
Tayy Dior Thomas
Michelle Henry
Liara Kaylee Tsai
Pauly Likens
Kenji Spurgeon
Shannon Boswell
Monique Brooks
Dylan Gurley
Tai'Vion Lathan
Kassim Omar
Redd
Honee Daniels
Santonio “San” Coleman
Quanesha “Cocoa” Shantel

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11/20/2024

On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor those we’ve lost and celebrate the resilience and victories of transgender leaders across the nation. 🏳️‍⚧️

In a year filled with anti-trans rhetoric and over $215M spent on hateful attack ads, transgender candidates stood tall, securing historic wins and sending a powerful message of resistance and hope.

✨ Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress.
✨ In Kentucky, Emma Curtis was elected as the state’s first transgender official.
✨ Zooey Zephyr in Montana, despite being banned from the state legislature, was reelected.
✨ Colorado’s Brianna Titone, Minnesota’s Leigh Finke, and Hawaii’s Kim Coco Iwamoto continued breaking barriers.
✨ Local victories included Jennifer Williams (NJ), Evelyn Rios Stafford (AR), Precious Brady-Davis (Chicago), and Vered Meltzer (WI).
✨ Wick Thomas made history as Missouri’s first nonbinary state representative.

These wins remind us: that our fight isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving and leading. Today, we recommit to standing in solidarity, fighting for justice, and building a future where transgender leadership shapes public policy.

Let’s honor the past and keep pushing for a better tomorrow.

11/19/2024

I always find hope in how people come together in the hardest times. Over the past few days, I’ve found great comfort in talking with organizers across the People’s Action network. From North Carolina to Missouri, I’ve heard how organizing drove down-ballot wins that will keep communities safe, raise the minimum wage, and protect reproductive rights.

Learn more by clicking the link below:
https://ourfuture.org/20241117/yes-we-won

11/19/2024

Shoutout to One People's Campaign for supporting long-time community organizer and OPC member Ebony DeBerry in the race to win Chicago School Board District 2! We love seeing an organizer in office 👏 .

11/19/2024

Congrats to Progressive Maryland on your work to elect Sen. Angela Alsobrooks. This historic win wouldn’t have been possible without your organizing to mobilize over 335,000 voters to support this historic race. This victory is a win for progress, justice, & equity in Maryland 👏.

11/18/2024

People's Action is excited to congratulate San Francisco Rising Action on their grassroots work to help elect Chyanne Chen to the SF Board of Supervisors for District 11! Chyanne, a longtime community organizer, won by 190 votes! Organizing works ✊.

11/18/2024

People's Action congratulates the New Jersey Organizing Project on building the people power needed to contribute to electing Andy Kim to the United States Senate!! Thank you for all your organizing and hard work!

11/13/2024

President-elect Donald Trump and his allies in Congress have already pledged to extend key provisions of his failed tax plan when they expire next year — and potentially give even larger handouts to the ultra-wealthy and corporations.

Sign up to join us virtually at as we discuss our path forward and what it will take to build an economy that works for everyone. Join us TOMORROW: https://econconpresents.com/register-now/

11/08/2024

🚨ACTION ALERT: In the face of the devastating election results, it's now up to us to .

We must make it clear that NYers will continue to stand in community against the authoritarianism & danger to come.

🗓️TOMORROW, Saturday, Nov. 9
⏰12 PM
📍Columbus Circle

Join us!

11/07/2024

As we all process the outcome of the 2024 election, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of dedicated People's Action Power volunteers who poured their hearts into this election season. We made over 4 MILLION calls and spent almost 5,000 hours on the phones together 🙌 .

You are the heart of this movement, and we’ve built a strong foundation of power that will continue to grow. We are what comes next—our collective work will help protect our communities and win the future they deserve. We will keep fighting and doubling down on the it will take to make that future a reality. Thank you for staying in the . ✊ ❤️

11/06/2024

A grounding message from People's Action Power President, Sulma Arias, as we navigate the results of last night's election.

Rest first—then continue resisting and organizing. ✊