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Meet the "People's Action 22": Candidates Fighting For All Of Us
In the final weeks of a dispiriting presidential election, hope is on the horizon - and it's down-ballot. That's where you will find more and more everyday people deciding to challenge neoliberal politics and build a bottom-up movement that fights for fairness in our economy and democracy for all people.
We are proud to announce the first slate of progressive candidates endorsed by People's Action, a national organization of more than a million people in affiliated groups across 29 states.
Oct 18, 2016
In the final weeks of a dispiriting presidential election, hope is on the horizon - and it's down-ballot. That's where you will find more and more everyday people deciding to challenge neoliberal politics and build a bottom-up movement that fights for fairness in our economy and democracy for all people.
We are proud to announce the first slate of progressive candidates endorsed by People's Action, a national organization of more than a million people in affiliated groups across 29 states.
The candidates who make up our "People's Action 22" will help build on the progressive political revolution ignited by Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign.
The candidates who make up our "People's Action 22" will help build on the progressive political revolution ignited by Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign. They are grassroots leaders committed to fighting for people instead of corporate profits. They have proven their commitment to racial justice, gender justice, climate justice and economic justice.
We know this because the "People's Action 22" candidates come from out of the justice movement in America; many of them as leaders within our own organizations. They live in the real America, not in the corporate boardrooms.
They know what it's like to not be able to make ends meet. They understand what it's like to have to choose between meals or medicine for your children. They understand what it's like to be targeted for police violence because you are black, or to have your family threatened by deportation.
Each of these candidates represents the world we believe is possible, one where everyone has what they need to reach their full potential. With these down-ballot candidates, we have a start on creating the world as it should be.
The "People's Action 22" list includes leaders like:
* Gina Melaragno in Maine, who was inspired to run for state representative by her own experience with lack of health care access.
* Pramila Jayapal, a Washington state senator running for Congress, who founded Hate Free Zone (now the People's Action member organization OneAmerica) in response to hate and discrimination after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
* LaTonya Johnson, running for state senate in Wisconsin, who owned and operated a child care center for 10 years, caring for Milwaukee's poorest children and their parents struggling to cover their basic needs.
Zephyr Teachout of New York, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, was the first executive director of the Sunlight Foundation, working for transparent government. She has fought big banks and led the movement against fracking in New York.
They will work to make sure our democracy is power for those who don't have it - to hold accountable those who use their power only to maximize their profits.
Every day, new leaders with values we share are stepping up and standing out in our communities. People's Action is committed to supporting the next generation of progressive leadership as part of our mission to build a country that works for everyone.
The full slate of the "People's Action 22" is below:
Russ Feingold, Wisconsin, U.S. Senate
Christina Hartman, Pennsylvania, U.S. House of Representatives District 16
Pramila Jayapal, Washington, U.S. House of Representatives, District 7
Zephyr Teachout, New York, U.S. House of Representatives, District 19
Heidi Brooks, Maine, State House of Representatives District 61
Mari Cordes, Vermont, House of Representatives, Addison, District 4
Arturo Fierro, New Mexico, State House of Representatives District 7
Lauren Freedman, Michigan, Kalamazoo School Board
Kim Foxx, Illinois, Cook County, State's Attorney
LaTonya Johnson, Wisconsin, State Senate District 6
Denise Lopez, Nevada, Sparks City Council Ward 1
Theresa Mah, Illinois, State House of Representatives, District 2
Gina Melaragno, Maine, State House of Representatives District 62
Sara Niccoli, New York, State Senate, District 46
Ilhan Omar, Minnesota, State House of Representatives District 60B
Chris Rabb, Pennsylvania, State House of Representatives District 200
Jamie Raskin, Maryland, Congressional District 8
Gustavo Rivera, New York, State Senate District 33
J. Alejandro Urrutia, New Hampshire, State House of Representatives District Hillsborough 37
Andru Volinsky, New Hampshire, Executive Council Dist. 2
Mandy Wright, Wisconsin, State Assembly, District 85
David Zuckerman, Vermont, Lieutenant Governor
We are at a crossroads
This country and this world are at a monumental crossroads. US voters have an opportunity to beat back the forces of fascism and confront the billionaires who are rigging the economy, our media system, and our democracy, making it increasingly impossible for ordinary people to get by. We’re not just talking about the election. We’re talking about what must be done once these fascist elements are vanquished from power. We need a bolder set of solutions than what either major party has so far been willing to offer and a working-class movement ready to fight like hell for it. Trump didn't emerge from nowhere. The conditions that fueled MAGA authoritarianism were created by decades of radical neoliberal economic policies and a corrupt political system dominated by corporate interests. They slashed taxes on the super-rich, promising that the benefits would trickle down. They said giveaways to the corporate titans would make life more affordable for the rest of us. It was all bullshit. And when a bitter, betrayed populace searches for someone to blame, right-wing demagogues have little trouble finding scapegoats. People know when they're being lied to, but you won't hear any of this from the corporate media. Only independent journalism—powered and funded by people who believe in building a better world—can deliver truly trustworthy daily news. If you share our vision, please contribute whatever you can to sustain our work. |
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George Goehl
George Goehl is a long-time community organizer and the host of To See Each Other, which this season follows seniors in rural Wisconsin fighting to save beloved public nursing homes.
Leeann Hall
LeeAnn Hall is the Executive Director of Alliance for a Just Society and director of the National Campaign for Transit Justice.
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In the final weeks of a dispiriting presidential election, hope is on the horizon - and it's down-ballot. That's where you will find more and more everyday people deciding to challenge neoliberal politics and build a bottom-up movement that fights for fairness in our economy and democracy for all people.
We are proud to announce the first slate of progressive candidates endorsed by People's Action, a national organization of more than a million people in affiliated groups across 29 states.
The candidates who make up our "People's Action 22" will help build on the progressive political revolution ignited by Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign.
The candidates who make up our "People's Action 22" will help build on the progressive political revolution ignited by Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign. They are grassroots leaders committed to fighting for people instead of corporate profits. They have proven their commitment to racial justice, gender justice, climate justice and economic justice.
We know this because the "People's Action 22" candidates come from out of the justice movement in America; many of them as leaders within our own organizations. They live in the real America, not in the corporate boardrooms.
They know what it's like to not be able to make ends meet. They understand what it's like to have to choose between meals or medicine for your children. They understand what it's like to be targeted for police violence because you are black, or to have your family threatened by deportation.
Each of these candidates represents the world we believe is possible, one where everyone has what they need to reach their full potential. With these down-ballot candidates, we have a start on creating the world as it should be.
The "People's Action 22" list includes leaders like:
* Gina Melaragno in Maine, who was inspired to run for state representative by her own experience with lack of health care access.
* Pramila Jayapal, a Washington state senator running for Congress, who founded Hate Free Zone (now the People's Action member organization OneAmerica) in response to hate and discrimination after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
* LaTonya Johnson, running for state senate in Wisconsin, who owned and operated a child care center for 10 years, caring for Milwaukee's poorest children and their parents struggling to cover their basic needs.
Zephyr Teachout of New York, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, was the first executive director of the Sunlight Foundation, working for transparent government. She has fought big banks and led the movement against fracking in New York.
They will work to make sure our democracy is power for those who don't have it - to hold accountable those who use their power only to maximize their profits.
Every day, new leaders with values we share are stepping up and standing out in our communities. People's Action is committed to supporting the next generation of progressive leadership as part of our mission to build a country that works for everyone.
The full slate of the "People's Action 22" is below:
Russ Feingold, Wisconsin, U.S. Senate
Christina Hartman, Pennsylvania, U.S. House of Representatives District 16
Pramila Jayapal, Washington, U.S. House of Representatives, District 7
Zephyr Teachout, New York, U.S. House of Representatives, District 19
Heidi Brooks, Maine, State House of Representatives District 61
Mari Cordes, Vermont, House of Representatives, Addison, District 4
Arturo Fierro, New Mexico, State House of Representatives District 7
Lauren Freedman, Michigan, Kalamazoo School Board
Kim Foxx, Illinois, Cook County, State's Attorney
LaTonya Johnson, Wisconsin, State Senate District 6
Denise Lopez, Nevada, Sparks City Council Ward 1
Theresa Mah, Illinois, State House of Representatives, District 2
Gina Melaragno, Maine, State House of Representatives District 62
Sara Niccoli, New York, State Senate, District 46
Ilhan Omar, Minnesota, State House of Representatives District 60B
Chris Rabb, Pennsylvania, State House of Representatives District 200
Jamie Raskin, Maryland, Congressional District 8
Gustavo Rivera, New York, State Senate District 33
J. Alejandro Urrutia, New Hampshire, State House of Representatives District Hillsborough 37
Andru Volinsky, New Hampshire, Executive Council Dist. 2
Mandy Wright, Wisconsin, State Assembly, District 85
David Zuckerman, Vermont, Lieutenant Governor
George Goehl
George Goehl is a long-time community organizer and the host of To See Each Other, which this season follows seniors in rural Wisconsin fighting to save beloved public nursing homes.
Leeann Hall
LeeAnn Hall is the Executive Director of Alliance for a Just Society and director of the National Campaign for Transit Justice.
In the final weeks of a dispiriting presidential election, hope is on the horizon - and it's down-ballot. That's where you will find more and more everyday people deciding to challenge neoliberal politics and build a bottom-up movement that fights for fairness in our economy and democracy for all people.
We are proud to announce the first slate of progressive candidates endorsed by People's Action, a national organization of more than a million people in affiliated groups across 29 states.
The candidates who make up our "People's Action 22" will help build on the progressive political revolution ignited by Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign.
The candidates who make up our "People's Action 22" will help build on the progressive political revolution ignited by Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign. They are grassroots leaders committed to fighting for people instead of corporate profits. They have proven their commitment to racial justice, gender justice, climate justice and economic justice.
We know this because the "People's Action 22" candidates come from out of the justice movement in America; many of them as leaders within our own organizations. They live in the real America, not in the corporate boardrooms.
They know what it's like to not be able to make ends meet. They understand what it's like to have to choose between meals or medicine for your children. They understand what it's like to be targeted for police violence because you are black, or to have your family threatened by deportation.
Each of these candidates represents the world we believe is possible, one where everyone has what they need to reach their full potential. With these down-ballot candidates, we have a start on creating the world as it should be.
The "People's Action 22" list includes leaders like:
* Gina Melaragno in Maine, who was inspired to run for state representative by her own experience with lack of health care access.
* Pramila Jayapal, a Washington state senator running for Congress, who founded Hate Free Zone (now the People's Action member organization OneAmerica) in response to hate and discrimination after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
* LaTonya Johnson, running for state senate in Wisconsin, who owned and operated a child care center for 10 years, caring for Milwaukee's poorest children and their parents struggling to cover their basic needs.
Zephyr Teachout of New York, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, was the first executive director of the Sunlight Foundation, working for transparent government. She has fought big banks and led the movement against fracking in New York.
They will work to make sure our democracy is power for those who don't have it - to hold accountable those who use their power only to maximize their profits.
Every day, new leaders with values we share are stepping up and standing out in our communities. People's Action is committed to supporting the next generation of progressive leadership as part of our mission to build a country that works for everyone.
The full slate of the "People's Action 22" is below:
Russ Feingold, Wisconsin, U.S. Senate
Christina Hartman, Pennsylvania, U.S. House of Representatives District 16
Pramila Jayapal, Washington, U.S. House of Representatives, District 7
Zephyr Teachout, New York, U.S. House of Representatives, District 19
Heidi Brooks, Maine, State House of Representatives District 61
Mari Cordes, Vermont, House of Representatives, Addison, District 4
Arturo Fierro, New Mexico, State House of Representatives District 7
Lauren Freedman, Michigan, Kalamazoo School Board
Kim Foxx, Illinois, Cook County, State's Attorney
LaTonya Johnson, Wisconsin, State Senate District 6
Denise Lopez, Nevada, Sparks City Council Ward 1
Theresa Mah, Illinois, State House of Representatives, District 2
Gina Melaragno, Maine, State House of Representatives District 62
Sara Niccoli, New York, State Senate, District 46
Ilhan Omar, Minnesota, State House of Representatives District 60B
Chris Rabb, Pennsylvania, State House of Representatives District 200
Jamie Raskin, Maryland, Congressional District 8
Gustavo Rivera, New York, State Senate District 33
J. Alejandro Urrutia, New Hampshire, State House of Representatives District Hillsborough 37
Andru Volinsky, New Hampshire, Executive Council Dist. 2
Mandy Wright, Wisconsin, State Assembly, District 85
David Zuckerman, Vermont, Lieutenant Governor
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