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Trump, MAGA, and 77 Million Votes: how did we get here??
As Trump begins his march to the White House with terrifying headlines every day, so many of us are still stuck on the question: how did we get here? This Wednesday, December 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT, we’ll dive into that very question at our webinar,
Gear Up: Get Trained To Organize With SURJ
From dangerous, under-qualified cabinet appointees to previewing an authoritarian agenda, MAGA is getting into formation to hit the ground running in January 2025. That means we also have just under two months to get ready, rest up, and rise to meet the moment. Today, SURJ is launching a 10-week training series
13,000 New People Join SURJ In One Week
In the week since the election, more than 13,000 new people have joined SURJ, we have 100+ community meetings planned across the country, and you’ll be hearing soon about the training program we’re running before Inauguration Day. So many of us are still reeling from the news last week– and
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Group looks for ‘tons of white guys’ to support social justice
By Naomi Ishisaka in the Seattle Times Much has been written in the past few months about the gender gap in this year’s election. Polling shows a majority of men support former President Donald Trump and a majority of women support Vice President Kamala Harris. . . In one election outreach session that included
Asheville’s historic Black cultural center has taken on a new role in the wake of Helene
By Sarah Honosky in Asheville Citizen Times ASHEVILLE — The YMI, one of the oldest Black cultural centers in the country, had just completed its $6.9 million renovations after breaking ground two years before. A grand reopening was scheduled for Sept. 26 — the day before Tropical Storm Helene swept Western
How Communities Like Springfield, Ohio Can Push Back Against Fear and Racism
The case of Shelbyville, Tennessee is proof that when communities come together—across racial and class lines—they can challenge hate and demand real change. By Chandra Russo in Common Dreams As racial tensions escalate in Springfield, Ohio, Haitian families are facing violent threats and harassment, reflecting a wider pattern of fear and
