With Republicans fractured, workers rising, and independents restless, Democrats face a rare opening. The DNC must mobilize now—or risk losing 2026 and the country’s future altogether.
Ready to follow BOLD, DECISIVE ACTION PLANS. Been doing all I can in a Blue State Vermont but We are only 7-800,000 people and will not make the news cycle like other cities and states. BUT, VT is the Bluest State in the Union! Ready to ROLL.
I'd like to see Independent Media put more pressure on DNC and state democratic committees. I'm an activist and also participate in election watches. Unfortunately, I find the various organizations to be unresponsive to grass roots DEMS. They simply want people to keep opening their wallet and don't bother to listen.
I agree, also. The DNC is one of the greatest obstacles to the party!! I am so tired of some of the ridiculous text/emails I receive. Especially ones that start with "Wow! ____ just said______ ". No imagination at all.
"Honestly....(fill in the blank)" should be the Dem's lead on everything. The Repub's lies are so far out even the uninformed notice. The Clown Major keeps reaching and reaching...well beyond anyone's reality. People lied to are people who walk away - "Don't mess with me (anymore)" is their take away. The Dem's simply must listen and respond, honestly. Honesty is the new hot ticket ( that's how far down the country is). March for Honesty....
Instead, Joe Scarborough advises progressive IL Gov. Pritzker to call Trump to "work out a deal." That's similar to the cautious right-leaning response some have to D.C. being illegally occupied. Joe needs to go back to Florida and stay.
Real lovers of Democracy do not wait for the Democratic Party showrunners to get off their butts and enlarge the tent.
We have an MTN contributor who I believe would be a terrific elected official in his home state of Georgia and he told me he tried. He tried and was discouraged by the local D Party because he had not "risen through the ranks." That is scandalous.
If the D Party leadership cannot accept new candidates with fresh ideas, a commitment to leadership, and support their runs for office, this opportunity is squandered. Shame on them.
One of the most important messages we need to keep repeating is that securing our democracy isn't a one-off. It has to be protected, by us, at every turn, at every challenge, and on every day. There's no such thing as an unimportant election, anywhere, ever. Benjamin Franklin said the Framers had given us "a republic IF we can keep it.". James Madison said we should 'take alarm at the first experiment with our freedoms."
Republicans, like junkies, can NEVER be trusted. Not ever.
Democrats need a positive message. Not just saying why the Republicans are wrong, but pushing an agenda to appeal to people and making sure a) they can fulfil the promises and b) they tell the truth about what they will do if power is given to them.
That’s certainly the tenor of the message but saying what you’re “against” won’t get the votes. To get the non-MAGA on board you have to convince them of what you’re “for” and why it’s better than what exists now.
I appeal to all of you to get into this great revolution that is sweeping this nation. Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village and hamlet of this nation until true freedom comes, until the revolution of 1776 is complete. We must get in this revolution and complete the revolution. [All] over this nation, [Americans] are on the march for jobs and freedom.
We will not stop. If we do not get meaningful legislation out of this Congress, the time will come when we will not confine our marching to Washington. We will march through the South; through the streets of Jackson, through the streets of Danville, through the streets of Cambridge, through the streets of Birmingham. But we will march with the spirit of love and with the spirit of dignity that we have shown here today. By the force of our demands, our determination, and our numbers, we shall splinter the [ongoing social and political repression] into a thousand pieces and put them together in the image of God and democracy. We must say: “Wake up America! Wake up!” For we cannot stop, and we will not and cannot be patient.
A. Philip Randolph’s speech on the 1963 March on Washington. Worth reading as a complement to John Lewis's and MLK's "I Have A Dream" same day speeches
I just read John Lewis’ speech. It’s horrifying that Americans were acting this way back in the 60’s!! I am ashamed for what these people went through!! We have to do better!! And it’s happening right now with the tRump regime!! Fuck him!! We have to get rid of him!! And I invite you all to come to our protests!! Cuz shit has got to change starting with this idiot in the White House!!
The DNC needs to spend money in red States such as Texas , Florida and all the red in between. For far to long Democrats have more or less skipped over major red States because they think they can't be won. Well I disagree. If people don't get to see you or hear you in person then you will never win them over. A door knocking blitz in red States is something else that needs to be done so candidates or their representative can talk with people so they can understand what the people really need and at the same time the DNC can make sure people are registered to vote. I know this may seem like a lot of hard work however winning isn't easy.
None of us can afford to sit any election out.
Computer shut down, get off the couch day is Oct 18.........
Ready to follow BOLD, DECISIVE ACTION PLANS. Been doing all I can in a Blue State Vermont but We are only 7-800,000 people and will not make the news cycle like other cities and states. BUT, VT is the Bluest State in the Union! Ready to ROLL.
Mass is a blue state too, give or take a few fruit loops! But we are ready to fight!
I'd like to see Independent Media put more pressure on DNC and state democratic committees. I'm an activist and also participate in election watches. Unfortunately, I find the various organizations to be unresponsive to grass roots DEMS. They simply want people to keep opening their wallet and don't bother to listen.
I agree, also. The DNC is one of the greatest obstacles to the party!! I am so tired of some of the ridiculous text/emails I receive. Especially ones that start with "Wow! ____ just said______ ". No imagination at all.
So true! If we lose 2026 the country will be lost
"Honestly....(fill in the blank)" should be the Dem's lead on everything. The Repub's lies are so far out even the uninformed notice. The Clown Major keeps reaching and reaching...well beyond anyone's reality. People lied to are people who walk away - "Don't mess with me (anymore)" is their take away. The Dem's simply must listen and respond, honestly. Honesty is the new hot ticket ( that's how far down the country is). March for Honesty....
Instead, Joe Scarborough advises progressive IL Gov. Pritzker to call Trump to "work out a deal." That's similar to the cautious right-leaning response some have to D.C. being illegally occupied. Joe needs to go back to Florida and stay.
Real lovers of Democracy do not wait for the Democratic Party showrunners to get off their butts and enlarge the tent.
We have an MTN contributor who I believe would be a terrific elected official in his home state of Georgia and he told me he tried. He tried and was discouraged by the local D Party because he had not "risen through the ranks." That is scandalous.
If the D Party leadership cannot accept new candidates with fresh ideas, a commitment to leadership, and support their runs for office, this opportunity is squandered. Shame on them.
Then we need to tell them that! We'd like to be with them, or have them with us, but if they don't start moving they WILL be left behind.
One of the most important messages we need to keep repeating is that securing our democracy isn't a one-off. It has to be protected, by us, at every turn, at every challenge, and on every day. There's no such thing as an unimportant election, anywhere, ever. Benjamin Franklin said the Framers had given us "a republic IF we can keep it.". James Madison said we should 'take alarm at the first experiment with our freedoms."
Republicans, like junkies, can NEVER be trusted. Not ever.
Democrats need a positive message. Not just saying why the Republicans are wrong, but pushing an agenda to appeal to people and making sure a) they can fulfil the promises and b) they tell the truth about what they will do if power is given to them.
Fascism or democracy. That’s the message.
That’s certainly the tenor of the message but saying what you’re “against” won’t get the votes. To get the non-MAGA on board you have to convince them of what you’re “for” and why it’s better than what exists now.
Huge No Kings Day- peaceful, on the streets protest -Saturday, October 18th!
There we have it!
WAIT... the DNC??? That's not going to happen!!!
They couldn’t run a laundromat…
Great comment! 💩😬😬😬
Neither could the President with his Gold Lame on N.J. Casinos, now look at him, 2x on Steroids. Unconstitutional actions daily.
AIPAC must be ditched by the DNC.........time to stop paying for the bombing of Gaza and pay for universal healtcare for USA..........simple as that.
Exactly. And ditch the conflict-averse Jeffries and Schumer.
Check out the IHIPNEWS interview of Zohran Mamdani. This what the people want and need. The same old, same old bull s#it has got to go
John Lewis, “Speech At The March On Washington” (28 August 1963) Voices of Democracy https://voicesofdemocracy.umd.edu/lewis-speech-at-the-march-on-washington-speech-text/
I appeal to all of you to get into this great revolution that is sweeping this nation. Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village and hamlet of this nation until true freedom comes, until the revolution of 1776 is complete. We must get in this revolution and complete the revolution. [All] over this nation, [Americans] are on the march for jobs and freedom.
We will not stop. If we do not get meaningful legislation out of this Congress, the time will come when we will not confine our marching to Washington. We will march through the South; through the streets of Jackson, through the streets of Danville, through the streets of Cambridge, through the streets of Birmingham. But we will march with the spirit of love and with the spirit of dignity that we have shown here today. By the force of our demands, our determination, and our numbers, we shall splinter the [ongoing social and political repression] into a thousand pieces and put them together in the image of God and democracy. We must say: “Wake up America! Wake up!” For we cannot stop, and we will not and cannot be patient.
A. Philip Randolph’s 1963 March on Washington speech https://tinyurl.com/2ceu3xvk
A. Philip Randolph’s speech on the 1963 March on Washington. Worth reading as a complement to John Lewis's and MLK's "I Have A Dream" same day speeches
I just read John Lewis’ speech. It’s horrifying that Americans were acting this way back in the 60’s!! I am ashamed for what these people went through!! We have to do better!! And it’s happening right now with the tRump regime!! Fuck him!! We have to get rid of him!! And I invite you all to come to our protests!! Cuz shit has got to change starting with this idiot in the White House!!
So how do we contact them to get their Butts in gear for the People need a change!! Me totally included : (
Call. Email. Any way that you can reach them
Especially DNC chair Martin; Minority Leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer.
Boom‼️ Boom‼️ Unfortunately, Nevada turned red‼️ I’m surrounded by Drumpflstilskin Idiots‼️
Im in Las Vegas and unfortunately too many people did NOT bother voting in this Podunk state.😣
Well said! HAVE FAITH IN THE DNC PEOPLE unless you WANT THE RETUGLICON GARBAGE FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE
The cautious, club-footed corporate DNC doesn't deserve my faith anymore unless it changes.
FIGHT BACK! If YOU Live in a Blue State, follow this link and Contact Your Governor!
https://open.substack.com/pub/jodygorran/p/if-you-live-in-a-blue-state-contact?r=68rn&utm_medium=ios
Your message needs to get to the DNC. They need a fire lit under their asses to get into the game. They have been pathetic thus far.
The DNC needs to spend money in red States such as Texas , Florida and all the red in between. For far to long Democrats have more or less skipped over major red States because they think they can't be won. Well I disagree. If people don't get to see you or hear you in person then you will never win them over. A door knocking blitz in red States is something else that needs to be done so candidates or their representative can talk with people so they can understand what the people really need and at the same time the DNC can make sure people are registered to vote. I know this may seem like a lot of hard work however winning isn't easy.