All articles tagged with #grassroots movement
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is establishing the Office of Mass Engagement, led by campaign strategist Tascha Van Auken, to strengthen connections between City Hall and community organizations, aiming to sustain the grassroots volunteer movement that supported his campaign and to make government more accessible to everyday New Yorkers.
Bernie Sanders rallied 6,500 supporters in Maine to endorse oyster farmer and Marine veteran Graham Platner for Senate, emphasizing the need to challenge oligarchic control and build a grassroots movement for working-class interests, while criticizing the political establishment and supporting progressive policies.
Rep. Robert Garcia, a young Democrat and former Long Beach mayor, was recommended by the House Democratic steering committee for the role of ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, signaling a shift towards younger leadership and grassroots influence within the party.
No Labels, a nonprofit group aiming to field a third party ticket for the 2024 presidential election, collected $21 million in annual revenue last year, with around 80% of it coming from wealthy donors who gave $100,000 or more. The group, which is not required to disclose donor names, focuses on citizen engagement, grassroots movement building, and ballot access. While it has secured a ballot line in 12 states, No Labels still lacks an actual candidate. The reliance on a small number of wealthy donors raises questions about its grassroots image. No Labels has an affiliated super PAC that has raised $1.4 million and is permitted to contribute to political campaigns.
Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, and Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian, both lost their young daughters to violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Despite their grief, they have formed a close friendship and joined the Parents Circle, a grassroots peace movement for families who have lost loved ones to the conflict. They believe that revenge and violence will only perpetuate the cycle of bloodshed and advocate for peace. Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, they emphasize the importance of choosing healing and reconciliation over hatred and revenge. They argue that everyone involved in the conflict is ultimately a victim and that killing more people will only lead to more killing.
Gun control activist David Hogg is launching Leaders We Deserve, a political action committee that will support candidates under 35 running for federal office and under 30 running for state office. The group will primarily focus on state-level races and target open, Democratic-held seats in the upcoming 2024 primary season. Hogg aims to provide resources and coaching to young candidates from social movements that emerged during the Trump presidency, with a focus on issues like gun control and climate change. The initiative aims to encourage young people to not only vote but also run for office and work towards a better future.