The Rising Tide

Let’s be clear: this isn’t about turning America into something it’s not. It’s about rebuilding what once made it great—and  fixing what’s been stolen from working people  for the last 50 years. A  pro-democracy economy  means  you have a say  in how your country and your workplace run. It means wealth comes  from  work—not from rigging the system. Here’s what that could look like: 1. Jobs that actually pay enough to live on. Not three side hustles. Not relying on credit cards. A single, full-time job should pay for food, rent, health care, and savings. That’s not a radical idea—that’s what your grandparents had. 2. Healthcare tied to your humanity—not your employer. The richest country in the world shouldn’t have people dying because they can’t afford insulin or avoiding checkups because they lost their job. A healthy population is a strong nation. 3. Schools that build futures—not debt. From vocational training to public universities, education ...

By now, it’s clear: this wasn’t a glitch in the system. This  is  the system. And it’s working exactly as designed—for the top 1%. But that doesn’t mean we’re powerless. In fact, it means the opposite. The good news? We outnumber them. And throughout American history, when regular people came together to demand dignity and fairness,  they won . So what can  you  do? 1. Start local, where your voice still matters. City councils, school boards, sheriffs, DAs—these races are where corporate money has the  least  control. Know your candidates. Vote in every election, not just presidential ones. Ask them: Who funds you? Who do you answer to? 2. Support organized labor—even if you’re not in a union. Unions are still the most powerful way workers push back against corporate greed. Even non-union workers benefit from higher wages and better conditions where union presence is strong. If you can’t join a union,  don’t cross a picket line . If you run a busi...

You’ve worked hard your whole life. You value independence, responsibility, and freedom from government overreach. You believe in America as a land of opportunity. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: You’re being played. Not by your neighbors. Not by immigrants. Not by the person on welfare. You’re being played by the  top 1% , who’ve been quietly rewriting the rules of the game while convincing the rest of us to blame each other. Think about it: Wages have stagnated  since the 1970s, even as worker productivity has soared. Who kept the profits? Tax cuts  for the wealthy get sold to you as “pro-growth,” but where’s your share of the growth? During COVID,  billionaires increased their wealth by over $2 trillion , while small businesses collapsed and you got a $1,200 check. You pay taxes on every dollar you earn. Many corporations pay  zero. This isn’t the “free market.” This is  rigged capitalism. Call this what it is:  class warfare.   The ultra-r...