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...
We are The Rising Tide, a coalition of everyday people committed to exposing and resisting the creeping authoritarianism, corporate rule, and deep class divides threatening the American republic. Rooted in Philadelphia—the birthplace of revolution—we rise with the conviction that democracy is not a birthright, but a fight. We reject kings—of government, of capital, or media—and stand in defense of the working class, the Constitution, and the promise of liberty and justice for all.