Trump’s Version of Populism: Trickle Down Economics on Steroids
By Ron Whitehorne, 215PA Executive Committee Member Donald Trump’s run for the presidency in 2016 proclaimed to white working people in the “Rustbelt” states that he would bring back manufacturing jobs, raise stagnant wages and reduce the tax burden. This appeal was certainly a factor in his victories in the four swing states of Michigan, […]
The USPS is under attack and we all need to stand up and fight back!
Pictured above: 215 People’s Alliance, NE chapter, and friends rallied at the Roosevelt Mall post office. With the Covid19 pandemic still in full swing, many people prefer to vote by mail in order to avoid potential exposure to the virus in lines and in voting areas. A fully functional and reliable postal system is necessary for […]
215 People’s Alliance Endorses Bernie Sanders
This past Saturday, the 215 People’s Alliance Steering Committee unanimously voted to endorse Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders as the Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party nomination. ‘The campaign slogan “Not Me, Us” encapsulates the work we do at 215 People’s Alliance organizing for economic and racial justice. We know that we can’t win any victories […]
We Did it!
Philadelphia just made history. From its inception 215 People’s Alliance has believed the key to winning power is building unity between community based social movements and the progressive sector of the Labor movement. This election was a big step forward in realizing that aim. For the first time in seven decades, our city said enough […]
Northeast Philly Rally for Kendra and Nic
Northeast supporters of Kendra Brooks and Nic O’Rourke and members of 215PA’s Northeast Chapter rallied today in front of the NE Free Library Branch on Cottman Ave. The 215PA Northeast chapter is a diverse group of Northeast residents who believe their vision for our city is what our neighborhoods need. There’s a long time myth […]
Let’s get Working Families on the Ballot!
Across the city, members of 215 People’s Alliance have been kicking off their summer by collecting petition signatures to get Working Families Party candidates, Kendra Brooks and Pastor Nicolas O’Rourke on the ballot for City Councilmember At-Large. The goal is to collect 10,000 signatures! One of the best ways to collect signatures is to visit […]
Vote with the People’s Platform!
It’s time to vote for candidates who will advance a platform to serve the people. Will you sign on? The past two years have transformed the political landscape both nationally, and within Pennsylvania. Donald Trump’s election turned politics-as-usual on its head, and the congressional districts of Pennsylvania have been redrawn to avoid gerrymandering that had stacked […]
The Record Behind the Rhetoric
Philly Power Research, a group of volunteer researchers, has released a report called “The Record Behind the Rhetoric: A Guide to the Philly DA Democratic Primary,” breaking down the backgrounds of each of the seven Democratic candidates for district attorney, their backers and their donors. The 2017 DA primary has swung left in response […]
215 People’s Alliance Endorses Larry Krasner
We know that elected officials don’t change the system — we do. It’s our popular protest and organizing that changes our political system and holds politicians accountable. But our work is much more effective when we have people in office who already feel accountable to us. That’s why 215 People’s Alliance is proud to endorse […]
Donald Trump Won’t “Make America Great Again”
“I’m going to make our country rich again. I am going to turn our bad trade agreements into great ones… I am going to bring our jobs back to Ohio and to America – and I am not going to let companies move to other countries, firing their employees along the way, without consequences”. Donald […]