People's State of the Union
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What is the significance of the People's State of the Union event?
Good evening, everyone. I'm Katie Bethel, and I'm the Executive Director of MoveOn. MoveOn is one of the largest progressive advocacy organizations in the country. We're a force of millions, with members in every congressional district in America. And on behalf of our members and our co-hosts, the Midas Touch Network, it is my privilege to welcome you to the People's State of the Union.
Some of you may know that giving a State of the Union address, or at least a report, is part of the job of the president. It's constitutionally required. So in a great shift, Donald Trump is following the law tonight. So why are we boycotting? Why are we boycotting the State of the Union? We're boycotting because we know that Donald Trump's State of the Union will bear no resemblance to what's actually happening in this country today. He will lie, distort, and ignore the real stories.
Why are we boycotting the State of the Union?
He's not gonna talk about the killings of innocent people. He's not gonna talk about the thousands of people who are afraid every day because of ice roaming their streets. He's not going to talk about the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. And he will not talk about the millions of people who've lost their health care on his watch. But MoveOn members, the millions of people who've been protesting at No King's protests, the American people, we know the true state of our union. We've seen it and we're living it. And it is not normal. We have asked our leaders this last year, don't treat this like business as usual. Fight for us. Folks, tonight we're coming out swinging. And we're making history with the largest organized boycott of any State of the Union ever.
Behind me on this stage are members of Congress and their guests, who have all personally experienced the harms of the Trump administration. They represent millions more. They represent all of us. I want to personally thank our members of Congress here tonight for your act of defiance, for breaking a norm to stand up for our values. And I want to thank our special guests who you're going to hear from tonight for your courage. You represent the best of America and you make us all want to be brave. This moment is only possible because of people's bravery. The first boycott of the State of the Union was conducted by the founders of the Congressional Black Caucus during the Nixon administration. We honor their example.
We honor the millions of patriots who've turned out over the last year in marches across this country.
What truths about America are being highlighted?
And we honor every person who showed up, who's risked something, who's cared for a neighbor, even when it was safer to do nothing. That courage led the way to this moment, but we have to make sure that the road doesn't stop here. We need you, everybody joining us here on the Capitol Mall tonight, and everybody watching online, come to the March 28th No Kings protest and stand up for this country. Before I introduce our hosts for tonight, I just want to give a special thanks to all of the people behind the scenes who helped to make tonight happen. Move On staff, the staff who serve, our congressional representatives and senators here tonight, our partners, thank you so much. This is no small task to put on a historic event to fight for our country.
Thank you. And now, I'd like to introduce you to our hosts. independent journalists Joy Reid and Katie Fang. And while they come to the stage, I want to thank you for being here. I want to thank you for being brave.
How can we take action against the current administration?
And I want to thank you for being a part of building the America we can all be proud of. Thank you.
Well, hi. Well, hello there. Hello, everybody. Good evening, everyone. Are you guys excited to be here? Let's hear it. And not in there? That's right. Come on. I am Joy Reid, host of The Joy Reid Show. And I'm Katie Fang, host of the Katie Fang News Channel. And we are both exes of the artist formerly known as MSNBC. We are so excited to be here. Please give one more round of applause to these members. Members of Congress. Let's hear it. They had the courage to not be here. So, Katie. The reason that I am so excited to be here is that, as we just heard from the wonderful folks at MoveOn and Midas Touch, please give them a round of applause.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the significance of the People's State of the Union event?
3:36–4:54
2
Why are we boycotting the State of the Union?
4:54–7:00
3
What truths about America are being highlighted?
7:00–8:18
4
How can we take action against the current administration?
8:18–1:47:11
5
What are the key values and demands for government accountability?
1:47:11–1:49:00
6
What urgent issues are raised regarding immigrant rights and healthcare?
1:49:00–1:50:13
7
How do personal stories illustrate the impact of current policies?
1:50:13–1:52:53
8
What actions are proposed to challenge the status quo?
1:52:53–3:26:01