Becca Watts

Next week, Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie will force a vote to stop Trump’s march to an illegal, disastrous war with Iran. Call 1-833-STOP-WAR (1-833-786-7927) to connect with your Reps to urge them to vote YES on the Khanna-Massie War Powers Resolution.

Recent college & grad school alumni: Work for 6 to 9 months with 1 of over 2 dozen NGOs in DC on international peace & security issues, including nuclear arms control, peacebuilding, & diplomacy. Apply by Feb. 27 to @ScovillePF for the fall '26 semester. scoville.org

Recent college & grad school alumni: Work for 6 to 9 months with 1 of over 2 dozen NGOs in DC on international peace & security issues, including nuclear arms control, peacebuilding, & diplomacy. Apply by Oct. 20 to @ScovillePF for the spring '26 semester. scoville.org

2 DAYS: @GregGrandin's "America, América" sheds light on Trump's expansionist ambitions while offering hope through Latin America's social democratic movements. Don't miss this conversation with @ryangrim! Co-sponsors: @ceprdc @demandprogress #progressivetalentpipeline bit.ly/GrandinEvent925

EVENT ALERT: #LatAM didn't just respond to US interventions—they remade the rules of international relations. @GregGrandin reveals how in "America, América." Join the conversation with @ryangrim @francemanuele. bit.ly/GrandinEvent925

The “Big Beautiful Bill” blocks states from implementing commonsense AI safeguards! The Senate MUST act NOW and strip this dangerous AI moratorium from the bill. Go to STOPDANGEROUSAI(dot)COM or call 1-202-873-8863 to connect with your senators after entering your zip code.

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TODAY: We’re hosting a virtual briefing at 3 PM ET about our poll showing that voters prefer populism over ‘abundance.’ RSVP below.

DC crew, get out to the State Department at 5:30 today!

And read our full press release: demandprogresseducationfund.org/demand-progres…

Check out our job listings and also please share them to help us get the word out! demandprogresseducationfund.org/jobs/

BIG NEWS: Sean Vitka, our policy director since 2023, has been named as our new executive director! We're excited about our next chapter, which also involves us staffing up! We're looking to hire a development director, a new policy director & a part-time constituent organizer.

💥𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: following a unanimous vote, @RepCasar has been elected Chair of the Progressive Caucus for the 119th Congress! Hailing from the heart of Texas, we can't think of a better person to lead progressives in the fight against extremist GOP autocrats. ✊

NEXT WEEK the Senate will vote on blocking several offensive arms sales to Israel, sending a strong signal to Netanyahu that the war must end. We launched NoWeaponsforWar.org with over 55 partners, where you can look up where your Senator stands on the vote and take action.

The stakes of surrendering on Biden-era enforcement are high. Read my oped about why. thehill.com/opinion/campai…

covidtests.gov is live again to order 4 free covid tests per household

We can build an orderly, humane, & stable immigration system, AND change US policies that force people to flee their home countries. Proud to introduce our Migration Stability Resolution with @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, @RepKamlagerDove, @RepDeliaRamirez, & @RepJuanVargas.

Today, with colleagues, I introduced legislation to block arms sales to Israel. Sending more weapons to Netanyahu's extremist government is immoral & illegal: U.S. weapons are responsible for far too many civilian casualties in Gaza. We must end our complicity in this atrocity.

We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 @ScovillePF. Recent college and grad school alumni can work on international peace and security issues with one of our host groups in Washington, DC. Join an information session to learn more. scoville.org/overview/infor…

@kkirch92 @TeenVogue Nice! And thanks for the #ProgressiveTalentPipeline shoutout!

I did not give my dad a heads up he was going to be quoted in @TeenVogue 😂 But for real, if you’re a progressive young person and your parents have asked you: “Are you really going to get a job doing that?” or “Can you make a career out of that?” I hope this helps!!