Dear MoveOn member,
Vice President Kamala Harris stepped off the stage on Wednesday after delivering a speech that she never wanted to have to make. She, like us, wanted better for her family and loved ones. She wanted better for America.
This is a dark moment in history. But there is light in the 69 million people who voted for a different future. And there is light in the millions who showed up to donate, organize, and volunteer over these past months.
Upending 235 years of historical precedence was always going to be an uphill battle, no matter how graciously Vice President Harris took it on and how ardently Black women and women of color leaders charged forward. Facing America's white supremacy and misogyny directly—and daring to believe that our collective joy and resistance could overcome it—is nothing short of courageous.
Vice President Harris said it best: "While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign. The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity of all people. A fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation, the ideals that reflect America at our best. That is a fight I will never give up."1
Over the course of this election, Vice President Harris confronted the hate, vitriol, and threats repeatedly spewed by Donald Trump, JD Vance, and MAGA Republicans. She did it because she believed in the promise of this country and the power of joy, community, and unity over fear and divisiveness.
Our movements are and always have been about more than a single election. Our fight to expose racism, white supremacy, and misogyny that this country was founded on, confront the powerful and wealthy elite, and resist hate meant to isolate and divide us—and instead dream and chart a better future for all—continues.
It continues because of the tireless work of the movement leaders who came before us and the movement leaders of today—everyday people who endured the worst of this country and still believed in each other and our democracy.
It continues because of the possibilities seeded by Kamala Harris—the hope she inspired in millions of people who saw themselves and their loved ones in her campaign, and the fire she ignited in the 69 million people who voted for the future that we still deserve.
It continues because of her and because of us. Because we won't give up on each other.
Progress doesn't happen overnight, and it is often faced with backlash. We appreciate Kamala Harris and the Black women who faced that backlash head-on this election. Who pushed forward. And who reminded us that our families and communities are worth fighting for.
As always, thanks for all you do.
–Aliya, Olga, Nita, Evelyn, and the rest of the team
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