'Fighting Oligarchy' Tour Takes Aim at Corporate Power
Bernie Sanders is on a mission—and it’s catching fire across the western United States. His 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, loaded with vibrant rallies and performances, is all about countering the ever-growing power of corporate elites and pushing back against Republican policies that threaten America’s social safety nets. It kicked off with a bang in Los Angeles' Grand Park on April 12, featuring some pretty famous faces from the music world like Neil Young, Maggie Rogers, and Joan Baez. And it wasn't just the music that got people talking; big political names like Reps. Pramila Jayapal from Washington and Ro Khanna from California delivered speeches that packed a punch.
Sanders has never been shy about speaking his mind, insisting that Americans across the political spectrum—be they Democrat, Republican, or Independent—are fed up with billionaires buying their way into control over the government. This tour is all about organizing and taking a stand in Republican-controlled territories. He's putting the spotlight on the need to defend essential services like Social Security, Medicaid, and veterans’ programs from those dreaded budget cuts. Sara Nelson, the International President of AFA-CWA, is tagging along with Bernie, and together with none other than AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), they're organizing town halls and grassroots sessions along the way.
A Tour to Remember with a Message That Resonates
This isn’t just another political tour. Previous legs of it have drawn in historic crowds—one event even set a record in Arizona, and thousands flocked to Denver, proving that Sanders' rallying cry is getting through loud and clear. Streams of the events have been a hit online too, racking up over 5 million views. It's not just a numbers game, though. Sanders is about organizing in Republican-dominated areas, taking on corporate interests and those looming austerity measures. He’s appealing to a wide variety of folks, from fresh-faced activists to concerned retirees worried about the ever-widening gap of economic inequality.
This sprawling tour is making some notable stops: it began on April 12 in sunny Los Angeles, went through Salt Lake City on April 13 at the University of Utah, swung by Nampa, Idaho, on April 14 at the Ford Idaho Center, then onwards to Bakersfield, California on April 15 at the Dignity Health Arena, and finally Missoula, Montana, on April 16 at the University of Montana Adams Center.
Sanders and AOC aren’t holding anything back. Their message is clear: It’s time to reverse policies that put corporate profits over American families. While Bernie underscores the urgent need to protect working people, AOC is shouting out against the system that enables billionaires to run the show. The tour doesn’t just focus on protest—it aims to forge diverse alliances that include everyone from veterans to key union leaders like UAW President Shawn Fain. It’s a rallying cry for real change in a time when many feel the game is rigged against them.
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