Rise Up California (“Levántate California”) is a new movement of working people from different races and backgrounds who want to create a better future for our state. Rise Up California believes that our state’s wealth and power should belong to the people who work hard every day, not the greedy tech billionaires who exploit us. Rise Up believes that by uniting and organizing, we can transform our political and economic system into one that serves everyone’s needs.

Rise Up is not just ordinary citizens who are tired of the status quo. The movement’s initial members are leaders in our communities who have been fighting for social justice and positive change for years. They have been involved in campaigns to improve housing conditions, protect immigrant rights, increase wages, fund education and more. They have seen the power of people’s collective action and we know that we can win.

Rise Up leaders also know that winning individual battles is not enough. We need to challenge the whole system that creates inequality and oppression in the first place. We need to build a new California that is truly democratic and equitable. A California where everyone has a voice and a stake in the decisions that affect our lives. A California where everyone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

That’s why Rise Up California has developed a platform that reflects our vision and values. A platform that was created by working people from across the state, based on our lived experiences and aspirations. A platform that demands:

• Fix the Political System to Establish a Real Democracy
• Protect Our Rights and Freedoms
• Establish Community-Driven Public Safety
• Meet People’s Basic Needs
• Establish an Economic System that Prioritizes the Common Good
• Investment in Community, Equity, & the Common Good

To read the full platform and to join this movement, visit RiseUpCa.org. Together, we can rise up and build a new California for ALL OF US.You can also find Rise Up California / Levántate on Instagram, Facebook (page and community group), and TikTok.