Forward Party

With the dawning realization that no one survived last night's American Eagle and Black Hawk crash, this is our deadliest aviation disaster in nearly a quarter of a century. Some of these people died as their families sat at the airport waiting to pick them up. Our thoughts and our hearts are with these families grieving the loss of their loved ones. Transcend division. Grief and loss observe no aisles. #ReaganAirport

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! #YearOfTheSnake

Forward strongly supports the rule of law. Safeguards ensuring the sanctity of our legal processes are eroded when civil servants cannot perform their duties free from fear of retribution. The Department of Justice has announced that it is terminating the employment of many career DOJ officials who were assigned to investigations of President Trump. These officials were doing the jobs they were called to do. This follows the immediate firing of many inspectors general (whose terminations, done legally, require 30 days of notice to Congress). Additionally, many of the pardoned J6 rioters, all of whom were duly convicted, had expressed no remorse, and some have even been involved in altercations with police since their pardoning. The law must apply equally to everyone—rich and poor, President and powerless. In the spirit of the Declaration of Independence tenant that “all men are created equal,” the equal application of the law is essential for the health of our democracy. It is as foundational to political equality as is “one person, one vote.” The emerging theme of retaliation against those who sought to hold to account—as was their jobs—undermines the foundations of our democracy that make America America, that make this the special place it is.

The Forward Party Women’s Committee is hosting their first quarterly meeting of 2025 TODAY at 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST. The committee will discuss plans and priorities for the year ahead as they work to drive change and make an impact nationwide. This meeting marks an exciting start to the year, and all are encouraged to join and contribute to the conversation. RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gmNXvDPH

Don't forget to join our Alaska team at 5:00 PM local time tonight for their RCV Day call! Hear what it's like to have and successfully use RCV from a state doing that very thing. Don't miss it! To register: https://lnkd.in/gZxSRTZQ #Alaska

Forward Party was founded by people who believed that real change for Americans wouldn’t come from inside either of the legacy parties. We believe in dignity for all people, as represented through an expansion of the American Dream. We believe in the dynamism of America, as we embrace a growth agenda that is designed to share the fruits of our labor more broadly. And we believe in democracy, and the need to rebuild public trust. President Trump has promised change, and we agree with him that it is needed. The American system has been corrupted by the legacy parties, and it’s no longer delivering for most Americans. As with all presidents, we hope that he will deliver the change that the American people want. Based on his first term and how he conducted himself during his campaign, however, we are less than hopeful. As we continue to grow the Forward Party, we invite everyone to help us build a new and positive force in American politics. We invite in Republicans, Democrats, Independents—all who want a better America. We’re listening, and we want to organize a new party that thrives on building each other up with ideas that have merit, ideas that will bring back the American dream. Americans want change, but not all change is the right change. Any Party that refuses to listen, to grow, and to represent Americans doesn’t deserve your vote. The two legacy parties, for too long, have ignored you. Come build one with us!

Trump’s cabinet is a mixed bag. He has many establishment figures (e.g., Rubio, Bessent, Burgum, Noem) that would be expected to maintain the status quo. He has many outsiders (RFK, Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Musk) who should be expected to shake things up. He also has an unprecedented 13 billionaires in senior positions, who may fight for improvements in the economic lives of most Americans, but certainly don’t experience the economic reality of many of them. Will this group tackle America’s biggest problems and deliver on promises Pres. Trump made on his campaign? Will they lower the cost of living and grocery prices? Early statements made by Elon Musk and Pres. Trump suggest that people may be disappointed, but today is their first day to effect change, so we’ll need to see.

Nothing we posted today should be take as an excuse for President Trump’s rhetoric. Language, especially from a President, can drive action. A key value of Forward is treating people with respect and dignity. President Trump regularly engages in language that dehumanizes and disrespects individuals. We as a people should be better than that. But, remember, just because President Trump uses language to describe a policy that doesn’t live up to who we, as Americans, should be, that doesn’t mean the underlying policy is bad, or that it won’t help Americans. Divorce his language from his policy, and treat each as warranting its own response.

While President Trump didn’t have an electoral landslide (he received under 50% of the popular vote), he is certainly a representative of change, and it’s why people voted for him at the ballot box. President Trump is divisive; change is divisive. It’s important that we view his actions through the lens of how well it reflects the desires of Americans. Pres. Trump is going to take many divisive stances, and drive towards many divisive policies. Let’s not forget that that’s what the electorate sent him back to the White House to do. When analyzing his actions, we need to view it through that lens. Is he improving the economic lives of Americans? If he takes action to do so, or ignores action that would, then we should make that case to the American people. Forward can be the better alternative—the group that wants to improve Americans’ lives without the hateful rhetoric, cronyism, and corruption of the existing parties.

It’s important to listen to the American people and hear what they’re worried about. Nothing tops the list more than economic issues. Over 60% of Americans can’t afford an unexpected $500 expense. We’re seeing the first generation reach the age of 30 worse off than their parents. Consumer prices were 22% higher in August of ‘24 than in January of ‘20. The cost of shelter alone went up 5.2% from June ‘23 to June ‘24. Healthcare costs go up significantly every year. At the same time, wages have been relatively stagnant for decades. People can’t afford the major milestones in life anymore. They’re putting off buying homes, having kids, and retiring. They want this to change.