By Ashlee Banks
Special to the AFRO
As January 2025 approaches, the reality of a Republican-controlled government is becoming increasingly evident, with the GOP poised to hold the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. This consolidation of power has left some Americans feeling a sense of hopelessness and anxiety about the future.
For those who value progressive policies on issues such as healthcare, climate change and social justice, the prospect of a unified Republican government raises concerns about potential rollbacks of hard-fought rights and protections.
Activists and voters who champion diversity and inclusion fear that the new administration may prioritize partisan interests over the needs of marginalized communities.
In response, Democrats are mobilizing to protect the rights of Americans, vowing to resist any efforts that threaten civil liberties or social justice.
In a statement obtained by the AFRO, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.-8) said although Democrats were unable to flip the House, keep the U.S. Senate and the White House, they did what they could.
“ goes down the wrong road, we’ll challenge him,” said Thompson.
The Democratic lawmaker said that although he is uncertain on how successful Democrats will be with pushing back against the GOP, “We won’t give up. I can assure you that the antics that they did when they were upset, we won’t do any of that. We won’t break into the U.S. Capitol.”
House Democrats aim to focus on grassroots initiatives, coalition-building, and advocacy to safeguard healthcare access, reproductive rights, social security, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act and veterans’ rights.
In a statement obtained by the AFRO, Jeffries said that House Democrats are optimistic about the new congressional session.
“We’re hopeful that the incoming administration is prepared to join us in that effort to truly make the American dream available and accessible to everyone,” said Jeffries. “We look forward to the 119th Congress. There’s a lot of work ahead to be done.”
During the next session of Congress, Democrats seek to connect with disillusioned voters who may feel alienated by the current political landscape and aim to harness this moment as an opportunity to galvanize support, inspire action and build a more inclusive future for all Americans.
Whip Clark said in a statement obtained by the AFRO, “House Democrats – we stand united in a single mission: building an America where every single person has a fair shot.”
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