Defund Oligarchy
Blessed by Liberty
where perfect mercy meets perfect liberty ~ donde la misericordia sin límites danza con la libertad sin cadenas
There should be no compulsion to act against one's conscience in a democratic, constitutional republic or in a religion. We are seeing a very narrow interpretation of Christianity being pushed under this administration, an interpretation so twisted that it has become heresy. True freedom of religion is found only under the separation of church and state. Whether it is your faith in the Constitution or your faith in Christ that brought you here, this is a welcoming space.
Upcoming Events ~ Calendario
10.11.2025 🌴 Day of Action
Unidad y Fuerza Esta marcha es en respuesta a las redadas y retenes de ICE que afectaron a nuestro condado esta semana. This is not organized by us, but we're sharing it because it looks like something most of our readers would support.10.18.2025 🌴 Day of Action
No Kings ❌👑 Sin Reyes
11 am | Bartow10.25.2025 🦢 Day of Action
Defend the Constitution: Stop Avelo
5:00 pm | Lakeside Village, LakelandReoccurring Events TBD
TBD 🦢 Unhoused Hospitality Outreach
Virgil's Village
Volunteer opportunity. Donations welcome. Email for more info.TBD 🌴 Day of Action
Transit — Not Tolls
11am - 1 pm | BartowTBD 🦢 Social
Defund Oligarchy ON TAP
1 pm | LakelandWednesdays 🦢
Resistance Rosary for Gaza & Ukraine
We will resume in October
Nonpartisan
I advocate for the separation of church and state and for the rejection and deconstruction of far-right ideologies because I believe these erode the foundations and functioning of our democratic, constitutional republic. I draw a lot of inspiration from my Catholic faith, the works of Dorothy Day and Maria Faustina Kowalska, as well as the academic works of Hannah Arendt and Matthew Desmond. However, all are welcome regardless of your political or religious/nonreligious affiliation, and this is an affirming space. Government should always be secular and work in the interests of the People. For me, the only Savior who ever walked this earth is Our Lord Jesus Christ, not the donkey or the elephant. For you, you may have a different spiritual practice, but we can agree on not idolizing a man-made party.When we demonstrate for a policy, our demonstration is based on their words and actions, regardless of their party affiliation. Scripture commands me to serve Christ and to follow Him by living the Way of the Cross and practicing works of mercy, NOT to serve greed. I support citizens voting for the candidate that best represents their interests in protecting constitutional liberties and practicing mercy, not just following party lines. We do not promote political parties or a party platform. We advocate for ranked choice voting so that one day We the People can be ruled by a truly representative government the way our Founding Fathers intended. If you are a registered party member, you are still welcome to participate.
Defund Oligarchy
How is the U.S. becoming oligarchic? An oligarchy is not just rule by the rich but rule by an elite class consolidating power among themselves. "Defund Oligarchy" is not an "eat the rich" movement. Wealth becomes a problem when wealthy people use capital and means of production to exploit the working class and circumvent the function of our republic. A small group of private business owners now control the means of production across multiple industries, profiting off the backs of working poor. These oligarchs have semi-monopolies; our market no longer masquerades as free or fair. Yes, let's boycott, divest, and take our dollars back from unethical corporations, but we cannot stop there. This is a republic; we should not need to "vote with our dollars" in the first place. Our politicians should be accountable to the People. We must demand legislation that protects small business owners, family farms, and Floridian workers.
¿Cómo se está volviendo oligárquico Estados Unidos? Una oligarquía no es solo el gobierno de los ricos, sino el dominio de una clase élite que consolida el poder entre sí. "Desfinanciar la oligarquía" no es un movimiento de “cómase a los ricos”. La riqueza se convierte en un problema cuando las personas adineradas usan el capital y los medios de producción para explotar a la clase trabajadora y eludir el funcionamiento de nuestra república. Un pequeño grupo de dueños de empresas privadas controla ahora los medios de producción en múltiples industrias, obteniendo ganancias a costa de los trabajadores pobres. Estos oligarcas tienen semi-monopolios; nuestro mercado ya ni siquiera pretende ser libre o justo. Sí, debemos boicotear, desinvertir y retirar nuestro dinero de las corporaciones que actúan sin ética — pero no podemos quedarnos solo en eso. Esto es una república: no deberíamos tener que “votar con nuestros dólares” en primer lugar.
Nuestros políticos deben rendir cuentas al Pueblo. Debemos exigir leyes que protejan a los pequeños empresarios, las fincas familiares y a las y los trabajadores de Florida.
My Mission
A Florida where the Floridian People come first and where our wildlife, culture, and history is preserved and protected.A republic where no one profits off poverty, humans are not commodities, consumer safety comes before shareholders, corporations are not people, homes are owned by humans, a national guest worker program resolves undocumented immigration, employees collectively organize without fear, bodily autonomy is respected, human dignity is upheld, the death penalty is abolished, and the Bill of Rights is honored for all.
Misión
Una Florida donde el pueblo floridano sea la prioridad, y donde nuestra vida silvestre, cultura e historia sean preservadas y protegidas.Una república donde nadie se enriquezca a costa de la pobreza, los seres humanos no sean tratados como mercancía, la seguridad del consumidor esté por encima de los accionistas, las corporaciones no sean personas, los hogares pertenezcan a personas reales, un programa nacional de trabajadores invitados resuelva la inmigración indocumentada, los empleados puedan organizarse colectivamente sin miedo, se respete la autonomía corporal, se defienda la dignidad humana, se abolida la pena de muerte y se honre la Carta de Derechos para todos.
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Final Thoughts
"Proclaim that mercy is the greatest attribute of God."
St. Maria Faustina Kowalska (No. 301)"But those who look into the perfect law,
the law of liberty, and persevere,
being not hearers who forget
but doers who act
—they will be blessed in their doing."
James 1:25"Then he will say to those on his left,
‘Depart from me, you accursed,
into the eternal fire prepared
for the devil and his angels.
For I was hungry
and you gave me no food,
I was thirsty
and you gave me no drink,
a stranger
and you gave me no welcome,
naked and you gave me no clothing,
ill and in prison,
and you did not care for me.’"
Matthew 25:41-43
We are a group of unpaid, part-time, and independent grassroots organizers that started operating in Polk County, FL in February 2025. We are all volunteers.
Somos un grupo de organizadores de base independientes, no asalariados y de medio tiempo, que comenzamos a trabajar en el condado de Polk, Florida, en febrero de 2025. Todos somos voluntarios.© Defund Oligarchy Blessed by Liberty 2025. All rights reserved.