Not On Our Watch

The rise in political violence — endorsed explicitly and implicitly by many MAGA members of the House majority — remains one of the most concerning and dangerous elements of the House leadership’s agenda. During the second anniversary of the January 6th Capitol insurrection, we saw an opportunity to call this agenda out. To do that, we organized a week-long mobilization in partnership with Common Defense, convening over 30 veterans from across the country in Washington to call on the new House Majority to unequivocally denounce political violence, and hold members who refuse to do so accountable. Through meetings with Members of Congress, paid media programs, and press engagement, we exposed MAGA members as power-hungry leaders who prioritize political interests at the expense of the American people.

The photos show people at a rally with signs calling on Congress to speak out against political violence.

Day 1, January 3: We created and distributed a MAGA guidebook to Democratic and Republican offices as well as other hotspots around Capitol Hill. This book features 39 MAGA members in the new Republican House Majority and their most extreme and fringe policy positions and statements.

Day 2, January 4:Veterans from Common Defense and Courage for America questioned 15 Republican Members of Congress to get them on the record stating their opinions about the January 6th insurrectionists.

The photos show people at a rally with signs calling on Congress to speak out against political violence.

Day 3, January 5: The “Not On Our Watch” Press Conference took place to call out extremism and political violence ahead of January 6th. The event included the following speakers: Officer Michael Fanone, Rep. Jason Crow (CO-6), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6), Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), and Rep. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Candidate for GA-14 Marcus Flowers, amongst others.