I get it. Believe me.

Let me start by acknowledging the profound frustration and disappointment I know some of you are feeling after Republicans passed a so-called "continuing resolution" last week.

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Let me start by acknowledging the profound frustration, disappointment and – for some – outrage that I know some of you are feeling after Republicans passed a so-called "continuing resolution" last week.

I get it. Believe me.

But the question I keep hearing now is where do we go from here? What happens next?

And I think the answer is that there is too much at stake to do anything but regroup and organize ourselves in our communities for the important fights ahead.

First, it's important to acknowledge that in the history of this country, meaningful change never comes from Washington, D.C. alone. It happens when engaged citizens from all across the country stand-up and make their voices heard.

That is true when we're talking about the labor movement in this country, it is true of the civil rights movement, it is true of the women's suffrage movement, and on and on it goes.

So yes, we must elect leaders in the next election who will serve as a check on the Trump administration. But in the immediate future we have to organize across the country to stop cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, veterans care and more to fund tax cuts for the rich.

As you read this, the Democratic National Committee is setting up events and mobilizations in 50 states to stop Republicans as we head into the big fight -- Trump's effort to pass those tax cuts by cutting lifesaving programs.

But the DNC cannot do it alone. They need our help. We just got out of an expensive election and they need the resources to get it done. And that can only happen if people like you chip-in. So I am asking, respectfully:

Can you please contribute to the Democratic National Committee today? Their average online donation is around $40. Many give more. Some give less. All that matters is that lots and lots of people are donating to help them to organize and fight back.

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Thank you for stepping up.

Kamala Harris