Over 4,000 Rally in Concord for 'Workers Over Billionaires' Economy

Concord, NH – Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna addressed a crowd of over 4,000 people at a "Workers Over Billionaires" rally held outside the New Hampshire State House on Labor Day, September 1, 2025. The event, organized by groups like NH 50501, aimed to advocate for an economy that prioritizes working people over the wealthy elite, focusing on issues of wealth inequality and worker rights. The rally saw a significant turnout, with participants gathering to support progressive economic reforms.

The rally served as a platform for prominent progressive voices to articulate their vision for economic justice. Senator Sanders emphasized the stark wealth disparity, stating, "Almost all of the wealth is in the hands of the 1%. It is not a radical idea to say that we deserve an economy and a government that works for all, and not just the billionaire class." This message resonated with attendees, many of whom carried signs advocating for various progressive causes.

Representative Khanna, who co-chaired Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the Democratic Party's mission to address economic divides. Khanna stated in an interview, "We need to be a party that stands for taxing the billionaires, and for Medicare for all, for free college, for trade schools, for having workers have the right to organize." He also noted the importance of the party tackling the inequality "tearing this country apart."

Attendees, including those who traveled from neighboring states, expressed strong support for the rally's themes. Many pointed to concerns over the influence of "big money" in politics and the need for stronger worker protections. The event was part of a broader series of Labor Day rallies across the United States, underscoring a nationwide movement for economic reform and greater equity.

The presence of both Sanders and Khanna in New Hampshire, a key early primary state, also drew attention to ongoing discussions within the Democratic Party regarding its economic platform and future direction. Khanna has frequently visited the state, advocating for New Hampshire's role in the primary process and consistently pushing for policies aimed at empowering the working class and curbing the influence of corporate wealth.