MoveOn.org statement on Trump ordering missile strikes targeting Syria
In response to confirmed reports that Donald Trump ordered more than 50 Tomahawk missiles to strike Syria tonight, without Congressional approval, Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action, had the following statement: “This illegal and unauthorized escalation could have devastating consequences, killing innocent Syrians and costing the lives of U.S. service members. “Let’s be […]
MoveOn Blasts GOP for Going Nuclear Over Gorsuch, Warns of Dramatic Shift in Balance on the Supreme Court
Praises Democrats for Strong Resistance to Trump’s Court Pick Moments ago, Republicans in the Senate invoked the “nuclear option,” changing long-standing Senate rules to push through Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch without the previously required 60 vote threshold. In reaction, Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn.org Civic Action, issued the following statement: “Today’s action […]
Rep. Nunes steps down in response to MoveOn’s & other ethics complaints
Statement from Jo Comerford, campaign director for MoveOn.org Civic Action, in response to Rep. Devin Nunes stepping aside from his role leading the House Intelligence Committee investigation after MoveOn.org and other public interest groups filed federal ethics complaints and after the committee opened an investigation into his actions: “Devin Nunes’ decision to step aside from […]
MoveOn statement on Bannon being removed from NSC
Statement from Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action, in response to Steve Bannon’s removal from the National Security Council: “The removal of white supremacist and conspiracy theorist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council will make America safer. MoveOn members and other Americans taking action via allied organizations generated 1.1 million signatures calling […]
MoveOn.org Bars Petition Users From Promoting, Driving Traffic to WhiteHouse.Gov As Trump Signs Bill to Eliminate Browsing Privacy
WASHINGTON, DC — Hours after Donald Trump signed legislation that allows Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to sell customers’ browsing data, a major blow to Americans’ freedom, MoveOn.org is announcing a change to its Terms of Service to bar MoveOn.org Petitions users from promoting petitions hosted on or driving traffic to the White House website during […]
MoveOn GA-06 Poll: Strong Lead for Ossoff in Primary, Building on Voters’ Overwhelming Opposition to Health Care Repeal Efforts
Ossoff holding strong lead in open primary, showing strong contrast to the deeply unpopular Trump/GOP health care plan. View a summary of the poll findings here: http://bit.ly/2oSBPEI Georgia House candidate Jon Ossoff has a clear lead in the open primary, as voters in the district name health care as their top issue and express a […]
MoveOn statement on Dems clearing 41-vote threshold needed to stop Gorsuch nomination
Statement from Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn.org Civic Action: “Resistance activists nationwide are cheering for the vast majority of Senate Democrats who have united to deny Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, the 60 votes required for confirmation. “Especially as Donald Trump and his administration are under criminal investigation for potentially having colluded […]
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MoveOn.org Projects ‘Investigate Trump, Investigate Sessions’ on DOJ Building on Eve of House Judiciary Hearing on Sessions-Focused Resolution of Inquiry
Projection released after resolution is voted down by Republicans to send a clear and public message that Americans want the truth about Trump and Sessions, and their many entanglements with Russia. ** See a video of the projection here: http://bit.ly/2oc4VT2 ** ** Download photos of the projection here: http://bit.ly/2nAYW8W ** WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday evening, hours before the House […]