By MoveOn Staff. Wednesday, December 2 2015
The following statement represents the views of gun-owning MoveOn.org members who recently traveled to Washington, DC to urge elected officials to address the epidemic of gun violence in the United States. MoveOn launched Gun Owners for Gun Control after the mass shooting at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College; the group now includes more than 32,000 gun […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Tuesday, November 24 2015
When 15 gun owners sat down with one of President Obama’s closest advisors last week, each one declared their full-throated support for stronger gun laws—and asked for the president to use his executive authority to strengthen background check requirements before the end of the year. Thanks to contributions from fellow MoveOn members, these gun owners […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Tuesday, November 24 2015
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By MoveOn Staff. Tuesday, November 24 2015
The MoveOn 2016 Presidential Forum was recorded before the tragic attacks in Paris and Beirut. We’ve included statements that participating candidates—Senator Bernie Sanders and Governor Martin O’Malley—made in the days following the attack. Secretary Hillary Clinton declined to participate in the forum and is not included here. Click here to view the full 2016 Presidential […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Monday, November 23 2015
[sent to MoveOn members on Nov. 21] Dear MoveOn member, Over the last week, in the wake of the horrific attacks in Paris and Beirut, we’ve seen many of our nation’s politicians rush toward fearmongering and bigotry. We have also seen MoveOn members and our partners at their very best—fighting fear with compassion on the […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Friday, November 20 2015
The screening process for Syrian refugees contains many steps and averages 18-24 months. Learn more from Center for American Progress by pressing this LINK. #AmericaWelcomes #RefugeesWelcome #SyrianRefugees #LiftMyLamp
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By MoveOn Staff. Wednesday, November 18 2015
Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn.org Civic Action, had the following statement in response to news that President Obama would veto a House bill that would make it more difficult for vetted refugees to be admitted to the United States: “We stand strongly with President Obama on this one. MoveOn members will fight vigorously to […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Tuesday, November 17 2015
Read the full poll here. Washington, D.C. — A new national Public Policy Polling survey of gun owners finds overwhelming support for background checks and a higher likelihood of supporting political candidates who move them forward. Gun owners also believe the National Rifle Association, or NRA, is out of touch with them on these issues, […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Monday, November 16 2015
Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action, had the following statement in response to New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan’s remarks on refugees: “It is incredibly disappointing to see Democratic Governor and Senate candidate Maggie Hassan join with her far right-wing Republican counterparts in threatening to refuse entry for Syrian refugees to her state. When […]
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By Anna Galland. Monday, November 16 2015
Some are calling the horrific attacks in Paris “France’s 9/11.” The senseless massacres in Paris—and the bombings in Beirut the day before—have sent the world into mourning. The killings triggered a flood of solidarity, compassion, and calls for accountability—but also the risk of an unreasoned backlash that will compound the tragedy. Hate cannot defeat hate. […]
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