By MoveOn Staff. Monday, December 7 2015
Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action: “Donald Trump’s hate-driven rhetoric has crossed a line into fascism. Proposals like the one Trump made today are un-American and have no place in our politics. Every elected official and candidate—in both parties—should feel a moral obligation to clearly and immediately condemn Trump and stand strong against […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Monday, December 7 2015
Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action: “Donald Trump’s hate-driven rhetoric has crossed a line into fascism. Proposals like the one Trump made today are un-American and have no place in our politics. Every elected official and candidate—in both parties—should feel a moral obligation to clearly and immediately condemn Trump and stand strong […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Thursday, December 3 2015
Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn.org Civic Action, offered the following statement in response to the tragic shooting in San Bernardino on Wednesday and the Senate’s vote today on amendments that would strengthen our gun laws: “The tragedy in San Bernardino yesterday was horrific. We join with people across our nation in grieving the loss […]
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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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