By admin. Monday, March 2 2015
Over the weekend, MoveOn.org Civic Action Executive Director Anna Galland appeared on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” for nearly an hour to take questions from callers from across the country—from all across the political spectrum. Anna took a stand for strong progressive values and discussed the incredible work of MoveOn members and progressives across the country. A big piece of […]
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Candidates | Elections
By MoveOn Staff. Friday, February 27 2015
This is one in a series of semi-regular updates on our Run Warren Run effort and Senator Warren’s work to give all Americans a fighting chance. WARREN SLAMS TRADE DEAL: In a new opinion piece in the Washington Post, Senator Warren does a deep dive on one provision in in the Trans-Pacific Partnership—a trade deal […]
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Candidates | Elections
By MoveOn Staff. Thursday, February 26 2015
Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn.org Civic Action, had the following statement in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to use Title II to uphold Net Neutrality: This is an unequivocal victory for the millions of Americans who came together to show that people power can trump the power of corporate giants like Comcast […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Tuesday, February 24 2015
MoveOn-endorsed Jesús “Chuy” García has forced Rahm Emanuel into a runoff in the race for Chicago mayor.
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By MoveOn Staff. Tuesday, February 24 2015
Statement from Anna Galland, Executive Director of MoveOn.org Civic Action, on President Obama’s veto of legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline: “President Obama’s veto of legislation that would approve the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline is a win for grassroots activists and the American public, and echoes the voices of MoveOn members who have said loudly and […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Monday, February 23 2015
MoveOn.org Political Action Executive Director Ilya Sheyman had the following statement today in response to President Obama’s announcement that the Department of Labor will take action to ensure that financial advisors act in the best interest of their clients: “This is great news for the millions of Americans who rely on financial advisors to manage […]
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By admin. Monday, February 23 2015
Walmart employs hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country. The majority of those workers make minimum wage—as Walmart executives are making BILLIONS. Our friends at OUR Walmart have been fighting for a living wage by starting petitions, staging protests, and organizing to fight for their rights. Last week, Walmart workers won a big victory: Walmart announced that they will […]
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Economic Justice
By MoveOn Staff. Monday, February 23 2015
This is one in a series of semi-regular updates on our Run Warren Run effort and Senator Warren’s work to give all Americans a fighting chance. TODAY — WARREN JOINS POTUS IN RETIREMENT SECURITY PUSH: Senator Warren will join President Obama this afternoon at AARP’s Washington, DC offices in support of new regulations for financial […]
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Candidates | Elections
By MoveOn Staff. Saturday, February 21 2015
With the election for mayor of Chicago this Tuesday, here are some key differences between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his MoveOn-endorsed challenger, Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. Please take a minute to share this graphic with your friends before Election Day on Tuesday. If you haven’t voted yet, you can look up your polling […]
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By admin. Friday, February 20 2015
Gerawan Farming employs over 5,000 workers at peak harvest season, selling peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and grapes under its Prima label. Our friends at United Farm Workers have been working hard to protect the union rights of the Gerawan Farm workers. When the Los Angeles Unified School District Board, who contracts to purchase Gerawan’s products, […]
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