A Victory That You Helped Create
Big news: Yesterday a deal finally emerged that would end the government shutdown and stop the U.S. from hitting the debt ceiling. This is a victory that MoveOn members helped create.
MoveOn Members Organize Protests Across the Country to Say ‘Stop the GOP Madness’
Once again, our nation’s economic health is being held hostage by Tea Party Republicans who insist on keeping Washington in a perpetual gridlock. MoveOn members have flocked to congressional offices across the country to hold demonstrations and tell Congress to “Stop the GOP Madness!”
This Guy Fights Fires — So Why Isn’t He Called a Firefighter?
Federal firefighters are denied the pay, benefits, and title that state and local firefighters receive. 24-year-old Lindon Pronto is trying to change that.
Amy Poehler’s Brilliant Analogy for the Government Shutdown
This simple exchange from Parks and Recreation illustrates just how unreasonable the GOP is being.
Miley Cyrus’ Shutdown Parody Is Actually Worth Watching
This spoof will cure your government shutdown blues.
A 2014 Electoral Map That Has the GOP Seeing Blue
New PPP surveys in GOP-held House districts, commissioned by MoveOn.org and conducted in the wake of the government shutdown, show Republicans are in serious danger in 29 of the 36 districts polled–making it clear that Republicans could easily lose control of the House if the next election were held today. Democrats must net 17 seats to reclaim the House. The surveys challenges the conventional wisdom that gerrymandering has put the House out of reach for Democrats and indicates the shutdown has significant electoral implications.
The Muppets, Lebowski, and Willy Wonka Explain How the NSA Is Spying on You
Does your email include a word that the government is tracking? Check this out and let us know if it feels like an Orwell novel.
12 More Polls Show House Republicans in Trouble
A week after releasing survey results from 24 GOP-held House districts, Public Policy Polling has conducted surveys in an additional 12 such districts for MoveOn.org Political Action. Together, these survey results indicate that Republicans are in danger of losing control of the House of Representatives in 2014. A memo from Jim Williams of Public Policy […]
This Guy Ain’t No Miley Cyrus — and That’s a Good Thing
If banjos and a fluffy white dog are more your style than twerking, check this out.
6 Activist Tips from the Woman Leading the Barilla Protest
Beth Allen, who started the petition to boycott Barilla Pasta after the company’s president made homophobic comments, shares her advice for others.