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MoveOn Drops Endorsement of Graham Platner After Disturbing Allegations

July 8, 2026 after, Allegations, Graham, drops, Endorsement, disturbing, MoveOn, Platner0 comment

PORTLAND, ME – In response to the sexual assault allegations reported in Politico against U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “The allegations of sexual assault that have been raised about Graham Platner are serious and credible. It is important that we all listen when victims courageously share their stories. “Platner promised the people of Maine that he’d disclosed everything they needed to know about his past, and that is clearly not true. We surveyed our Maine membership, and he no…

SCOTUS Aiding and Abetting Corruption at Every Turn

June 30, 2026 Corruption, turn, Every, SCOTUS, aiding, abetting'0 comment

WASHINGTON – In response to the end of the Supreme Court’s term, MoveOn Political Action spokesperson Joel Payne released the following statement: “It’s bad enough that the American people are saddled with a President and Republicans in Congress who are more focused on dropping billions on bombs and ballrooms than making groceries or gas cheaper. On top of that, we have a Supreme Court stacked with MAGA loyalists that continues to give Trump free rein to make our lives harder.” “After issuing recent decisions that aid and abet Trump and…

MoveOn: Voters Are Done with the Status Quo

June 26, 2026 voters, status, Done, MoveOn0 comment

Establishment Politicians Are on Notice: Step Up or Step Aside NEW YORK—In response to recent primary contests in New York, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Voters are telling you what they think of the establishment of both political parties. And they are refusing to let their voices be silenced by dark money from corporations and lobbyists. They are tired of timid politicians who run from bold ideas and tough conversations. That’s why we are all in on electing fighters who are focused on making…

Organizing 101: Your Platform is Power: How to Use Social Media to Amplify Voices

June 22, 2026 power, organizing, platform, Voices, Amplify, Social, media0 comment

This blog is part of a longer series called ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’ Social media and activism are intertwined today. It’s important to know how to get your message and mission to the masses, and social media is one of the most efficient ways to do that. Think of social media as an extension of organizing: it’s where stories, actions, and relationships can make a big impact and spread your message and cause on a global scale. In this blog, we’ll learn how to choose which platforms to use,…

Organizing 101: Your Story Is Power: How Your Experiences Inspire Change

June 18, 2026 power, Change, Story, organizing, experiences, Inspire0 comment

This blog is part of the series ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’ We just learned about the power of the messenger and now we’re going to learn about the power of your story. Becoming a leader in your community isn’t just about strategy or tactics — it’s also about the stories we tell. Our stories help us connect, persuade, and inspire others to take action. In this blog, you’ll learn how to craft and share your stories to build power that will help advance your cause. Why Stories Matter Stories…