Category: Democrats

ICYMI: The Guardian: “‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber”

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WASHINGTON – As reported by The Guardian, Punchbowl News, the Associated Press, and Axios, MoveOn helped organize 60 “Congress Works for Us, Not Musk” mobilizations as part of a nationwide effort to hold lawmakers accountable during the February congressional recess. Constituents are voicing their frustration with the growing influence of Elon Musk and Donald Trump over government institutions, demanding that their elected officials prioritize the needs of working families over the agendas of billionaires. Last week, MoveOn-member-led rallies drew large crowds of activists seeking answers from their representatives. Notable actions…

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A Month Since Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s Plea

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Calls for Mercy and Compassion Continue It’s been just over a month since Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde stepped up to her pulpit for the National Prayer Service, looked directly at President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and issued a direct, earnest plea. “I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared,” she said. “Our God teaches us that we are to be merciful to the stranger, for we were all once strangers in this land. May God grant us the strength and courage…

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125,000 MoveOn Members Sign to Uphold the Paris Agreement

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In 2017, when Donald Trump first withdrew from the Paris Agreement, MoveOn member Pat M. started a MoveOn petition demanding that the United States reenter. Over 500,000 MoveOn members added their names, building the momentum that led President Biden to recommit the U.S. in 2021. Now, Trump has once again pulled the U.S. out of the historic Paris Agreement—and more than 125,000 MoveOn members have made their voices heard in opposition, demonstrating that we won’t move backward on climate action. The Paris Agreement represents a global promise by governments to…

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MoveOn: Trump Leaving Children and Teachers Out in the Cold

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WASHINGTON – In response to news reports that the Trump administration has moved to eliminate 50% of staff at the Department of Education immediately, effectively gutting its ability to support public schools, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Rahna Epting issued the following statement: “Since taking office, President Trump has not done a single thing to make life better for our families. Today’s cuts will starve public schools of resources to make room for even more tax cuts for billionaires. Trump is leaving students, parents, and teachers out in the cold…

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MoveOn: Shameful Senate Vote Will Cut Medicaid and Social Security to Enrich Billionaires

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WASHINGTON – In response to the Republican-led Senate and a handful of Democrats voting to advance a bill that will slash Medicaid to pay for billionaire tax cuts, MoveOn Civic Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: “Clearing the way for Donald Trump and Elon Musk to gut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid is unacceptable. It’s past time for Democrats to fight and stop acting like it’s business as usual. MoveOn members will be demanding answers from their elected officials about why they are letting the richest…

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MoveOn: No Reason for Senate Democrats to Vote for House CR

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WASHINGTON – In response to House Republicans passing a CR that would benefit the top 1% at the expense of regular Americans, MoveOn Civic Action spokesperson Britt Jacovich released the following statement:  “Leader Jeffries and House Democrats were right to vote no on a CR that would hurt everyday people in favor of giving billionaires like Elon Musk even more money. Senate Democrats are the only thing in the way of the Trump-Musk illegal billionaire takeover. There isn’t a single reason for why Democratic lawmakers should help Republicans destroy Medicare,…

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