Category: Democrats

MoveOn Statement on Looming Shutdown Fight

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WASHINGTON – In response to President Trump cancelling plans to meet with congressional Democrats to negotiate in good faith to prevent a government shutdown, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Donald Trump and Republicans are using the government’s power to play political games, hoard power, silence enemies, and reward billionaires. They are not serious about negotiating with Democrats, and they never were. The American people cannot trust Trump and Republicans.  “Republicans want to shut the government down because they’d rather make billionaires richer than lower…

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Fastest Growing MoveOn Petition of the Year Demands ABC and Disney Reinstate Jimmy Kimmel and Resist Government Censorship

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A new MoveOn petition, on track to be MoveOn’s fastest growing of the year, is calling on ABC and Disney to immediately reinstate late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after his suspension, which came following pressure from the Trump administration and MAGA Republicans. Petition organizers say the move is a dangerous escalation of authoritarian censorship in the U.S. See the MoveOn petition here. The petition also calls for ABC and Disney to commit to standing up against government censorship and demonstrate to its audiences that they value free speech over political pressure. “Whether you are…

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MoveOn Statement on Charlie Kirk Shooting

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WASHINGTON – MoveOn Civic Action released the following statement:  “The attack on Charlie Kirk is a tragic and despicable act. Political violence in any form is unacceptable.” ### MoveOn is a people-powered force for progress. MoveOn mobilizes the left to enact progressive change. We are the home base for millions of members who refuse to accept the status quo and are moved to take action. For more than a generation, MoveOn has been a bulwark against the radical right, channeling our voices to end wars, protect democracy, and advance justice for…

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MoveOn Statement on Trump Deploying National Guard in DC

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WASHINGTON – In response to President Trump deploying the National Guard in Washington, DC, MoveOn Civic Action’s Chief Communication Officer Joel Payne released the following statement:  “Donald Trump can try to cosplay like a king all he wants, but it doesn’t change the fact that he is an unpopular president pushing a historically unpopular agenda with economic policies that are hurting all Americans. His dangerous authoritarian overreach of unleashing the military against the people and interfering with local governance of the District of Columbia is unacceptable and yet another breach…

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Recap: Families First Actions From Coast to Coast

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We rallied. We created art. We gathered thousands of pounds of food and other donations for our communities. But most importantly, we built community. Tens of thousands of individuals showed up at hundreds of events across the country on Saturday to set the record straight: Our families must come first, not billionaire tax breaks. The day of action on July 26 included 220-plus community events around the country. The events were peaceful and reminded the country that we are not giving up on our families.  Family First Day of Action…

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ICYMI: Rep. Casar, Beto O’Rourke, TX State Reps. Collier and Talarico Speak Out Against Trump Texas Takeover

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Watch event recording HERE WASHINGTON – Tonight, Texas State Representatives and current and former Texas lawmakers joined MoveOn Political Action to discuss the chaos resulting from Texas Republicans’ extreme gerrymandering scheme and President Trump’s desperate power grab to maintain control of Congress. At the “Don’t Mess With Texas” event, speakers shared how Democrats are fighting back and the latest developments in the battle for fair maps and representation.  Said U.S. Representative Greg Casar (TX-35), “It’s really clear the harm that Trump and the Trump Republican Party are inflicting on everyday…

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