Category: Democrats

What did we do in 2022? (Petitions Platform Edition)

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This year, millions of MoveOn members took direct action, and because of your efforts and support, we’ve been able to make progressive change at every level. Signing a petition might feel underwhelming when it comes to taking action on some of our biggest issues that directly impact our lives—from abortion rights, climate and LGBTQ+ rights to fighting for racial and economic justice—but we know when we come together, we can see direct policy change and inspire movements. Petition campaigns have been around for years, and starting a petition is one…

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What We Achieved Together in 2022

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What a year! With you and fellow MoveOn members, we were able to successfully prevent a MAGA Republican “red wave” and win essential elections while passing game-changing legislation—all in a political environment shaped by dark money, disinformation, and right-wing structural advantages. While it was a challenging year on many fronts, it was also one marked by historic achievements—many of which millions of MoveOn members helped make happen with our people-powered, grassroots work. We prevented a red wave, expanded the Democratic Senate majority, and elected governors and secretaries of state who…

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REPLAY: Celebs Survive “One Chip Challenge” to Fund GOTV Work for Warnock

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Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, MoveOn Political Action hosted a virtual celebrity “One Chip Challenge” event to raise money to fund get-out-the-vote (GOTV) efforts in the Georgia Senate runoff on December 6. During the #ChipInForGA livestream event, several celebrities took part in this viral internet challenge by trying to eat a single Paqui tortilla chip made with one of the hottest peppers on the planet, the Carolina Reaper. VIEW FULL REPLAY HERE & HIGHLIGHTS HERE ICYMI, here are some memorable moments from the event featuring Tom Colicchio, Andy Daly, Chelsea Handler,…

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THURSDAY at 9 p.m. ET – LIVE Celeb “One Chip Challenge” Warnock GOTV Fundraiser

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Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, December 1, MoveOn Political Action will host a virtual celebrity One Chip Challenge event to raise money to fund get-out-the-vote efforts in the Georgia Senate runoff. During the live #ChipInForGA event, celebrities will participate in this viral internet challenge by trying to eat a single Paqui tortilla chip made with one of the hottest peppers on the planet, the Carolina Reaper. Celebrities such as Tom Colicchio, Chelsea Handler, Bradley Whitford, Andy Richter, Padma Lakshmi, Sarah Paulson, and more will be participating in the event.  The…

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MoveOn Responds to Trump’s Presidential Campaign Announcement – Let’s Make Trump a One-Term President Again

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Washington, D.C. – Today, in response to Donald Trump’s official announcement that he plans to run for president, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting released the following statement: “We defeated Donald Trump before, and we are fully ready to do it again.  “Exactly one week ago, voters unambiguously rejected Trump’s attempt to stack the deck for himself in 2024. If he insists on losing again, we’ll have to oblige.  “Trump and his acolytes would like to forget the fact that in 2020, the most voters ever in American history…

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The MoveOn Community’s Powerful Impact in a Historic Midterm Result

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MoveOn members, we did it! Together, millions of members mobilized voters in huge numbers, prevented a red wave, held the Senate, helped win critical governor and secretary of state races, and helped defend progressive champions in the House. Our actions contributed to the most successful midterm election for the party in power in decades—bucking history, defeating many hardcore MAGA extremists, and defending democracy. Many factors played into this election’s results—and you can be proud that you were part of a community that contributed in impactful ways where it mattered most.…

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