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Statement of MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting on the Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

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“This bill will save lives. For that alone, it is worth celebrating. For once, Congress is offering more than ‘thoughts and prayers.’ Let’s be clear: This is the most meaningful action on gun violence that has been enacted by Congress in two decades. This bill is a significant step forward. But it also is just the beginning of what our nation needs to seriously address the tragic gun violence crisis.  “As we saw with the ruling by the Supreme Court yesterday, the most extreme elements of the Republican Party want…

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Statement of MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting on the Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health

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We won’t go back, but we will overturn the GOP. “Today, the Supreme Court decimated nearly 50 years worth of progress and for the first time in generations stripped us of our rights, freedoms, and control over our bodies. It is an outrageous and dangerous ruling which proves this court is nothing more than an arm of the Republican Party. Let’s be clear: Six justices did not overturn Roe; the entire Republican Party did. It makes the extremism of the modern-day Republican Party bare for all to see.  “We are…

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End the Exception: Senator Merkley Calls for Passage of the Abolition Amendment to End Legalized Slavery; Highlight Wide Support from Across the Country

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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley called on Congress to pass the Abolition Amendment. He was joined by Worth Rises and MoveOn, who presented a petition with over 200,000 signatures from across the country echoing the call. This event occurred just before Constitution Day (September 17) and 157 years after the passage of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery for most. The exception in the 13th Amendment makes slavery legal “as punishment for a crime,” forcing predominantly Black and brown people to work for little to no…

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MoveOn Launches New Anti-Johnson Ad Campaign During Packers’ Season Opener

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Milwaukee, WI — As Wisconsinites tune into the Green Bay Packers’ NFL season opener Sunday, they will see MoveOn Political Action’s new TV ad criticizing Sen. Ron Johnson for being an out-of-touch MAGA millionaire who is incapable of relating to the real needs of working-class Americans.  “Before the Packers’ season even opened, Ron Johnson had already sacked his own constituents by voting against the Inflation Reduction Act,” said MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting. “People in Wisconsin deserve cheaper prescription drugs and clean-energy jobs. They don’t need a MAGA…

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Statement of Rahna Epting Executive Director of MoveOn on the Reconciliation Package

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“Wow. This is a historic piece of legislation. Lowering the cost of prescription drugs, expanding health care, making massive corporations pay more of their fair share, and the largest-ever investment in fighting the climate crisis. Any one of those alone would be a big deal. Taken together this is a once in a generation opportunity to significantly address so many of our urgent crises.  And the benefits will be felt by millions of Americans immediately, and hundreds of millions of Americans for years to come. “After more than a year…

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MoveOn Members Endorse In 10 Key Senate Races

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Washington, D.C. – Today, MoveOn members have endorsed 10 critical Senate candidates to overcome the 50/50 Democrat/Republican split. MoveOn members will be organizing to expand seats in the U.S. Senate with more Democrats so Roe can be strengthened and codified.  “Our Democracy was already under attack by MAGA Republicans, and it became even more dire when Trump’s Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,” said MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting. “But it’s not enough to just hold onto a slim majority to prevent even more attacks. We need to…

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