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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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TUES, 8:15PM ET: MoveOn Announces “Calling BS” Livestream Rally with Sens. Murphy, Schatz, Alsobrooks, Markey Prebuttal of Trump Address

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More Details at MoveOn.org/TrumpBS WASHINGTON – As Donald Trump prepares to deliver a speech filled with misinformation and dangerous policies, MoveOn Civic Action is offering a refreshing alternative: “Calling BS” a live virtual event to organize and mobilize the opposition, while providing truth, community, and a touch of humor. The lineup includes Senators Chris Murphy, Brian Schatz, Ed Markey, Angela Alsobrooks, Governor Matt Meyer, host Akilah Hughes, commentator Wajahat Ali, and other soon-to-be announced elected officials, leaders, and advocates. Guests will offer a prebuttal to Trump’s address, followed by a…

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MoveOn: Republicans Vote for Largest Medicaid Cut in History to Pay for Billionaire Tax Cuts

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WASHINGTON – In response to House Republicans voting for the largest Medicaid cut in history, MoveOn Civic Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: “There’s no other way to say it: the Republican Party just agreed to take away Medicaid from their constituents in favor of mass deportations, expanding the military budget and trillions of dollars in tax cuts for the rich. MoveOn and our members will make sure that all 217 of these Republicans hear loud and clear about how unconscionable it is to cut Medicaid…

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