Tag: Political

Why federal employees are watching the political landscape more than ever

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If you wonder why federal employees worry, along with everyone else, consider: mini financial crises, a stubbornly bear stock market, no breakthroughs on Social Security solvency, and the debt-ceiling debate dragging out. For one point of view, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin talked with John Hatton, vice president for Policy at the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). Interview transcript: Tom Temin People are concerned. I actually had a reader write to me asking, well, our TSP funds insured? Unfortunately, no. And nobody’s investments are insured yet,…

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Political Hobbyism Has Entered the Workplace

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In a 2005 episode of The Office, Michael Scott, the office manager, requires his employees to choose an upside-down index card from a tray and place it on their forehead. The cards bear a racial or ethnic label—Black, Jewish, Italian, and so on—and Michael tells the employees to treat one another according to the label listed on the card and to “stir the melting pot” by playing to racial stereotypes. The scene, which ends with Michael getting slapped in the face, mocks corporate America’s ham-handed approach to diversity training. Back…

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MoveOn Launches $30M+ 2022 Political Program: Us v. MAGA

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MoveOn is mobilizing millions of voters to protect democracy from the extreme right. Program will include key down-ballot races, including secretary of state. Washington, D.C. – Today, MoveOn Political Action announced the launch of its 2022 political program: America for All: Us v. MAGA. MoveOn is mobilizing millions of voters to protect democracy from the extreme right that seeks to overturn our elections, silence our voices, take control of our bodies, and block policies that will benefit all Americans. MoveOn’s over-$ 30 million election program—its largest ever for a midterm—will…

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Amid Historic and Damning January 6 Hearings, MoveOn Political Action Announces Democracy Slate Endorsements

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MoveOn members are endorsing six governors and five secretary of state candidates and will raise $ 1 million in small-dollar contributions for them. As hearings reveal past – and continuing – efforts by MAGA extremists to overturn elections, MoveOn is mobilizing millions of voters to protect our freedom to vote. Washington, D.C. – As the historic and damning January 6 hearings continue to reveal disturbing new details about past and ongoing efforts by MAGA extremists to overturn elections, MoveOn Political Action is announcing its Democracy Slate endorsements to protect our…

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In Wake of Historic Vote, MoveOn Political Action Launches New Ad Campaign In Battleground States

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Washington, D.C. – Today, in the wake of the historic vote in the Senate, MoveOn Political Action is launching a new six-figure rapid-response ad campaign in Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada, praising Democrats for passing the Inflation Reduction Act.  You can see the ads that will run statewide in each state here: AZ: https://youtu.be/5d0foMl5hSw GA: https://youtu.be/0dBxiJ2tnSw NV: https://youtu.be/PXXojOmpQi0 “This bill will dramatically lower costs for Americans and signifies a huge political win,” said MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting. “We will remind voters every day between now and Election Day…

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