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MoveOn Statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement

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WASHINGTON – In response to Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek reelection, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has been a trailblazer in every sense—the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House and one of the most consequential legislative leaders in our nation’s history. Her steadfast commitment to protecting democracy, expanding opportunity, and advancing justice has improved the lives of millions of Americans. “Pelosi has been an unwavering champion and friend to MoveOn since our earliest…

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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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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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MoveOn Statement on Trump’s Illegal Strikes on Iran

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WASHINGTON – In response to President Trump launching direct strikes on Iran without Congressional authorization, MoveOn Civic Action released the following statement:  “By launching direct strikes against Iran without Congressional approval, President Trump broke the law and his campaign promises to the American people. President Trump is putting all of us in danger by starting yet another forever war. Our Congressional lawmakers have a responsibility to their constituents and our country to hold Trump accountable and end his war mongering.” ### MoveOn is a people-powered force for progress. MoveOn mobilizes…

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MoveOn Statement on Trump Admin Restraining Sen. Padilla

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WASHINGTON – In response to the Trump administration restraining Senator Alex Padilla for asking questions during Secretary Noem’s press conference, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Rahna Epting released the following statement:  “If the Trump administration can handcuff Senator Padilla for doing his job, then how can anyone expect Trump and Republicans to protect the rest of us? This isn’t only about one person’s rights, it’s about all of our rights. The dangerous abuses of power on display from Donald Trump and Republicans are a threat to each and every one…

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