On Saturday, People For president, Svante Myrick, had the honor of speaking at the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington. Alongside Martin Luther King III, Mrs. Arndrea King, their daughter Yolanda, Rev. Al Sharpton, and other civil rights and progressive leaders, Svante called upon those in attendance and watching at home to continue resisting far-right attempts to erase our history and erode our rights and values. He emphasized that we all contribute to the cause in different ways, but that no matter what we bring to the table, it all helps advance our movement to strengthen the American Way for everyone.

Watch Svante’s speech and learn about ways you can help People For advance the legacy of MLK Jr.  >>

Last week’s Republican presidential debate highlighted the ongoing hold that former President Donald Trump still has over the party and the presidential race. Most of the eight candidates who took the stage that night said they would support the twice-impeached and four times-indicted Trump even if he was found guilty of the charges against him. Perhaps even more troubling, many of the candidates appeared eager to advance the extreme and unpopular agenda the Republican Party has been pushing for years – including a nationwide abortion ban and attacks on other rights and freedoms.

Be sure to also read Svante’s latest op-ed on the Republican attacks on reproductive freedom: “Republicans Have Made It Clear, No State is Safe from Abortion Bans.” >>

Have Questions About the Trump Indictments? We Have Answers.

Now facing four indictments and a total of 91 felony charges, Trump is the first president in U.S. history to ever be indicted. With the two most recent indictments likely to be the most consequential for Trump – and our nation – we turned to People For’s senior counsel, Elliot Mincberg, to break down these two indictments and answer some common questions about each of the cases. Please read (and share) the two FAQ guides below:

Learn more about Trump’s indictment in Georgia and the conspiracy charges he is facing in the state >>

Learn more about the federal charges brought forward by Special Counsel Jack Smith for Trump’s role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election and for his role in the January 6 insurrection >>

As schools around the country prepare to return to session People For the American Way and Grandparents For Truth (G4T) have remained busy, fighting authoritarian attacks on the freedom to learn. From Temecula, California to Hanover, Virginia, People For remains committed to fighting back against the Far Right’s continued attempts to censor books and curricula in our communities.

Learn more about our efforts supporting a recall of three far-right school board members who are waging an anti-education campaign against civil rights and equality in education in Temecula, California >>

Eighteen people were charged alongside former President Trump in the Georgia indictment for their role in attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state. As the cases prepared to move forward, People For’s team of experts at Right Wing Watch profiled some of the co-conspirators in the case – reporting on their involvement in the Trump campaign and their history in the MAGA movement.

Read more profiles on other co-conspirators on Right Wing Watch’s website >>