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[ [link removed] ]Remembering Norman

As People For mourns the loss – and celebrates the life of – our founder
Norman Lear, we’re heartened by the thousands of messages we’ve received
these past few weeks from members and admirers alike, reflecting on his
legacy and the impact he had on their lives.

If you haven’t yet, we encourage you to visit People For’s tribute page to
Norman where you can learn more about Norman’s legacy and make a
contribution in his honor to support our work.

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[ [link removed] ]Sign our virtual condolence card for Norman’s family >>

[ [link removed] ]Don’t Miss Out: Multiply the Impact with Your Year-End Gift Today!

There’s never been a better time to support People For than by making a
2023 year-end gift today. Every donation received by midnight on December
31 will be 4X-matched to strengthen and sustain our vitally important work
as we prepare for a grueling election cycle next year.

[ [link removed] ]Please rush your 4X-matched contribution today to ensure we’re on the
strongest possible footing heading into the new year! >>

[ [link removed] ]Make Your Year-End Contribution Today >>

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[ [link removed] ]Norman Lear and Right Wing Watch: A Remembrance

Right Wing Watch is proud to carry on Norman’s commitment to pluralism and
equality, and to exposing and challenging the bigotry, divisiveness, and
authoritarian impulses of the religious right movement and its political
allies. People For grew out of Norman’s own right wing watching. At the
end of the 1970s, a decade in which his shows dominated and transformed
American television, Norman began viewing televangelists connected to the
emerging religious-right political movement as research for a possible
television or movie project. He heard a TV preacher leading prayers for
the death of a Supreme Court justice. He heard others telling viewers that
you could only be a good American if you were the “right” kind of
Christian, and you could only be a good Christian if you shared their
right-wing politics.


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[ [link removed] ]2023 Was a Big Year for People For’s Anti-Censorship Efforts

This year, People For made big strides in the fight for the freedom to
learn. We took on the College Board, launched our
fast-growing Grandparents For Truth program to help stop censorship and
stand against Moms for Liberty—who’ve had quite the year themselves—and we
helped turn the tide on an over-zealous school board in Temecula. We also
sponsored the reading of banned books and handed out some cool swag in
support of Banned Books Week.

So, as 2023 comes to a close, let’s look back at this incredible year,
celebrate our victories, and look forward to the work still to come in
2024.

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Be sure to also read a recent article spotlighting People For’s
“Grandparents For Truth” program: [ [link removed] ]“How a group of grandparents is
mobilizing to push back against Moms for Liberty” >>

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[ [link removed] ]Banning Abortion Was ‘Front and Center’ at Conference Addressed by
Speaker Mike Johnson

An anti-abortion hardliner says that banning abortion was “front and
center throughout the day” during a recent meeting of the National
Association of Christian Lawmakers, the gathering at which Speaker of the
House Mike Johnson declared that God had prepared him to be a “Moses”
leading America in this “Red Sea Moment.”

As voters across the country reject MAGA Republicans’ abortion bans, and
GOP strategists fear the issue will hurt their electoral prospects in
2024, Johnson has publicly downplayed the priority of a national abortion
ban for congressional Republicans. But, as reports make clear, abolishing
abortion is still a priority for the religious-right movement from which
Johnson emerged.


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[ [link removed] ]People For’s Year-End Statement on the Progress of Senate’s Judicial
Nominations

As the Senate leaves for the holiday break with a total of 166 confirmed
judges, including the confirmations of former Attorney General for the
Cherokee Nation Sara E. Hill and former federal prosecutor John D. Russell
for the United States District Court for the Northern District of
Oklahoma, People For the American Way President Svante Myrick released the
following statement:

"People For commends President Joe Biden and the Senate, under the
leadership of Majority Leader Schumer and Senate Judiciary Chair Durbin,
for the tremendous progress made in filling the federal bench with highly
qualified and fair-minded judges, who reflect the rich diversity of this
country. Biden’s appointed judges bring brilliance and credentialed
experiences to the federal bench, and with strong records of commitment to
protecting the civil and human rights of all of the people in America,
they will ensure equality and justice for all."


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As we face a growing wave of authoritarianism and anti-democratic forces,
it has never been more critical to secure the future of our democracy and
the progressive values that are under attack by right-wing extremists. One
way to join this cause is through estate planning to protect the people
and things you love, safeguard your assets, and secure a brighter future
for our country.

Despite the value of planning, the process is often inaccessible,
overwhelming, and expensive — especially to historically disenfranchised
communities. That's why we are excited to announce our new partnership
with FreeWill so that our supporters can create their wills, and plan
their estates at NO cost to you.

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More News & Analysis

* [ [link removed] ]Giving Thanks for the Selfless Heroes Fighting for the Soul of
Democracy »

* [ [link removed] ]Biden Judge Helps Allow Enforcement of Most of New York Gun Safety
Law »

* [ [link removed] ]Biden Judge Blocks Texas Governor from Erecting US Border Barrier
Despite Trump Judge Dissent »

* [ [link removed] ]This week in “Trumptastrophe”: Trump’s Willingness to Do Anything
to Advance the MAGA Agenda »

* [ [link removed] ]Biden Judge Gives Victim of Cancelled Policy the Opportunity to
Recover Damages from Insurance Company »

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PFAW In the News

* [ [link removed] ]The Grio: Group founded by Norman Lear keeps his legacy of
political activism alive »

* [ [link removed] ]The Nation: Norman Lear: “I Love Liberty.” »

* [ [link removed] ]The Hollywood Reporter: Norman Lear’s Legacy of Inclusive
Storytelling: “He Was a Conscience for America” »

* [ [link removed] ]The Nation: My Last Conversation With Norman Lear »

* [ [link removed] ]The Advocate: Remembering Norman Lear and His Pioneering
LGBTQ-Inclusive Shows »

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* [ [link removed] ]American Moses: Mike Johnson at the National Association of
Christian Lawmakers Gala »

* [ [link removed] ]Sarah Sanders Appoints Christian Nationalist Anti-LGBTQ Activist
to Arkansas Library Board »

* [ [link removed] ]Todd Starnes Denounces ‘Dirty RINOs’ Who Voted to Expel Accused
Fraudster George Santos »

* [ [link removed] ]Mark Robinson Says He Was Elected Lt. Gov. Because He Was Chosen
By God »

* [ [link removed] ]‘Christocrat’ Rick Scarborough Declares That ‘A Sodomite Will
Always Reflect it in His Countenance’ »

* [ [link removed] ]PA State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz Is a Fan of Christian Nationalist
Pseudo-Historian David Barton and It Shows »


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