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  SCOTUS Term Limits · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 4:30 PM

18 years of Samuel Alito is more than enough

Lifetime appointments aren’t working. It’s time for term limits. Lifetime appointments aren’t working. It’s time for term limits.   On this day in 2006, Samuel Alito raised his right hand and was sworn in to be the next associate justice on the United States Supreme Court. And he set up cam…
  SCOTUS Term Limits · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 8:10 PM

49 states have Supreme Court term limits or elections—but the U.S. doesn’t

Nearly every state has Supreme Court term limits or elections but the nation as a whole doesn’t. Nearly every state has Supreme Court term limits or elections but the nation as a whole doesn’t. Paid for by Stand Up AmericaContributions to Stand up America are not deductible as charitabl…
  Christina Harvey · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Santos is out—let’s get a democracy defender in

NO to Mazi Melesa Pilip. YES to Tom Suozzi. NO to Mazi Melesa Pilip. YES to Tom Suozzi.   It’s been 47 days since George Santos was ousted from Congress for egregious lies and likely violations of campaign finance laws to get himself elected. Now, you have a chance to help elect real repres…
  Pass the John Lewis VRAA · [email protected]
January 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM

The one MLK Day constant? GOP hypocrisy

If GOP members love MLK so much, maybe they should start supporting voting rights If GOP members love MLK so much, maybe they should start supporting voting rights     Like clockwork. Every year in January, we honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And on that same day, Republican politicia…
  Rights Restoration Now · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 5:10 PM

Nearly 5 million people will be locked out of the 2024 election

It’s time to start bringing our democracy up to its true potential. It’s time to start bringing our democracy up to its true potential.   On Monday, the Iowa caucuses will officially kick off the election year, with MAGA Republicans battling it out to become the party’s pick. Despite it …
  Stop Trump in 2024 · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM

January 6th showed us just how far Trump would go for power

With Trump ahead in the polls, we can’t let the public forget what he’s capable of. With Trump ahead in the polls, we can’t let the public forget what he’s capable of.   George Santayana, a Spanish-American philosopher, famously said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to r…
  Stop Trump in 2024 · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Make sure Donald Trump is not our next president

Our democracy won’t survive another Trump presidency. Our democracy won’t survive another Trump presidency.     January 6th, 2021 was a promise fulfilled. Donald Trump said that he will stop at nothing to cling to power. And this Saturday will mark three years since he proved it. Trump and…
  Sami and Chloe · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Stand Up America had a busy year

We appreciate all that you’ve done with us this year. We appreciate all that you’ve done with us this year.   2023 was undoubtedly the year where MAGA Republicans tried it all.  We saw George Santos's rise to infamy, got bombshell after bombshell report of Supreme Court ethics violations…
  SCOTUS Term Limits · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 3:11 PM

7 out of 10 Americans already want it

It’s time to put an end to lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court. It’s time to put an end to lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court. Paid for by Stand Up AmericaContributions to Stand up America are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.St…
  Wisconsin Supreme Court Update · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 5:21 PM

The title is still “Justice” Protasiewicz

Thanks to you, Justice Janet gets to keep her seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Thanks to you, Justice Janet gets to keep her seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.   It’s time for Wisconsin’s radical GOP to take another loss.  After months of GOP legislators trying to impeach Justice Jan…
  George Santos Updates · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 4:31 PM

It’s official: George Santos is out

The George Santos show just got canceled. The George Santos show just got canceled.   It finally happened. Thanks to your pressure, the House of Representatives expelled George Santos in a 311-114 vote.  From campaign finance violations to multiple federal charges to lying about everything…
  SCOTUS Term Limits · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 6:51 PM

Billionaires and the Supreme Court: A Love Story

Passing term limits could create a Supreme Court for all the people, not just the uber rich. Passing term limits could create a Supreme Court for all the people, not just the uber rich.   When the Dobbs decision was leaked last year, a chill was sent down the collective spine of the Ame…
  Expel George Santos · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Tell your representative to vote George Santos out

Get Botox with your own money, George Get Botox with your own money, George   —  Before Thanksgiving, the House Ethics Committee released a 56 page report on the wrongdoings of George Santos. And folks it is a doozy. This report has it all: using campaign funds for everything from Botox t…
  Sami and Chloe · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Our community is better with you in it

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  SCOTUS Term Limits · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 5:11 PM

This is why we need term limits for the Supreme Court:

Why does SCOTUS need term limits? Let us count the ways… Why does SCOTUS need term limits? Let us count the ways…   The Supreme Court is hoping that you’re not watching.  Just this week, the Court released its feeble attempt at regulating itself, announcing a laughable code of conduct t…
  2023 Election Update · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virgina just showed us how to fight back in 2024:

It’s never too early to make a voting plan. It’s never too early to make a voting plan.   Voters sent a powerful message to the country last night: if you come for our fundamental freedoms, we will fight back and we will win. Last night’s victories will have a huge impact on the future …
  SCOTUS Petition Update · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 8:31 PM

400,000+ signatures is going to be hard to ignore

We hand delivered your demands for a more just Court. We hand delivered your demands for a more just Court.   There’s strength in numbersand 400,000 is a pretty impressive number.  On Monday, I was honored to stand with partners like Center for Popular Democracy, Indivisible, League of …
  Spooky Scary SCOTUS Alerts · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM

The scariest monster this Halloween? The Supreme Court

Vampires, Werewolves, and Clarence Thomas—oh my! Vampires, Werewolves, and Clarence Thomas—oh my!   In any classic horror film, there’s always a surefire way to get rid of a monster. Hunting vampires? You’ll need a stake through the heart. Chasing werewolves? Be sure to pack your silver…
  House Speaker Updates · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 7:50 PM

The next Speaker? A key player in the scheme to overturn the 2020 election

Rep. Mike Johnson is the new Speaker of the House and a dire threat to our democracy. Rep. Mike Johnson is the new Speaker of the House and a dire threat to our democracy.   It’s been over 20 days since Kevin McCarthy gained the dubious distinction of being the first House Speaker eve…
  Sign Our SCOTUS Petition · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Sign our petition before we deliver it to the Senate next week?

It’s the last day to add your name to our petition—take two minutes and do it now It’s the last day to add your name to our petition—take two minutes and do it now   Glacier martinis.Mega yachts.Tuition payments.Secret luxury vacations.Undisclosed jet rides.Shady property sales. Remodeled h…
  SCOTUS Term Limits · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Do you really want 32 more years of Clarence Thomas?

Enough is enough. Let’s pass some term limits. Enough is enough. Let’s pass some term limits.   Imagine it’s 1991. The internet has just been made available for the first time. George H. W. Bush is president. Beauty and the Beast has just been released in theaters. And, on this very day 3…
  Virginia Election Update · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Protect voting rights & abortion access in Virginia

Your voice matters so much in this election. Your voice matters so much in this election. Imagine waking up on November 8th and MAGA Republicans have gained control of Virginia’s entire state legislature.  If that happens, we could see a huge backslide of hardwon fundamental freedoms. V…
  Wisconsin Supreme Court Update · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM

MAGA Republicans in Wisconsin wanted to impeach Justice Janet BEFORE she was elected

What’s happening with Justice Janet in Wisconsin isn’t an isolated case. What’s happening with Justice Janet in Wisconsin isn’t an isolated case.   At its core, impeachment is a tool to hold government officials accountable for egregious wrongdoing. For each of Donald Trump’s impeachment…
  Virginia Election Update · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Virginia is for lovers (of democracy)

November’s election will determine the fate of fundamental freedoms in Virginia. Here’s how you can help protect them. November’s election will determine the fate of fundamental freedoms in Virginia. Here’s how you can help protect them.   When it comes to elections, there are no off year…
  Trump Indictment Update · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Your letters are reaching people across the country

It’s not too late to join our effort to combat Trump’s misinformation campaign. It’s not too late to join our effort to combat Trump’s misinformation campaign. Paid for by Stand Up AmericaContributions to Stand up America are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income…
  Supreme Court Ethics Now · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 4:10 PM

It’s time for the Senate to get serious about Supreme Court corruption

It’s not too late to demand Supreme Court accountability. It’s not too late to demand Supreme Court accountability.   The fight against Supreme Court corruption is heating up. Today, the Stand Up America team joined Representative Hank Johnson (GA-4) as he reintroduced the Supreme Court T…
  Supreme Court Ethics Now · [email protected]
September 13, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Add your name to end Supreme Court corruption

When the new Supreme Court session starts, we’ll be there. When the new Supreme Court session starts, we’ll be there.   From accepting free luxury vacations to tuition payments to houses paid in full, the unethical behavior from Supreme Court justices is astounding—and that’s just what we …
  Sarah Harris · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 7:31 PM

It’s time to re-enfranchise millions of Americans

Millions of Americans aren’t allowed to participate in our democracy—that needs to change. Millions of Americans aren’t allowed to participate in our democracy—that needs to change.   4.6 million is a number that I can’t live with. Yet in every election since 2000, that’s how many Americ…
  How to Fix the Supreme Court · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Supreme Court (some assembly required)

There’s nothing an IKEA instruction guide can’t fix. There’s nothing an IKEA instruction guide can’t fix.     Paid for by Stand Up AmericaContributions to Stand up America are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.Stand Up America228 Park Ave S, PMB …
  Georgia Indictment News · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 11:50 PM

Our fight against Trump’s lies is just getting started

Disinformation means we have to fight back. Disinformation means we have to fight back.   Donald Trump is the definition of “booked and busy.”  He’s been booked in one indictment after another, and he’s busy flying across the country for his court dates. The latest flight was for his surre…
  Supreme Court Ethics Now · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Welcome to the Clarence Thomas Frequent Fliers Club

The billionaire boys club that’s funding Clarence Thomas’s lavish lifestyle. The billionaire boys club that’s funding Clarence Thomas’s lavish lifestyle.     Paid for by Stand Up AmericaContributions to Stand up America are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income t…
  Trump Indictment Update · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Make sure Washington knows the facts about Trump’s Georgia indictment

Being a power-hungry loser can have big consequences Being a power-hungry loser can have big consequences   On Monday, a Georgia grand jury made up of everyday people stayed at the courthouse till 9pm, listening to hours of testimony and reviewing key evidence. When all was said and done, …
  Supreme Court Ethics Now · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 4:40 PM

More Clarence Thomas scandals? More likely than you think!

Clarence Thomas is practically drowning in luxury gifts—all thanks to conservative billionaires and no code of ethics. Clarence Thomas is practically drowning in luxury gifts—all thanks to conservative billionaires and no code of ethics. And some members of Congress think the Supreme Court …
  State Democracy Update · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Direct democracy wins in Ohio

Another fight, another victory Another fight, another victory   Big news! Ohio voters just turned out in droves to defeat Issue 1!  That’s a huge blow to anti-choice special interests and anti-democratic politicians. They thought they could sneak through a constitutional amendment to end m…
  Trump Indictment Update · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Make sure everyone knows Trump is not above the law

People need to hear the truth, now more than ever. People need to hear the truth, now more than ever.   On a winter morning three years ago, I got ready for work just like any other day. I packed up my things and headed to Capitol Hill, where my boss, Senator Ben Ray Luján, had been swor…
  Trump Indictment Update · [email protected]
August 3, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Help us defeat the MAGA disinformation machine

It’s time for Trump to be held accountable for January 6th. It’s time for Trump to be held accountable for January 6th.   The latest four charges brought against Donald Trump by the Department of Justice make it clear: he knew he lost the 2020 election but did everything he could to cling …
  Ohio Democracy Update · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Join us at our virtual letter writing party!

When it comes to writing letters, the more the merrier.           Most things are better when done together—like playing sports, watching movies, and going to the beach.  Now, we’re adding protecting democracy to that list.  We’re partnering with Vote Forward to host a virtual le…
  Supreme Court Ethics Now · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 2:40 PM

Contact your senators NOW: Supreme Court ethics is heading to the Senate floor

We have a chance to rein in the Supreme Court We have a chance to rein in the Supreme Court It’s happening now. In an 11 to 10 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act. Now it’s heading to the full Senate. The only way this l…
  Ohio Democracy Update · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Write letters to help defend democracy in Ohio

Ballot initiatives are the lifeblood of democracy. Ballot initiatives are the lifeblood of democracy.     At Stand Up America, we love championing a good ballot initiative—and helping to defeat a bad one.  From helping pass Proposal 2 in Michigan, which protected and expanded the right to…
  Expand the Court · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Student debt relief was struck down. Are you ready to fight back?

Their intentions are clear: overrule policies they don’t like. Their intentions are clear: overrule policies they don’t like.     The mask is off. In a 6-3 decision authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan relief program. This blat…
  Abortion Access Updates · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Are you ready to protect abortion access in Ohio?

What happens in Ohio could have dire consequences across the country. What happens in Ohio could have dire consequences across the country.     In the heat of August, most people have their suitcases packed, their travel planned, and their out of office messages on, ready for vacation. It’s…
  Supreme Court Updates · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM

Overturning Roe was only the beginning. Fight back.

A year ago, the extreme right-wing Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Here’s where we are. A year ago, the extreme right-wing Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Here’s where we are.   One year, one decision, and an impossibly high cost. We’ve gone through an entire calendar since t…
  Trump Indictment Update · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Tell Washington the truth about Trump and his 37 felony charges

Cut through the GOP misinformation machine and spread the truth about Trump’s crimes Cut through the GOP misinformation machine and spread the truth about Trump’s crimes     Mountains of evidence have been reviewed. Testimony from dozens of witnesses has been heard. A grand jury of everyday…
  Democracy in the States · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

The men taking potshots at democracy in Florida, Virginia, and Texas

What do Governors Abbott, DeSantis, and Youngkin have in common? A love for dismantling voting rights. What do Governors Abbott, DeSantis, and Youngkin have in common? A love for dismantling voting rights.     America has a GOP governor problem. When we elect a governor to represent our ent…
  Democracy in the States · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

States are leading the way for voting rights restoration

States are leading the way when it comes to voting rights restoration. States are leading the way when it comes to voting rights restoration.     You don’t stop being a citizen just because you’re in prison.  But when it comes to voting rights, there are laws on the books that consistentl…
  Subpoena Thomas and Crow · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Clarence Thomas’s vote has been bought and paid for

Flip flop, Clarence don’t stop. Flip flop, Clarence don’t stop.     When news broke that Clarence Thomas had been secretly accepting luxury vacations from Harlan Crow and living it up on his private estate with major Republican donors like Leonard Leo, we were outraged. Not just because par…
  George Santos Expulsion Updates · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Tell Your Representative: Expel George Santos Today

It’s time to take out the trash. It’s time to take out the trash.       George Santos finally went too far.  He was arrested last week and is currently facing 13 counts on federal charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements …
  Investigate Clarence Thomas · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 2:10 PM

When the Court makes headlines, this is how we fight back:

Submitting a letter to the editor takes a few minutes, and packs a real punch Submitting a letter to the editor takes a few minutes, and packs a real punch   Paid for by Stand Up AmericaContributions to Stand up America are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income t…
  Supreme Court Ethics Update · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Need to sell your home? Call Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch or their wealthy benefactors

The real estate adventures of the Supreme Court continue. The real estate adventures of the Supreme Court continue.   I am a huge fan of home remodeling shows on HGTV. My all time favorite is The Property Brothers, hosted by twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott. Drew helps you buy and sel…
  Investigate Clarence Thomas · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 5:50 PM

The Supreme Court should not be above accountability.

The highest court in the land should be held to the highest standards. The highest court in the land should be held to the highest standards.   Are you fed up with the Supreme Court? It’s hard not to be. The Court has been out of order for awhile, but we are still reeling from the latest re…