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September 6, 2023 at 7:08 PM

URGENT: This vote may happen today! It might be happening right now!

It’s a summer full of progress and potential for the U.S. Labor movement. But Republicans are trying to cripple the NLRB by fighting a member’s reconfirmation. John, URGENT: This vote may happen today! It might be happening right now! It’s been a hot summer for the Labor movemen…

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September 1, 2023 at 10:18 PM

The Shadowy ledger that impacts Pentagon funding.

Political Pawns? How the Pentagon's Unfunded Priorities List shapes defense policies. John, Do you know about the Pentagon's secret spending wish list? It not only puts financial burdens on taxpayers but it also undermines public trust. In 2024 alone they want another $16.4 billi…

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August 31, 2023 at 7:56 PM

Abortion access is a winning issue for Democrats!

Join us in safeguarding reproductive rights and championing abortion access as a winning cause for Democrats nationwide. John, Right-wing extremists declared war on reproductive rights decades ago. They thought they had won the war after the Dobbs ruling by the Supreme Court over…

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August 30, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Senator Tuberville's war on troops and reproductive freedoms must be stopped!

Reproductive rights are the embodiment of personal freedom, dignity, and control over one's body. It's not just about the right to choose but the right to comprehensive healthcare, education, and autonomy. John, When the Pentagon decided to support our troops by granting them acc…

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August 29, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Stand with the people of Lāhainā against exploitation

Predatory developers are circling Lāhainā like sharks. Will you stand with the people of Lāhainā to fight back? John, The wildfires in Maui were unprecedented. With at least 115 lives lost, over 1,000 homes and businesses decimated, and thousands displaced, the impact is staggeri…

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August 28, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Tell President Biden to Veto the hate-filled MAGA NDAA!

The divisive and exclusionary MAGA agenda threatens the very fabric of our society. John, The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is historically just a large Pentagon handout, has now been tarnished with an even darker stain: the divisive MAGA ideology which has tak…

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August 27, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Say no to profit-hungry CEOs and corporate greed!

Corporate consolidation casts a vast shadow, but with the FTC and DOJ's latest antitrust guidelines, there's a glimmer of hope for every small business and consumer. John, In their relentless quest for supremacy, corporate behemoths have threatened the very fabric of America's re…

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August 26, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Justice Thomas' undisclosed gifts from billionaires are a conflict of interest.

Our judiciary must remain incorruptible, impartial, and truly serve the interests of the American people. John, It is the fundamental duty of our judiciary to remain impartial and free from any kind of external influence, be it monetary or otherwise. With a case as consequential …

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August 25, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Fight environmental racism with the Cumulative Impacts Act!

Work to hold corporate polluters accountable and demand justice for those most affected by environmental degradation. John, When we speak of injustice, the focus often shifts to challenges like income inequality, education disparities, or racial discrimination. Yet, lurking in th…

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August 24, 2023 at 6:24 PM

The fight for transparency in Trump's trials

From the chaos of January 6th to the heart of the courtroom, America demands a front-row seat to its own pursuit of justice. John, Our democracy nearly crumbled on January 6th, 2021, under Donald Trump's attempts to overturn Joe Biden's election victory. This critical breach of …

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August 21, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Election Worker Protection Act now!

The job of the poll worker must be protected against threats of violence. John, Once upon a time, poll workers did their jobs in obscurity, knowing their largely voluntary efforts were essential to providing one of the most necessary elements for democracy to thrive: a place to d…

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August 20, 2023 at 7:51 PM

RE: Tell the Senate and DOJ: Investigate Clarence Thomas Now

With the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court shaken by recent revelations, formal investigations by the U.S. Senate and Department of Justice are needed. John, Over the last several decades, corruption at the U.S. Supreme Court has grown and deepened. Now is the time to make a f…

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August 19, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Tell Congress: Increase funding to Low Income Home Energy Assistance today

July 2023 was the hottest month ever on record. Low income families and the elderly are most likely to need energy assistance. Support increases in their funding today! John, Excessive heat can be deadly, and with the reality of climate change ever more obvious across the nation …

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August 18, 2023 at 7:41 PM

No to Endless War! Repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force now!

A bipartisan Senate has voted to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force. Don’t let a minority in the House replace it to justify more Endless War! John, A bipartisan Senate has voted to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force, the law that enabled…

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August 17, 2023 at 4:47 PM

The People’s Response Act: inclusive, holistic, community based public safety.

Show your support for Rep. Cori Bush’s People’s Response Act: an inclusive, holistic, health-centered approach to public safety. John, Let’s re-imagine public safety. Instead of criminalization, jail time, surveillance of neighborhoods, predictive policing, and “stop and frisk” …

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August 16, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Tell the DOJ: Hold the fossil fuel industry accountable!

The fossil fuel companies have known for 50 years they were creating a climate disaster, but they misled the public. They must be held accountable. John, Fifty years ago, the fossil fuel companies knew the science: they knew their products would create unsustainable global warmin…

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August 13, 2023 at 6:37 PM

No child should go hungry. This is one way to make sure they’re fed.

Providing free school lunches is a small investment that can have a big impact on the lives of children and families. It's time to make sure that no child goes hungry at school. John, As we grapple with the long shadow of historical discrimination, it's vital to address current m…

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August 12, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Cops should not be above the law!

In a nation where justice is promised to all, why are those sworn to protect us often shielded from accountability? John, The names of countless victims of police violence -- George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, Sandra Bland, and too many other…

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August 11, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Corporations are bringing back child labor: Here’s what we do.

85 years after child labor was made illegal in the U.S., corporate interests are working hard to bring it back. John, 85 years ago, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 outlawed the most exploitative forms of child labor, including work in coal mines, glass factories, and…

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August 10, 2023 at 8:49 PM

This is the best defense against Trump disinformation.

Now that Trump is facing trial for attempting to prevent the peaceful transition of power, it’s crucial that the American people see the defense and prosecution with their own eyes. John, Now that Donald Trump has been indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith on charges for his att…

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August 9, 2023 at 9:13 PM

We cannot wait for the next tragedy. Tell Congress to ban assault weapons now!

If there's a chance to save even one more life, we owe it to our communities, our loved ones, and ourselves to take proactive steps toward a safer society. John, Each morning, America wakes up to the grim reality of its love affair with firearms. From the deadly school shootings …

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August 8, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Supporting intellectual freedom and resisting banning books

With extremist groups like Moms for Liberty intimidating educators and librarians across the country, we need to join with former President Obama to fight against the banning of books focusing on people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. John, Former President Obama is standing up …

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August 7, 2023 at 7:16 PM

New Florida standards claim African Americans perpetrated historical race riots

Florida Republicans have rewritten the Black History curriculum. The resulting distortions are ugly and dangerous. John, What happens when Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Republicans try to rewrite Black history under their 2022 education law, the incredibly named Stop Wrongs t…

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August 6, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Disqualify Trump

In the wake of the January 6th insurrection, and with Trump facing multiple criminal charges, it is more urgent than ever that we disqualify him from running for president again. John, Our democracy has weathered wars, depressions, and civil unrest, and yet it might face its grea…

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August 5, 2023 at 6:56 PM

Corporation profits booming while consumers struggle

Americans are struggling to pay the bills. But for corporations, inflation is a golden opportunity to hike prices and make record-breaking profits. John, According to a recent analysis by the Guardian, over the last two years, Amazon’s profits have increased 333%. Chevron, 144%…

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August 4, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Fight Back! Don’t let Big Pharma block Medicare drug price negotiations!

Big Pharma is suing to try to prevent drug price negotiations with Medicare under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. Demand they stop the lawsuits and negotiate now! John, You’ve gotta hand it to Big Pharma, including Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, an…

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August 3, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Europe rejects and forbids Threads’ privacy policy: the U.S. should too!

Meta’s rollout of “Threads” to 100 million users in a few days has raised serious concerns about the use and misuse of private personal data. John, In the rush to jump off the sinking ship of Elon Musk’s Twitter (er, that is, “X”), it’s reported that 100 million users picked up M…

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August 1, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Everyone deserves a place to call home. Pass affordable housing!

John, Access to affordable housing underlies every other human health need and outcome: health care, racial justice, safety, children’s well-being, nutrition, recovery from mental illness and addiction, and so importantly, the end of homelessness. Yet despite passage of infrastr…

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July 31, 2023 at 8:28 PM

The OLIGARCH Act is a bold plan to tackle wealth inequality

The future of our democracy depends on our ability to level the playing field and reduce wealth inequality. John, The immense financial holdings of a select few are dictating the direction of our country, choking the breath from our democratic system, and threatening to unravel t…

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July 30, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Tell Congress: Reject the GOP’s “Confidence” in Dark Money Act

The GOP has unveiled their strongest anti-democracy bill yet, a wish list filled with voter suppression tactics, but with open arms welcoming dark money. John, We can almost hear the House GOP chortling as they wrapped nearly 50 stand-alone anti-voter bills into one giant wish li…

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July 29, 2023 at 7:43 PM

AIPAC is trying to buy the Democratic Party -- stop them

With their influence now firmly entrenched in both major political parties, AIPAC's actions threaten to distort the very essence of our democratic process. John, The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has spent decades subtly pushing the needle of American politics …

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July 28, 2023 at 10:12 PM

The invisible terror of radiation doesn't discriminate.

John, Countless Americans are quietly bearing the catastrophic health impacts of radiation exposure from nuclear weapons testing and uranium mining. These are our veterans, Indigenous communities, and everyday individuals known as "downwinders," and their lives have been irrepara…

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July 26, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Fintech companies are preying on the poor

These apps charge astronomical fees that can trap people in a cycle of debt, which can be devastating for their financial health and well-being. John, The world is fast embracing the digital revolution, but not all that glitters is gold. Hidden within the shiny allure of financia…

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July 24, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Pass the Freedom to Vote Act!

Republicans and Democrats are proposing vastly different bills to reform the electoral process. Only the Freedom to Vote Act will protect voting rights while limiting the influence of dark money. John, It’s not Dueling Banjos, it’s Dueling Bills. The House Administration Commit…

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July 23, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Promote involvement and reduce recidivism: Restore prisoners’ right to vote

Nearly 2 million Americans in prison have lost the right to vote, with a disproportionate number of the disenfranchised being people of color. A proposed constitutional amendment in California could restore this right to incarcerated citizens in the state John, Black Americans ar…

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July 22, 2023 at 8:18 PM

College and career success follow from quality pre-K experiences

Few programs can have the transformational impact of a quality pre-K program on a 3- to 5-year-old child. Making universal pre-K available to all will improve children’s engagement, their families’ opportunities, and the life of the greater community. John, Research shows that c…

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July 21, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Tell pro-Pride corporations: Don’t fund anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers!

Dozens of companies that claim to support Pride actually donate to politicians who back “Don’t Say Gay” and other anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. John, We have a message to corporations that publicly claim to celebrate Pride as a marketing ploy, but then donate millions to anti-LGBTQ+ c…

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July 20, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Stop bloated military spending!

This is not just a call to action, it is a call to arms -- arms linked together in solidarity, fighting for peace, and an investment in a brighter, more equitable future for all. John, We all know that a nation's strength is not in its military might but in its ability to care fo…

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July 19, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Protect our postal service!

Our postal service is a public good, not a private enterprise, and the voices of the people it serves must be heard. John, The United States Postal Service (USPS), an indispensable link to goods, services, and communication, is in grave danger due to Postmaster General Louis DeJo…

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July 18, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Tell Facebook don't give Moms for Liberty a platform for hate!

By refusing to give Moms for Liberty a platform, Facebook can take a stand against the dangerous ideologies of white supremacy and work towards building a more equitable and inclusive society. John, White supremacy operates as a dangerous and deeply ingrained ideology that perpet…

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July 17, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Will Target stand up to bigots or give in to their bullying?

Target's decision to remove LGBTQ+ merchandise is a major setback for the fight for equality. Will we let them get away with this? John, It is an unfortunate reality that the Republican party and their extremist allies feel emboldened in their attempts to roll back progress, inti…

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July 16, 2023 at 6:36 PM

26 states now have permitless carry laws, and violent crimes have increased

After 7 years of permitless carry laws sweeping the red states, the results are in: violent crimes and homicides increase when background checks and safety training are eliminated. John, Florida is now the 26th state in the nation to allow the concealed carry of a loaded gun wit…

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July 14, 2023 at 10:15 PM

Improve voter participation and equity: Expand Vote at Home by Mail!

Vote at Home by Mail has safely and securely increased voter turnout, especially among disenfranchised communities. John, Voting at Home by Mail is easy. It increases voter participation, saves money, promotes equity, and has multiple security features. Vote by Mail ballots are m…

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July 13, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Tell the IRS: Make Free File available to all Americans!

The IRS has developed new software that will enable all Americans to file their taxes online easily and for free – unless it’s blocked by the e-filing lobby. John, For years, millions of Americans have depended on third party software to file our taxes electronically. Gone are th…

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July 12, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Don’t let the nation’s highest court have the lowest standards!

Though they are the nation’s most powerful judges, Supreme Court justices are the only ones not bound by a code of conduct. This must change! John, Unlike judges in the lower courts, Supreme Court Justices are not bound by a Judicial Code of Conduct. Their decisions as to whether…

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July 11, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Tell Congress: Eliminate Tax Exempt Status of the PGA Tour and all Professional Sports Leagues Now!

PGA Tour raises over $1 billion a year in revenues, and is now merging with the Saudis’ golf league to bring in billions more. How many billions of dollars does a league need to make before it pays taxes like other profit-making corporations? John, What do you call a nonprofit or…

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July 9, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Abortion care is Health Care, and a fundamental human right

Abortion care is health care and a fundamental human right. Prevent it from being stripped away! Support the Abortion Justice Act. John, Abortion care is health care and a fundamental human right. But access to this right has been stripped away from far too many. That’s why Cong…

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July 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Repair inequities and reduce student debt: Support College for All!

College for All is an economic necessity for the 21st Century, with far-reaching benefits for students and the economy as a whole. John, In our 21st Century economy, every young person must have the opportunity to go to college. So many good paying mainstream jobs require a colle…

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July 7, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Fight the WIC cuts and supply infants and children with needed nutritious food!

The WIC program provides nutritious foods for infants and young children. As food prices rise, Republicans want to cut $800 million in funding. John, Families with low incomes need to provide for the health and nutrition of their infants and young children. This is why we have W…

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July 5, 2023 at 10:21 PM

Transform the American economy for the 21st Century!

The benefits proposed by the Green New Deal are far-reaching and transformative, including a healthy environment, economic justice, and new high-paying jobs. John, The Green New Deal is back and there has never been a better time for it! Re-introduced by Senator Ed Markey and Re…

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