People For the American Way and its affiliate, People For the American Way Foundation, are progressive advocacy organizations founded to fight right-wing extremism and build a democratic society that implements the ideals of freedom, equality, opportunity and justice for all. We encourage civic participation, defend fundamental rights, and fight to dismantle systemic barriers to equitable opportunity.

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People For the American Way · [email protected]
February 15, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Tell your Representative: we need a strong Oversight Committee investigation into top secret documents taken to Mar-a-Lago

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 5:51 PM

RE: Right-wing senators MUST stop making racist and sexist attacks >>

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
February 13, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Is a major split developing in the Republican party?

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PFAW's Right Wing Watch · [email protected]
February 11, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Jan. 6 "Legitimate Political Discourse" Resolution Blows Up in RNC's Face

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Ben Jealous, People For the American Way · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 8:11 PM

The freedom to learn is under attack

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Supporter feedback request (People For) · [email protected]
February 9, 2022 at 6:41 PM

How important is re-electing Sen. Raphael Warnock to you?

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 9:31 PM

“A law book from a J.Crew catalog” and other racist insults from the Right:

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Ben Jealous, People For the American Way · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 5:27 PM

Black History Month and a new era of Jim Crow laws

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
February 7, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Stunning.

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
February 6, 2022 at 2:25 PM

Be it as candidate or kingmaker, Trump remains a threat to our democracy >>

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PFAW's Right Wing Watch · [email protected]
February 4, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to Join Conspiracy Theorists on Tour

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
February 4, 2022 at 5:27 PM

Tell Congress: Hold Supreme Court justices to the same standards as other judges

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Ben Jealous, People For the American Way · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Take action: Stop the Far-Right’s campaign against history >>

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SCOTUS Update [via People For] · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 2:59 PM

response missing: please complete the new Supreme Court survey! >>

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People For the American Way · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 11:09 PM

The disgraced former president's admission, and why the Jan. 6th commission’s work MUST continue.

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Membership Confirmation [People For] · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 7:08 PM

I'm concerned. Can you please check and let me know if this is correct?

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2022 Member Update · [email protected]
January 30, 2022 at 4:16 PM

This trend needs to be stopped.

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SCOTUS Update [via People For] · [email protected]
January 29, 2022 at 2:21 PM

What’s important to you in the upcoming SCOTUS confirmation -->

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PFAW's Right Wing Watch · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 8:12 PM

The Right-Wing's Extreme Reactions to Justice Breyer’s Retirement

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People For the American Way · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 5:16 PM

How you can help stop the far-right threat

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People For’s American Way (January 2022) · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 12:09 AM

It’s time for a #JusticeForAll

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Ben Jealous, People For the American Way · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Voting rights have had a setback - not a defeat:

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Supreme Court Vacancy Alert · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 10:49 PM

This changes EVERYTHING

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Ben Jealous, People For the American Way · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Justice Breyer to retire! >>

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Membership Confirmation Request [People For] · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 7:21 PM

I'm concerned. Can you check and let me know if this is correct?

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
January 24, 2022 at 9:49 PM

700,000+ disenfranchised voters >>

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Membership Confirmation Request [People For] · [email protected]
January 22, 2022 at 3:38 PM

Would you trust a Trump loyalist to count your vote?

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Defend Choice [People For] · [email protected]
January 22, 2022 at 1:51 PM

49 years later, Roe is at risk like never before >>

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PFAW's Right Wing Watch · [email protected]
January 21, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Trump Prophecies and the Big Lie: One Year In

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Ben Jealous · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 10:28 PM

What now?

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Membership Confirmation Request [People For] · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Your renewal is critical right now.

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
January 18, 2022 at 10:27 PM

Your voice is needed now: tell the Senate to act! -->

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Ben Jealous · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Which side will senators choose? That of Dr. King or George Wallace?

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
January 16, 2022 at 4:15 PM

A vote to protect our right to vote is imminent – demand the Senate PASS this bill! >>

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PFAW's Right Wing Watch · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 9:22 PM

VA Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin’s Secretary of State Pick Promotes Voter Suppression, Voter Fraud Claims

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Membership Confirmation Request [People For] · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 5:09 PM

Is this correct?

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You're Invited! [via People For] · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 10:53 PM

Join us in honoring Dr. King’s legacy

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HUGE Voting Rights Update [People For Alert] · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 3:50 PM

A historic opportunity, but only if we act NOW >>

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 11:22 PM

A vote to protect our right to vote is imminent – demand the Senate PASS these bills! >>

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Ben Jealous · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 10:20 PM

This is why we got arrested

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
January 9, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Our system has cracks. Let’s patch them up:

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Sarah Medeiros, People For the American Way · [email protected]
January 8, 2022 at 2:34 PM

ADD YOUR NAME in support of the Freedom to Vote Act! >>

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PFAW's Right Wing Watch · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 8:12 PM

The Right-Wing War for Control of the Insurrection Narrative

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Ben Jealous · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 3:27 PM

The far-right coup is continuing

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Save Our Democracy [People For Alert] · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 4:45 PM

What will you do today?

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Signature needed [People For] · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 5:01 PM

The buck must stop with the Department of Justice:

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Event Alert [People For] · [email protected]
January 4, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Join us to defend our democracy >>

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Ben Jealous · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 8:56 PM

Thanks – and, let’s roll.

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Dr. Cornel West · [email protected]
January 1, 2022 at 1:42 AM

Here's what we need to stop the authoritarians and neo-fascists:

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Update ⏱️ [via People For] · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 10:03 PM

Turning out voters. Holding insurrectionists and other extremists accountable. Stopping the Far Right's attacks on our fundamental rights and our democracy...

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