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June 9, 2014 2:58 pm | By Alex H.Money in Politics Takes Top Billing on Congress.Gov
Attending the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on a proposed amendment to get big money out of politics last Tuesday, it was hard not to feel a special kind of energy and excitement in the room. So when the most viewed…
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June 6, 2014 9:32 pm | By Layne AmerikanerBREAKING: Wisconsin Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
A District Court judge ruled today that Wisconsin’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples is unconstitutional. Judge Barbara Crabb relied on equal protection law to strike down the ban: "My task under federal law is to decide the claims presented…
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June 5, 2014 6:43 pm | By Layne AmerikanerPresident Obama’s Support for Amendment to #GetMoneyOut Predates Public Announcement, According To New Book
Nearly two years ago, President Obama caused a splash by expressing support for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United during a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” session. Asked during the online forum what he was going to do to “end…
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June 5, 2014 6:35 pm | By Layne AmerikanerUdall Constitutional Amendment to Restore Our Democracy: PFAW Member Telebriefing
The day after Sen. Tom Udall’s proposed constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics was considered at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Udall joined People For the American Way activists, supporters, and staff members on a member…
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June 4, 2014 2:57 pm | By Alex Hart
45 Senators Support Amendment Strategy to Get Money Out of Elections
45 US Senators now support a constititutional amendment to undo the harm of decisions like Citizens United and McCutcheon. Do yours? State Senator Alaska Sen. Mark Begich California Sen. Barbara Boxer California Sen. Diane Feinstein Colorado Sen. Michael F.…
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June 4, 2014 2:44 pm | By Layne AmerikanerPFAW and Allies Deliver to Senate Hearing Two Million Petitions for an Amendment to #GetMoneyOut
Before yesterday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on a proposed campaign finance constitutional amendment had even begun, advocates from People For the American Way and partner organizations had already delivered a powerful message from the American people. Carrying signs saying “Restore…
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June 2, 2014 12:47 pm | By Paul Gordon
Still In Store from the Supreme Court in 2014
There is about a month remaining before the end of the Supreme Court’s current term, which is expected to be at the end of June. The Roberts Court has already done great damage in the cases it has decided so…
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May 30, 2014 4:10 pm | By Drew Courtney
The Religious Right’s Persecution Complex: PFAW Member Telebriefing
Yesterday, People For the American Way activists and supporters joined members of PFAW’s Right Wing Watch team for a preview of our upcoming report on the Religious Right’s claims of persecution and discrimination. PFAW Senior Fellow Peter Montgomery and Senior…
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May 28, 2014 9:55 pm | By Paul Gordon2001 Recording Undercuts Georgia Judicial Nominee Mike Boggs’ 2014 Testimony
At his confirmation hearing, Georgia judicial nominee Mike Boggs tried to explain away a number of troubling aspects of his record. Those efforts were unconvincing, which is why People For the American Way opposes Boggs' nomination. Many senators, both on…
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May 28, 2014 3:00 pm | By Jen HerrickYEO Evan Low, US Senator Tammy Baldwin, Anne Kronenberg, and Others Dedicate the Harvey Milk Stamp
Last week, the highly-anticipated Harvey Milk stamp made its debut in a White House dedication ceremony featuring a roster packed with dynamic speakers including Evan Low, a Campbell, California city councilmember and participant in PFAW Foundation's Young Elected Officials Network,…
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May 22, 2014 7:19 pm | By Calvin Sloan
People For the American Way’s Marge Baker Stands With Congressional Leaders To Call For Amending the Constitution To Overturn Citizens United
This Tuesday at a press conference in the US Capitol hosted by Brave New Films and featuring Robert Greenwald’s latest documentary, “Koch Bros Exposed,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Bernie Sanders and People For…
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May 22, 2014 3:19 pm | By GabrielaCountering the Conservative Campus Crusade
The following is a post by Gabriela De Golia, Advocacy Associate for affiliate People For the American Way Foundation’s Young People For program. Last week, in a speech in support of a constitutional amendment to reduce the influence of big…
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May 22, 2014 1:59 pm | By Jen HerrickLGBT Equality Pioneer Harvey Milk Memorialized with New Stamp
Today the United States Postal Service releases its highly-anticipated Harvey Milk stamp, memorializing the LGBT equality pioneer on what would have been his 84th birthday. Evan Low, a Campbell, California city councilmember and participant in PFAW Foundation's Young Elected Officials…
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May 21, 2014 9:57 pm | By Jen HerrickMarriage Equality Now Law in 19 States, Only 2 Bans Remain Unchallenged
The march toward marriage equality nationwide continues at an astounding pace. On Monday Oregon became the 18th state added to the win column when Judge Michael McShane struck down its ban on marriage for same-sex couples. Then on Tuesday Judge…
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May 20, 2014 7:13 pm | By Layne AmerikanerPennsylvania Marriage Ban Struck Down
Another day, another discriminatory ban struck down. Today a federal judge ruled in Whitewood v. Wolf that Pennsylvania’s 1996 ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. This victory for marriage equality follows closely on the heels of the striking of Oregon’s…
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May 19, 2014 8:03 pm | By Layne AmerikanerOregon Marriage Ban Struck Down
More good news from the fight for marriage equality: today a federal judge struck down Oregon’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. If you are feeling a sense of deja-vu, it’s understandable – the Washington Blade notes that this ruling…
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May 19, 2014 6:58 pm | By adminSix Decades Later, Still Fighting for Equality in Schools
The following is a guest post from the Reverend Dr. Merchuria Chase Williams, a former school teacher and a member of People For the American Way Foundation’s African American Ministers Leadership Council. Last month, sixty years after the Supreme Court…
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May 16, 2014 5:07 pm | By adminOn the Brown Anniversary, The Struggle for Equal Education Continues
The following is a guest post from Florida State Senator Dwight Bullard, a member of affiliate People For the American Way Foundation’s Young Elected Officials Network. Six decades ago the nation said “separate, but equal” is separate, but it certainly…
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May 15, 2014 8:11 pm | By Layne AmerikanerCampaign Finance Amendment To See Senate Action
On the floor of the Senate today, Majority Leader Harry Reid called for a constitutional amendment to counter the outsized role of big money in our electoral system. Senate leaders are not wasting any time in moving forward; Sen. Leahy…
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May 15, 2014 4:02 pm | By BernarditaPFAW Opposes Nomination of Michael Boggs to be Federal Judge
Federal district court nominee Michael Boggs of Georgia had his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The hearing was his opportunity to address the many serious concerns we and others have had about his record. When he…