The Senate returns to session today to approve a deal struck by the Obama Administration and congressional leaders to end a partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration. The deal will be approved by unanimous consent, a procedure that requires the presence of only a few Senators as long as there are no objections.
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PFAW: Senate Should Confirm Judges by Unanimous Consent
With 19 superb candidates for the federal bench who have cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee with strong bipartisan support, there is no reason to keep these well-qualified nominees in an endless holding pattern any longer.
African American Ministers in Action Urge Gov. Perry to Denounce Divisive Rhetoric of ‘The Response’ Sponsors
People For the American Way’s African American Ministers in Action, a nationwide network of African American clergy, urge Texas Gov. Rick Perry to make sure his Response rally brings communities of faith together with prayer, rather than creating divisions based on fear and intolerance.
PFAW Applauds White House Call for September Action on Judges
Earlier this week, Senate Republicans yet again prevented the Senate from voting on highly qualified judicial nominees who had cleared committee, leaving 20 of them in limbo even though 17 had no recorded opposition.
PFAW Edit Memo: The Response: Rick Perry Jockeys For The Fringe Vote
On August 6, Texas Governor Rick Perry will host The Response, a massive rally in Houston that's being billed as a "a non-denominational, apolitical Christian prayer meeting." But one look at the event's sponsors, participants and promoters tells a different story: that Gov. Rick Perry has aligned himself with some of the most extreme figures on the Religious Right and embraced a troubling sectarian vision for the country.
PFAW Condemns Senate Obstruction of Judicial Nominees
The Senate recessed yesterday without voting to confirm 20 judicial nominees, virtually all of whom received overwhelming support from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Time to Stop GOP Obstruction of Judicial Nominees
As the Senate prepares for a planned recess scheduled through Labor Day, it is incumbent upon Republicans to allow floor votes on the rapidly increasing number of judicial nominees who have been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee but whose nominations are still pending before the whole Senate.
Gov. Rick Perry’s Extremist Allies
On August 6, Texas Governor Rick Perry will host The Response, a massive rally in Houston that's being billed as a "a non-denominational, apolitical Christian prayer meeting." But one look at the event's sponsors, participants and promoters tells a different story
Recall the Right TV Spot: Luther Olsen
Ending Discrimination against Same-Sex Couples: Relationship Recognition in Immigration Law
The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) is a meaningful step toward providing equality to same-sex couples and keeping their families together. It would allow many same-sex partners to begin the immigration process more quickly, efficiently, and with fewer limitations. For many, it could very well be the only avenue available to keep their families together in the US.
PFAW Unveils TV Ads in Three Wisconsin Senate Districts
People For the American Way released new television ads in three Wisconsin Senate districts today, hitting Republican state senators Randy Hopper, Dan Kapanke and Luther Olsen for their votes in favor of legislation that raised taxes on working people and made draconian cuts to public education, while carving out enormous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy.
PFAW Report: The Right Wing Playbook on Anti-Muslim Extremism
Right-Wing extremists are leading a sustained attack against American Muslims, attempting to prevent them from freely practicing their religion, curtail their political rights, and in some cases, compel their deportation, according to a new PFAW report.
The Right Wing Playbook on Anti-Muslim Extremism
Under the guise of defending freedom and American values, right-wing anti-Muslim activists are campaigning to prevent Muslim-Americans from freely worshiping and practicing their religion, curtail their political rights, and even compel their deportation
PFAW Celebrates Certification of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal
President Obama, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen announced today that they have certified the repeal of the discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy.
PFAW Applauds Reelection of Wisconsin Senator Dave Hansen
Yesterday, Democratic Wisconsin State Senator Dave Hansen was reelected over opponent David VanderLeest in the first of nine Wisconsin Senate recall elections. Six Republicans and three Democrats are up for recall elections this summer, following nationwide outrage over Wisconsin Republicans’ eliminating collective bargaining rights for public employees.
Randy Borntrager, Political Director for People For the American Way, released the following statement:
PFAW Applauds Senators' Push to End DOMA
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing today on the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Senator Dianne Feinstein and Chairman Patrick Leahy are leading the push to end the discriminatory law, which prohibits the federal government from recognizing the legal marriages of gay couples and has kept thousands of married couples from enjoying the full rights and responsibilities of marriage.
PFAW Applauds Senate Confirmation of Paul Oetken
Today, the Senate confirmed J. Paul Oetken by a vote of 80 to 13 to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York. Oetken is the first openly gay man to be confirmed to a lifetime federal judgeship.
Protecting the Right to a Quality Education: Standing Together for Schools that Are Safe and Free of Discrimination
What should be a haven for learning has instead become, for LGBT students and those who are perceived to be LGBT, a site of abject torment. All of our young people deserve far better than that.
Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Protecting America and Its Principles
We need swift certification and effectuation of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
African American Ministers Support the DREAM Act
Today, Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) held a hearing on the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow access to affordable postsecondary education, opportunities for military service and potentially a path to full citizenship to thousands of qualified young students striving for a better future.
PFAW Urges Congress to Give Students Another Chance at the DREAM
Today, Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) held a hearing on the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow access to affordable postsecondary education, opportunities for military service and potentially a path to full citizenship to thousands of qualified young students striving for a better future.
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