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Young Elected Officials Call for Gun Violence Prevention Reforms
Fri, 03/22/2013 - 10:32am — Miranda
Daniel Hernandez - Rep. Gabby Giffords' heroic intern, now a school board member in AZ - appeared on the Ed Show to discuss a letter from 42 members of PFAW’s Young Elected Officials Action program urging gun violence prevention reforms.
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Jamie Raskin Discusses Key Court Cases With Progressive Leaders
Wed, 03/20/2013 - 3:00pm — Paul
Raskin discusses marriage equality, affirmative action, and voting rights cases with members of AAMLC, the YEO Network, and YP4.
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Michigan Young Elected Officials “Deeply Concerned” About State’s New Anti-Labor Law
Today Michigan members of People For the American Way Foundation’s Young Elected Officials Network condemned the anti-labor legislation Governor Rick Snyder signed into law on Tuesday.
State Representative Rashida Tlaib of Detroit, Michigan, a member of People For the American Way Foundation’s Young Elected Officials Network, said:
“Michigan is a state where more than one in six workers belongs to a union. The effects of this law will be far reaching, harming hard-working families across the state. Workers want good jobs, decent compensation, affordable benefits, and a good standard of living. A ‘right-to-work for less’ law would severely hurt our families by eroding their ability to bargain which could result in lower wages, and fewer benefits and less worker protections.
"These are real families – many of which are already facing tough decisions about how to make ends meet. Despite the protests of thousands of Michigan citizens, the state legislature and Gov. Snyder decided to go forward with the legislation. We are deeply concerned about this attack on workers’ rights and middle-class families.”
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PFAW Foundation Celebrates Founder Norman Lear's 90th Birthday and the Young Elected Officials Network
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:07am — Justin
Last week, People For the American Way Foundation hosted a gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to celebrate founder Norman Lear’s 90th birthday and the Young Elected Officials Network.
The event highlighted Lear’s legendary career as a television producer, and how in 1981, he turned to that medium to express his concern about the growing right-wing movement in America – and People For the American Way Foundation was born. 30 years later, PFAW Foundation’s Young Elected Officials Network – consisting of nearly 700 progressive officeholders between 18 and 35 years of age – are at the forefront of change in their communities.
Members of Congress, celebrities, members of the board and community leaders were in attendance to celebrate Norman Lear, the YEO Network and the mission of People For the American Way Foundation.
From left: PFAW Foundation Founder Norman Lear, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, PFAW Foundation President Michael Keegan and board member Jane Lynch
From left: Board member Kathleen Turner and U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison
From left: YEOs Kesha Ram, Melvin Carter and Angie Buhl
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Help Celebrate PFAW Foundation Founder Norman Lear's 90th & the YEO Network!
DC's Kennedy Center will host national leaders in government, media & the arts to honor PFAWF co-founder & legendary TV producer Norman Lear's achievements & PFAWF's Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network.
PFAW Applauds the Citizens United Resolution Effort of YEO and Newark, Delaware City Councilmember Ezra Temko
Fri, 04/13/2012 - 6:24pm — Calvin
Ezra recently put forth a resolution in support of efforts to reverse the Citizens United decision
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Ithaca Mayor, Member of PFAWF’s Young Elected Officials Network, Tells His Story on Rock Center
Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:57am — Miranda
People For the American Way Foundation’s Young Elected Officials Network supports the work of over 600 young, progressive elected officials around the country. One of them, 24-year-old Ithaca, New York mayor Svante Myrick told his story on NBC’s Rock Center last night:
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Featured along with Mayor Myrick are two of his fellow YEO Network members – who are also his roommates: City Councilmember Eddie Rooker and County Legislator Nate Shinagawa.
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Cardin and Schumer Introduce Anti-Voter Suppression Bill; PFAWF Urges Quick Passage
Senators Ben Cardin and Charles Schumer have introduced a bill creating tough penalties for those who engage in voter suppression and intimidation.
Senators Ben Cardin and Charles Schumer introduced a bill today that would impose tough penalties on those who create and distribute deceptive information on voting and elections.
People For the American Way Foundation Statement on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
"I hope that as we look back on the tragedy of September 11th, all Americans will take the opportunity to rededicate themselves to building a nation worthy of those we lost that day."
In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, People For the American Way President Michael Keegan issued the following statement:
The People For the American Way Foundation Community Reflects on the Tenth Anniversary of September 11, 2001
Members of the People For the American Way Foundation community reflect on the tenth anniversary of 9/11
PFAW Action Fund Endorses Alisha Thomas Morgan
The People For the American Way Action Fund today announced its endorsement of Alisha Thomas Morgan for State Representative. Morgan has a distinguished record of progressive activism, including work with People For the American Way Foundation’s Young Elected Officials Network.
Massachusetts Senators Introduce “Free Speech For People” Resolution
Today, a group of Massachusetts state senators introduced a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC.
Young, Progressive Elected Officials to Convene in Washington
Over 200 young, progressive elected officials will gather this week in Washington at the fifth annual convening of People For the American Way Foundation’s Young Elected Officials Network.
Monitoring, Exposing, and Countering the Right in 2009
Following the 2008 election, and the Right’s drubbing at the polls, many people suggested that the Right was dead. Some even said that People For the American Way could declare victory and go home. But we knew better. Despite our optimism at the inauguration of Barack Obama, People For knew that the Right remained a grave threat, with its infrastructure intact, its funders unbowed, and its extremists undaunted
YEO Network Reaches Critical Milestone of Members in All 50 States
The Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network has reached a key milestone: the Network now has members in all 50 states. Founded four years ago, the YEO Network is the first national program singularly-focused on providing a network of support to young progressive state and local elected officials.With members in all 50 states, the YEO Network has the potential to effect progressive change and support elected officials from coast to coast.
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