People For the American Way

Investigate James O'Keefe, Right-Wing Fraud

bbetz — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:10:50 +0000

Investigate James O'Keefe, Right-Wing Fraud

Right-wing hit man James O'Keefe has deceptively attacked NPR, Planned Parenthood, ACORN, and more. Now he and his accomplices have violated the law.

http://www.pfaw.org/Okeefe

Investigate James O'Keefe, Right-Wing Fraud

bbetz — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:38:51 +0000

http://www.pfaw.org/Okeefe

Right-wing hit man James O'Keefe has deceptively attacked NPR, Planned Parenthood, ACORN, and more. Now he and his accomplices have violated the law.

PFAW Panel: Constitutional Remedies to Overturn Citizens United

admintemp — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:41:52 +0000

PFAW Panel: Constitutional Remedies to Overturn Citizens United

PFAW is hosting a panel on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and state and local lawmakers to showcase the rapidly growing movement across the country to address the threat to our democracy from unrestrained corporate spending to influence our elections, made possible by the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC.

Contact Information

Justin Greenberg or Miranda Blue

People For the American Way

media@pfaw.org

202-467-4999

Read More & Watch Streaming Video of the Event

Norman Lear on Fighting the Good Fight

bbetz — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:15:53 +0000

http://blog.pfaw.org/content/pfaw-founder-norman-lear-fighting-the-good-fight

The Occupy Wall Street movement has unleashed patriotic outrage. If you don't want to camp out or protest in the street, find another way to let your voice be heard in the new year.

Petition Drop at Lowe's HQ -- 42,000 PFAW Members Call on Company to Reject Bigotry

bbetz — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:20:15 +0000

People For the American Way joined with a multifaith coalition to deliver petitions containing over 200,000 signatures to Lowe's Home Improvement's corporate headquarters. 42,000 members of People For the American Way joined together to call on CEO Robert Niblock to reject the bigotry of right-wing extremists and reinstate its ads on TLC's "All-American Muslim."

Contact Information

Miranda Blue or Justin Greenberg

People For the American Way

media@pfaw.org

202-467-4999

PFAWF to Lowe's: Catering to Hate Is Bad for Business, Bad for America

bbetz — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:15:39 +0000

PFAWF to Lowe's: Catering to Hate Is Bad for Business, Bad for America

Lowe's Home Improvement's decision to pull advertising from TLC's "All-American Muslim" in the wake of an email campaign by a Florida-based right-wing hate group sets a dangerous precedent and emboldens bigots.

Contact Information

Miranda Blue or Justin Greenberg

People For the American Way Foundation

media@pfaw.org

202-467-4999

See coverage of the issue on Right Wing Watch

With Nominations, the Senate GOP Legislates by Gridlock

bbetz — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:20:26 +0000

http://blog.pfaw.org/content/with-nominations-the-senate-gop-legislates-gridlock

Senate Republicans added two new public disservices to their resume. On Tuesday, they shattered the 2005 "Gang of 14" deal that prevented filibusters of judicial nominees in all but extraordinary circumstances. Then on Thursday, they blocked President Obama's nominee to head a new federal agency simply because they do not want that agency to exist -- a move that will have untold consequences on future attempts to staff the executive branch.

Stars Celebrate 30 Years of PFAW Foundation

bbetz — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:52:14 +0000

http://blog.pfaw.org/content/video-stars-celebrate-30-years-pfaw-foundation

On Monday night, stars and political leaders gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the 30th anniversary of People For the American Way Foundation and the 89th birthday of PFAW Foundation founder Norman Lear. California Gov. Jerry Brown, PFAW Foundation board members Alec Baldwin and Tracey Edmonds, Jane Lynch, will.i.am, Rob Reiner, J.J. Abrams, Lisa Ling and others joined the celebration.

People For the American Way Foundation 30th Anniversary Celebration - Los Angeles, Dec. 5

bbetz — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:54:44 +0000

Since 1981, People For the American Way Foundation has been a leading voice in defending constitutional freedoms and progressive values, including free speech, religious liberty, the right to a fair court, and the right to cast a vote. Now in its 30th year, PFAW Foundation is celebrating with an event in Los Angeles to honor founder Norman Lear and long-time board member Alec Baldwin.

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Supreme Court's Decision to Hear Health Care Challenge: Conservative Ideology vs. The Constitution

admintemp — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:49:50 +0000

Supreme Court's Decision to Hear Health Care Challenge: Right-Wing Ideology vs. The Constitution

The Supreme Court today announced that it would hear arguments in several cases challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama's signature achievement and the most important piece of health care reform legislation in a generation. It will be a test of whether or not the federal government will continue to have the authority it needs to solve the challenges we face as a nation.

Contact Information

Miranda Blue or Justin Greenberg

People For the American Way Foundation

media@pfaw.org

(202) 467-4999