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People For in Action
June 24, 2021 3:51 pm | By Markus BatchelorHistory and Hope as #FreedomRide2021 Crosses the Deep South
We’re proud to be joining the 2021 Freedom Ride for Voting Rights! We’ll be riding along on the Blackest Bus in America, organizing to defend the Black vote and pass the For the People Act. Follow along for updates from…
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People For in Action
June 24, 2021 10:47 am | By Rio TazewellGathering Momentum for D.C. Statehood
On Tuesday, June 22nd, People For Senior Director of Field Mobilization Diallo Brooks joined a list of speakers for an early morning rally on Capitol Hill in support of S. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act to make Washington, D.C.…
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News and Analysis
June 24, 2021 8:31 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Justices Cast Key Votes to Further Weaken Congress’ Authority to Insulate Agency Officials from Political Pressure and to Strike Down Law on Housing Finance Agency: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump justices Brett…
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People For in Action
June 22, 2021 3:48 pm | By People For StaffQ&A with Young Elected Officials: FL State Sen. Shevrin Jones
To celebrate Pride Month, we asked some of our Young Elected Officials network members to reflect on how their backgrounds have influenced and improved their leadership, and about their experience as young elected officials who are part of the LGBTQ+…
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News and Analysis
June 22, 2021 7:44 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Justices Cast Deciding Votes to Overturn Congressional Law Providing for Appointment of Independent Patent Judges: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump justices Brett…
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People For in Action
June 21, 2021 6:46 pm | ByFreedom Ride For Voting Rights: Atlanta, Georgia
The Blackest Bus Stops in Atlanta, Georgia: Freedom Ride 2021 We're proud to be joining the 2021 Freedom Ride for Voting Rights! We'll be riding along on the Blackest Bus in America, organizing to defend the Black vote and pass…
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Op-Ed
June 21, 2021 5:54 pm | By Ben JealousThree Urgent Steps to Defend Democracy from Cynics and Skeptics
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. The far-right attack on voting rights is fierce. And the unwillingness of some Senate Democrats to challenge rules that allow a Republican minority to block voting rights bills is making some question…
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June 21, 2021 8:28 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Prevent Review of Trump Era Withdrawal of Environmental Restraints on Alaska Mining: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link Trump Ninth Circuit…
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People For in Action
June 20, 2021 7:59 pm | ByFreedom Ride For Voting Rights: Nashville, Tennessee
The Blackest Bus Stops in Nashville, Tennessee: Freedom Ride 2021 We're proud to be joining the 2021 Freedom Ride for Voting Rights! We'll be riding along on the Blackest Bus in America, organizing to defend the Black vote and pass…
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People For in Action
June 19, 2021 7:00 pm | ByKicking off #FreedomRide2021 in Jackson, Mississippi!
People For the American Way is on the Road to Defend the Black Vote! We're proud to be joining the 2021 Freedom Ride for Voting Rights! We'll be riding along on the Blackest Bus in America, organizing to defend the…
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News and Analysis
June 17, 2021 5:04 pm | By Paul GordonSupreme Court’s Narrow Ruling in Fulton Leaves LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Laws Intact
The Supreme Court issued a decision in Fulton v. Philadelphia, ruling for Catholic Social Services in a highly anticipated foster adoption discrimination case. However, the narrow nature of the ruling means that, at least for now, federal, state, and local governments…
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News and Analysis
June 16, 2021 11:47 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Stops Biden from Pausing Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands and Waters, Blocking Efforts to Cut Fossil Fuel Pollution and Conserve Public Lands
In yet another example of Trump judges interfering with Biden Administration initiatives, Trump district court Judge Terry Doughty issued a preliminary injunction against President Biden’s temporary suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters, harming Biden…
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Op-Ed
June 15, 2021 3:04 pm | By Ben JealousTHE NATION: The Right’s War on History and Truth
This op-ed by People For the American Way President Ben Jealous was published in The Nation on June 15, 2021. History is contested because the telling of history is powerful. President Joe Biden brought eloquent leadership to a national commemoration…
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News and Analysis
June 15, 2021 7:41 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Prevent Damages Suit Challenging Federal Prison Officials’ Constitutional Violations and Negligence: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link Trump Eleventh Circuit…
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News and Analysis
June 14, 2021 6:21 pm | By Paul GordonCelebrating the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson
June 14, 2021 is a historic moment to celebrate: the day Ketanji Brown Jackson—the first of President Biden’s circuit court nominees—was confirmed to the D.C. Circuit in a bipartisan 53-44 vote. This begins the repair work to the federal appellate…
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Op-Ed
June 14, 2021 12:31 pm | By Ben JealousBlack Churches Have Moral Authority to Defend the Black Vote
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. During the civil rights movement’s struggle against discrimination and voter suppression in Jim Crow America, the Black Church was a source of refuge and resolve. Today, a new wave of voter suppression…
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News and Analysis
June 11, 2021 11:11 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Reverse Ruling that “No Beards” Policy Discriminated Against Black Firefighters with Disability: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link Trump Second Circuit…
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News and Analysis
June 11, 2021 8:21 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Vacate Injunction Against Restrictive Abortion Law: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link Trump Eighth Circuit…
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People For in Action
June 10, 2021 10:57 am | By People For StaffFor the People Act (S. 1) Gets a Boost from Lawmakers, Activists
People For the American Way was proud to play an instrumental role in turning out hundreds of activists to rally in support of S.1, the For the People Act, on June 9. The event also marked the delivery to the…
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News and Analysis
June 10, 2021 9:36 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Try to Approve Republican Legislators’ Intervention to Help Defend North Carolina Voter ID Law in Federal Court: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link Trump Fourth Circuit…