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February 19, 2019 3:05 pm | By 28179Judicial Nominee Michael Park’s Agenda Is at Odds with a Democratic System of Government
On November 13, President Trump nominated Michael Park to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The Senate Judiciary Committee held Park's hearing on February 13. People For the American Way wrote to committee members to express…
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People For in Action
February 19, 2019 2:33 pm | By 41734The FAMILY Act Is the Family and Medical Leave Plan Our Country Needs
As we continue to stand up for working families and against Trump administration priorities that are clearly out of step with the American people, People For the American Way has renewed its support for the Family And Medical Insurance Leave…
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February 19, 2019 1:26 pm | By 41734PFAW and Declaration for American Democracy Support the For the People Act at House Hearings
People For the American Way and our fellow members of the Declaration for American Democracy coalition are united in a firm commitment to building a democracy where everyone participates, every vote is counted, voting rights are fully enforced, and everyone’s…
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People For in Action
February 14, 2019 10:58 am | By 64126PFAW Joins Coalition to Rally Against Another Government Shutdown
Last month, the federal government shut down for a total of 35 days, making it the longest shutdown in modern history. During this time, thousands of federal employees, contractors, and their families suffered through missed paychecks and weeks of tumultuous…
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People For in Action
February 14, 2019 10:46 am | By 67501Representation is Required for Racial and Gender Justice: A YEO Network Panel
Long before Kimberlé Crenshaw popularized the term “intersectionality” in 1989, the social justice movement has struggled to recognize the multiple layers of oppression faced by women of color. That's why discussions like the one that took place on Saturday February…
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People For in Action
February 8, 2019 1:50 pm | By 64126We “Packed the Room” to Support the For the People Act on Capitol Hill
On February 6, People For the American Way joined a coalition of activists who “packed the room” with supporters of the For the People Act (H.R. 1) as the House Committee on Oversight and Reform considered this new piece of…
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People For in Action
February 8, 2019 1:47 pm | By 64126PFAW Joins Coalition of Activists for Immigration Demonstration in the Senate
During Trump’s presidential campaign and since his 2016 election, he has repeatedly outlined his xenophobic desire and plans to target immigrants. From shutting down the government over his demands to build a racist wall to his Muslim ban, he has…
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People For in Action
February 1, 2019 3:49 pm | By 41753Tracking the Evolution of the Right’s Anti-Immigrant Movement
In explaining the disturbing lurch of the GOP towards xenophobia and racism, commenters routinely point to Donald Trump’s entrance into the 2016 election as a key inflection point. But too often Donald Trump is treated as an entirely unprecedented force…
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People For in Action
January 31, 2019 10:57 am | By 28179Judicial Nominee Neomi Rao Would Do Great Harm to the Nation
On November 14, President Trump nominated Neomi Rao to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to hold Rao's hearing on February 5. People For the American Way wrote…
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People For in Action
January 31, 2019 10:39 am | By 41734PFAW Foundation Brief: Supreme Court Should Honor All Veterans by Affirming Bladensburg Cross is Unconstitutional
On February 27, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in The American Legion v. American Humanist Association and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission v. American Humanist Association, two cases challenging a veterans memorial cross that sits…
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People For in Action
January 30, 2019 4:18 pm | By 41734PFAW Joins Civil Rights Coalition Urging Withdrawal of Trump-DeVos Title IX Rule That Guts Survivors’ Rights
In addition to filing our own comment letter, People For the American Way joined a comment letter filed January 30 by civil rights organizations in opposition to the Trump-DeVos Title IX rule that has the potential to gut survivors’ rights…
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People For in Action
January 30, 2019 9:16 am | By 41734PFAW Supports Rights Restoration in New Mexico
One of the bright spots of the November election was the success of Florida Amendment 4, which restored the eligibility to vote for 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. New Mexico may be the next state to make progress…
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People For in Action
January 29, 2019 11:31 am | By 41734Attorney General Nominee William Barr Will Undermine Civil Rights, Should Not Be Confirmed
On December 20, People For the American Way joined a coalition of organizations seriously concerned about attorney general nominee William Barr. Unfortunately, Barr's January 16 hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee proved us right—Barr failed to meet his burden of…
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People For in Action
January 28, 2019 3:24 pm | By 51279Trump Should Withdraw Title IX Rule That Guts Survivors Rights, Endangers Systemically-Oppressed Communities
People For the American Way and allied organizations have been calling attention to the Department of Education's current Title IX rulemaking that has the potential to gut survivors' rights and affect almost every aspect of a school’s obligation to respond…
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People For in Action
January 28, 2019 10:10 am | By 28179Judicial Nominee Paul Matey Exemplifies the Breakdown of Bipartisan Norms in the Senate
On April 12, President Trump nominated Paul Matey to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit over the objection of home state New Jersey senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker. Despite their objection, the Senate…
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People For in Action
January 24, 2019 12:26 pm | By 64126We Occupied Capitol Hill to Call for End of Government Shutdown
This government shutdown is officially the longest in modern history, and thousands of federal employees will soon miss their second scheduled paycheck. This is a serious blow to hundreds of thousands of American families as Trump continues to hold their…
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People For in Action
January 24, 2019 10:36 am | By 41734PFAW to McConnell: The Trump Shutdown Is Extortion, Plain and Simple
With the Trump shutdown now in its second month, and the dire impacts for federal workers and contractors and their fellow Americans becoming ever more clear, People For the American Way and allied organizations have a plain and simple message…
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January 23, 2019 5:00 pm | By 41734PFAW Renews Request for Title IX Extension
On November 26, People For the American Way joined allied organizations seeking an extension to the Title IX public comment period so that those most affected by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' attempt to gut existing sexual violence and harassment guidance…
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January 22, 2019 11:45 am | By 64126It’s Important Not to Miss the Underlying Message of the Indigenous People’s March
On January 18, People For the American Way attended the Indigenous Peoples’ March in Washington, D.C. Representatives from native communities around the world and allied organizations gathered together to celebrate indigenous cultures and protest the injustices that many still face. A…
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People For in Action
January 18, 2019 10:19 am | By 41734We Need Fairness, Justice, and Equity in Health Care—We Need the Health Equity and Accountability Act
The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) takes on racial and ethnic health disparities using an intersectional approach that addresses the numerous factors that may impede a person's access to care, including age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,…