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May 25, 2017 4:00 pm | By 41734The Gender Pay Gap Is A Real Problem That Deserves Real Solutions
With the Trump administration and GOP Congress so egregiously out of touch with the needs of everyday Americans, it's critical that we call out their alternative facts and advocate for solutions that get to the real heart of very real…
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People For in ActionMay 25, 2017 3:45 pm | By 28178
Racial Justice Task Force
In order to ensure that People For the American Way’s longstanding commitment to racial justice is more fully and effectively expressed through our work and in our own operations, we are in the process of forming a board-staff task force…
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May 23, 2017 2:17 pm | By 28178What is the Next Up Victory Fund?
The national progressive movement has been in crisis since well before the 2016 elections. Between governorships and legislatures, Democrats have lost a net 1,037 seats in the past eight years. Republicans have methodically taken complete control of 32 legislatures and…
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People For in Action
May 22, 2017 5:20 pm | By 44292Who’s Next Up: New Faces of Progressive Political Leadership
In these challenging times it is abundantly clear that we need new voices, new ideas, and fresh perspectives more than ever. As we contend with a failing Congress, an out of touch president, and leaders that look very little like…
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People For in Action
May 22, 2017 2:30 pm | By 41734Criminal Justice Reform Threatened by House-Passed Legislation
Criminal justice reform is one of the most pressing needs facing us today. But even as agreement emerges about the harms of mandatory minimums and states take steps toward needed reforms, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has launched a "tough on…
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May 18, 2017 6:03 pm | By 28178The Senate Should Call for Special Counsel to Investigate the Trump Family’s Self-Enrichment
People For the American Way sent the following letter to the chairs and ranking members of key Senate and House committees, including the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the House Judiciary Committee, and the…
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People For in Action
May 18, 2017 2:32 pm | By 41734Trump Co-Opts Women’s Health—PFAW Joins 30+ Organizations To Call Him Out
President Trump kicked off National Women's Health Week with a bold statement: [W]e recognize the importance of providing women access to the best, evidence-based health information and care, and growing our medical knowledge through basic and applied research support. That's…
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May 18, 2017 12:33 pm | By 44533Coalition Raises Money in Politics Concerns About Thapar Nomination
Yesterday a letter signed by 24 organizations was delivered to the Senate Judiciary Committee, which today approved the nomination of Judge Amul Thapar, President Trump’s pick to fill a seat on the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on a party…
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May 17, 2017 4:35 pm | By 41734Military Women Deserve Reproductive Health Care
Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Jackie Speier are standing up for reproductive health care by sponsoring the Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act. This legislation, which was first introduced in July 2014, seeks support and access for…
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People For in Action
May 16, 2017 8:27 am | By 41734Global Gag Rule Puts Women Worldwide At Risk No Matter What Trump Calls It
Back in January, one of the first actions that Donald Trump took as president was to reinstate the global gag rule, a harmful policy that hijacks U.S. global health assistance in the name of anti-choice politics. He expanded it to…
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May 11, 2017 12:55 pm | By 41734Comey Fired: Appoint a Special Prosecutor NOW
In the two days since the gravely disturbing announcement that President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey, People For the American Way has come out strongly on multiple fronts to call for the immediate appointment of a special prosecutor to…
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May 11, 2017 12:13 pm | By 51279Protest at White House Demands Independent Investigation
Hundreds rallied at the White House yesterday to protest President Trump’s stunning decision to fire FBI Director James Comey and call for an independent prosecutor to lead the Russia investigation. PFAW’s Rio Tazewell joined leaders from numerous partner organizations in…
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May 5, 2017 3:31 pm | By 41734Mark Green Withdraws from Army Secretary Nomination Following Outcry from PFAW and Allies
Tennessee State Senator Mark Green was nominated for army secretary, an important role for the ongoing implementation of open service for gays and lesbians and people who are transgender. Yet Green is an extreme anti-LGBTQ elected official who wants to license discrimination…
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May 2, 2017 10:10 am | By 53562Wading Into the Swamp: Member Telebriefing on Trump’s First 100 Days
Last week, just before we officially hit the marker of Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, PFAW held a telebriefing to discuss how this so-called “honeymoon period” has gone for the president. Historically, as Brian Tashman, PFAW Senior Research…
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May 1, 2017 12:58 pm | By 41734Despite Some Riders Wins, D.C. Voucher Program Included in Spending Package
Following last week's near miss on a government shutdown, members of Congress have reached an agreement to fund the government through September 30, the end of the current fiscal year. While we appear to have fended off most of the…
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April 26, 2017 1:53 pm | By 41734President Trump Gets an “F” for Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in His First 100 Days
With his 100th day in office fast approaching, People For the American Way and our government reform allies, led by Democracy 21, have given President Trump an "F" for his performance on such critical governance issues as integrity, transparency, and…
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April 26, 2017 12:27 pm | By 53561100 Days of Fighting Back Brings Wins for The Trump Resistance
The morning after Election Day was full of shock. Even ardent Trump supporters were caught off guard by the Electoral College win from the same man who revived the birther myth against President Obama for years and bragged that he…
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April 26, 2017 11:49 am | By 41734PFAW Joins 80+ Organizations to Oppose Another Empty GOP Promise for Working Families
It sounds great: "Working Families Flexibility Act." But this legislation, being considered today by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, is anything but a win for people struggling to manage the demands of job and family, and to…
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April 25, 2017 4:45 pm | By 28179Deep Concerns Regarding Thapar Nomination for 6th Circuit
People For the American Way sent the following letter to Senate Judiciary Committee members to express our deep concerns regarding the nomination of federal district court judge Amul Thapar to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. You can download this…
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April 25, 2017 1:31 pm | By 41734Dear Betsy, Rethink Your Approach to Civil Rights
On April 24, People For the American Way and our civil rights allies called on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Senators Alexander and Murray to protect all students from discrimination. The groups sent letters to the secretary and the leaders…