This post originally appeared on Medium. Later this month, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, which right-wing activists hope will lead a conservative Court majority to deal a “crushing blow to organized labor.”… Read More
It's time for Congress to stop giving airtime to the nativism espoused by President Trump and the right-wing and stand up for real immigration reform. Read More
While our support does not come without concern, including new mandatory minimums proposed by the bill, we believe that the bill’s sponsors are moving this issue in the right direction. Read More
The anti-choice movement is using abortion bans in their decades-long quest to overturn Roe v. Wade entirely. People For the American Way is among nearly forty organizations, led by the National Women's Law Center, urging the Senate to reject this latest attempt and instead focus on efforts to expand access to comprehensive health care. Read More
These bold ideas were developed by members of America’s cabinet in conjunction with experts, allies and advisors from across the country. Fundamentally, our approach is informed by our experiences as local and state elected officials. While these policies address national and international issues, our unique orientation is toward our… Read More
On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump was sworn in as the president of the United States. The resistance has claimed significant victories since then, including sweeping the elections in November, stopping extremist judicial nominees, and signing up millions for Obamacare. But as we look back on year one, we can’t… Read More
Committee Republicans unanimously voted to advance a series of disturbing nominations. Read More
People For the American Way President and CEO Michael Keegan joined more than fifty progressive leaders urging that these critical priorities be addressed and no longer held as political hostages. Keegan and his cosignatories represent millions of Americans counting on Congress to act now. Read More
People For the American Way is among the national, state, and local LGBTQ and allied organizations that oppose the nomination of Eric Dreiband to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice, citing the nomination as further evidence of the Trump administration’s disdain for civil rights. Read More
Simply put, such a request is untimely, unnecessary, and harmful—it would destroy any chance for an accurate count, discard years of careful research, and increase costs significantly. Read More
On December 1, in the lead-up to the Senate passing their version of the GOP tax scam, PFAW staff joined coalition partners and activists for a “People’s Filibuster” on Capitol Hill. For nearly 30 consecutive hours, individuals from all walks of life shared their reasons why the GOP tax… Read More
With final tax negotiations underway, and a government shutdown and spending negotiations looming, People For the American Way joined the Coalition on Human Needs and more than 100 other organizations in urging all members of Congress to put first things first. Read More
With so much at stake in President Trump’s tax scam, advocates for women and families are telling members of Congress to say NO to what Trump and the GOP have planned for giveaways to wealthy people and corporations and YES to the notion that everyone deserves an opportunity… Read More
People For the American Way opposed Farr and Talley prior to their committee approvals, and as they await floor votes, it's become even clearer why they must not be allowed to fill lifetime seats on the federal bench. Read More
On November 9, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Gregory Katsas for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in a party-line vote, demonstrating again Republicans’ eagerness to rubber stamp any nominee Trump sends their way. Katsas, as deputy counsel to the president, has been involved in issues… Read More
To: Interested Parties From: Elliot Mincberg, Senior Fellow, People For the American Way Date: October 17, 2017 Re: Justice Department Moving in a Dangerous Direction Before First Oversight Hearing On Wednesday Attorney General Jeff Sessions is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a Department of Justice… Read More
Jeff Sessions wants to empower people to ignore laws that religiously offend them, even if it hurts third parties. Read More
The erosion of democratic norms we have already seen during the Trump era poses a significant threat to our system of government and the liberty it is supposed to protect. That makes it all the more important to stand up to threats to our fundamental rights and to our democratic… Read More
PFAW joined the National Women's Law Center and more than 100 other organizations and individuals calling Secretary DeVos out for endangering the safety and lives of students. Read More
Since President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions took office, there has not only been a “deafening silence” on the current surge of hate crimes, but we've seen hurtful and divisive rhetoric throughout the administration. Trump, Sessions, and DOJ, particularly the Civil Rights Division, must be held accountable to their core mission. Read More