- Federal Democracy Reform
- Trump Accountability
- Arts and Entertainment
Rio Tazewell is the Director of Campaigns at People For the American Way. His primary area of focus is developing and leading national campaigns that build support for reforms to expand and protect our democratic freedoms, and push back against Far Right attempts to undermine elections and the rule of law. In his nearly 10 years at People For, Rio has coordinated countless campaign efforts to lobby Congress and state legislatures in support voting rights, government ethics, and campaign finance reform. This includes a Constitutional amendment to overturn Supreme Court cases like Citizens United, as well as the Freedom to Vote Act, which has been co-sponsored by every Democrat in Congress. Since 2017, he has worked to spearhead coalition efforts to hold Donald Trump accountable for various crimes and misdeeds, beginning with the Mueller investigation, two impeachments, and now four sets of criminal indictments. Additionally his portfolio includes curating and leading campaigns for People For’s “Artists For the American Way” project, including running the ENOUGH of Trump campaign in 2020, which featured work from world-renowned artists and invested resources in GOTV efforts in battleground states. He continues to use his strategic capabilities and broad network of connections to amplify and center the work of People For the American Way in the wider progressive landscape.
Rio Tazewell's Areas of Expertise
All Posts
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Blog Post | October 18, 2023
The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act: What’s in It and Why Is It Important?
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Blog Post | September 22, 2023
Why We Must Urge the House to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Blog Post | May 25, 2023
3 Victories for Democracy We’re Proud of This Month
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Blog Post | March 22, 2023
Defending the American Way: Our Fight to Protect Democracy
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Blog Post | March 28, 2022
Beyond White Supremacy: How White Men Can Advance Social Justice
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Blog Post | March 25, 2022
57 Years Ago on This Day: Dr. King and Fellow Marchers Arrive in Montgomery
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Blog Post | March 14, 2022
People For Participates in 57th Anniversary March from Selma to Montgomery
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Blog Post | August 6, 2021
YEOs Fly Into Washington To Support Voting Rights
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Blog Post | June 25, 2021
Small Donor Revolutionaries: Young Elected Officials Support S. 1
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Blog Post | June 24, 2021
Gathering Momentum for D.C. Statehood