FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Valerie Jean-Charles covidresponse@fenton.com Progressives Mobilize to Pass Heroes Act, House COVID Relief Bill Groups Vow to Continue Fighting for Improvements and Additional Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders of the country’s biggest progressive organizations pledged today to mobilize their millions of members to pass the HEROES...
Believe survivors has always meant that people who come forward with allegations of sexual violence deserve the presumption of truth, and that their allegations should be heard and respected, not ignored or dismissed. Sexual violence is an epidemic in our country. We owe survivors a process where they are treated...
CONTACT: covidresponse@fenton.com 646-207-1497 The following statement was released in response to reports that President Trump, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader Schumer are negotiating for an additional emergency relief package. “Our communities are facing a public health crisis, an economic crisis, and a crisis in democracy of historic proportions. We are deeply...
How MoveOn members came together in March in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic It’s clear that we are living in an unprecedented moment. Within all of the uncertainty, MoveOn members across the country have pulled together to stand up for one another, keep each other safe, and hold...
Millions of MoveOn members will mobilize as part of group’s ‘America for All’ campaign; more than 30,000 members in battleground states are expected to volunteer in person More than 7 million ‘high-potential’ voters in key battlegrounds are group’s turnout targets Grassroots are energized to hold elected officials accountable after complicit...
Progressives around the country strongly urge the 2020 candidates to take bold and fearless stances on several policy issues from immigration to a Green New Deal to Medicare for All. The results are in! In recent weeks, MoveOn sent a 2020 National Presidential Survey to tens of thousands of MoveOn...
MoveOn members began 2019 with new hope for our future as a new Congress was sworn in—the most diverse House of Representatives in history, with many progressive champions MoveOn members played pivotal roles in electing. And we ended the year with the impeachment of Donald Trump—a critical achievement to help...
We are upgrading our petition system! Please take a look at the FAQs below: The new system: Will the petition site be down during the upgrade? Yes. Certain MoveOn petition pages will be down beginning Monday, December 9 while we complete the upgrade. This means you won’t be able to...
After Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) appeared on Fox and Friends this morning and said military action may be called for against Iran, MoveOn had the following statement. Statement of MoveOn campaigns director Justin Krebs: “Senator Coons going on Fox and giving ammunition to Trump administration war hawks who are trying...
In the last eight months, six migrant children are known to have died after being taken into U.S. immigration custody. This tragic tally includes 16-year-old Carlos Hernandez Vásquez, 2 ½-year-old Wilmer Josué Ramírez Vásquez, 16-year-old Juan de León Gutiérrez, 7-year-old Jakelin Caal Maquin, 8-year-old Felipe Gomez Alonzo, and 10-year-old Darlyn...
Members say they want a candidate who ‘inspires the public with deep progressive values’ and ‘makes the connections between racial, social, and economic injustice.’ WASHINGTON, DC — Sen. Elizabeth Warren leads a new MoveOn straw poll with the support of 38% of members nationwide, followed by Bernie Sanders with 17%....
Nationwide First Choice Second Choice Elizabeth Warren 37.8% Bernie Sanders 16.5% Joe Biden 14.9% Pete Buttigieg 11.7% Kamala Harris 6.8% Undecided 2.2% Beto O’Rourke 1.8% Andrew Yang 1.1% Jay Inslee 1.1% Cory Booker 1.0% Amy Klobuchar 1.0% Tulsi Gabbard 0.8% Marianne Williamson 0.8% Someone Else 0.4% Michael Bennett 0.3% Julián...
After intensive search process, MoveOn selects accomplished and experienced progressive movement organizer and leader as its next executive director; Epting’s tenure will begin in fall MoveOn announced today that after an intensive multi-month search process, its boards have selected Rahna Epting to serve as the next executive director of MoveOn...
2020 Democratic presidential candidates Secretary Julián Castro, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator Elizabeth Warren will all appear on stage at MoveOn’s “Big Ideas Forum” in San Francisco, California, on June 1. At the event, each candidate will present “One Big Idea” that will change...
After MoveOn members asked candidates to skip the AIPAC conference, no 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are yet publicly committed to attend the AIPAC conference in DC this weekend! The story comes after a number of leading candidates—Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Kamala Harris, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Beto O’Rourke, Mayor Julián Castro,...
NEW SURVEY: Over 74% of MoveOn Members Believe 2020 Presidential Candidates Should Not Attend AIPAC Conference AIPAC conference to be headlined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Chuck Schumer & Rep. Kevin McCarthy A new survey from MoveOn Political...
“Congress must not give into Trump’s demand for increased funding for a wall, his deportation machine, or border militarization in the next round of this fight” WASHINGTON, DC — Moments ago, Donald Trump announced a deal with Congress to end the government shutdown and reopen the federal government for three...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 CONTACT: press@moveon.org MoveOn, United We Dream, Indivisible, and other groups call for national action on Tuesday, the day Trump intends to deliver a State of the Union address. WASHINGTON — During a television appearance tonight on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes, Rep. Katie Hill...
Under Anna Galland and Ilya Sheyman’s 6 Years of Leadership, People-Powered MoveOn Has Grown Dramatically and Emerged As a Pillar of the Resistance Movement in Landmark Trump-Era Fights Galland and Sheyman Will Continue in Current Roles Until MoveOn’s Boards Conclude Search for New Director and Will then Assist Transition After...
BREAKING NEWS 56 Senators voted YES on S.J.Res. 54. On December 13, the Senate chose to move toward ending U.S. complicity in the Saudi-led attacks in Yemen by passing the Yemen War Powers Resolution. In a major move that will hold historical significance in the anti-war and peace movements, a...
The results of MoveOn’s first membership-wide straw poll and survey for the 2020 presidential elections are in: Support from members is up for grabs among a wide and diverse field of potential candidates. What’s not up for grabs is what MoveOn members hope for in the next president: The top...
Group To Hold Series Of Events In Early 2019 In Early Primary States To Allow Candidates To Present Big Bold Ideas WASHINGTON, DC — The results of MoveOn’s first membership-wide straw poll and survey for the 2020 presidential elections found that support from its membership is up for grabs among...
Someone Else / Don’t Know 17.89% Beto O’Rourke 15.60% Joe Biden 14.95% Bernie Sanders 13.15% Kamala Harris 10.02% Elizabeth Warren 6.42% Sherrod Brown 2.92% Amy Klobuchar 2.75% Michael Bloomberg 2.71% Cory Booker 2.63% Joseph Kennedy III 1.90% Stacey Abrams 1.16% Kirsten Gillibrand 1.09% Tulsi Gabbard 0.78% John Hickenlooper 0.71% Eric...
Voters Were Inspired By Diverse Slate of Candidates Who Embraced Bold Progressive Ideas, Many Running for First Time CHICAGO — Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn Political Action, had the following statement in response to tonight’s election results: “A historic wave of grassroots activism made its force felt across the...
MoveOn takes our role in elections and responsibility to members and the progressive movement seriously. Last week MoveOn wrongly endorsed Mary Glassman in the CT-05 primary, and we take responsibility for our error and apologize to MoveOn members in CT-05, Jahana Hayes, her campaign, and her supporters. About MoveOn Endorsements:...
Ilhan Poised To Be One of the First Muslim Women in Congress—MoveOn Members Endorsed, Supported Her Campaign Statement from Rahna Epting, Election Program Managing Director, for MoveOn Political Action on Ilhan Omar’s win in Minnesota’s 5th congressional district Democratic primary. “Ilhan Omar’s victory represents the future of the progressive movement....
With Abortion Rights, LGBTQ Equality, Health Care and More at Stake, MoveOn Members Will Mobilize en Masse Statement of Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn Civic Action, on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court: “In nominating Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump has selected an extreme nominee beloved by...
Statement from Matt Blizek, elections mobilization director for MoveOn: Tonight’s victory by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a beacon of hope for all who are alarmed at the injustice and oppression of the Trump administration, and who envision a brighter future in which everyone in this country is treated with respect and...
Pantheon of organizations plan massive June 30 mobilization against Trump administration’s family separation policy WASHINGTON — During a television appearance on MSNBC’s ‘All In With Chris Hayes’ this evening, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) denounced the Trump administration’s policy of forcibly separating children from their parents between ports of entry on...
MINNESOTA — MoveOn Political Action members in Minnesota’s 5th congressional district have voted overwhelmingly to endorse Ilhan Omar for Congress, with 71% of votes cast in favor of backing Omar. State Representative Ilhan Omar is an experienced Twin Cities policy analyst, organizer, public speaker and advocate. In 2016, she was...
Members praised the endorsed candidates for vowing to protect healthcare and create economic opportunity WASHINGTON, DC — Today, MoveOn Political Action is announcing the first wave of federal endorsements made by its members as part of an effort to take back the House of Representatives this November. Each of the...
The shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas was the 22nd school shooting in 2018. Ten students and teachers were killed. More people have been killed in school shootings so far this year than have been killed serving in the U.S. military. It’s clearer than ever that we need...
ILLINOIS — MoveOn Political Action members in Illinois’ 14th congressional district have voted overwhelmingly to endorse Lauren Underwood for Congress, with 98% of votes cast in favor of backing Underwood. A native of Naperville, Underwood is registered nurse, with hands-on experience in America’s healthcare industry. She was appointed by President...
GEORGIA — The authentic voices of Georgians supporting Stacey Abrams for governor are being carried to about 250,000 potential Georgia voters this week via a new digital ad campaign launched by MoveOn Political Action in advance of the state’s May 22 gubernatorial primary. In addition to paid delivery of the videos via...
MoveOn members and a coalition of progressive groups including the Daily Kos, the Working Families Party, NARAL Pro-Choice America, People for the American Way, and Collective PAC raised $160,000 for the Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams for the final week of the primary election. The donations from more 5,000 individual...
Statement from Ilya Sheyman, Executive Director, MoveOn Political Action: “In unilaterally moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, Donald Trump and his war cabinet have once again rejected partnership with the international community, escalated tensions, and contributed to a situation that has now led to the deaths of more than 50...
As MoveOn members turn toward the 2018 elections, we are launching a new website, have updated our digital tools, and are changing our logo! The goal is to have our look and feel work better on mobile and social, be more recognizable in the world, and better reflect the dynamic,...
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Members of MoveOn.org Political Action in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District have voted overwhelmingly to endorse Gina Ortiz Jones for Congress. In Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, 93% of votes were cast in favor of Jones. MoveOn’s endorsement comes ahead of the May 22 primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. “MoveOn is...