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WASHINGTON — Following House Republicans finally holding a vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files after months of stalling and House Democrats revealing the Epstein emails last week pointing to Trump’s knowledge of Epstein’s abuses, MoveOn Civic Action spokesperson Britt Jacovich released the following statement: “The American people are sick of the cover ups for […] The post All Eyes on Senate Republicans to Vote for Epstein Files Release appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Over 80% of MoveOn Members Believe Schumer Is Failing to Lead Opposition Against Trump  WASHINGTON – As a result of 80% of its members calling for Senator Chuck Schumer to step aside as minority leader in response to Senate Democrats backing away from protecting ACA subsidies to make a deal with Republicans and the Trump administration […] The post BREAKING: MoveOn Calls for Schumer to Step Aside as Leader appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WASHINGTON – In response to Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek reelection, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has been a trailblazer in every sense—the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House and one of the most consequential legislative leaders in […] The post MoveOn Statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WASHINGTON – In response to news that some congressional Democrats are signaling their willingness to back away from protecting ACA subsidies to make a deal with Republicans and the Trump administration to end the government shutdown, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Moderate Senate Democrats who are looking for an offramp […] The post MoveOn: Moderate Senate Dems Are Completely Missing the Moment appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

CALIFORNIA – Californians overwhelmingly voted for Prop 50, California’s Election Rigging Response Act, a stopgap measure to put power back in the hands of voters in response to President Trump’s allies rigging congressional seats behind closed doors. “MoveOn members and Californians resoundingly rejected the Trump administration’s attempts to cheat their way into victory in 2026,” […] The post MoveOn Members Celebrate Massive CA Prop 50 Victory appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WASHINGTON – Today, New York City voters elected Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani to become the city’s next mayor. MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement:  “Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is paving the way for what should be the future of the Democratic Party—young, bold leaders who understand the affordability crisis in our country […] The post MoveOn: Mamdani Victory Marks Shift for Dem Party appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Indivisible, MoveOn, and Working Families Power Combine Efforts to Ensure Dems Keep Holding the Line WASHINGTON – As health care premiums prepare to go up and the Trump-Republican shutdown continues, grassroots groups are coming together to push half a million calls to Congress to protect health care access.  Throughout this week, Indivisible, MoveOn Civic Action, […] The post Grassroots Groups Announce 500K Call Push to Protect Health Care in Shutdown Showdown appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Members Make Thousands of Calls to Offices to Protect Health Care WASHINGTON – As President Trump and congressional Republicans prepare to shut down the government instead of saving health care, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “As the party in power, President Trump and Republicans’ priorities are clear: slashing our […] The post MoveOn: Republicans Torpedo Americans’ Health Care as Shutdown Looms appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

See coverage in AP, Axios, Huffington Post, The Guardian, Politico  WASHINGTON – MoveOn Civic Action continues to encourage Congressional Democrats to stand united by refusing to agree to a government funding plan as long as ACA premium subsidies are on the chopping block and without any concessions from Trump and Republicans to reverse their massive […] The post Roundup: Dem Base Rallies Leaders to Stay Strong on Health Care Against the GOP as Shutdown Looms appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

The Trump administration is continuing to follow the authoritarian playbook by working to criminalize and silence those who are pushing back. While Trump takes away our health care and rips kids away from their families, we answered with historic organizing and protests across the country, with millions making their voices heard. The people showed up […] The post Defending Our Rights: Holding Trump and Republicans Accountable for Betraying the American People appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Have you heard the federal government is on the brink of shutting down again? Moments like this can be confusing. But let’s be perfectly clear about what’s happening here: Republicans are so hell-bent on jacking up costs and taking away health care from millions of working people, that they are willing to shut down the […] The post Congressional Republicans Want to Shut Down the Government Instead of Keeping Your Healthcare Costs Low appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WASHINGTON – In response to President Trump cancelling plans to meet with congressional Democrats to negotiate in good faith to prevent a government shutdown, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Donald Trump and Republicans are using the government’s power to play political games, hoard power, silence enemies, and reward billionaires. […] The post MoveOn Statement on Looming Shutdown Fight appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

A new MoveOn petition, on track to be MoveOn’s fastest growing of the year, is calling on ABC and Disney to immediately reinstate late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after his suspension, which came following pressure from the Trump administration and MAGA Republicans. Petition organizers say the move is a dangerous escalation of authoritarian censorship in the U.S. See the […] The post Fastest Growing MoveOn Petition of the Year Demands ABC and Disney Reinstate Jimmy Kimmel and Resist Government Censorship appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Monday, September 8, was the 10-year anniversary of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and MoveOn members in New York City marked the occasion with a Colbert contest, march, and rally in Manhattan—culminating in a petition delivery outside Paramount’s NYC headquarters. The day was covered in multiple publications and outlets, including The Post and Courier, […] The post MoveOn Members Rally to Keep Colbert On-Air appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

CALIFORNIA – California MoveOn members voted overwhelmingly to endorse Prop 50, California’s Election Rigging Response Act. As President Trump and Republicans make an unprecedented power grab, it’s crucial for Democratic-led states like California to ensure a level playing field in the 2026 midterm elections without an unfair advantage for Republicans.  In addition to their endorsement, […] The post MoveOn Endorses CA Prop 50, Dem Efforts to Stop Election Rigging appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WASHINGTON – MoveOn Civic Action released the following statement:  “The attack on Charlie Kirk is a tragic and despicable act. Political violence in any form is unacceptable.” ### MoveOn is a people-powered force for progress. MoveOn mobilizes the left to enact progressive change. We are the home base for millions of members who refuse to accept […] The post MoveOn Statement on Charlie Kirk Shooting appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

We rallied. We created art. We gathered thousands of pounds of food and other donations for our communities. But most importantly, we built community. Tens of thousands of individuals showed up at hundreds of events across the country on Saturday to set the record straight: Our families must come first, not billionaire tax breaks. The […] The post Recap: Families First Actions From Coast to Coast appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WASHINGTON – In response to President Trump deploying the National Guard in Washington, DC, MoveOn Civic Action’s Chief Communication Officer Joel Payne released the following statement:  “Donald Trump can try to cosplay like a king all he wants, but it doesn’t change the fact that he is an unpopular president pushing a historically unpopular agenda […] The post MoveOn Statement on Trump Deploying National Guard in DC appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Watch event recording HERE WASHINGTON – Tonight, Texas State Representatives and current and former Texas lawmakers joined MoveOn Political Action to discuss the chaos resulting from Texas Republicans’ extreme gerrymandering scheme and President Trump’s desperate power grab to maintain control of Congress. At the “Don’t Mess With Texas” event, speakers shared how Democrats are fighting […] The post ICYMI: Rep. Casar, Beto O’Rourke, TX State Reps. Collier and Talarico Speak Out Against Trump Texas Takeover appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WATCH the Event Livestream Getty Images HERE Phoenix, AZ – As covered in The Arizona Republic, MoveOn Political Action launched its Won’t Back Down Tour Sunday in Phoenix, bringing together activists, impacted community members, and progressive leaders to hold Republicans Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6) and Dave Schweikert (AZ-1) accountable for enabling Trump’s agenda of health care […] The post The Arizona Republic: “Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Jasmine Crockett test 2026 midterm messages at Phoenix rally” appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.