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MoveOn members voted for Artists Against ICE earlier this year with the goal of amplifying powerful artwork as a vehicle to inspire and reach our members to take action to protect their communities and neighbors. Members voted on their favorite artwork.  We are so excited to finally share the winning design, “Liberty Against ICE,” by […] The post Who is Nicole Schulman, Winner of Artists Against ICE? appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Congratulations! You’ve just finished our Organizing 101 series. You’ve taken your outrage at the state of the world and started to turn it into action. You should be proud of yourself. That’s how positive change in the world happens. You learned the importance of relationships, vulnerability, and openness when it comes to organizing. You’ve learned […] The post MoveOn: Where Activism Grows With You appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a confirmation hearing today in response to President Donald Trump’s nomination of his personal lawyer Todd Blanche to become the next U.S. attorney general, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Todd Blanche’s record of blind loyalty to Trump over allegiance to […] The post Time to Bury Blanche’s Nomination as Deep as He Buried the Epstein Files appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Congress Must Answer for So Much Blood on ICE’s Hands WASHINGTON – In response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fatally shooting Johan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, in recent days, MoveOn Civic Action Chief Executive Officer Katie Bethell released the following statement: “As we mourn the […] The post ICE Murders Should be the Final Straw appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

This blog is part of a larger series called “Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.” What Is Canvassing? Canvassing is when you go door to door in a neighborhood to talk with residents about a specific issue or action. You can educate people about an issue affecting your community, you could get people to register to […] The post Organizing 101: Why Canvassing Is Important: How Conversations Build Grassroots Power appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

PORTLAND, ME – In response to the sexual assault allegations reported in Politico against U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “The allegations of sexual assault that have been raised about Graham Platner are serious and credible. It is important that we all listen when victims […] The post MoveOn Drops Endorsement of Graham Platner After Disturbing Allegations appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

This blog is part of a larger series called “Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing”  Knowing Your Rights Matters Now More Than Ever Protests and demonstrations are a way people show the powers-that-be they are mighty and deserve to be heard. Throughout history, protests have helped create real change, pushing leaders to make changes that improve […] The post Organizing 101: Know Your Rights: A Protest Guide for Activists and Organizers appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WASHINGTON – In response to the end of the Supreme Court’s term, MoveOn Political Action spokesperson Joel Payne released the following statement:  “It’s bad enough that the American people are saddled with a President and Republicans in Congress who are more focused on dropping billions on bombs and ballrooms than making groceries or gas cheaper. […] The post SCOTUS Aiding and Abetting Corruption at Every Turn appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

This blog is part of a larger series called ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’ Digital organizing doesn’t replace traditional organizing—it amplifies and extends it, and social media is one of the most powerful digital tools we have. It’s where movements can grow to exponential heights on a global scale. Social media can break down barriers, […] The post Organizing 101: Leveraging Social Media for Digital Organizing appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Establishment Politicians Are on Notice: Step Up or Step Aside NEW YORK—In response to recent primary contests in New York, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Voters are telling you what they think of the establishment of both political parties. And they are refusing to let their voices be silenced […] The post Voters Are Done with the Status Quo appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Another primary win for people-powered campaigns over dark-money NEW YORK CITY – In response to Brad Lander winning his primary race to become the Democratic candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Brad Lander’s primary victory marks a triumph for grassroots, people-powered movements over […] The post MoveOn Congratulates Brad Lander’s Win in New York appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

This blog is part of a longer series called ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’ < Last: How Your Experiences Inspire Change Social media and activism are intertwined today. It’s important to know how to get your message and mission to the masses, and social media is one of the most efficient ways to do that. […] The post Organizing 101: Your Platform is Power: How to Use Social Media to Amplify Voices appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

This blog is part of the series ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’ We just learned about the power of the messenger and now we’re going to learn about the power of your story.  Becoming a leader […] The post Organizing 101: Your Story Is Power: How Your Experiences Inspire Change appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

This blog is part of a longer series called ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’  In our most recent edition of “Organizing 101”, we learned about building community through relationships. The common thread through this series is that people are […] The post Organizing 101: The Messenger Matters: Organizing Through the Power of Personal Relationships appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

WASHINGTON – In response to Republicans approving a budget reconciliation bill to give the Department of Homeland Security $70 billion more in funding, MoveOn Political Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: “In the same week that Speaker Mike Johnson promised to cut Social Security and Medicare if Republicans stay in power, […] The post ICE Funding Vote Shows How Out of Touch Republicans Are appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

This is part of a larger series “Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing” One-on-one conversations are the backbone of organizing. They are how we build trust, uncover motivation, and move people from interest to leadership. This blog walks through who to […] The post Organizing 101: How to Have a One-on-One Organizing Conversation appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Populist candidate’s campaign continues to surge with voters  DETROIT – In response to United Auto Workers (UAW) members announcing their endorsement of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary contest for the U.S. Senate race in Michigan, MoveOn Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement:  “UAW members see what MoveOn members see: Abdul […] The post As DC Establishment Tries to Box Him Out, Abdul El-Sayed’s Momentum Continues with Critical UAW Endorsement appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

Taxpayers Should Never Pay the Tab for Insurrectionists’ Bucket Lists WASHINGTON – In response to news reports indicating the White House is revoking its plan with the IRS to create an unprecedented $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to reward President Trump’s allies after strong rebukes from multiple federal courts, Congressional members of both parties, and persistent […] The post Good Riddance to Trump’s $1.8B Slush Fund  appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

This blog is part of a larger series, called “Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.” Previous blogs discussed the basics of organizing, creating petitions, and taking action to move campaigns forward.  Throughout this blog series, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of […] The post Organizing 101: Building Community Through Relationships appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.

The problem in 2024  Lots of people sat out the 2024 election. It could even be argued that Vice President Kamala Harris lost the White House solely because 19 million people who voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 sat out in 2024. Many of these voters were alienated by Democratic leaders who disappointed […] The post How MoveOn Is Turning the Tide To Win the 2026 Midterms appeared first on MoveOn: People-Powered Progress.