MoveOn.org
The MoveOn family of organizations brings real Americans back into the political process. With over 3.2 million members across America – from carpenters to stay-at-home moms to business leaders – we work together to realize the progressive promise of our country. MoveOn is a service – a way for busy but concerned citizens to find their political voice in a system dominated by big money and big media.
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Newswire article Friday, April 25, 2014 MoveOn Demands the FCC Keep Obama’s Promise to Uphold Net Neutrality Statement from Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn.org Civic Action: "An open internet levels the playing field in our democracy. That's why it's alarming that FCC Chair Tom Wheeler has proposed rules that would break President Obama's promise to uphold Net Neutrality -- rules that could destroy the internet as we know it. MoveOn members strongly support Net Neutrality and call on the FCC to scrap its proposed rule rolling back this bedrock principle of an open internet." Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, January 09, 2014 MoveOn Launches National Campaign Against Fracking; Backs 100 Local Campaigns to Stop Fracking Across the Country As the national movement to ban fracking picks up steam,MoveOn.org Civic Action is announcing a new #FrackingFighter initiative to support 100 grassroots activists who are working to ban fracking in their local communities. MoveOn is awarding a total of $50,000 to the Fracking Fighters, along with materials, training, and strategic support. Read more |
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Newswire article Tuesday, December 03, 2013 WEDNESDAY: MoveOn Members in Cities Nationwide Protest McDonald's in Support of Fast Food Workers Striking Over Low Wages On Wednesday, December 4, MoveOn members will be protesting at McDonald’s locations in five cities - Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and delivering a petition started by Low Pay is Not Okay on MoveOn.org’s petition platform. The petition, which is addressed to McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Papa John’s, and Subway, and has the support of nearly 50,000 MoveOn members, demands a $15/hour living wage for all fast food workers. Read more |
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Newswire article Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Thousands Attend Anti-War Vigils in 165 Cities, Urge Congress to Oppose Syria Strikes In advance of President Obama’s speech today, more than 165 candlelight vigils were held nationwide last night as part of a national day of action to oppose the President's request for Authorization for Use of Military Force in Syria. Read more |