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Trump Diverts Attention From Massive Conflicts of Interest, Wall Street Takeover of Washington
January 11, 2017
WASHINGTON – Today, President-elect Donald Trump held his first formal news conference since July 27,…
Pro-Democracy Groups Demand McConnell Delay Confirmation Hearings Until Ethics Process is Complete
January 10, 2017
WASHINGTON – In less than a day, more than 164,000 people and dozens of leading…
In Every State, Minimum Wage Falls Far Short of a Living Wage
December 28, 2016
WASHINGTON – Workers in some cities and states will be getting a raise next week…
People’s Action Welcomes End to Discriminatory Muslim Monitoring Program
December 22, 2016
CHICAGO - Today, the Obama Administration announced that it is officially terminating NSEERS (National Security Entry-Exit…
Trump Puts Big Oil in the Driver’s Seat, Betrays Constituents (Again)
December 13, 2016
CHICAGO – President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday officially announced his selection of Exxon-Mobile CEO Rex…
Donald Trump’s Cabinet Nominees a Truly Toxic Swamp
December 06, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE People’s Action is planning and hosting resistance assemblies to counter nominations WASHINGTON…
People’s Action Endorses Keith Ellison for Democratic National Committee Chair
December 05, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO – People’s Action is endorsing Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison for the…
People’s Action Institute Praises Illinois Future of Energy Jobs Act Passage
December 01, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO – People’s Action Institute, the national progressive grassroots movement, heralded the…
Health and Human Services Appointee Underscores Trump’s Allegiance to Profits and Corporations Over People
November 30, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – The appointment of Rep. Tom Price, (R-Ga.) for Secretary…
“Uncompromising Opposition” to Sen. Jeff Sessions As Attorney General
November 18, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Isaiah J. Poole, director of communications for People’s Action,…