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People’s Action Announces New Deep Canvass Campaign for COVID Relief
February 02, 2021
After Deep Canvass Successes in Presidential Election and Georgia Runoffs, People’s Action to Engage People…
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…
Cook County’s $13 Minimum Wage a Huge Victory – Strong Step in the Long Journey Toward Income Equality
October 26, 2016
CHICAGO – The movement to give minimum wage workers a raise continues gaining momentum across…
Low Wages and Student Debt Break the Promise of Prosperity, New ‘Job Gap’ Report Says
October 25, 2016
To make ends meet, a single adult with student loan debt needs to be paid…
People’s Action Institute Disappointed by Desperate Judicial Attack On CFPB’s Watchdog Authority
October 11, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled today against…
People’s Action Institute Urges CFPB to Strengthen Payday Lending Rule on Closing Day of Public Comment Period
October 07, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Grassroots groups are making a final push for the CFPB to strengthen…
More than 400,000 Comments to CFPB Call for Crackdown on Abusive Lending
October 07, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC - More than 400,000 comments so far, asking for a stronger, smarter rule…
Sen. Jeff Merkley Joins Consumer Advocates to Release Personal Stories from Families Devastated By Payday Lending Industry
October 03, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Stop the Debt Trap campaign will host a press teleconference on Wednesday, Oct.…
Native Organizers and Supporters Praise Government Decision to Halt Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline
September 12, 2016
Washington, D.C. – After the decision by a federal judge on Friday to not issue…