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LGBTQ Allies Cite Eric Dreiband DOJ Nomination as Evidence of Trump’s Disdain for Civil Rights News & Analysis 01/17/2018 by Jen Herrick People For the American Way is among the national, state, and local LGBTQ and allied organizations that oppose the …

The Progressive Happy Hour: Winning in 2018 News & Analysis 01/12/2018 by Christin "Cici" Battle Drew Courtney Lizet Ocampo The 2017 elections saw big victories for Democrats—with diverse, progressive candidates winning across the country . Will this …

Groups Renew Call for No Poison Pill Policy Riders News & Analysis 01/11/2018 by Jen Herrick People For the American Way is among nearly 150 Clean Budget Coalition supporters renewing their call to keep spending measures free of poison pill policy riders. …

DOJ Request for Census Citizenship Question is Unnecessary and Harmful News & Analysis 01/11/2018 by Jen Herrick As if the InJustice Department weren't busy enough, DOJ wrote to the U.S. Census Bureau on December 12 to request that a new citizenship …

Surveillance Bill Must Include Essential Privacy Amendment News & Analysis 01/10/2018 by Jen Herrick On October 24, People For the American Way endorsed the USA RIGHTS Act , bipartisan legislation that addresses the federal government’s abuse of the …

HHS Needs a Leader Committed to Health Care for All News & Analysis 01/09/2018 by Jen Herrick On November 14, President Trump nominated Alex Azar  to replace Tom Price as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The U.S. Senate Committee on …

Progressive Happy Hour: LGBTQ Equality in the Trump Era News & Analysis 01/05/2018 by Christin "Cici" Battle Drew Courtney Peter Montgomery While running for president, Donald Trump tried to paint himself as a pro-gay candidate, pledging to “ do …

After the Landslide: The Latest in the Fight Over the Virginia House of Delegates News & Analysis 01/05/2018 by Katie O'Connell The Virginia House of Delegates is set to convene on January 10 after the landmark election in 2017 that flipped 15 seats in …

Happy New Year! Trump's Voter Suppression Commission DISBANDED News & Analysis 01/04/2018 Last night, Donald Trump signed an executive order dissolving his sham ‘election integrity’ commission. This is a BIG win and you were a big part of it. Thank you! …

Trump Sneaks In Some Last-Minute Cruelty Before the New Year News & Analysis 01/03/2018 by Katie O'Connell Don’t let all the golf fool you! Donald Trump actually had a busy holiday break. On the Fridays before Christmas and New Year’s Day, when many of us …