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Sign the Petition to Abolish Superdelegates Sign the Petition to Abolish Superdelegates

After hundreds of thousands of people spoke out, Democratic leaders agreed to limit the influence of superdelegates. Keep up the pressure to make the Democratic primaries truly dem...

Jul 22, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

As We Approach the Conventions, Tell the Democratic and Republican Parties to Let the Press Do Its Job As We Approach the Conventions, Tell the Democratic and Republican Parties to Let the Press Do Its Job

Journalists have faced insults and threats, exclusion from campaigns, and harassment from candidates’ supporters.

Jul 12, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Pfizer New York headquarters

Tell Democrats to Stand Up to Big Pharma Tell Democrats to Stand Up to Big Pharma

While Americans struggle to pay for the medicines they need, the pharmaceutical industry rakes in obscene profits.

Jun 25, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Refugee holding a sign

VIDEO: Half the Population of Syria Have Fled Their Homes VIDEO: Half the Population of Syria Have Fled Their Homes

The US is not doing its part to take in those refugees.

Jun 22, 2016 / Take Action / Brave New Films

A sign at a vigil for the victims of the shooting in Orlando

Demand That Congress Ban Assault Weapons Demand That Congress Ban Assault Weapons

America has virtually as many guns as people.

Jun 15, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Call the Top 20 Recipients of NRA Cash in Congress

Call the Top 20 Recipients of NRA Cash in Congress Call the Top 20 Recipients of NRA Cash in Congress

They might be able to prevent the next Orlando—if they get out of the way of gun-control legislation.

Jun 15, 2016 / no-paywall / Alex Lubben and Jessica Corbett

Take Action to End the Use of Tear Gas in Prisons

Take Action to End the Use of Tear Gas in Prisons Take Action to End the Use of Tear Gas in Prisons

People in prisons across the country have described harrowing experiences that sound like nothing less than torture.

Jun 8, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Reince Priebus

Tell Democratic and Republican Leaders to Get On Board With Ending Mass Incarceration Tell Democratic and Republican Leaders to Get On Board With Ending Mass Incarceration

Past party platforms have not only failed to call for reform—they’ve championed tougher punishments.

May 31, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Mohamedou Ould Slahi

Join the Campaign to Free Mohamedou Slahi, Detained at Guantánamo for 14 Years Without Charge Join the Campaign to Free Mohamedou Slahi, Detained at Guantánamo for 14 Years Without Charge

The author of Guantánamo Diary may finally have a chance at freedom.

May 19, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Peopel vote in Glens Falls, NY

After New York’s Disastrous Primary, It’s Time to Demand Better Voting Laws After New York’s Disastrous Primary, It’s Time to Demand Better Voting Laws

During this year’s presidential primary, New Yorkers across the state discovered something that voting rights advocates have been saying for years: New York’s elections are a mess.

Apr 23, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

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