After 18 months of brutal civil war, the suffering in Sudan has reached incalculable levels: 400,000 people are starving as famine spreads, and horrific satellite imagery has captured the bloody remnants of mass killings. While the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is investigated for its role in potential war crimes, it continues to receive weapons from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — the same government that the United States is arming with billions of dollars in weapons deals. The Emirati government is complicit in the suffering in Sudan, and the U.S. has an obligation to hold its allies accountable. One way to leverage that influence? Lucrative U.S. arms sales, which Congress holds the keys to. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Representative Sara Jacobs reintroduced legislation earlier this year that would prohibit U.S. arms sales to the UAE government so long as it supports the RSF in Sudan. As the largest humanitarian crisis of our time rages on, it’s our job to put pressure on lawmakers to do their part to end the suffering — that starts by urging them to pass the Stand Up for Sudan Act.

While Trump denies reports that the Pentagon is preparing to strike Venezuela, his actions tell a different, disturbing story. More than a dozen U.S. airstrikes in waters near Venezuela have already killed at least 64 people. Trump recently ordered the Navy’s “most lethal” warship to the Caribbean, and he even confirmed that he’s authorized covert CIA action in Venezuela. Actions speak louder than words, and Trump’s warmongering is speaking volumes. The Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to decide if and when the United States goes to war. And as Trump pushes us closer to the brink, lawmakers MUST reassert their constitutional authority to keep us from entering a new endless war. Anti-war champions like Senators Tim Kaine and Adam Schiff are racing to introduce multiple pieces of legislation to avoid a war that puts millions of people at unnecessary risk. Now, it’s up to us to make sure every elected official feels enough heat from their constituents to pull us back from the brink of war.

In this economy, affordable, reliable, and sustainable transportation is hard to come by. Students with limited resources fall through the cracks and end up paying inaccessible fees for this basic human right. Between 2019 and 2025, students who ride the Long Beach Transit (LBT) buses to and from campus have experienced a 1900 percent increase in semester bus pass fees. The Students for Transportation Access Network (STAN) affirms that reliable and accessible transportation is a basic need, and educational institutions should provide a safety net for students who fall through the cracks of inaccessible pricing options. Stand with us to make transportation accessible, affordable, and sustainable at CSULB!

No president should have unchecked power to kill without evidence, trials, or congressional oversight. This administration has labeled these 64 victims “unlawful combatants" to justify killing them without trial. Only three people have survived these strikes. Survivors were briefly detained, then returned to their home country without any charges. If the administration had evidence these were cartel members aiming to bring drugs into the U.S., why didn’t they charge the survivors?  By declaring unilateral “armed conflict” without congressional authorization, Trump is claiming he can do whatever he wants and harm whomever he wants—bypassing both Congress and the courts to do so.  Some members of Congress have introduced a war powers resolution aimed at preventing continued strikes without congressional approval, but last month the Senate voted the resolution down in a 48-51 vote. We need to show Congress that we are paying attention and demand they act.  Sign the petition to tell Congress: Stop Trump’s unconstitutional boat strikes and enforce checks and balances! 

Thousands of National Guard troops have already been deployed to cities across the country — where Trump has ordered them to do everything from “protecting” Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities to assisting law enforcement efforts. Communities are on edge and people are scared. No matter, Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and mobilize even more troops against civilians.  No matter which way you cut it, it’s NOT what our cities wanted or asked for. It’s NOT what our servicemembers signed up for. And, it’s NOT making anyone, anywhere, any safer. Every governor in the country now faces the same choice: Push back against these domestic deployments, or allow the Trump takeover to continue. We’re not leaving it up to them, which is why we’re driving letters to governors, letting them know where we, the people, stand.

The White House belongs to the American people – not its temporary resident. But Trump is tearing it down anyway. He’s rushing through a $300 million demolition of the East Wing to build his vanity ballroom [1], all without the public approvals or transparency required for federal property. [2] And his excuse? That taxpayers aren’t footing the bill – it’s being funded by megadonors and giant companies like Lockheed Martin, Coinbase, and Amazon. [3] But that’s way worse! Funding a project this massive and gaudy doesn’t come with no strings attached. They aren’t doing this out of the goodness of their hearts... they're expecting something in return. And the people footing the real cost will be us – everyday Americans – through more tax breaks for billionaires, deregulation for corporations, and cuts to the programs we rely on. SIGN THE PETITION: This ballroom is a shiny, golden invitation for massive corruption. The relevant committees in Congress must investigate and shine a light on who is funding it – and what they want in return >> [1] https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donors-funding-white-house-ballroom/story?id=126778550 [2] https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/22/white-house-trump-new-ballroom-demolition [3] https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/politics/ballroom-donors-white-house-trump

Trump wants you to foot the bill for his scandals. He’s demanding $230 million in taxpayer money from the Department of Justice (DOJ) after being investigated for alleged election interference and mishandling of classified files – claiming he’s the victim and that we owe him for trying to hold him accountable. [1] You read that right: $230,000,000. That’s hundreds of millions of dollars that should be going to schools, healthcare, and working families – not lining Trump’s pockets. In Trump’s own words, “it sort of looks bad.” [2] We agree. Even worse, the decision would come from Trump’s own political appointees inside the DOJ [3] – many of whom were his personal lawyers previously. If they sign off on this, Trump could quietly funnel taxpayer money straight to himself. It’s an open invitation to corruption – telling every powerful politician they can demand payouts just for being investigated. We need your help to stop this scheme in its tracks. SIGN THE PETITION: We won’t stand by while Trump raids our pockets. Tell Trump’s loyalists to recuse themselves – and tell Congress to stop this grift for good >> [1] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-doj-compensation-millions-b2849569.html [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/us/politics/trump-justice-department-compensation.html [3] Ibid.

When we sold Ben & Jerry’s to Unilever in 2000, the corporation set up an independent board so Ben & Jerry’s could continue its political statements and social justice work without corporate interference. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. It’s no surprise that all of this is happening at a time when our country’s current administration is attacking Black and brown communities, civil rights, voting rights, the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community.  Sticking up for the values of justice, equity, and our shared humanity has never been more important—and yet Ben & Jerry’s has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power. It’s easy to stand up and speak out when there’s nothing at risk. The real test of values is when times are challenging and you have something to lose. And we can do something about it. Join us by signing our petition demanding that Unilever stop silencing Ben & Jerry’s and be entered to win a free pint of my sorbet. Then, send it to three friends to spread the word. No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter to win. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by 11:00 p.m. on December 5, 2025. You may enter by signing the petition here. Alternatively, you can enter without signing the petition. 5 winners will each receive the following prize package: 1 pint of Ben’s pro-ceasefire sorbet, maximum cash value not to exceed $50. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Promotion open to all U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia and 18 or older (or of majority under applicable law). Promotion subject to Official Rules and additional restrictions on eligibility.Sponsor: MoveOn.org Civic Action, 9450 SW Gemini Drive, #57244 Beaverton, OR 97008-7105. Contributions to MoveOn.org Civic Action are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

The Trump administration has funneled billions of dollars into these dystopian ICE recruitment ads. Meanwhile, cities are being terrorized by ICE agents who are running rampant with abuses of power, snatching people from the street and from their homes with no due process or dignity.  It’s disgraceful.  And now Spotify and other streaming platforms are letting ICE use the platform that people pay for entertainment and connection as ICE’s recruitment tactic. It’s intrusive, offensive, and disturbing.  Spotify has doubled down on allowing the ads on their platform, telling subscribers to simply mark the ad with a “thumbs down.”  We need to remind Spotify who they are beholden to—not Trump, not ICE, but us.  Add your name to the petition and send a clear message that, unless they stop running ICE's recruitment ads and update their policies to prevent this from happening again, we're tuning out.

Immigration is at the forefront of current events.  The constant change in our political environment has created an atmosphere of fear based on the lack of knowledge about the legitimacy of identifying ICE agents.  Now there are a few concerns with the issue at hand: 1. Although it was a false claim of ICE agents, we do not know for sure who is and who isn't ICE agents, and they have been terrorizing citizens and immigrants during this administration.   Therefore, erring on the side of safety was the best course of action to protect my constituents. 2.  Contrary to the statements of Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Grob, as recently as October 5th, 2025 at the Jubilee of Migrants and the Jubilee of Missions, Catholic Memorial chose to terminate Alderman Rico Camacho, disregarding the Catholic doctrine that has been set forth 3.  Brian Dorrow, Ceo at SRU (Secure Resources Unlimited) and husband of elected official and sitting judge Jennifer Dorrow, informed Alderman Rico Camacho that he would "escalate" the situation in a phone conversation regarding the post and subsequent apology. Over a situation that created minimal risk to his employees, per his statements to The Waukesha Freeman. 4. The post Alderman Camacho made was as a private citizen as the City Attorney verified with his office.   5. It was based on a public concern due to the political climate on immigration in the United States; especially, since the violence is in Chicago which is near to the city.  Which causes concern again about retaliating based on a whi 6. Alderman Camacho is unaware of how the school was materially disrupted due to the Facebook post.

The NBA’s partnership with Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates stands in direct contradiction to the league’s values of social justice and equality. The UAE has been accused of funding and arming forces responsible for the genocide in Sudan. Fans are calling on the NBA to end this deal immediately and stand with the people of Sudan.

The absolute last thing we should be doing is removing the guardrails that limit Trump’s ability to unleash nuclear war.  But that’s exactly what will happen on February 5, 2026, if the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is allowed to expire.  New START, the latest version of a treaty dating back to 1991, limits both the U.S. AND Russian nuclear arsenals. That means for the first time in decades, both countries could soon build and deploy as many nukes as they want — no questions asked. The clock is ticking, so we’re turning our sights to Capitol Hill — where legislation has been introduced in both chambers of Congress calling for continued arms control agreements between the United States and Russia. Today, we need you to join us in speaking out to make sure H.Res.100/S.Res.61 and H.Res.317 are a priority for lawmakers and are passed before the last thread of global arms control expires.