Renewed calls for Schumer to step down as minority leader followed the disastrous decision by eight Democratic senators to vote to reopen the government—with no concessions on the issues that sparked the government shutdown in the first place. The grueling government shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, and the lines were clear: Democrats, empowered by our grassroots movement, stepped up to hold the line and protect Americans from skyrocketing health care costs. Republicans, on the other hand, were steadfast in blocking action to address rising health care costs and instead used the shutdown to inflict maximum pain on the American people. They stopped SNAP payments, furloughed federal employees, and nearly halted air travel by withholding pay from air traffic controllers and TSA agents. Poll after poll shows that Americans supported Democrats for driving a hard bargain to protect ACA subsidies, and a majority blamed Republicans and President Trump for the shutdown. But Schumer and Senate Democrats sold the American people out, leaving millions of families left without guarantees of affordable health care through the ACA and sending a message to Trump that his bullying, abuse, and cruelty will go unchecked.  This is not the leadership that the American people want or deserve. Schumer must step down from his position as minority leader and allow new leadership to step up in order to listen to and deliver for the people.

Home Depot locations have recently been the site of cruel ICE raids and roundups, targeting day laborers who are just trying to work. In August, Carlos Roberto Montoya, a native of Guatemala, was struck by a vehicle and killed while fleeing an ICE raid at a Home Depot in California. His death was the direct result of Home Depot's allowing ICE to operate on its property. Home Depot has the power and responsibility to stop this now. As a private company, it can deny ICE access to its stores and parking lots unless agents have a warrant. And in an industry built by immigrant workers, Home Depot is in a unique position to take a stand for the people who make its business possible. We’re calling on Home Depot to: • Publicly condemn ICE raids targeting workers and day laborers • Deny ICE agents access to its stores and parking lots without a warrant • Protect all customers and workers from ICE actions Support these demands by adding your name to the petition now!

Donald Trump is already planning to rig the 2026 elections. On Tuesday, November 4, the country sent a strong message to the Trump administration about his ruthless governance. His unpopular agenda is causing harm to our families, neighbors, and communities across the country—and people are fighting back. Knowing that his agenda is deeply unpopular, Trump and his cronies are responding by introducing redistricted electoral maps to ensure Republicans keep control of Congress, no matter what voters really want.  California Democrats fought back with Proposition 50, an overwhelmingly popular ballot proposal that allows the state to create up to five new Democratic-leaning districts to offset Trump’s deeply unfair attacks.  Democratic Party leaders in Virginia, Illinois, Maryland, and other states are also considering redistricting, but they need your support!  Sign the petition now to urge Democrats to support redistricting to protect our democracy.

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.

The recent declaration of emergency acknowledges the state of our community and what so many in our community have long known and lived: that Federal Immigration Enforcement has turned into a state sanctioned terror group, causing fear, anxiety and economic hardship on vulnerable neighbors in our community.  As stated in the declaration itself:  “These immigrant neighbors, coworkers, and classmates are a vital piece of the fabric of the Washington County community,” the declaration adds. “Recent data from the State of Oregon shows a significant negative impact to immigrant’s health and well-being such as anxiety, sleeplessness, or worsening health due to fear of being targeted, detained, or simply looking or sounding like an immigrant; and … increased immigration enforcement within Washington County has caused residents to fear leaving their homes to go to work, school, take public transportation, access County services, and attend medical appointments; and other necessary daily activities.” We need the support of our community members to encourage our law enforcement to protect the citizens of Forest Grove, Cornelius and Hillsboro from the aggressive, unconstitutional and lawless abuses committed by ICE agents. We need everyone - neighbors, elected officials and law enforcement - to come together to affirm our belief in the Constitution, rule of law, and the safety and dignity of residents and families. 

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.