by Tim Wilkins | Apr 27, 2017 | Blog
They came from communities across the country to Washington, D.C. to share stories, find inspirations, and plan for the future - together. These are the more than twelve hundred who gathered for “Rise Up!” - the founding convention of People’s Action and the People's...
by People's Action | Apr 26, 2017 | Blog
The following platform was introduced at the Rise Up: From Protest to Power founding convention of People's Action held in Washington DC, April 23-25, 2017. At the event, seventy-two grassroots activists pledged to run for office guided by the principles in the...
by Dave Johnson | Apr 26, 2017 | Blog
After eight years of complaining about "Obama deficits," Republicans are proposing huge, dramatic, unprecedented tax cuts, especially for corporations. President Trump wants the corporate tax rate cut from 35 percent down to 15, denying the government $2 trillion of...
by Tim Wilkins | Apr 25, 2017 | Blog
Watch the People's Action Hometown Rising Town Hall, as Rep. Keith Ellison and other champions tell our stories and share our strategy for taking on new dangers to our health care from GOP budget and tax proposals. People's Action, our affiliates and allies helped...
by Jacqueline Bediako | Apr 25, 2017 | Blog
The contributions made by African immigrants are nationally and internationally relevant. From food to architecture to music and sport, African immigrants not only enrich existing communities, but add their energy and creativity to help emerging communities prosper....
by Mark Trahant | Apr 25, 2017 | Blog
Can President Donald J. Trump and the Republicans actually govern? As we near the 100th day mark the answer has been a loud “no.” So far. This week the Congress and the president will once again try for wins to fund the government, repeal the Affordable Care Act,...
