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| Congress should be working to make life more affordable for working families. Instead, Trump and his MAGA allies are holding our government—and our families—hostage. They’ve shut down the government, frozen critical programs like SNAP, and are threatening the health care that millions of us depend on—all while wrecking shop at the White House and spending $300 million on a new ballroom for the powerful and well-connected. It’s clear where their priorities lie: luxury for billionaires, hunger and hardship for everyone else. This isn’t just about keeping the lights on in Washington—it’s about whether our government serves corporations and the wealthy few, or the multiracial working class that keeps this country running. As SNAP benefits hang in the balance and health care costs skyrocket, we’re standing up to say: enough is enough. Here’s how you can fight back this week 👇 |
| EVENT: Stronger Together—Stop the Health Care Heist! Join us for a national livestream and community conversation on how the MAGA Congress’s refusal to keep health care costs down is hurting families and triggering the government shutdown—and what it will take to win. You’ll hear directly from members of Congress, grassroots leaders, and people impacted by cuts to health care and food assistance. Together we’ll break down what’s happening in Washington, why it matters, and how we can push our elected officials to protect working people, not billionaires. Wednesday, Oct 29, 8–9 p.m. ET | R.S.V.P. HERE |
| PHONE BANK: Fight the Government Shutdown, Save Healthcare This government shutdown is personal—and we can’t afford to sit this one out. Join the National Volunteer Program to call constituents in key districts and connect them directly with their Members of Congress. Together, we’ll demand a people-first funding bill that protects Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, extends ACA tax credits, and ensures health care access for millions. No experience needed—we’ll train you, provide scripts, and take action together to make sure our voices are heard. Thursday, Oct 30, 6–8 p.m. ET: R.S.V.P. HERE |
| EVENT: Join Us at the Capitol to Save the ACA Millions of Americans are facing devastating premium hikes or losing health coverage altogether as ACA tax credits expire. We refuse to let that happen. Join People’s Action and our friends at Popular Democracy in D.C. for a powerful press conference and rally with directly impacted people and members of Congress. Together, we’ll demand that lawmakers extend ACA tax credits and fund health care for all—because no one should lose coverage while billionaires get tax breaks. Wednesday, Oct 29, 11 a.m. ET | R.S.V.P. HERE Location shared upon R.S.V.P. |
| ACTION: Stop Trump and Rollins from Holding Food Assistance Hostage Trump and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins are playing cruel political games with the lives of 42 million people by refusing to release funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). They’re falsely claiming the program will run out of money during the shutdown—when in fact, SNAP law requires the USDA to use its contingency fund to keep families fed. If Congress doesn’t intervene, 1 in 8 people in the U.S.—including 16 million children and 8 million older adults—could lose food assistance next month. Hungry families shouldn’t be bargaining chips in a political standoff. Add your name to demand that Congress force the administration to release SNAP’s contingency funds immediately and protect families from hunger. Sign the Petition Now |
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