As Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act, People’s Action Opposes Side Deal and Provisions that Hurt Frontline Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today celebrated the enactment of several provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden after months of organizing and agitation on the part of the organization’s members and affiliates. The organization noted its strong support for action in the IRA on climate, health care, and making the […]

At 35-Year Rent Inflation High, Homes Guarantee Campaign Demands Federal Action on Rent Inflation

Polling and Economic Analysis Points to Political Appetite for Rent Regulation Contact: Johanna Kichton, [email protected], 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign today demanded federal action on rent inflation in a media briefing with allies and tenant leaders. The briefing included the release of an economic analysis co-written with Groundwork Collaborative on rent inflation and […]

People’s Action Congratulates Mandela Barnes on Wisc. Primary Win

WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action congratulated progressive grassroots champion Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes on winning the Wisc. Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.  People’s Action and its Wisconsin affiliate, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, cited Barnes as one of the best chances progressives had to elect one of their champions in Republican-held turf in 2022.  “Lt. Gov. Barnes is […]

People’s Action: Grassroots Organizing Won Big Steps Forward for Climate, Health Care, and Corporate Taxes

WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act today by the U.S. Senate, highlighting the historic investment in climate change mitigation, as well as provisions that would force rich corporations to pay more of their fair share in taxes and allow Medicare to fight price gouging by drug companies.  “These investments are […]

People’s Action on Climate Provisions in Inflation Reduction Act: Thank an Organizer

Contact: Johanna Kichton, [email protected], 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action released the following statement by Gary Zuckett, director of People’s Action member organization West Virginia Citizen Action Group, after Senator Manchin and Senator Schumer announced the Inflation Reduction Act: “West Virginia organizers and our allies around the country helped win this victory. For years we fought against […]

People’s Action: We are in a climate emergency, and Biden must act.

WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action released the following statement from Lead Climate Justice Organizer Ben Ishibashi after President Biden failed to declare a national climate emergency today: “We welcome Biden’s executive actions to boost wind energy production and help low-income families keep cool, but this week’s apocalyptic heat waves make it clear that these steps are overdue […]

People’s Action’s Sulma Arias: Manchin Playing Politics, and Our Response Must Be Disciplined Organizing

WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action released the following statement by Executive Director Sulma Arias in response to remarks from Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., stating he would oppose taxes on corporations or climate provisions in new legislation: “Millions of people poured their blood, sweat, and tears into the effort to take our country back from Trump and the […]

People’s Action Proudly Endorses People’s Slate in Minnesota

WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today announced its slate of endorsements in Minnesota’s county and state races. The endorsements are part of People’s Action’s movement politics strategy to elect progressive champions who will co-govern with our working-class members. The candidates are running movement politics, people-powered campaigns and will work to advance the People’s Action People’s Platform once […]