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March 23, 2023

People’s Action Proudly Endorses Brandon Johnson for Mayor of Chicago

Organization Adds Johnson to its People’s Slate WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today endorsed Brandon Johnson to represent Chicago as mayor. Johnson is running a movement politics, people-powered campaign and will work to govern alongside People’s Action’s member groups to advance wins for the multiracial working class. Johnson is also endorsed by People’s Action affiliates The People’s […]

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February 9, 2023

Regional Groups Demand Gov. DeWine Request Federal Aid in Response to Tristate Chemical Disaster

WASHINGTON, D.C.– River Valley Organizing and neighboring community organizing groups in the tristate area released the statements below in regards to the train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line. The accident caused the release of vinyl chloride and an explosion that left residents in need of immediate evacuation. Groups are urging Ohio Governor Mike DeWine […]

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January 25, 2023

Homes Guarantee Campaign on New White House Plan for Tenants

Contact: Johanna Kichton, [email protected], 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action today released the following statement by Homes Guarantee Campaign Director Tara Raghuveer in response to the White House’s announcement of a new tenant protections plan:  “The White House announcement introduces potential for agency-level action, but falls short of using the full power of the administration […]

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January 25, 2023

People’s Action on Elevance Health Stealings Report: New Year, Same Story

Elevance’s Greedy Empire Expanding With Plan to Turn BCBS of Louisiana Into For-Profit WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today released a statement by Health Care for All Campaign Director Aija Nemer-Aanerud in response to Elevance Health’s quarterly earnings report. Elevance announced that in 2022 they profited $8.5 billion and bought $2.3 billion in back shares, in addition […]

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January 24, 2023

Homes Guarantee Campaign Demands White House Regulate Rent and Bust Rental Market Consolidation

281 Organizations Share Essential Components Needed for Tenant Protections Policy with the White House Contact: Johanna Kichton, [email protected], 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign today released a set of essential actions the White House must take to regulate rent and address the consolidation of the rental market by corporate landlords. 281 national […]

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December 22, 2022

People’s Action Celebrates Passage of the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action is proud to end the year with a victory that will help turn the tide on the overdose crisis and bring much needed help to people struggling with addiction. The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act is included in the FY2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill that the Senate passed today. The Omnibus […]

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December 16, 2022

People’s Action Renews Demand for Transparency and Justice After Elevance Health Ignored Members

Instead of Addressing Policyholder Concerns, Elevance Directed Police to Force Members Out and Sent Milquetoast Response to Media Contact: Johanna Kichton, [email protected], 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, DC – People’s Action’s Care Over Cost campaign yesterday sent a follow-up letter to Elevance Health (formerly known as Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) after they refused to acknowledge the 70 […]

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November 18, 2022

People’s Action: Thank You, Speaker Pelosi

WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today issued the following statement from Executive Director Sulma Arias, congratulating Nancy Pelosi on her historic tenure as Speaker of the House. “Speaker Pelosi not only made history as the first woman to lead the House of Representatives–she paved the way for and inspired many women to run for office. We honor […]

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November 17, 2022

Homes Guarantee Wraps Tenant Reckoning With White House Meeting, Rally, and Congressional Briefing

100 Rent-Burdened Tenants Demand Meeting with Biden and Executive Order to Regulate Rent Contact: Johanna Kichton, [email protected], 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Homes Guarantee campaign wrapped up the Tenant Reckoning on the Rent in D.C. with 100 tenants who have experienced rent hikes and evictions. 247 tenant organizations, labor unions, legal service providers, and community […]

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November 14, 2022

Health Care Advocates Risk Arrest to Takeover Elevance Health HQ & Demand Care

Elevance Denies Medically Necessary Care; Profited $2.3 Billion in Grotesque Q3 Earnings Report INDIANAPOLIS, IN–70 health care advocates with People’s Action’s Care Over Cost campaign today risked arrest to fill the lobby at Elevance Health’s headquarters and demand they provide the care their policyholders were promised. The Care Over Cost campaign helps people nationwide appeal […]

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  • People’s Action Proudly Endorses Brandon Johnson for Mayor of Chicago Thursday, 23, Mar
  • Regional Groups Demand Gov. DeWine Request Federal Aid in Response to Tristate Chemical Disaster Thursday, 9, Feb
  • Homes Guarantee Campaign on New White House Plan for Tenants Wednesday, 25, Jan

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