WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action Director George Goehl today released the following statement in response to news that Senator Bernie Sanders is suspending his campaign for president. Bernie Sanders’ ability to cut through the corporate haze that clouds our politics is unmatched by any presidential candidate in our lifetime. Even as corporate power crested in our culture, […]
People’s Action: Sanders’ Bailout Principles Point in the Right Direction
WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today praised Sen. Bernie Sanders’ newly released principles for the next economic rescue bill. “We are in the biggest economic and public health crises of the century,” People’s Action Director George Goehl said. “Senator Sanders’ economic rescue principles speak to the bold, fast action needed to protect and support people, and prevent […]
People’s Action Welcomes WFP’s Sanders Endorsement
WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action cheered today’s decision by the Working Families Party to endorse Bernie Sanders for president. “The multiracial working class is united behind Bernie Sanders,” said Rosemary Rivera, co-director of People’s Action organization Citizen Action of New York. “The Working Families Party has leveraged their power to put progressives in office all over the […]
Sanders Adopts People’s Action’s ‘Homes Guarantee’ Policies in Newly Released Housing Plan
Sanders’ plan draws on many aspects of the housing justice policy package released by grassroots organizers on September 5 For Immediate Release September 18, 2019 Contact: Tara Raghuveer, (913) 593-7032 [email protected] CHICAGO – On Wednesday, 2020 Presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled a housing policy plan that incorporates much of the framework […]
Speakers Announced for “The People’s Wave” Convention in Washington D.C. April 28-30
WASHINGTON – Nearly a thousand progressive activists from throughout the country are gathering at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. April 28-30 for the People’s Action convention “The People’s Wave.” People’s Action is one of the largest and the fastest growing multiracial, people’s organizations in the country. We are 48 member organizations in 32 […]
CCI Action’s Revolution Iowa: From Protest to Power
Des Moines, Iowa – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will return to Iowa on Saturday for the first time since the 2016 election. He will deliver the keynote speech at the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund (CCI Action) convention “Revolution Iowa – From Protest to Power.” “Bernie mobilized tens of thousands of Iowans around […]