People For the American Way

We’re so back. 😎🥥 It’s true: People For the American Way is the new hub for @headquarters_67!

Republicans thought they could get away with tucking $1B for Trump’s White House ballroom into a partisan reconciliation bill. We’re not having it. Add your name to our petition demanding Congress reject this MAGA reconciliation bill. #TrumpBallroom peoplefor.org/billion-dollar…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is quite the chameleon in American politics, remaking himself to survive the Trump-dominated GOP. Read about his rapid shifts, from calling Trump a “con man” to signing over his principles, in our latest op-ed for The Hill. thehill.com/opinion/congre…

The #VotingRightsAct was born from a movement that endured intimidation and violence to secure one of our most fundamental rights. Now the Supreme Court and Republicans are trying to gut it. Read more and sign our petition demanding action. peoplefor.org/voting-rights-…

And read more about why we oppose Smith in our letter of opposition here: peoplefor.org/people-america…

Trump’s personal attorney Justin Smith is one step closer to being confirmed as a federal judge. Smith is a Trump loyalist who will put fealty to Trump over his obligation to the American people. Add your name demanding the Senate reject Smith’s nom. StopJustinSmith.com

The Supreme Court’s right-wing majority is failing Americans in catastrophic fashion. It’s time to do something about it. Read about it in our latest op-ed for The Hill. #SCOTUS #Courts #VotingRights thehill.com/opinion/judici…

Trump judges continue to advance rulings harming the rights of Americans. More than 25 harmful decisions were issued in March-April alone. Learn about these decisions and why judicial nominations are so impactful. peoplefor.org/trump-judges-c…

Trump’s efforts to reshape the judiciary are back in focus. Two nominees are eligible for confirmation votes next week. Tell your senators to reject these dangerous noms!peoplefor.org/senate-prepari…

Happy belated 65th birthday to George Clooney, recipient of People For’s 2005 Spirit of Liberty award for directing the film Good Night and Good Luck.

The politically motivated indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center is an alarming sign of how corrupt the DOJ has become. Learn more in our latest op-ed for The Hill. #SPLC thehill.com/opinion/crimin…

Today’s decision from SCOTUS eviscerates a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. It will make our representative democracy less representative and less democratic. #SCOTUS #VotingRights peoplefor.org/people-america…

It has been a strange month for American Christians whose religious identity is not bound up with the adoration of President Trump. Read all about in our latest op-ed for The Hill. thehill.com/opinion/white-…

What happened in #Virginia this week should have us all excited. Voters pushed back against sweeping Republican gerrymandering around the country, helping level the playing field before the #midterms. peoplefor.org/virginia-voter…

Read Senator Dick Durbin’s powerful statement on the DOJ charging the Southern Poverty Law Center with so-called “financial crimes.” #SPLC #justice durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

When the investigation to provide justice for Epstein survivors started moving forward, Republicans changed the rules to stop it. Learn how and sign our petition demanding full disclosure. #justice peoplefor.org/house-republic…

The Trump DOJ is reportedly targeting the Southern Poverty Law Center over its work to document and expose extremist groups that pose a threat to Americans’ lives and civil rights. Read our statement in support of our colleagues. #DOJ #SPLC peoplefor.org/trumps-corrupt…

We’re thrilled to be launching The Art of Saving Democracy at Brooklyn Academy of Music! Join us on June 2 with artist Vincent Valdez, Design Matters host Debbie Millman and acclaimed actor Kathleen Turner. Get tickets at bam.org/talks/2026/the…

Every April 20, we’re reminded of a simple political truth: Marijuana legalization is no longer controversial. See why Dems should take the lead on this and other harm reduction measures. thehill.com/opinion/health…

LA friends—Join acclaimed artist @OBEYGIANT in conversation with our board chair @BergtholdLara for a live conversation on the intersection of art and politics—presented with Writers Bloc Presents. 🎟️ Learn more and see all our upcoming events at ArtofSavingDemocracy.org/events

Ms.Rachel shares the heartbreaking story of a nursing student who has been detained in Dilley for months, despite her family's release.