100 Rent-Burdened Tenants Convene in DC for Rent Regulations, Action Against Corporate Landlords WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign wrapped up the Tenant Takeover, bringing 100 tenants to D.C. who experienced rent hikes, evictions, or live in buildings whose corporate landlords receive federal financing from the government. The tenants demanded the Federal Housing […]
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Care Over Cost Rallies Hundreds Nationwide at Private Health Insurers, Demanding Corporations Reverse Claim Denials & Provide Care
Care Over Cost Members Exposed Industry Greed at Anthem BCBS/Elevance, United Healthcare, and Aetna Corporate Offices WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action’s Care Over Cost campaign yesterday demanded an end to private health insurance industry greed so people can get the care they need, when they need it. Private insurance companies deny well over 248 million […]
As Rent Inflation Peaks, Homes Guarantee Makes Case for Federal Rent Regulations in New Memo
Memo Assesses the State of American Housing Supply, Makes Case for Rent Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign today released a new memo outlining the current state of American rental housing supply and making the case for rent regulations to address the rental supply gap. The memo comes the day after August’s Consumer […]
Homes Guarantee Celebrates Tenant Movement Closing in on Federal Rent Regulation
Tenants Organized 2.4K Comments Demanding Federal Rent Control With Support from Leading Economists, Academics, Climate Researchers, and Electeds WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign today celebrated the strength of the tenant movement by releasing letters that make clear that federal tenant protections are common-sense policy with broad support from experts and directly impacted […]
Homes Guarantee: FHFA Must Protect Tenants
Tenants with People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee Campaign Knocked Thousands of Doors and Organized Over 2000 Comments to the FHFA WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign celebrated the power of tenants as the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) closed its request for public input (RFI) on tenant protections. Through its oversight and conservatorship of […]
People’s Action Celebrates National Launch of the Organizing Revival at Biennial Convention
Over 1,000 People’s Action Members and Allies Gather to Build Power and Transform Democracy ARLINGTON, Va.–People’s Action’s hosted “Coming Home: An Organizing Revival,” its biennial convention, bringing together over 1,000 members and allies from across the country. People’s Action’s convention is a cherished, 50-year tradition in which members and allies strategize and build power through […]
People’s Action Hosts Actions Against Citigroup Chairman John Dugan to Demand the Bank Stop Funding Fossil Fuels
Citigroup Funds Climate Chaos as the World’s Second Biggest Funder of Fossil Fuels WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today hosted a two-part protest action against Citigroup Board Chairman John Dugan to demand Citigroup stop funding fossil fuel projects. Citigroup is the world’s second biggest funder of fossil fuels and the biggest funder of coal in the United […]
People’s Action Rallies at DEA HQ & Museum to Demand Agency Divest from Failed War on Drugs and Invest in Care
People’s Action Members from Across the Country Expose the DEA’s Policies of Mass Harm Days Before 50th Anniversary of Agency Founding ARLINGTON, Va.–Days before the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), People’s Action hosted a rally at the agency’s headquarters and museum. Participants demanded that the DEA divest from criminalization […]
People’s Action Homes Guarantee Campaign Rallies at National Multifamily Housing Council for Tenant Protections
People’s Action Members from Across the Country Called Out NMHC’s Profiteering for Corporate Landlords WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Homes Guarantee campaign today hosted an 1000-person rally at the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) headquarters to expose the group’s lobbying against federal tenant protections and rent regulations. NMHC represents some of the most notorious corporate landlords that rake […]
People’s Action Rallies 1000 at America’s Health Insurance Plans to Demand Lobby Group Put Care Over Cost
People’s Action Members from Across the Country Exposed AHIP’s Profiteering for Corporate Health Insurers WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Actions’ Care Over Cost campaign today hosted a 1000-person rally at America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) headquarters to demand it and its members put people’s health over corporate profit. AHIP’s membership includes some of the biggest private health […]
Homes Guarantee & African Communities Together Host FHFA at Corporate Landlord Property, Southern Towers Apartments
FHFA Seeks Public Input on Tenant Protections at Properties with Federal Financing like Southern Towers Apartments ALEXANDRIA, VA – People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign and African Communities Together today hosted the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra Thompson for a tour of Southern Towers Apartments in Alexandria, Virginia. Southern Towers is owned by the […]
NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS BARRIERS TO MEDICAID AS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ENDS
Center for Popular Democracy, Make the Road New York/States, and People’s Action Institute found that while most respondents were satisfied with Medicaid care, many had difficulty accessing care and risk losing coverage unknowingly NEW YORK – Today, the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD), Make the Road New York/States, and People’s Action Institute and their affiliate […]
Housing Justice Organizations Applaud and Organize Around Federal Tenant Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C.–A partnership of 11 leading housing justice organizations released the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) request for public input (RFI) on tenant protections and limits against egregious rent hikes: “The FHFA’s announcement is a historic opportunity for tenants to organize together, share their stories, and help secure federal […]
People’s Action Celebrates Medicare for All Reintroduction
Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action released the following statements in response to the bicameral reintroduction of Medicare for All: “Everyone should have health care when they need it. Sadly, our health care system allows greedy private health insurance companies to put profits over people,” People’s Action Director Sulma Arias said. “These companies […]
People’s Action Congratulates Sara Innamorato on Winning the Primary for Allegheny County Executive
WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today issued the following statement from Movement Politics Director Marta Popadiak, congratulating Sara Innamorato on a victorious primary campaign for Allegheny County Executive. “Sara Innamorato is one of us, and that’s why we endorsed her for Allegheny County Executive. She attended People’s Action’s candidate training, worked alongside our members and many other […]
Care Over Cost Rallies for National Day of Action at BCBS Offices to Demand Corporation Reverse Claim Denials & Give People Health Care
Day Before Shareholders Meeting, People’s Action Exposes BCBS Business Model Reliant on Denying Care Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action’s Care Over Cost campaign today rallied people across the country at Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) offices to demand the private health corporation and companies associated with the BCBS brand stop denying care […]
Grassroots Power Catapults Working Class Hero Brandon Johnson to Chicago Mayor’s Office
People’s Action Members Play a Key Role in Victory WASHINGTON, D.C. — People’s Action and its members today celebrated Brandon Johnson’s election as mayor of Chicago, bringing home People’s Action’s vision of trusted elected officials working for public safety rooted in communities with good jobs, a sustainable economy, and a government that works for all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homes Guarantee Campaign on New White House Plan for Tenants
Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 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 […]
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 […]
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, press@peoplesaction.org, 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 […]
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 […]
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, press@peoplesaction.org, 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 […]
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 […]
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, press@peoplesaction.org, 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 […]
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 […]
Homes Guarantee Campaign Demands Federal Action on Rents; Brings 100 Tenants to DC to Present President Biden With Rent Executive Order
Rent Inflation Climbed to 7.7% Over the Past Year; Recent Fed Hikes Will Continue to Squeeze Tenants Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign is bringing 100 tenants to Washington, D.C. to present President Biden with language for an executive order to protect tenants and stabilize the economy. 250 […]
People’s Action Demands Transparency and Justice in New Letter to Elevance Health
Elevance Denies Medically Necessary Care While Profiting $2.3 Billion in Q3 Earnings Report Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, DC–People’s Action’s Care Over Cost campaign sent a letter demanding access to health insurance, transparency, and justice for denied patients to Elevance Health earlier this week. The Care Over Cost campaign helps people appeal and overturn […]
Homes Guarantee on Midterms: Elections Pass but the Rent is Still Due
Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C. – People’s Action today released a statement by Homes Guarantee campaign director Tara Raghuveer in response to the midterm elections: “Last night’s results show that people are hungry for action and a vision for rent stabilization. Tenants need to see their elected leaders fighting for them, and specifically […]
People’s Action: “Organizing Won These Races”
WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today congratulated the members of its People’s Slate who won races in an uphill midterm election. The organization highlighted the 1 million doors knocked and 2 million phone calls made by its volunteers, staff, and member groups, which tipped crucial races up and down the ballot. People’s Action Executive Director Sulma Arias […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders Joins People’s Action Campaign to Fight Corporate Insurers
Tens of Millions of Claims Denied Each Year; Care Over Cost Campaign Helps People Appeal and Win Unjust Claims Denials Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today hosted a livestream event along with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to promote its Care Over Cost campaign to help people get the care they deserve by […]
At 40-Year Rent Inflation High, Homes Guarantee Campaign Demands Federal Action to Regulate Rents
New Economic Analysis Shows Fed Hikes Worsen Rent Inflation & Rents Will Continue to Drive Core Inflation Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign today unveiled a new economic analysis co-written with Groundwork Collaborative on rent inflation and the housing affordability crisis. The analysis immediately follows the release of September’s Consumer […]
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, press@peoplesaction.org, 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 […]
220+ Organizations Call on Biden Administration to Regulate Rent to Curb Inflation
Demands for Federal Action to Regulate Rent Released in Memo and Letter to the Administration Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Homes Guarantee campaign, based at People’s Action, today led a coalition of over 220 tenant unions, community organizations, and legal partners to call on President Biden to regulate rents in a […]
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, press@peoplesaction.org, 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 […]
Justice is Global Unveils New Report on How to Counter the Politics of Scapegoating China
Report Reveals That Anti-China, Populist Rhetoric Masks Anti-Democratic Forces in the U.S. and Offers Solutions to Combat It WASHINGTON, DC—Justice is Global today released a new report revealing the increasing popularity of politicians who win over working-class voters by using China as a scapegoat for social and economic problems in the U.S. The report details […]
People’s Action on SCOTUS Abortion Ruling: We Need to Protect Our People
While Right-Wing Supermajority Stops at Nothing to Attack Democracy, We Recommit to Defending It WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action released the following statement by Director Sulma Arias in response to the Supreme Court of the United States ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Today’s ruling is a direct assault on our people’s freedom to make […]
People’s Action Cheers House Passage of Bipartisan MAT Act in Mental Health and Substance Use Package
MAT Act Will Save Lives – Over 107,000 People Died Due Preventable Overdoses in the Past Year Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action released the following statement from Drug Policy, Harm Reduction, and Criminal Justice Campaign Director Ellen Glover after the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act was passed out of the House as […]
People’s Action and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Endorse Mandela Barnes for Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action and Citizen Action of Wisconsin today announced their endorsement of Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to represent Wisconsin in the United States Senate. The groups cited Barnes as one of the top opportunities for progressive champions to win in Republican-held turf in 2022, cheering his strong positions on jobs, labor, and climate issues. […]
People’s Action Proudly Endorses People’s Slate in Iowa
Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today announced its slate of endorsements in Iowa’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 Proudly Endorses People’s Slate in Nevada
Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today announced its slate of endorsements in Nevada’s state, municipal, and county 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 […]
People’s Action Institute and Data for Progress Unveil New Poll Showing Critical Need and Bipartisan Support for Housing Repairs
According to Poll, 1 in 4 Pennsylvania Voters Need Critical Repairs to Their Homes Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action Institute and Data for Progress today unveiled new research showing critical need and bipartisan support for public investment in housing repairs. The poll comes as housing prices and rent costs skyrocket in Pennsylvania […]
People’s Action Proudly Endorses Anthony Joel Quezada for Cook County Commissioner
Quezada’s Endorsement Adds to People’s Action’s People’s Slate Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today announced its endorsement of Anthony Joel Quezada to represent Cook County’s 8th District. Quezada is running a movement politics, people-powered campaign and will work to advance the People’s Action People’s Platform once elected. He is also endorsed by People’s Action member […]