Politico News
- British economy plunged record 20 percent in second quarter August 12, 2020"It is clear that the UK is in the largest recession on record," the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.By Matei Rosca
- 'It means nothing': Trump’s pledge to aid tenants won’t halt evictions August 11, 2020Donald Trump's executive order wouldn't do much to immediately help the 20 million or so Americans who face losing their homes in the next few months.By Katy O'Donnell
- Trump’s bet on a preelection rebound meets a new test August 10, 2020Lawmakers have left town and Trump aides don’t expect new stimulus talks anytime soon. That leaves the U.S. economy without much of the government aid that had been propping it up.By Ben White
- Trump’s economic comeback is becoming a slowdown and likely a stall-out August 7, 2020The pace of job creation slowed in July, and unemployment remains above 10 percent. New jobless claims remain above 1 million per week.By Ben White
- A growing side effect of the pandemic: Permanent job loss August 6, 2020More jobs are disappearing for good, dashing hopes of a rapid economic rebound.By Megan Cassella
Move On
- MoveOn on the Selection of Kamala Harris for the Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination August 11, 2020Statement from Rahna Epting, executive director of MoveOn, on the announcement of Senator Kamala Harris as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee: “The nomination of Senator Kamala Harris by Joe Biden is a historic moment. As Harris takes the national stage as the nominee for vice president, she enters a long line of firsts for women […]Brian Stewart
- New Polls: Trump’s Use of Unidentified Federal Officers to Suppress Protest Is Backfiring in Senate and Presidential Battlegrounds July 24, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Majorities in Arizona, Maine, and North Carolina Oppose Trump’s Approach, Want Congress to Intervene Washington, DC — Voters in three key battleground states are closely following and by a significant majority oppose Donald Trump’s recent use of unidentified federal agents to suppress protests, according to new polling conducted by Public Policy Polling […]Nick Berning
- MoveOn Launches #MyAmericanFlag Campaign to Honor Immigrants and International, Multigenerational Heritages July 6, 2020“I know this country belongs to me and I to it. I am her steward, a guardian of the promise and the possibility of America.” –Alfre Woodard Previous Next Alfre Woodard “I am an AFRICAN American. This land is irrigated by deltas of sweat and rivers of the blood of my people, the stolen people […]Michele Watley
- MoveOn Members Endorse Joe Biden for President July 1, 2020Biden won the group’s fourth-ever presidential endorsement with 82% of votes cast. MoveOn members have voted overwhelmingly to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden in his campaign for the presidency—the most recent benchmark in the organization’s electoral plan that will mobilize volunteers, turn out voters, and work to defeat Donald Trump. Biden won 82.4% of […]Brian Stewart