Tell the President and Congress we need jobs not cuts.

President Obama's recent budget proposal includes a number of dangerous austerity measures that stand to harm poor and middle class families and threaten the economy. Reflecting the destructive idea that we can fix our economic crisis by weakening social programs key to a healthy economy, the plan suggests grave cuts to Social Security.

Please urge President Obama and Congress to take Social Security off the table and negotiate a final budget that doesn't include unnecessary austerity measures. More...

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  • Abolish the death penalty in the state of Delaware

    Nationwide, race is a determining factor in whether a defendant will be sentenced to death. Delaware soon may become the 19th state to abandon capital punishment. Read More

  • Don't send NC children to adult prisons

    North Carolina is the only state that automatically prosecutes 16 and 17 year olds as adults. Youth incarcerated in adult facilities are more likely to be sexually assaulted and commit suicide and less likely to rehabilitate. Give North Carolina youth a second chance. Read More

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    End the prison-to-deportation pipeline

    US immigration policy has long centered on massive detention and deportation operations, encouraging expansion of racial profiling and over-policing of Black and brown communities. Demand immigration reform that protects the rights of all aspiring Americans. Read More

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    Tell the FCC: End predatory prison phone rates

    Too many American families with a loved one in prison face price gouging from phone companies just to have a simple phone call. Join us in telling the FCC it's time to cap prison phone rates and rein in exploitative prison phone corporations. Read More

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    Remembering Trayvon Martin

    The movement that came together one year ago to speak up for Trayvon demonstrates the power of our collective voice. Watch our powerful video about the campaign to demand justice for Trayvon, and help us grow the movement by sharing with friends and family. Read More

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    Tell Congress: Stop bankrupting the USPS

    House Republicans are capitalizing on a manufactured crisis to push massive USPS workforce layoffs and create mail delays making it easier to justify dismantling the entire postal system. Urge Congress to stand up for postal workers and the public who depends on them. Read More