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  • Marching toward reform in Arizona (and beyond)

    By Grant Fuller on

    The March for Innovation that kicked off today signals the ramping up of efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform. For OFA volunteers, it's an opportunity to take the actions they've been coordinating for months and amplify them online.

    immigration rally in Tucson

    In Arizona—a state that will be deeply impacted by immigration reform—volunteers have been especially active this spring. Last month, the Tucson chapter held a rally in front of the offices of Senators Jeff Flake and John McCain. At the podium, local attorney Vince Rabago summed it up: "We must resolve the system in a fair, human, and responsible way."

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  • Oklahoma

    By Jon Carson on

    We're all still stunned and saddened by the destructive tornadoes that hit Oklahoma yesterday. As the people of Moore and Newcastle grieve and begin the long path to recovery, our thoughts and prayers are with them.

    Thank you to all the first responders, teachers, and community members who've selflessly helped their friends and neighbors in this moment of hardship.

    President Obama promised to make sure that in the weeks and months to come, the communities affected will get everything they need.

    If you'd like to help with the relief efforts, please consider supporting the Red Cross today.

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  • Organizing for action on climate change

    By Grant Fuller on

    Hundreds of volunteers in nearly two dozen states have been gathering in backyards and living rooms to plan rallies, press conferences, and meetings with lawmakers—all aimed at changing the conversation on climate change, and encouraging individual members of Congress to act. In all, volunteers have already held 99 meetings in communities across the country, with more to come.

    OFA volunteers plan to take action on climate change

    When it comes to climate change, too many lawmakers refuse to accept the science—and the danger—we face. We can't make real progress on this issue until Congress is forced to acknowledge the problem, and in the coming weeks OFA volunteers are planning for some serious on-the-ground action to do just that.

    Add your name to join the fight to call out climate deniers.
  • A special delivery for Congress: 1.4 million signatures

    By Grant Fuller on

    More than 1.4 million Americans added their names to Organizing for Action's petition demanding expanded background checks on gun sales. Last week, volunteers (including three survivors of gun violence) went to Washington to hand-deliver those names to Congress.

    Watch the video about their journey—then share it with your friends.

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