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The Nation’s Take Action program directs readers to meaningful actions on a range of critical issues.

Whom Should TED Talks Invite to Speak About Abortion?

Whom Should TED Talks Invite to Speak About Abortion? Whom Should TED Talks Invite to Speak About Abortion?

There are countless brilliant writers and activists TED Talks could invite to speak about abortion.  

Feb 14, 2014 / NationAction

Tell Congress: We Must Rein in the NSA

Tell Congress: We Must Rein in the NSA Tell Congress: We Must Rein in the NSA

To truly end the NSA's out-of-control surveillance and abuse of power, we need real reform.

Feb 11, 2014 / NationAction

As Support for Raising the Minimum Wage Grows, Call on Congress to Get On Board

As Support for Raising the Minimum Wage Grows, Call on Congress to Get On Board As Support for Raising the Minimum Wage Grows, Call on Congress to Get On Board

In the week since President Obama announced that he would raise the minimum wage for federal contractors, pressure has been growing for politicians to do the same for low-wage work...

Feb 6, 2014 / NationAction

Tell President Obama to Give Federal Contract Workers a Raise

Tell President Obama to Give Federal Contract Workers a Raise Tell President Obama to Give Federal Contract Workers a Raise

While raising the minimum wage for all workers requires the cooperation of Congress, President Obama can unilaterally raise the wages of federal contract workers.   

Jan 27, 2014 / NationAction

Don’t Let Congress Sabotage Diplomacy With Iran

Don’t Let Congress Sabotage Diplomacy With Iran Don’t Let Congress Sabotage Diplomacy With Iran

The Obama administration is in the midst of negotiating a peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear program but a bill introduced by Senator Robert Menendez could destroy this histor...

Jan 17, 2014 / NationAction

Tell Congress: It’s Time to Raise the Minimum Wage

Tell Congress: It’s Time to Raise the Minimum Wage Tell Congress: It’s Time to Raise the Minimum Wage

It’s far past time that we make this necessary and common sense change. 

Jan 15, 2014 / NationAction

Demand that Congress Renew Long-Term Unemployment Benefits

Demand that Congress Renew Long-Term Unemployment Benefits Demand that Congress Renew Long-Term Unemployment Benefits

Because Congress failed to act, 1.3 million Americans lost a crucial source of income just three days after Christmas. 

Jan 3, 2014 / NationAction

Tell the FCC: We Can’t Let Prison Phone Companies Exploit Inmates

Tell the FCC: We Can’t Let Prison Phone Companies Exploit Inmates Tell the FCC: We Can’t Let Prison Phone Companies Exploit Inmates

This Thursday, we’ll deliver a petition with over 28,000 signatures to the FCC. 

Dec 18, 2013 / NationAction

Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

Thanks to Congress, it’s shaping up to be a bleak holiday season for 1.3 million unemployed Americans. 

Dec 17, 2013 / NationAction

Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

There’s still time for Congress to decide not to ruin the holidays for 1.3 million unemployed Americans. 

Dec 11, 2013 / NationAction

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