NationAction

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

Tell Congress: Don’t Leave the Unemployed Out in the Cold

Tell Congress: Don’t Leave the Unemployed Out in the Cold Tell Congress: Don’t Leave the Unemployed Out in the Cold

If Congress doesn't act, 1.3 million Americans could lose their unemployment benefits by the end of the year. 

Dec 9, 2013 / NationAction

Support the Fast-Food Strikes

Support the Fast-Food Strikes Support the Fast-Food Strikes

During today’s historic strike, fast-food workers will walk off the job in over 100 cities. 

Dec 5, 2013 / NationAction

Tell Senator Harry Reid: Before Another Decade of War, Let Congress Vote

Tell Senator Harry Reid: Before Another Decade of War, Let Congress Vote Tell Senator Harry Reid: Before Another Decade of War, Let Congress Vote

A new security deal could leave troops in Afghanistan until "2024 and beyond."  

Nov 21, 2013 / NationAction

Demand an End to Child Labor

Demand an End to Child Labor Demand an End to Child Labor

Thanks to a loophole in the Fair Labor Standards Act, children in the United States as young as twelve are allowed to do often dangerous and backbreaking agricultural work.

Nov 14, 2013 / NationAction

Demand Justice for Renisha McBride

Demand Justice for Renisha McBride Demand Justice for Renisha McBride

Join ColorofChange.org in calling for a full investigation into the 19-year-old’s death. 

Nov 11, 2013 / NationAction

Stop Congress From Handing a Windfall to the Private Prison Industry

Stop Congress From Handing a Windfall to the Private Prison Industry Stop Congress From Handing a Windfall to the Private Prison Industry

Private prison companies like the Corrections Corporation of America already make millions locking up immigrants.

Nov 8, 2013 / NationAction

Legalize Marijuana

Legalize Marijuana Legalize Marijuana

It’s time to legalize marijuana. 

Nov 5, 2013 / NationAction

Tell President Obama: Pardon Prisoners and Commute Unjust Sentences

Tell President Obama: Pardon Prisoners and Commute Unjust Sentences Tell President Obama: Pardon Prisoners and Commute Unjust Sentences

Join us in calling on President Obama to pardon or commute the sentences of federal prisoners serving excessive sentences for nonviolent drug crimes. 

Oct 31, 2013 / NationAction

Stop Policing for Profit

Stop Policing for Profit Stop Policing for Profit

Under civil asset forfeiture laws, police can seize and sell your property and keep the profits, even if you haven't been charged with a crime. 

Oct 29, 2013 / NationAction

Meet the Company That Makes Huge Profits From Locking Up Immigrants

Meet the Company That Makes Huge Profits From Locking Up Immigrants Meet the Company That Makes Huge Profits From Locking Up Immigrants

The SAFE Act would turn millions of undocumented immigrants into criminals overnight, a windfall for the private prison industry.

Oct 22, 2013 / NationAction

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