NationAction

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

Should It Cost Less to Get Out of Jail if You’re Rich?

Should It Cost Less to Get Out of Jail if You’re Rich? Should It Cost Less to Get Out of Jail if You’re Rich?

Thanks to the $14 billion commercial bail industry, we have two criminal justice systems: one for the rich and one for the rest of us.

Oct 15, 2013 / NationAction

President Obama Nominates Janet Yellen to Head the Federal Reserve

President Obama Nominates Janet Yellen to Head the Federal Reserve President Obama Nominates Janet Yellen to Head the Federal Reserve

Amid pressure from progressive and women's right organizations, President Obama has nominated Janet Yellen to head the Federal Reserve. 

Oct 9, 2013 / Sarah Arnold and NationAction

Meet the Medical Company Making $1.4 Billion a Year Off Sick Prisoners

Meet the Medical Company Making $1.4 Billion a Year Off Sick Prisoners Meet the Medical Company Making $1.4 Billion a Year Off Sick Prisoners

In states that use Corizon to provide healthcare in their prisons, medical neglect and abuse run rampant. 

Oct 8, 2013 / NationAction

Tell the FCC: Prison Phone Companies Shouldn’t Profit Off Indigent Families

Tell the FCC: Prison Phone Companies Shouldn’t Profit Off Indigent Families Tell the FCC: Prison Phone Companies Shouldn’t Profit Off Indigent Families

Prison phone companies like Global Tel* Link get away with charging prisoners exorbitant rates just to keep in touch with their families. Tell the Federal Communications Commission...

Oct 1, 2013 / NationAction

Spread the Word: The Hyde Amendment Must Be Repealed

Spread the Word: The Hyde Amendment Must Be Repealed Spread the Word: The Hyde Amendment Must Be Repealed

Spread the word about the new fight for expanded abortion access and the need to repeal the Hyde Amendment. 

Sep 30, 2013 / NationAction

Demand the United States Military Prioritize Civilian Lives

Demand the United States Military Prioritize Civilian Lives Demand the United States Military Prioritize Civilian Lives

Someday we may live in a world where war and militarization were rare, but, until then, we must demand the protection of innocent life when conflicts happen.

Sep 19, 2013 / NationAction

Obama Administration Announces Expanded Labor Protections for Homecare Workers

Obama Administration Announces Expanded Labor Protections for Homecare Workers Obama Administration Announces Expanded Labor Protections for Homecare Workers

After the Obama administration's historic announcement that it will expand labor protections to homecare workers, activists will continue to push for further protections for do...

Sep 17, 2013 / Sarah Arnold and NationAction

California State Senate Passes a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

California State Senate Passes a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights California State Senate Passes a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

One year after Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a previous version of the legislation, the California state senate has passed a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.  

Sep 12, 2013 / Sarah Arnold and NationAction

Help Prevent Military Intervention in Syria

Help Prevent Military Intervention in Syria Help Prevent Military Intervention in Syria

Now it is time for democracy to work. Contact your senators and representatives and demand they vote “no” to military intervention in Syria.

Sep 4, 2013 / NationAction

Tell President Obama to Break Up the Old Boys’ Club at the Fed

Tell President Obama to Break Up the Old Boys’ Club at the Fed Tell President Obama to Break Up the Old Boys’ Club at the Fed

Her detractors claim that she doesn’t have the “gravitas” for the job, but Janet Yellen would bring a much-needed perspective to a position too often filled by a ...

Aug 20, 2013 / NationAction

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