Here is an email that I got today.
Larisa,
Molly again, with huge news:
Verizon just announced that it's not going to charge customers a fee to pay our bills online.
Two nights ago, I started a petition on Change.org telling Verizon that it can't nickel and dime customers like me with new fees. Within hours, more than 130,000 of us signed the petition. (Thanks, by the way -- you're amazing!)
It took months of hard work to get Bank of America to drop its $5 debit card fee, but Verizon backed down in less than 24 hours. Turns out people like you and me are getting more powerful by the day.
Congrats, and happy New Year!
- Molly
P.S. The Change.org team asked me to remind you that it's super easy to change something in your community. You can start your own petition in about 2 minutes -- just click here
. (Seriously, you should do it. Do it!)
P.P.S. Hundreds of media outlets covered our impact together. This story
is on the front page of the Washington Post this morning, and this story
ran on ABC News last night!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
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Friday, December 23, 2011
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
That was close
Wow -- That was close: After threatening to hold a vote this week, the House Judiciary Committee just cancelled tomorrow's hearing on SOPA!
WASHINGTON POST: The House Judiciary Committee confirmed Tuesday that it will delay continuing debate on the Stop Online Piracy Act until after Congress returns from its winter recess.
In January of one year ago it looked like Internet censorship legislation could pass in a matter of months. But then Demand Progress members stepped in: We've pushed the legislation back a full year, and now it's on the ropes.
Will you click here to chip in 5, 10, or 20 bucks so we can keep fighting back against big business's attempts to censor the Internet next year?
Demand Progress is doing everything in our power to make sure that our members' voices are heard in the halls of power and to save the Internet from this horrendous legislation:
We've organized press conferences on Capitol Hill, hosted policy briefings. We've delivered countless petitions to Congress, and met with the White House as they consider whether to oppose SOPA and its Senate cousin, the PROTECT IP Act.
We've repeatedly been slammed by the Chamber of Commerce, the Motion Picture Assocaition of America, and other censorship proponents -- proving the importance of our work and the righteousness of our cause.
Will you click here to chip in 5, 10, or 20 bucks so we can keep fighting back against big business's attempts to censor the Internet -- we need your support to open next year strong.
Most importantly, we've driven hundreds of thousands of constituent contacts to Congress -- And helped lead an unprecedented coalition of activist groups, websites, and tech firms which together have helped more than 3 million people send anti-censorship emails and make anti-censorship phone calls to Congress and the White House.
But the fight isn't over yet: The Senate is still threatening to hold a vote in January, and we need to make sure we're in a position to keep pushing back. We've proved that our voices make a real difference, but we can't afford to let up one bit.
Please help us start next year with a bang, so we can continue the fight against Internet censorship. We rely on donations from members like you to support our 3-person staff.
Thanks so so much,
The Demand Progress team
PS: We know we've been sending a ton of emails over the last few weeks -- we promise it'll calm down a bit over the next couple of weeks, now that the most immediate threat is behind us.
WASHINGTON POST: The House Judiciary Committee confirmed Tuesday that it will delay continuing debate on the Stop Online Piracy Act until after Congress returns from its winter recess.
In January of one year ago it looked like Internet censorship legislation could pass in a matter of months. But then Demand Progress members stepped in: We've pushed the legislation back a full year, and now it's on the ropes.
Will you click here to chip in 5, 10, or 20 bucks so we can keep fighting back against big business's attempts to censor the Internet next year?
Demand Progress is doing everything in our power to make sure that our members' voices are heard in the halls of power and to save the Internet from this horrendous legislation:
We've organized press conferences on Capitol Hill, hosted policy briefings. We've delivered countless petitions to Congress, and met with the White House as they consider whether to oppose SOPA and its Senate cousin, the PROTECT IP Act.
We've repeatedly been slammed by the Chamber of Commerce, the Motion Picture Assocaition of America, and other censorship proponents -- proving the importance of our work and the righteousness of our cause.
Will you click here to chip in 5, 10, or 20 bucks so we can keep fighting back against big business's attempts to censor the Internet -- we need your support to open next year strong.
Most importantly, we've driven hundreds of thousands of constituent contacts to Congress -- And helped lead an unprecedented coalition of activist groups, websites, and tech firms which together have helped more than 3 million people send anti-censorship emails and make anti-censorship phone calls to Congress and the White House.
But the fight isn't over yet: The Senate is still threatening to hold a vote in January, and we need to make sure we're in a position to keep pushing back. We've proved that our voices make a real difference, but we can't afford to let up one bit.
Please help us start next year with a bang, so we can continue the fight against Internet censorship. We rely on donations from members like you to support our 3-person staff.
Thanks so so much,
The Demand Progress team
PS: We know we've been sending a ton of emails over the last few weeks -- we promise it'll calm down a bit over the next couple of weeks, now that the most immediate threat is behind us.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Dear Friend,
Bryce Canyon National Park is a unique, secluded park known for its expansive views, clear air and dark night skies.
But the Bureau of Land Management is on the verge of approving a massive 3,500 acre strip coal mine right next to the park that would operate 24 hours a day, 6 days a week, polluting Bryce's air, water and quiet seclusion.
Despite these significant concerns shown in BLM's own analysis, BLM has just proposed that the mine be approved. BLM is currently accepting public comments on its proposal and strong public opposition is needed to convince the BLM to reverse course and reject this dirty coal mine.
Tell the Bureau of Land Management: Don't allow coal mining next to Bryce Canyon National Park.
http://ping.fm/Xv2s1
Bryce Canyon National Park is a unique, secluded park known for its expansive views, clear air and dark night skies.
But the Bureau of Land Management is on the verge of approving a massive 3,500 acre strip coal mine right next to the park that would operate 24 hours a day, 6 days a week, polluting Bryce's air, water and quiet seclusion.
Despite these significant concerns shown in BLM's own analysis, BLM has just proposed that the mine be approved. BLM is currently accepting public comments on its proposal and strong public opposition is needed to convince the BLM to reverse course and reject this dirty coal mine.
Tell the Bureau of Land Management: Don't allow coal mining next to Bryce Canyon National Park.
http://ping.fm/Xv2s1
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