According to a poll of 40,000+ Left Action supporters, here is "who would make the worst president" from the current GOP crop: Trump: 64% Cruz: 28% Rubio: 3% Kasich: 1% Unsure: 4%

Did you know that people who pledge to vote are more likely to do so? It's true. Take a second now, and pledge to vote.

America is now the world's largest natural gas producer—and a significant portion of that oil & gas production relies on federal and tribal lands. But due to outdated rules, a significant amount—$330 million worth—of our federal gas resources are being wasted every year, enough natural gas to power a city the size of Chicago for a year. That's not just an incredible waste of resources—an estimated $800 million over the next decade in royalty revenue for the Federal Government and the States that share it—it's a dangerous release of pollution that we need to stop. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a powerful climate pollutant packing 84 times the power of carbon dioxide in the short term. The Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed a rule putting strict limits on this pollution—and we have a limited amount of time to show our support. Add your voice today!

In an online poll of over 40,000 Left Action activists conducted 1/13-1/14, Bernie Sanders topped Hillary Clinton by a 59.8% to 35.5% margin. No other candidate received more than 1% of the vote.

In an online poll of over 40,000 Left Action activists conducted 1/13-1/14, Bernie Sanders topped Hillary Clinton by a 65.5% to 33.5% margin. No other candidate received more than 1% of the vote.

Are you on Twitter? Follow us! http://Twitter.com/LeftAction

Are you on Facebook? Then join over 1,000,000 activists, and "like" our page for daily updates and activism opportunities: http://FB.com/LeftAction

Paul Ryan made one thing clear when he became the most powerful Republican in the House: “I cannot and I will not give up my family time.” How could he say this when he has opposed virtually every federal policy favoring paid family leave during his time in office? Join the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in demanding that Speaker Ryan pass paid leave legislation immediately. The US is the only major country that doesn’t grant workers paid time off after having a baby, or offer federal protections for those that get sick or injured. For millions of Americans workers, taking time to start a family or ending up sick in the hospital could cost them their jobs. This is wrong. Stand with Democrats to tell Speaker Paul Ryan that he works for the American people – If he feels entitled to taking paid time off for his family, why shouldn’t the rest of America? Add your name now!

The average retired worker on Social Security received $15,943 in 2014 -- only 30 percent above the poverty level. And this year, elderly Americans won’t be receiving any cost-of-living increase. That’s why Senator Elizabeth Warren and 16 other Democratic colleagues proposed an emergency payment to help these seniors make ends meet, and avoid having to choose between life-saving medicine or their next meal. SIGN YOUR NAME: Support Senator Warren’s plan to give seniors an emergency boost >>

People — including pregnant women and unborn children — are suffering under the burden of increased air pollution as a consequence of fracking. Fracking spews harmful pollutants into the local air and also releases the potent greenhouse gas methane. Communities deserve clean, healthy air — and a healthy planet for our children's future. Fortunately, parents — and grandparents, aunts, uncles, and sisters and brothers — have the power to make that happen. Our voices count. Sign the petition and tell the EPA that we need national protection against fracking pollution from the oil and gas industry.

For decades, Joe Biden has served his nation as an elected official, and a tireless fighter for progressive values. While he will not be running for president, we have no doubt that he will continue to lead and continue to fight for the values that we hold dear. Please join us in thanking Joe Biden for all he has done -- and all he will no doubt do in the future.

The results are in for the latest Left Action presidential straw poll! Out of more than 30,000 votes cast, here is the breakdown: Bernie Sanders: 49.98% Hillary Clinton: 34.60% Martin O'Malley: 1.32% Jim Webb: 0.54% Lincoln Chafee: 0.33% Lawrence Lessig: 0.11%* Unsure: 13.11% Thank you to all who voted! (*Note: Lessig was added after the poll had begun, so his support might in fact be higher)

Want to get daily updates on Left Action campaigns and news? Follow us on Facebook! http://FB.com/LeftAction

Remember what Rush Limbaugh said about Obamacare back in 2010? Responding to a caller who asked him where he would go for health care if Congress enacts reform, Limbaugh replied, "I don't know. I'll just tell you this, if this passes and it's five years from now and all that stuff gets implemented -- I am leaving the country. I'll go to Costa Rica." It's 2015, and five years have passed! Send Rush a message. Tell him the make good on his promise, and to start packing his bags. (Oh, and to the good people of Costa Rica....um... sorry). (P.S. - Don't tell Rush, but Costa Rica actually has universal health care).

The situation in Ukraine is a highly volatile one, and as bad as it already is, the potential is there for it to get much, much worse. That is why level-headed leaders from all over the world are working hard to try to defuse it. Unfortunately, here in America, Republicans are undermining those efforts by shamelessly exploiting the situation for political purposes. John McCain, Sarah Palin, and other Republican leaders are spewing "tough guy" talk that ranges from irresponsible to outright unhinged. If this were simply a domestic issue, such talk would be par for the course. But in an international crisis, it is downright dangerous. Implying that the US needs to take a military response is the last thing needed in an already volatile situation. The US does not need another armed conflict, and these Republican leaders need to stop trying to egg us on into one. Send a message to the Republicans: Tell them to stop trying to push us into war in Ukraine.

In a move eerily reminiscent of Jim Crow laws of the past, the Republican-dominated Arizona legislature has passed a measure (SB 1062) that would allow businesses to deny service to customers who are gay. It now goes to Governor Jan Brewer, who has said she has not yet decided whether to sign it. Send a message to Governor Brewer, and tell her to veto this bill. It's shocking and appalling that in the year 2014 this is on the verge of becoming law. And it's shocking and appalling – though, sadly, not surprising – that nearly every Republican in Arizona's House and Senate voted in favor of it. State-approved discrimination has no place in America, and we need to speak out against it. Send a message to Governor Brewer, and tell her to veto this bill.

Breaking news from Texas: "A federal judge in San Antonio declared Texas' ban on gay marriage unconstitutional Wednesday. But U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia issued a stay along with the ruling, so the ban remains in place for the time being. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott (R), who is running for governor against state Sen. Wendy Davis (D), is expected to appeal the decision." (click for full article) Speaking of Texas and marriage equality, Senator Ted Cruz is pushing a bill to ban marriage equality at the Federal level. Don't let him get away with it: Click here to take action against Cruz's bill.

Yes, no better way to close the gender gap than to have Ted Nugent appear on stage with you. Not to mention the sanity gap.

With the world's attention focused on Sochi for the Olympics, outrage is growing over the plight of Russia's LGBT community. A recently-enacted "gay propaganda" law has helped unleash a wave of anti-gay violence, and a proposed new law would actually remove children from the homes of LGBT parents. Tennis star Maria Sharapova has a unique opportunity to raise awareness about this oppression. She will be reporting for NBC from Sochi, where she lived as a child, and speaking about what life is like in Russia. As an internationally known sports figure, and as the athlete given the honor of carrying the Russian flag in the 2012 Olympics, Sharapova has the chance to make a profound impact with even a brief mention. But she has specifically said that she will not talk about LGBT oppression, responding to a question with, "I said everything I wanted to say there about it." (Source) Send Maria Sharapova a message, and tell her to reconsider this. No one is asking her to focus exclusively on LGBT oppression, but to ignore it completely isn’t reporting, it's PR whitewashing for the Russian government. And it's a missed opportunity to speak out against injustice when something can still be done about it, rather than once it's too late. Tell Maria Sharapova: Don't Ignore Russia's Anti-Gay Laws in Olympic Coverage Click to go to action

And in the category of "I can't believe we have to explain to these guys why this is offensive," we have this. Daiquiri Factory, a new bar in Spokane, Washington, is featuring a drink named: "Date Grape Koolaid" Really. They went there. And when it was explained to them why this might be extremely offensive, particularly to survivors of sexual assault, they claimed that it wasn't a big deal, wasn't "meant to offend," and that they had no intention of changing it. Even in the face of in-person protests from actual survivors. You know, we're all for creativity, and we've certainly been known to push the boundaries of taste, but a rape joke? That's not creative, and that's not funny. It's just wrong. Send a message to the Daiquiri Factory management. Tell them to do the right thing, and to drop this offensive name. (This effort was launched and organized by activist Taylor Malone. Click here and here to follow and support her ongoing effort)