Fighting back against the right wing

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.

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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)

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