Following the news of the passing of longtime People For board member, LGBTQ+ advocate, and the first openly gay U.S. Ambassador, James Hormel, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous and People For the American Way Founder Norman Lear released the following statements: “Jim was a true hero, so full of courage, humor and […]
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Landmark Supreme Court Rulings
By Eamonn Burke A series of historic and liberal rulings have been passed in the Supreme Court within the last few weeks, the latest being an abortion decision, the first under Trump as President. The Louisiana law dictating that doctors must have certain privileges at local hospitals in order to perform an abortion was ruled […]
Carl Reiner Honored and Remembered
“People For the American Way extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fans of comic genius Carl Reiner, who died Monday night at the age of 98. Reiner was an award-winning producer, director, and actor who took the responsibilities of citizenship seriously. “Reiner served in World War II to defeat fascism. He was grieved […]