The final "Big Picture" video.

Dear Friend,

On Tuesday, June 30, at 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 CT/6:30 MT/5:30 PT), I'm hosting a special call withRobert Reich and MoveOn members like you to kick off national teach-ins to save the economy. Click here for information and to RSVP. 

These national teach-ins will extend the reach and use of Robert's amazing "Big Picture" videos, and they'll make it possible for MoveOn members across the country to help shape MoveOn's next big campaigns. I hope you can join the call! And, since MoveOn members are passionate about getting big money out of politics, I took the liberty of including Robert's last email announcing the final "Big Picture" video. Please scroll down and take a look if you haven't already! 

As always, thanks for all you do. 

–Anna

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Dear Friend,

Saving our economy—and, in fact, our democracy—rests on our ability to get big money out of politics.

Big money in politics affects everything we care about—from forcing polluters to pay for poisoning our environment to securing debt-free higher education to busting up the biggest banks. Everything.
  The 2016 elections are gearing up to be the most expensive in history. Candidates from both political parties and at all levels—national, state, and increasingly even local—will be dependent on wealthy donors to rise above the fray. And even candidates with good intentions will have to repay campaign donations with access and favors. It's a broken system that needs fixing. And we must move quickly.

Will you watch and share Get Big Money Out of Politics for a short list of what we can and must do right now to save our democracy and our economy? 

 
Get Big Money Out of Politics is incredibly timely: President Obama is considering an executive order that would require federal contractors to fully disclose political spending—an idea I discuss in the video and one that has spurred MoveOn member action. Just this week, 26 senators and 104 representatives sent a letter to the president urging his immediate action.

Look, this one is a biggie. If you're like me and you're ready to elevate the growing call to get big money out of politics, please watch and share this video right now.

Thanks for all you do.

–Robert Reich

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GAO Slams Air Force’s A-10 Divestment Plan

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The American people want Social Security EXPANDED—not cut

		Friend, By now, you’ve heard from me that expanding our Social Security system is overwhelmingly popular. The American people—from all age groups and all parties—know that there is a retirement security crisis in this country, and that increasing Social Security benefits is the best way to address it. But apparently our message hasn’t reached everyone in Washington. This week, Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) went on TV to attack Bernie Sanders, saying that he was “extreme” for wanting to expand Social Security and Medicare. But poll after poll shows strong support for expanding Social Security and a strong negative reaction to anyone who would cut it. One of the most recent polls, from NBC News/Wall Street Journal, shows strong support for expanding Social Security (61%) and – not surprisingly – weak support for cuts (30%). If you put Bernie’s plan to increase Social Security benefits up against Chris Christie’s plan of eliminating the universality of Social Security, Bernie’s plan wins hands-down. But, we still have our work cut out for us. We must educate the American people on what everyone running for office thinks about Social Security expansion. And we need to make sure that every Democrat knows what side the American people are on. Support Social Security Works today to make sure everyone in Washington knows: The American people want Social Security EXPANDED—not cut. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your secure donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $5 Express Donate: $15 Express Donate: $30 Or, donate another amount. Momentum is on our side! In 2015, nearly the entire Senate Democratic caucus has joined us in supporting Social Security expansion. And nearly 150,000 Social Security Works members have signed the pledge to vote against cuts in 2016 and have urged all candidates to support expansion. We need voters and candidates alike to understand that: Social Security has a $2.8 trillion surplus, can pay out 100% of benefits owed to every eligible American for the next 18 years and approximately 80% of benefits after that. And all we need to do is ask the wealthy to pay their fair share and we can increase benefits for the majority of Americans and extend the lifespan of the Social Security trust fund. This is the plan the American people support and this is THE ISSUE that can define the 2016 election. Please, donate to Social Security Works today to educate voters and let every candidate know where the American people stand: Expand, don’t cut Social Security! Thank you for all that you do for the future of Social Security. Michael Phelan Social Security Works
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