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August 23, 2022

99% PA Action to Hold Town Hall on Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s Record of Standing with Corporations Over Constituents

On Thursday, August 25th at 6:30 PM, 99% PA Action will hold a town hall at the Northampton Public Library to discuss Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s record of standing with corporations over the constituents he was elected to represent.

August 23, 2022

Innovation Ohio to Hold Town Hall on Rep. Steve Chabot Record of Standing with Corporations Over Constituents

On August 24th at 5:30 p.m., Innovation Ohio will hold a town hall at the Woodward Theater to discuss Rep. Steve Chabot’s record of standing with corporations over the constituents he was elected to represent.

August 16, 2022

New Full-Page Ads Call Out Republicans for Voting Against Inflation Reduction Act

Today, full-page ads from Unrig Our Economy are running in The New York Times and USA Today, calling out Republicans in Congress for unanimously opposing the Inflation Reduction Act, instead standing in lockstep with big corporations against working people.

August 12, 2022

Unrig Our Economy Applauds Congress for Delivering Relief to Working People

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a historic piece of legislation that will lower costs for working people, ensure corporations are paying their fair share in taxes, and rein in corporate greed.

August 10, 2022

July CPI Report Reaffirms Need for the Inflation Reduction Act

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July 2022. Although the overall rate of inflation has slowed, it remains extremely high — and working Americans continue to face increased prices for some essential goods like food and housing.

August 7, 2022

Unrig Our Economy Applauds Senate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act and Urges House of Representatives to Follow Suit

Today, Senate Democrats voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 — a landmark piece of legislation that will combat corporate greed, make wealthy corporations pay their fair share in taxes, and reduce costs for working people.

July 28, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act Is Necessary Step Towards Reining In Corporate Greed

Yesterday, Senate Democrats announced the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which will rein in corporate greed, make wealthy corporations pay their fair share in taxes, and reduce costs for working people.

July 26, 2022

NEW POLLING MEMO: Voters Across Party Lines Blame Corporations for High Prices

As America grapples with the worst inflation in 40 years, a diverse array of polling shows that Americans across party lines support legislation to combat price gouging and hold corporations accountable.

July 14, 2022

Congressional Democrats Gather on Capitol Hill to Call For Action on Corporate Price Gouging

Sens. Merkley, Warren, Booker, Whitehouse and Rep. Schakowsky Demand Republicans Hold Corporations Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Cory Booker, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and…

July 13, 2022

PHOTOS: 30-Ft ‘Corporate Fat Cat’ Inflated on the National Mall To Protest Big Oil’s Price Gouging

Unrig Our Economy inflated its 30 ft. mascot, Mr. Rigs the “corporate fat cat,” on the National Mall to call out mega corporations, particularly Big Oil companies, for price gouging Americans to make record profits — and Republicans in Congress for enabling them.

July 12, 2022

Media Advisory: Sens. Merkley, Warren, and Booker and Rep. Schakowsky Join Unrig Our Economy to Call for Swift Action on Corporate Price Gouging

On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 12:15 PM, Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Cory Booker, and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky will join Unrig Our Economy to discuss key pieces of legislation they are sponsoring to combat corporate price gouging.

July 8, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY: Unrig Our Economy to Inflate 30-Ft ‘Corporate Fat Cat’ in Front of the Capitol to Protest Big Oil Price Gouging

On Wednesday, July 13th at 10 a.m. ET, Unrig Our Economy, joined by Climate Power, Accountable.US, SEIU, and other advocates, will inflate its 30-ft mascot Mr. Rigs the ‘corporate fat cat’ in front of the Capitol to call out Big Oil for jacking up prices to make record profits — and Republicans in Congress for enabling them.