All Issues

21st Century Transportation

The American public has already begun making a decision to drive less, we need a transportation system that reflects and supports the many ways we are now choosing to travel.

Issue | Higher Ed

Affordable Higher Education

While college attendance has grown over the past two decades, state appropriations and federal aid have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of college.

Issue | Budget, Tax

Close Corporate Tax Loopholes

Making corporations pay the taxes they owe.

Consumer Protection

Looking out for consumers, from bank fees to toxic toys.

Issue | Health Care

Fighting The High Cost Rx Drugs

Brand-name drug companies have been paying off generic drug makers to delay competition and keep prices high. This widespread pay-for-delay scheme needs to be put to an end. 

Issue | Health Care

Making Health Care Work

Fighting to control the skyrocketing cost of health care.

Issue | Democracy

Reclaiming Our Democracy

Stanching the flow of special interest money in our elections.

Reining in Wall Street

Standing up for consumers against reckless banking and financial practices.

Safeguarding Public Health

Advocating for protections and rules that make sure our food, drugs, medical devices and other products safe to use.

Issue | Food

Stop Subsidizing Obesity

Ending taxpayer subsidies for junk food.

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PRIORITY ACTION

When Big Pharma pays off their competition to keep them from selling lower priced generic drugs, we all pay. Each year this costs Americans an added $3.5 billion.

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