Walgreens decided not to move its headquarters to Europe

Ralph –(westerlypost.com)  Walgreens–Caves

VICTORY! On Tuesday, under mounting pressure from progressive organizations like Democracy for America, Democrats in Congress and even the President himself, Walgreens decided not to move its headquarters to Europe in order to avoid paying American taxes.

This is a HUGE deal, and not just because Walgreens will continue to pay their fair share. It’s huge because it proves that when we as a movement work together and take immediate action, we have the power to make corporate America do the right thing.

Now we have to stay on offense. Together, we can build on the example we just set with Walgreens and hold corporate America’s feet to the fire — not just on inversions, but on poverty wages, outsourcing and more. We want to double down on holding big businesses accountable — but we can only do it with your help.

Donate $3 today if you want DFA to wage war on big businesses like Walmart when they take actions that hurt working Americans.

We’re all frustrated with the gridlock in Washington and how it has rendered Congress incapable of reigning in corporate excesses. And now that Citizens United and McCutcheon have made corporate money in our political system almost limitless, it’s going to be even more difficult to elect true progressives like Elizabeth Warren who will take corporate accountability seriously.

DFA is working hard to put more rock-star progressives in office, but what happened on Tuesday proves that we don’t have to wait for Washington to catch up to make a difference in how business runs in America. We need to keep using our voices and our economic power to show corporate executives that we are not going to sit back and take their abuse anymore.

Want to join DFA in fighting corporate wrongdoing? Pitch in $3 now so we can keep building grassroots campaigns to fight back.

Thank you for being a part of this victory – and for proving, once again, that you really DO have the power.

– Eden

Eden James, Political Director
Democracy for America

CHICAGO SKY 2014 WNBA CARES WEEK OF SERVICE EVENT

 

WHAT:            In a combined effort to promote the tip off of the 2014 season, WNBA teams will host community and fan engagement events throughout the annual WNBA Cares Week. The Chicago Sky has partnered with City Year Chicago to undertake a team service event to uplift and transform James Monroe Elementary School in the Logan Square Community. Projects include painting murals throughout the school hallways, building benches for indoor/outdoor spaces and landscaping outdoor spaces. Sky owner Michael Alter is also the founder and president of City Year Chicago. During City Year’s existence Chicagoans have logged more than 1 million hours of service in local communities.

WHO:              Entire 2014 Chicago Sky team (players and coaching staff) including 2013 WNBA Rookie of the Year Elena Delle Donne and 2013 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Sylvia Fowles

WHEN:            Saturday, May 3, 2014

Sky team will be in attendance and available to media from 1:00PM – 3:00PM

                        All interview requests should be submitted to Lauren Niemiera at lniemiera@chicagosky.net 

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Registration & light breakfast

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Opening Ceremony

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Service

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Service

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Closing Ceremony

WHERE:          Monroe Elementary School

3651 W Schubert Ave.

Chicago, IL 60647

About the Chicago Sky

The Chicago Sky will begin its ninth season as a member of the WNBA’s Eastern Conference on Friday, May 16, 2014 against the Indiana Fever at 7:30 p.m. The Sky earned their first WNBA Playoff berth in franchise history and finished the season atop the Eastern Conference with a 24-10 record in 2013. For information on 2014 ticket packages to see the Sky play at Allstate Arena, call 866.SKY.WNBA or visit www.chicagosky.net.

Media Contact Lauren Niemiera

Media & Communications Coordinator

lniemiera@chicagosky.n