Will of the People
Coverage of Will of the People in the Nexus archive.
- Labor, progressive groups launch $1M push to flip Missouri legislative seats
A coalition including Missouri Jobs with Justice Action launched a $1 million grassroots campaign to challenge lawmakers in Missouri who helped repeal paid sick leave and minimum wage provisions. This effort formed Will of the People and aims to pay for canvassing and community events ahead of state Senate and House races. Organizers stated that they plan to hold politicians accountable for policies ignoring the will of the voters.
- Advocacy groups sue to kick GOP’s controversial last-minute referrals off the ballot
Advocacy groups are suing to remove five of ten GOP-proposed ballot measures in Arizona, including ones targeting trans students and diversity initiatives. The lawsuits argue the measures are misleading and violate the state constitution's single-subject rule. The Will of the People PAC claims the proposals discriminate and mislead voters.