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Together with our audience we've done a lot to move the country towards a more progressive future. Our audience has always been with us in our mission to drive positive change. Here's what we've been able to accomplish together.
TYT's Mission

22 Years of Driving Positive Change!

Together with our audience, we've done a lot to move the country towards a more progressive future. Our audience has always been with us in our mission to drive positive change. Here's what we've been able to accomplish together.

 Past Impacts
Direct Action
TYT Goes Dark
The Young Turks went dark for May Day as part of the general strike called by Occupy Wall Street.
TYT At Standing Rock
When the Dakota Access Pipeline threatened to violate the land rights of indigenous people, The Young Turks provided the Water Protectors a platform for their voices to be heard. Their protests moved the hearts of the nation, and the Obama Administration blocked the construction of the pipeline.
Cenk Uygur Protests to End Legalized Corruption
In the wake of the disastrous “Citizens United” Supreme Court ruling, pro-democracy activists from across the nation gathered in the capital to protest. The event was called “Democracy Spring.” Cenk Uygur was on the scene fighting against legalized corruption and for the reinstatement of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. In all, 400 heroes were arrested for civil disobedience.
TYT's 99-Hour Filibuster!
When then-President Bush nominated right-wing activist judge Samuel Alito, The Young Turks broadcasted a 99-hour filibuster in protest. As a result, Senator John Kerry agreed to support a filibuster against the Supreme Court nominee.
TYT Raises $30,000 for Jackson, Mississippi Following Devastating Flood
When disaster struck Jackson, Mississippi, TYT and its audience stepped up to send fresh water and testing kits to those in need. In all, $30,000 was raised to address the city’s lack of drinkable water after a devastating flood. TYT fights to make an impact on our shows and in local communities. When people need help, our audience is not afraid to get involved!
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Pass Paid Family Leave [UPDATED]

Paid family and medical leave would give the primary caregiver 12 weeks off after the birth of their child. The United States is the only developed country in the world that doesn’t have this law. Right now, moms are not allowed to take a single day off after they deliver.

84% of Americans want this legislation passed, including over three-quarters of Republicans and Democrats. Congress – give American parents a break!

Do we have a democracy if 84% of Americans can’t get what they want? Do we have a decent, humane country if we make mothers go back to work a day after they deliver? Right now, only 24% of Americans have access to paid family and medical leave in private industry. It’s time to deliver for all parents after they deliver for all of us.

We're going to unify people across the political spectrum to get this passed because 84% of Americans support this legislation.

This petition was updated.

· Opens 10/28/21 - 3/13/38