At least 68 African migrants were killed when a U.S. airstrike hit a detention center in Saada, Yemen, following another deadly U.S. attack earlier this month that killed 74 Yemenis at the Ras Isa oil terminal. In December 2023, Action Corps led 40+ organizations in sending a letter to all 100 U.S. senators calling for action… Continue reading 68 migrants killed by U.S. strikes on Yemen
Congress should exercise its authority to stop strikes on YemenFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2025CONTACT:Isaac Evans-Frantz, Director, Action Corpsisaac(at)actioncorps.orgWASHINGTON, D.C. – Action Corps, a humanitarian advocacy group, and Peace Action, the nation’s largest grassroots peace network, on Tuesday, April 22, called for Congress to introduce a War Powers Resolution to end U.S. military operations in… Continue reading New Signal Leak Raises Alarm as Civilian Deaths Mount in Unconstitutional U.S. Strikes on Yemen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2025CONTACT: Isaac Evans-Frantz, national@actioncorps.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. airstrikes across Yemen since March 15 are unconstitutional acts of war that lack congressional authorization, said the organizations DAWN, Action Corps, and Just Foreign Policy today. Congress should stop strikes on Yemen and uphold its sole authority to declare war under Article I of the Constitution and the 1973 War Powers Resolution… Continue reading U.S. Strikes on Yemen are Unconstitutional and Violate U.N. Charter: Congress should exercise its authority to stop strikes on Yemen
Action Corps strongly condemns President Trump’s statements calling for the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, an act that constitutes ethnic cleansing. His remarks, which frame the removal of over a million Palestinians as a solution, signal U.S. complicity in a grave violation of international law and further embolden Israeli war crimes. The forcible transfer of… Continue reading Action Corps’ Statement on President Trump Calling for Removal of Palestinians in Gaza
Isaac Evans-Frantz, national@actioncorps.org, @theactioncorpsIsaac Evans-Frantz, director of Action Corps, released the following statement, following the Senate’s historic vote on blocking the illegal sales of weapons to the Israeli government: “The U.S. Senate just made history by holding votes on resolutions to restrict military aid and weapons to the Israeli government while it starves Gaza. Nearly… Continue reading Action Corps Activists, Allies Inspire Senate Vote to Block Weapons Sales to Israel
Hamas’ attack on Israel this past weekend represents the country’s deadliest in decades. In response, Monday the Israeli defense minister ordered a “complete siege,” cutting Gaza off from electricity, fuel, and food. Israel is pummeling the country, striking offices, mosques, and residential buildings. Action Corps condemns the Hamas attacks – including its attacks on Israeli… Continue reading Violence in Israel-Palestine
With World Facing One of Worst Economic Forecasts in Decades, Congress Members Urge IMF Assistance Contact:Dan Beeton, 202-293-5380 x104, beeton@cepr.net;Isaac Evans-Frantz, 802-490-7814, national@actioncorps.orgWashington, DC — Fifty-nine US senators and representatives are urging the Biden administration to support a new major allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a no-cost way to… Continue reading 59 US Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Support IMF Assets to Assist Crisis-Hit Countries
Contacts: MaryDiane “MD” Baker, Action Corps Vermont organizer, mdbpastels@gmail.comIsaac Evans-Frantz, Action Corps director, national@actioncorps.org Video: Isaac Evans-Frantz, Action Corps director, joined by Vermonters from across state Saturday, confronted Bernie Saturday about his refusal to meet with constituents about the largest humanitarian crisis on the planet.Rally at Bernie Event: “Meet with Vermonters about Yemen!” Sign messages include “BERNIE: MEET WITH US ABOUT… Continue reading On Video, Vermonters Confront Bernie in Stowe, Demanding Meeting re: Yemen
Sunday, February 21, 2021, the grassroots humanitarian advocacy organization Action Corps recognized Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) for his leadership in ending U.S. participation in the Saudi-led coalition in the war in Yemen that has resulted in what the U.N. has called the largest humanitarian crisis. Rep. Khanna announced that he and Rep. DeFazio are issuing a letter that clarifies President… Continue reading Rep. Khanna Recognized for Leadership to Stop War in Yemen, Announces Letter to Biden Administration
“I want to thank the organizers of Action Corps for organizing this vigil and for all of your important work in solidarity with Black lives to achieve racial justice. I join you, and millions of people around the world, in expressing sadness and anger at the vicious murder of Mr. Floyd. This police murder is… Continue reading Statement for Action Corps’ Vigil for Racial Justice, from Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT)