Today the Democrats in Congress began public impeachment hearings. It’s all leading to the question everyone is asking: Will President Trump be the 3rd president in our nation’s history to be impeached?
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Presidential Impeachment
Written by Change.org · November 13, 2019 11:15 pm -
Walmart reacts to petition against gun sales in its stores
One of the most hotly debated issues – gun violence – is making headlines because of a Change.org petition that was signed by more than 140,000 people. It’s evidence that people like you have the power to influence change on the country’s biggest problems. In the wake of devastating mass shootings in El Paso, TX, […]
Written by ctodd · September 18, 2019 9:48 pm -
People Taking Action for the Planet
We are just days away from a historic, global event. On Friday, Sept. 20th, people from around the globe – students, moms, dads, teachers, scientists, doctors, CEO’s and retirees – will take action together. They will reach out across borders to address an issue that affects us all – protecting the health of our planet. […]
Written by aluther · September 17, 2019 2:50 pm -
Change.org Welcomes Elana Lopez as Chief People Officer
Former Avaaz Executive joins Change.org with plans to enhance the employee experience while leading the People and Talent team Elana Lopez has joined Change.org as Chief People Officer to lead the organization’s HR, Recruiting & Talent, and People teams to new heights. Elana comes to Change.org with well over a decade of experience in the […]
Written by Justin Lyons · August 26, 2019 6:08 pm -
What if overcoming your fear turned you into a change maker? [VIDEO]
Watch Change.org Executive Director for France, Sarah Durieux, tell a story of courage, hope in action, and empowerment. This is a story of her grandfather’s survival and how it encouraged her to become a change maker in her own way. Sarah spoke at the TEDxRueSaintGuillaume event in Paris, France, on April 13, 2019.
Written by ctodd · July 11, 2019 10:13 pm -
How Change.org is shifting the status quo for parental leave
Written by Paula Peters, Chief Global Officer at Change.org “It will set a bad example”. That’s the reason given to a friend of mine who was recently denied even minor flexibility in working after returning from her parental leave. I thought that many employers had moved on from this mindset – she has a leadership […]
Written by Change.org · June 27, 2019 8:34 pm -
History in the making: the origin of Pride and one way to support LGBTQ+ rights
Each week of June during Pride Month at Change.org, we send a company-wide email sharing stories, experiences, and history. To celebrate the start of Pride Month, we decided to share this email externally. Nic Holas, Campaigns Director for Change.org Australia, offered a snapshot into the rich history behind the origin of Pride. While this list […]
Written by Justin Lyons · June 12, 2019 8:52 pm -
Vice President of North America Bec Wilson interviewed on BBC Business Matters.
A little under two weeks ago, Change.org’s new Vice President of North America, Bec Wilson, appeared on BBC Business Matters, a daily, hour long live news program with a business and economics angle that’s broadcast simultaneously on the BBC World Service and Radio 4. In the interview below, Bec discusses the power of Change.org’s […]
Written by AJ Walton · August 8, 2018 5:26 pm -
Change.org hires new Vice President of North America, Bec Wilson
Change.org is pleased to announce the hire of Bec Wilson as the new Vice President of North America. Bec will oversee country operations in the United States and Canada, leading the campaigns, email, membership, and partnerships teams in their mission to support citizen-led and technology-driven social movements. Bec’s appointment places her at the forefront of […]
Written by Juliana Britto Schwartz · June 15, 2018 1:19 am -
Change.org in 2017: Turning Petitions Into Movements
In 2017, our platform was the main digital space for civic organizing around the fight for Net Neutrality in partnership with dozens of other companies and organizations. Ultimately, more than 2.1 million people supported this effort on our platform, even as the FCC voted to repeal Net Neutrality. We believe our platform is best suited […]
Written by Joshunda Sanders · December 19, 2017 6:34 pm