MoveOn.org is a liberal/progressive non-profit organization that has been active in the American political landscape, particularly in trying to influence election results.Official Site: About The organization frequently sparks political debate with controversial television and print advertisements.FOXNews.com: MoveOn.org's Attack Ad on Petraeus Strikes Republicans' Nerves (September 10, 2007)
General "Betray Us"
In 2007, MoveOn.org launched an advertisement calling General David Petraeus "General Betray Us." Petraeus, a leading figure in the war in Iraq, was attacked for being "at war with the facts," referring to what MoveOn perceived to be his misleading reports on the progress of the war.Official Site: General Petraeus or General Betray Us?
MoveOn.org Timeline
September 18, 1998: MoveOn.org domain name registered by Joan Blades and Wes Boyd
1999: MoveOn established its own political action committee, the MoveOn PAC
2003: MoveOn.org claims more than 750,000 members in the United States
2004: MoveOn.org debuts the Bush in 30 seconds campaign ad
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Fast Facts
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Membership
3.2 million+Official Site: About
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Focuses
Education and advocacy
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Founders
Joan Blades and Wes Boyd
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1998
MoveOn PAC formed (now known as MoveOn Political Action)
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Eli Pariser founded the MoveOn Peace campaign in 2001
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Former Director Tom Matzzie now runs Campaign to Defend America
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MoveOn.org Political Action can't accept donations of more than $5,000Official Site: About
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Raised $11 million from 300,000 donors through 2004Official Site: About
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