[1]Cori Bush

Hi John,

ICYMI: Last month, I shared my story with you so you know why this
important work matters to me. My team set a goal of raising $30,000 by the
end of April and unfortunately we fell short.

The truth is not many people in Congress have lived the struggles that I
and millions of others in this country have. And that's why I decided to
run for Congress in the first place.

It's time we elect folks to Congress who acutely understand the
difficulties and challenges that communities face across our country. This
will allow us to advance an agenda that works for everyone—including those
who have the greatest need.

I hope you will read my story below and when you're finished, [ [link removed] ]I hope
you can chip in $5 to ensure our movement has the resources
it needs to advance progress in Congress

Thank you,

Cori

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Cori Bush [[email protected]]
Date: Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Subject: There aren't many people in Congress who have lived the struggles
that I have
To: John [[email protected]]

We have a goal of raising $30,000 this month, and my team told me we’re
pacing behind on reaching it before Sunday’s end-of-month deadline.

They suggested I reach out to explain why I hope you'll chip in to support
the progressive movement we’re building in Congress.

So I’m going to share my story with you. It’s important that you know why
this work matters to me.

[ [link removed] ]When you finish reading, I hope you can chip in $5 to
help us reach our $30,000 fundraising goal and ensure our team has the
resources we need to make progress in Congress.



[ [link removed] ]Donate



There aren’t many people in Congress who have lived the struggles that I
have, John.

I’ve been evicted, unhoused, and lived in a car with my two babies. I will
never forget the nights when I was unhoused where my eyes would water as I
fought to stay awake, worried about what would happen to my children if I
fell asleep. When I used McDonald's bathrooms to mix baby formula and wash
my body because I had no other options.

I’ve been on the ground brutalized by police violence. When Michael Brown
Jr. was murdered by police just six minutes from where I lived in 2014, I
didn't take to the streets for a title or a name. I was sent by my
employer to serve as a triage nurse and to assist with grief and trauma
work. But, I showed up to protest the day after Michael Brown was killed,
and I came back every day for the next 400 days.

I was sexually assaulted at 17 and chose to have an abortion. I saw up
close how Black women are treated by our health care system and the
challenges we face in accessing abortion care.

There are very few members of Congress who understand what this is like,
but I know that there are millions of people in our communities who share
these experiences.

That’s why I decided to run for Congress: It’s past time we elect folks
who understand first-hand the challenges everyday people face. But now,
I’m up against a Republican-controlled Congress and we must make sure we
continue building our movement for meaningful, people-first change.

Today, I’m asking for a favor: [ [link removed] ]Will you chip in $5 or
anything you can to help us reach our fundraising goal before our deadline
on the 30th? Every dollar gives us the resources we need to write a new
chapter in politics centered in justice, love, and compassion.

Thank you for all of your support.

Your Congresswoman loves you,

Cori


 


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