John, as a committed advocate for economic equality, I am proud to announce my partnership with Sen. Bernie Sanders on this critical piece of legislation.

I'm devoted to fighting for equality and justice, but I need your help to take this fight to the Senate. Will you make a $5 donation right now to fuel my progressive campaign?

The facts are shocking: Since 1985, Wall Street bonuses have surged by 1,165% even as wages have stagnated for most Americans. It is past time for Wall Street to pay society back for the incredible damage it did in 2008 – and continues to do – to the middle class of this country.

This financial transaction tax is a critical step toward making the wealthy pay their fair share and building a financial system that works for everyone, not just the 1%. 

It's high time we hold giant financial institutions accountable for making record-breaking profits while millions of Americans struggle to put food on the table day to day or keep a roof over their heads month to month.

We must rebuild the middle class, and this bill is the first important step toward equity. But this is a marathon, John, not a sprint, which is why I'm personally asking you:

Please, will you make a donation of $5 to my campaign right now? Every dollar you give makes all the difference in my ability to continue fighting for economic equality and work toward building a progressive future for all of us.

I can't thank you enough for being by my side on the road to justice. 

Barbara Lee