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John,

You may have noticed we’ve been in touch more often this week asking you
to financially support Justice Democrats and our incumbents in Congress,
as the violence in Israel and Palestine worsens. This is a longer email,
but I want to take a moment to explain why.

We are collectively witnessing the state of Israel commit public ethnic
cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza after a long history of violent
occupation and nearly two decades of blockading. What we — our elected
officials, our media, and ourselves as individuals — do in this moment
will undoubtedly have life-changing impacts for generations to come.

While we and every Justice Democrats candidate condemn last week’s attacks
on Israeli citizens and mourn every innocent Israeli and Palestinian life
taken, we know that collective punishment against 2.2 million Palestinians
(half of whom are under the age of 18) is NOT the answer.

That’s why Justice Democrats-endorsed Representatives Cori Bush, Ilhan
Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jamaal Bowman, Summer Lee,
Ayanna Pressley, Pramila Jayapal, and Greg Casar are calling for
de-escalation through a ceasefire and for urgent delivery of humanitarian
aid to Gaza.

You wouldn’t think standing up for human rights and pleading for peace
would generate condemnation and hate — but that is what we’ve received
from Republicans as well as many members of our own party.

The Democratic Party has historically protected incumbents at all costs —
we know this first-hand after being black-listed by the DCCC for
supporting progressive primary challengers and facing multi-million
dollars of AIPAC-fueled attack ads. But this week, they are attacking
their own incumbent members with vitriol for criticizing human rights
abuses and calling for an end to bloodshed.

Justice Democrats like Summer Lee were first elected by the people of
their districts in major primary upsets while running on a platform
opposing the violent occupation of Palestine and stopping unconditional
military aid to Israel and other forever wars.

AIPAC spent millions trying to stop them and failed. Now, AIPAC is already
recruiting candidates to challenge these progressive incumbents, while
AIPAC-funded officials like Rep. Josh Gottheimer verbally attack them and
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries remains silent.

We know the truth: It was never about protecting incumbents — it was about
protecting anyone willing to maintain the status quo.

Now, we stand at a crossroads. The Democratic establishment can choose to
keep attacking their own colleagues, but Justice Democrats and our
collective of progressive Congressmembers will not stop fighting for what
is right, no matter what comes our way.

That’s why we’ve been asking for grassroots contributions from folks like
you in this critical moment: we are powered by people, and the only way
we’re going to re-elect our incumbents and usher in the next generation of
progressive leaders who will unapologetically stand up for Palestinian
human rights is with your help.

[ [link removed] ]If you can afford to, please make a donation of $3 or
more to fuel Justice Democrats and defend progressive leaders standing on
the right side of history as we face an onslaught of attacks before the
2024 elections.



[ [link removed] ]Contribute $3



Without you, there would likely not be a coalition of progressives in
Congress right now standing in solidarity with the people of Palestine
during this pivotal moment in history. The list of ceasefire resolution
cosponsors is growing as we keep pressure on the Party to stand up for the
human rights of ALL.

Your support truly matters now more than ever.

Thank you,

Alexandra Rojas
Executive Director
Justice Democrats

Do not worry if you cannot afford to make a contribution — we understand that
this is a difficult time.

There are other ways to make an impact in support of peace and equality in
Israel and Palestine: please urge your member of Congress to support a
ceasefire through [ [link removed] ]Adalah Justice Project’s petition or by calling them
using [ [link removed] ]Jewish Voice for Peace’s dialer here. Your voice matters in this
critical moment.




 




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