To me, this is a powerful storytelling opportunity for us.

If your inbox looks anything like mine, you’re probably getting an influx of emails about tonight’s FEC fundraising deadline.

I’d like to share why — and explain how this is an important opportunity for progressive campaigns like ours, especially.

Every three months, we file fundraising reports with the FEC — and those numbers become public. To some, it’s just a very standard fundraising reporting process. But to me, it’s an opportunity to tell a powerful story. Our report tells a story to everyone watching about who’s in our corner, who believes in what we’re fighting for, and just how strong our movement really is. Your donation before midnight doesn’t just support our work — it is a powerful representation of our strength and your values.

If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly:

Contribute $15 Contribute $25 Contribute $50 Contribute $100 Contribute $250 Give another amount

That public show of support matters so much — especially right now.

As you read this, right-wing groups are trying to make an example out of my progressive colleagues and I. They’re trying to make clear that if you choose to swim against the current, if you speak out, then you will pay.

Well, we can show them an example too. An example of how progressive policies — that center justice and our shared humanity are popular — have strong support in Massachusetts and across the country. And the amount of contributions we raise this quarter — no matter how much your donation is — makes that powerfully clear on our public report.

Since our campaign doesn’t accept money from corporate PACs, our reports tell a different story — that we’re a people-powered movement, powered by grassroots donors.

And that despite the consequences, we will always push back against hate, center our humanity, and call for what’s right. That’s why it’s so important that we demonstrate that right now, while Republican opposition is gaining momentum, our grassroots team is strong and getting stronger, too.

Will you make a donation before our midnight deadline? If everyone reading this pitches in just $10, we can hit our fundraising goal and demonstrate just how much momentum this movement carries.

I never expect you to answer every email with a donation. If you are in a place to contribute, it will make a powerful difference. We’re grateful that you’re a part of the A-Team no matter what.

Your Congresswoman,

Ayanna