Friends,

We’re giving this campaign a critical boost against our KKK-friendly fascist-loving opponent, Steve Scalise.

In the midst of unprecedented, bigoted, bad faith attacks on the LGBTQ+ community—and truly harmful and dangerous disinformation about transgender persons—we are fighting back.

I refuse to cower in fear at schoolyard bullies who offer nothing but fear, hate, and ignorance. So my team and I put together a new video to show voters they have nothing to fear but the threat to our freedom and democracy posed by Donald Trump and Steve Scalise.

“The toxic forces of fear and hatred are threatening to consume our nation. If we don’t take a stand, the November election could be the last gasp of democratic freedom as we know it.”

Steve Scalise is one of the most anti-equality Members of Congress.

• Consistently receives a 0 rating from the Human Rights Campaign.

• Voted against the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, banning LGBTQ+ individuals from serving openly in the military.

• Opposed LGBTQ+ inclusion in anti-hate crime legislation.

• Openly fought against same-sex marriage.

I've spent the last year and a half campaigning, because our voices must be heard before it's too late. Now, I need you to rise with me. Will you make a contribution of $25, $50, or more to ensure our new ad reaches as many voters as possible in these critical final days leading up to the election?

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I believe that you, not the government, own your own body, and that LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. These are the values I will fiercely defend in Congress. Together, we can win this fight.

Thank you for standing with me. Your support means everything.

- Mel Manuel