FIRST: Democrats introduced a bill that would protect journalists, their sources, and whistleblowers from attacks.

THEN: Donald Trump told Senate Republicans to "kill the bill!"

LAST NIGHT: Senate Republicans did just as they were told and struck down the bill, putting journalists and the free press at risk!

TODAY: We're asking 10,000 Democrats to stand with the free press and voice their opposition to the killing of this bill! Click here to add your name before midnight tonight. >>

The integrity of the press is essential for our democracy. Without it, journalists live in fear of reporting the truth and anyone who speaks out against those in power can face persecution.

But Donald Trump has been very clear: If you oppose him, he's coming for you.

By striking down this bill, Senate Republicans have shown that they will do anything Donald Trump says without fear of the consequences it may have for our nation.

This bill would have protected our free press, journalists, anonymous sourcs, whistleblowers, and those who speak out in the face of injustice. And now, they are vulnerable and exposed to attacks!

If we're going to hold our leaders accountable then we need protections for journalists in place. Click here to tell Congress that we must strengthen these protections -- not weaken them!

Thank you,

Blue South