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John,

“We have a responsibility to ensure that everyone gets a fair shot in life.”

That’s what my parents taught me growing up, and I’ve carried that lesson every step of my life — from my time as a voting rights lawyer, to leading Wayne State Law School, to serving as Secretary of State.

I’m running for Governor of Michigan to continue that work and make sure that every Michigan family has that fair shot.

If you’re with me, will you make a founding contribution of any amount today?

I’m ready for this work. I’ve investigated radical extremist groups, taught civil rights and voting rights law, and I ran for Secretary of State to make sure government is efficient and transparent, that every voice is heard, and that every legitimate vote is counted.

Some people didn’t like that very much — but I’ve never backed down from a tough fight. I’ve spent my life standing up to powerful interests, and I’ll keep standing up to any bullies or billionaires who try to deceive us, divide us, take away our rights, or deprive us of our opportunities.

I’m running for Governor to truly make government work for everyone. We need transparent leadership, safe schools and neighborhoods, and good education and childcare. Every Michigander should be able to pay their bills, put food on the table, and take care of their families.

That’s what I’m ready to fight for as Michigan’s next Governor. Please, will you chip in $15 today to become a founding donor and help us launch this campaign?

I love Michigan and I believe in our future. We’re tough, we work hard, and we never back down from a fight. Let’s make Michigan the best place to be a kid, raise a kid, stay, and call home.

I can’t do this without you. Working together, I know we can do all of this, and more.

Let’s go.

— Jocelyn Benson

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About Blue Amp Action:

We cannot sugarcoat the current situation. Right-wing authoritarianism, defeated by a worldwide coalition during WWII, was only in hibernation. Over the past decade it has infected democratic societies--including ours. It is as simple as it is terrifying: What we do now will define the future of our country and world. 

We at Blue Amp Action are dedicated to liberal, open societies, where reason and science are applied to solve our problems; where civil rights--including voting rights!--are protected for all. We fight for these values every day. Speaking up on our platforms, raising the voices and the political prospects of liberal polls and pundits. 

And savvy grassroots activists like you know, just like we do, that we can’t stop watching the people we help elect: after the elections, we have to keep organizing support for the policies we like and pushing back against the ones we don’t.

When the public tunes out between elections and the only people our elected officials hear from are the paid lobbyists of wealthy corporations, our government stops being accountable to the needs of ordinary families.

Democracy never sleeps, and neither can we.

So we ask that you support our work, so we can continue to engage in this fight every moment of every day. So our kids grow up in democracy, not dystopia.

Thank you for your support for all we do! Please follow Cliff Schecter on Twitter @cliffschecter, or subscribe to The Takedown with Cliff Schecter on YouTube, to keep up to date with this battle for the heart and soul of our country.

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