John,

Donald Trump‘s move toward oligarchy and authoritarianism has created an unprecedented moment in modern American history. We must respond in an unprecedented way. Status quo politics is not good enough.

We need to elect candidates all over this country who have the guts not only to stand up to Trumpism, but to take on the monied interests and fight for a working class that has been ignored for far too long.

One of those candidates is our friend State Rep. Donavan McKinney, who just over a month ago announced he was running for Congress in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District.

Donavan is a born-and-raised working class product of Detroit. Before he was a State Rep., he was a champion and leader for labor rights and climate justice across Michigan. Serving on Michigan’s first-ever Environmental Justice Council and as a leader at SEIU Healthcare Michigan, Donavan understands the obstacles everyday people in his state and across the country are facing just to be able to drink clean water and earn a living wage.

In the State House, he has continued that work, leading projects to replace lead pipes in Michigan, fighting to ensure every child in Michigan can receive a quality public education, bringing justice to the criminal legal system, pushing for a robust, quality public transit system, and securing the rights of unions and workers. He has worked to lower costs and increase affordability for the people, representing the poorest State House district in Michigan with a median income of less than $20K.

And Donavan knows that the greatest obstacle to delivering Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, and a living wage for the people is the overwhelming influence of big money in politics.

Donavan is running in a Democratic primary for Congress against a wealthy, self-funding incumbent. If he is going to win he needs our help and that is why I am asking you to donate to Donavan’s campaign — $27 or whatever you can afford:

$27 because Donavan will be the kind of progressive voice we need in Congress if we are going to stand up to Trump, protect our democratic way of life, and create an economy that works for working families — not just the rich.

$27 because Donavan will be taking on not just Republicans, not just corporate interests, but the Democratic establishment as well.

$27 because we are all in this together, and Donavan needs us now if he is going to win this race.

Please make a contribution of $27, or whatever you can afford today, directly to Donavan McKinney’s campaign for Congress in Michigan. I am very proud to support him in this race, and I hope you will as well.

Contribute $27

When we act collectively we have the ability not only to create a dynamic progressive movement, but we will be able to transform our nation and create a government that represents all of us, not just the people on top. That’s the goal. Let’s do it.

In solidarity,

Bernie Sanders