Dear MoveOn member, 

The USPS has reliably delivered the mail to even the most remote areas of
the United States for centuries—but now, in the midst of a pandemic,
Donald Trump is attempting to destroy it before our very eyes.

Mail carriers are essential workers who are risking their lives to deliver
letters, food, and medicine—and soon ballots—to over 135 million
households during the coronavirus pandemic. But instead of providing the
post office the resources it needs, Trump is trying to undermine and
bankrupt one of the oldest and most reliable institutions in our country.

Why? 

In a new, outrageous interview with Fox News, Trump explicitly said
that he opposes much-needed funding for the post office because he doesn't
want to see it used for mail-in voting this November.^1 

John, the mail-in voting process is safe, effective, and a
critical part of our democracy.

That's why we can't let the Trump administration get away away with this.
We need to show postal workers we stand with them—and publicly proclaim
our commitment to protect the post office. We've just printed a big batch
of "We <3 Mail Carriers" stickers and are giving them away for FREE while
supplies last.

[ [link removed] ]Click here or on the image below to order your free sticker now, and
place it on your mailbox or front door so your mail carrier knows how much
you appreciate them!

[ [link removed] ][IMG]Last month, Trump's handpicked postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, a
Republican megadonor who gave Trump's campaign $1.5 million, instituted
what he claimed were changes to "improve operational efficiency"—like
cancelling overtime and instructing mail carriers to leave mail at
distribution centers overnight—but what watchdog groups are calling
deliberate efforts to slow down the mail and bankrupt the post office in
advance of November's elections.^2 And then DeJoy reassigned or replaced
at least 23 top-level Postal Service employees, with hundreds of years of
experience between them.^3 There are even new reports that mail sorting
machines—which would be used to sort ballots—are being removed from post
offices around the country.^4

Trump's attacks on the post office are not just an inconvenience. They
could lead to more than 600,000 postal workers—nearly 40% of whom are
workers of color—to unemployment and rip reliable mail delivery—including
lifesaving medications and mail-in ballots—from vast swaths of the
country. 

[ [link removed] ]Will you help spread the word that we must protect the Postal Service
and show your love for your mail carrier by ordering your free "We <3 Mail
Carriers" sticker now?

Thanks for all you do. 

–Jenn, Kelly, Sandra, Oscar, and the rest of the team

P.S. We've also printed special envelopes to mail the stickers, so postal
workers will know we are standing with them during these uncertain times.
Take a look:

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Sources:

1. "Trump says he opposes funding USPS because of mail-in voting," CNN,
August 13, 2020
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2. "Mail Delays Fuel Concern Trump Is Undercutting Postal System Ahead of
Voting," The New York Times, July 31, 2020
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3. "Critics of Trump White House decry latest 'Friday night massacre' as
postmaster general sidelines two dozen USPS officials," MarketWatch,
August 10, 2020
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4. "Postal Service removes some mail-sorting machines, sparking concerns
ahead of election," CNN, August 13, 2020
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