John --

I have an important message to begin this month's newsletter: We will not tolerate a government that actively works to prevent our citizens from voting.

The right to vote is fundamental. It is the cornerstone of our system of democracy: that government must be by and for the people. But with his attacks on the postal service and on mail-in voting, Donald Trump -- the person supposedly responsible for leading our country and upholding the Constitution -- is undermining our people's right and ability to vote in November.

We cannot trust anything the Trump administration may say about saving the USPS. We cannot trust that they will not continue to make it harder for each of us to vote safely.

Trump himself has admitted that his efforts to defund the USPS stem from a desire to make it harder to handle mail-in ballots -- because he knows that the more Americans who are able to cast a ballot, the more likely he is to lose in November.

John, we will take back our government in November. But to do it, each and every one of us must exercise our right to vote. Mail-in voting is safe, secure, and effective -- and it has never been more critical. By voting at home, voters can help maintain the social distance experts tell us we need to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Most importantly, no one should have to risk their life to cast their vote.

Here in California, our governor has ordered that every registered voter will be mailed a ballot. So if you're a Californian, the most important thing you need to do RIGHT NOW, is register to vote.

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If you're joining our team from elsewhere in the country, you can make sure you are registered to vote and apply for a vote-by-mail ballot at IWillVote.com (then make sure your friends and family are, too! We need everyone to vote).

As wildfires burn all over California, I hope that you and your family are safe and well. I know that we will get through this crisis, too.

My regards,

Christy



NEWS ON THE DISTRICT

SCV Signal: Santa Clarita Valley clouded by poor air quality due to nearby fires
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SCV Signal: SCV Food Services Agency continues to provide kids with breakfast, lunch
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Antelope Valley Press: LA County offering pandemic rent relief
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SF Chronicle: Barack Obama endorses eight California House candidates, state Senate hopeful
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Roll Call: 10 most vulnerable House members: Garcia, Katko and Bacon join the list
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UPDATES FROM CHRISTY

Aug 3, 2020: Earlier today, our campaign received the support of President @BarackObama. The promise of a more just, opportune and equitable nation depends on your #vote leading up to Nov. 3.
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Aug 5, 2020: .@ChristyforCA25 is ready to defend reproductive freedom in Congress. Why? Because she knows firsthand just how personal that decision is. This is the kind of leader women and families in #CA25 deserve.
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Aug 11, 2020: After serving in WW2, my grandfather was a @USPS letter carrier. He took so much pride in his work just like the generations of carriers after him. They've delivered for us. We need to stand up for them and #SaveOurUSPS
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Aug 11, 2020: Congratulations, Sen. @KamalaHarris -- you've been phenomenal friend and mentor to me, and I know you will be a phenomenal #VPOTUS. Together, we will elect @JoeBiden in November and #BuildBackBetter.
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Aug 12, 2020: This "suburban housewife" wants you to understand this is racism... but I think you know that.
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Aug 13, 2020: Senate adjourned until after a Labor Day. Facing eviction- they don't care. Unemployed with no money for food, medicine, utilities- they don't care. Businesses and local governments on the brink of insolvency- they don't care. If you care- you must vote!
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Aug 17, 2020: They are my why... why I march, why I fight, why I'm running... for my kids and yours. Let's build them a future they can believe in!
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Christy Smith is a community leader from CA-25 who has fought for her neighbors in Ventura and LA county on the school board and in the California state legislature. Now she needs our help to defeat Mike Garcia and flip this top pick-up House seat blue in November. Help elect a champion for our health care, our schools, and our rights.

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