In an effort to streamline our email communication with you all, we are attempting to send you a weekly newsletter that gives you a recap of where we have been, our plans for the week, and give you the opportunity to take action to help Qasim win in November!

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Important thing first… Dad joke from Qasim. Cows are the best high school teachers because they are pro-teen.

Big things happening this week! Elizabeth Warren JUST endorsed Qasim!

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“Qasim Rashid has dedicated his entire career to the fight for social, racial, and economic justice. From supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, to uplifting people who are incarcerated through prison chaplaincy, and serving children from vulnerable communities, Qasim has demonstrated the leadership and compassion the people of Virginia’s First District deserve. That is why I am proud to endorse Qasim in his effort to flip Virginia’s First District, and I look forward to seeing him in Washington.” - Sen. Elizabeth Warren

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This week, Qasim is looking forward to the Gov. Northam event, Julian Castro event, and the kick off of our vote 2020 outdoor event series. Join us!

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8/26:
The
Future
of
Virginia:
A
Conversation
with
Governor
Northam:
r4va.com/northam
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8/27:
A
Grassroots
Fundraiser
featuring
Julian
Castro:
r4va.com/grassroots827
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8/29:
Vote
2020:
Stay
Safe,
Get
Connected
(King
William):
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8/29:
Vote
2020:
Stay
Safe,
Get
Connected
(King
and
Queen):
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8/30:
Vote
2020:
Stay
Safe,
Get
Connected
(Fauquier):
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We’re also facing our final budget deadline on August 31 before people start voting throughout the district in September. This is the time to give if you have been waiting. If you have already given and have the ability to double down your support, we’d appreciate it! If you have given what you can, thank you for making a difference!

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Hear the news before it breaks and be a part of it!

Qasim is releasing a series of Medium articles. Take a look, read and share widely.

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Broadband:
Broadband
shouldn’t
be
treated
as
a
luxury.
Not
here,
in
the
richest
country
on
Earth.
Not
now,
in
2020.
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Criminal
Justice:
We
owe
it
to
Black
Americans
like
Breonna
Taylor,
Marcus-David
Peters,
and
so
many
others
to
make
sure
that
we
work
tirelessly
to
ensure
that
policing
in
America
keeps
our
communities
safe.
That
includes
law
enforcement
too.
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USPS:
The
Postal
Service
is
not
a
business.
It’s
a
public
good.
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Meet our new Digital Director!

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“Hey everyone in VA-01, my name is Kyle and I recently joined Qasim's campaign as his Digital Director! I've lived in Virginia my entire life, having grown up in Alexandria and gone to school at the University of Virginia. After a string of communications positions across different fields of work, it was time to take action in politics and make a difference in the 2020 election. I spent the past presidential primary cycle co-leading the "Virginia for Pete Buttigieg" grassroots network, running the gamut from generating name recognition and hype online to boosting volunteer presence at over 300 community events across the state. But as Pete, and many of his primary opponents, said throughout: the office of the presidency is not the only one that matters. And so I'm really excited to bring this energy into Qasim's congressional campaign right in my home state. He truly combines fact-based stances with a genuine compassion for his neighbors in the First District, and I am eager to use creative strategies to share that message far and wide.”

Welcome Kyle! He’s a true organizer so he has an ask for you. Take action and send a warm welcome!

“My biggest ask of you all as we near the Election - be vocal about why you love Qasim. Just as we should demand actions from our leadership, we can only make lasting progress if our supporters are also ready to act. Forward on these emails, share our social media posts, spark up conversations with friends and family about why Qasim is the right choice in this election. In my short time on the campaign, it's been clear that when people hear Qasim's message of Compassion Through Action, it makes a real difference.”

We’re making it easier than ever for you to organize online! Join our Digital Squad to get started!


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*INSTANT ORGANIZING ACTION* Share this content with your networks!

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Clip
from
Qasim's
intro
on
fighting
for
equal
justice
under
the
law:
Facebook
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Twitter
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Clip
on
how
advocating
for
reforms
is
not
anti-police,
it's
for
the
safety
of
everyone:
Facebook
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Twitter
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Medium
post
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following
up
on
debate
issues
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Free
Lance-Star
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(Fredericksburg)
review
of
debate,
which
also
has
a
full
video
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Qasim
speaking
out
on
Rob
Wittman’s
“NO”
vote
to
save
the
USPS
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Facebook
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Talking
points
to
help
you
organize: *
During
the
debate
(and
a
theme
of
his
time
in
office),
Wittman
talks
a
big
game
of
bipartisanship.
This
bill
had
over
two
dozen
"Yes"
votes
from
Republicans
and
of
course
all
Dems,
yet
he
couldn't
support
it.
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Wittman
also
stressed
"actions
over
words"
during
the
debate
a
lot.
His
recent
emails
stated
his
support
for
the
USPS,
yet
when
given
a
direct
action
to
fund
it...he
said
no
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Contrast
between
what
Wittman
has
done
(sent
emails
&
letters,
voted
no)
vs.
what
Qasim
has
done
(hosted
four
rallies
around
the
District)











Organizing Opportunities for YOU

As you know, Qasim can’t win without your help. We are currently conducting critical voter outreach to help supporters request their absentee ballot and spread the word about Qasim’s message of transparency and compassion. This week, our organizing team needs another 18 sign ups to be on track to hit their goal.FIND ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITIES HERE [[link removed]]


*NEW ORGANIZING EVENTS*

Campaign From Your Couch is an Organizing Meeting for volunteers on Zoom. Learn about Qasim's mission, Team Qasim and how you can volunteer.

From texting to leading meetings to attending important campaign conversations and learning how to share the campaign with your network, we have opportunities for everyone! If there's a way to have a conversation, show compassion and build community in the digital cloud above VA 01, we're going to do it - and we are excited to have you with us!

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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Saturday
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Join the Discussion: The field staff will lead local experts, voters and YOU for a conversation about the challenges we face living in a district and country with poor leadership. Besides the issues, Qasim's plans for change and discussion-inspired solutions will be explored.

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August
31:
Broadband
&
Tech
Issues
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September
2:
Environmentally
Speaking
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Qasim’s book club! How to Be An Antiracist , Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's best seller, will be our guide for a 5-week discussion on the roots of racism, how racist ideas and policies have shaped our culture, politics, economy, and criminal justice system and how antiracism can help citizens, businesses and government make a more equitable society. Dr. Kendi's premise is that everyone - Black, White, Asian, Latinx, etc., is racist. And thus, we all have something to learn from this important conversation. While Qasim Rashid's campaign is leading the discussion from VA01, Americans across the country can benefit. So, all are invited to learn and share.

Each meeting will feature a guided conversation covering 3-4 chapters. All voices will be heard and respected. In fact, we'll only learn and grow if you Speak Your Truth! So grab a copy of the book and be ready to share!

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Book
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Have you already gone through text or phone training with our field staff? Then, we’d love to have you make phone calls or text for Qasim weekly!

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Phonebank:
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TextTeam:
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Further your investment: What Tino’s trying to fund this week…
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"Rural voters are top of mind for me, especially as we released Qasim’s broadband policy. As campaign’s were encouraged to social distance, a lot of rural voters are being left behind when they can’t always attend virtual programming with reliable internet. That’s why I’m focusing on upping our mailers budget (especially to rural communities). Help us have the resources we need for design, printing, and mailing.” - Tino


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Here’s some upcoming events you won’t want to miss!

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8/26:
The
Future
of
Virginia:
A
Conversation
with
Governor
Northam:
r4va.com/northam
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8/27:
A
Grassroots
Fundraiser
featuring
Julian
Castro:
r4va.com/grassroots827
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Qasim Rashid is a human rights lawyer who has dedicated his life to supporting women who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and to serving children from vulnerable communities. Qasim is running to transform his advocacy into results for the working families of Virginia’s 1st District.

Qasim aspires for a campaign built on transparency and trust, and is putting in the work to connect with voters districtwide. Together, you and Qasim, can make Virginia an even better place to call home. Contribute now. [[link removed]]

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