Friend,

Our fight for a free and open internet here in Washington state was issued a decisive ruling last week -- and it's very good news.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the FCC does not have blanket authority to stop states like Washington from passing laws to protect a free and open internet for consumers -- a huge deal in the fight for net neutrality AND a huge win against the Trump administration and their power grabs.

This is a big victory for Washington, but it's also a big victory for all Americans. When the Trump administration is giving big handouts to corporations and keeping Americans from equal and free access to the internet, our only chance at protecting our progress is states fighting back. If you support our fight to keep the internet free and open for all, make a donation of $1 or more right now.

A free and open internet has been the concept from the beginning, and it's common sense:

Your cable or internet provider shouldn't get to be a gatekeeper to the internet. They shouldn't get to slow down or block access to the sites you love, or be able to charge you extra if you use a service like Twitter or Netflix.

But if some big corporations get their way, that could all change forever. They want to have a say in how you use the internet, or how fast your favorite sites load -- and the Trump administration is rolling out the red carpet to let them.

That's why I signed the Washington Open Internet Access law, making Washington the first state to pass legislation protecting consumers' access to a free and open internet. And it's part of my commitment to use my platform to keep fighting for big progressive change -- anyone who cares about net neutrality, wherever they live, should care about what we're doing here in Washington state.

The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support and prohibits paid prioritization, "throttling," or prioritizing internet traffic based on content, and it bars internet providers from blocking certain content.

I'll keep fighting for a free and open internet -- but I need to know you're with me. We had a big victory last week, but it's not the end of the road: Join me in the fight for net neutrality today by donating $1 or more right now.

Very truly yours,

Jay