Disappointed doesn’t even begin to describe how we feel, John.
Democrats control the House, Senate, and White House because of the courage, fierce organizing, and hope of millions of Americans. We organized for years to make these victories possible because our communities are aching for a government that centers the needs of everyday people in policy.
Here’s the problem we face now: The progressive change we’ve been working toward is being blocked by the Jim Crow filibuster. Yesterday, Kyrsten Sinema made a speech on the Senate floor reaffirming her stance that she still supports the filibuster. Her vote — along with every other conservative Democrat and Senate Republican that supports the filibuster — is blocking a whole slate of urgently needed legislation including the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
As long as they refuse to end the filibuster — we can’t pass the policies we’re pushing for that would save lives. Cori has a simple message for everyone who refuses to end the filibuster: Join us in saving lives or get out of our way.
It’s more important than ever that we put our support behind Cori as she leads the movement to end the filibuster and organizes to deliver urgent change for our communities. Can you make a $5 donation today to show Cori there’s a people-powered movement rising up with her in this fight?
Here’s the truth: In today’s hyper-partisan climate, there is simply no avenue to pass bold legislation that meets the needs of everyday Americans without ending the filibuster.
Everything in our progressive agenda from passing a minimum wage of at least $15, voting rights, climate and environmental justice, gun violence prevention, immigration reform, worker protections, and transforming our criminal-legal system — hinges on ending the filibuster.
We must end the gridlock that has become common practice in Washington and govern boldly and transformatively to improve the lives of millions of people, children, and families all across the country. For too many of our communities, our very survival is at stake.
That’s why we need your support now more than ever to help Cori as she works to end the filibuster and create a new kind of politics that puts people first. Will you chip in $5 or anything you can today to power Cori’s legislating and organizing work?
In solidarity,
Team Cori
