There's only one way we're raising money for this campaign.

I'm not holding any fundraisers where you can only get in by writing a big check — because a person's wealth shouldn't determine how much time they can spend with me, or with any presidential candidate.

I'm not asking a billionaire to bankroll a Super PAC for me — because the Democratic primary can't just be one more plaything for the rich and powerful.

I'm not taking a dime from Washington lobbyists, corporate PACs, or, shoot, PACs of any kind — because our campaign is about people, not powerful special interests.

Instead, we're running a fully grassroots-funded campaign with grassroots donors — because that's the only way we'll build a movement strong enough to make big, structural change in our economy, our government, and our democracy.

And right now, I’ll just be blunt: We need to catch up a bit on our July fundraising. Tomorrow night, I’ll find out which night I’ll be in our next Democratic presidential debate. By then, I’d love to be able to know that we’re back on track to hit this month’s goal.

I wouldn't ask if it weren't powerfully important: Will you make your first donation today? $3 or whatever you can afford to chip in would make a huge difference. I can't do this without you, and I wouldn’t want to.

Thanks for being a part of this,

Elizabeth