John,

Look, this isn’t the news I wanted to share with you today.

But it’s real, and it’s pressing, and I need you to please understand why, ok? Thank you.

Right now, we’re pretty behind on our fundraising for Real Justice. Here’s why that makes me especially nervous right now:

My prediction that 2022 would be a year in which we would see an explosion in mass incarceration rates is already coming true.

From nearly ALL directions, we are seeing unprecedented attacks on our elected DAs for delivering on their promises to end mass incarceration, to stop locking up Black, brown, and poor people, and for addressing the real root causes of crime.

These are ALL attacks used to fuel the fire of a punitive justice system. And the major players in that system are listening.

We HAVE to fight back, John.

That means defending our elected DAs, electing local partners to team up with them, and electing MORE incredible justice champions who will save lives. Please, help make that possible by giving your best gift to Real Justice right now, ok? I wouldn’t ask you if it wasn’t important.

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I won’t sugar coat it, John.

We’re up against immensely well-funded efforts by extreme right-wing donors, police groups, and more — all working together to stop us.

But that’s exactly what fuels my fire and tells me that the work we are doing has NEVER been more important.

We’ve put our opponents on notice. We’re showing them another, more beautiful, community-centered world is possible. And we’re doing it together — mobilizing, supporting, showing up, and saving lives.

To keep doing all that work and to build on our wins, we need to MASSIVELY ramp up our fundraising right now. Please, chip in what you can. Without you, none of this would be possible. Thank you!!

Love and appreciate you,

Shaun

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