A new message from your friends at People For the American Way.
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People For Supporter,

Yesterday’s primary election results made clear that, in many states,
far-right extremists and proto-fascists are firmly in control of one of
America’s major political parties – and if they’re successful in
November’s general elections, these candidates pose a direct threat to our
cherished rights, our bodily autonomy, and every shred of social progress
that we’ve fought for decades to achieve.

Look no further than Pennsylvania, where State Senator Doug Mastriano just
won the primary election to become the Republican nominee for Governor.

Mastriano built his statewide campaign with the support of Christian
nationalists, Big Lie supporters, and QAnon conspiracy theorists. He’s
denounced what he calls “this myth of separation of church and state,” and
was actually one of the insurrectionists who breached police lines last
January 6 at the U.S. Capitol. ^[1,2]

Unfortunately there’s a very real chance
that this November, the Far Right seizes control of not only the
Governor’s mansion in Pennsylvania – and perhaps in other swing states –
but also one or both chambers of Congress. This would mean an end to any
congressional efforts to seek accountability for the insurrection of last
January 6 ... and the full-throated pursuit of a policy agenda that
includes a nationwide ban on abortion, ending Social Security and
Medicare, and doing away with the separation of church and state.

[ [link removed] ]We just can’t afford to let this happen. So, we’re asking - please chip
in a donation TODAY to renew your People For membership and help us
execute an ambitious program to prevent a Far Right takeover of Congress
and key state legislatures this fall! >>

As an organization, People For is uniquely positioned to carry out this
work – with more than 40 years of experience fighting to stop hate and
defend democracy, and a dedicated team of researchers on our Right Wing
Watch project working to shine a spotlight on these far-right extremists.

But as a grassroots-funded organization, we can’t do this work without
your financial support. [ [link removed] ]So please chip in a generous renewal donation
today to help us fight for the survival of our democracy this fall! >>

We refuse to let the Far Right turn the clock back decades on Americans’
fundamental rights – and we hope you feel the same way.

We thank you in advance for any support you can provide, and we look
forward to fighting shoulder to shoulder with you to defend freedom,
equality, opportunity and justice for all – the American Way.

Sincerely,

Ben Jealous, President

 

[ [link removed] ]RENEW TODAY →

 

 

Sources:

1. "[ [link removed] ]Christian Nationalism as the Keystone," A Public Witness,
05/12/2022

2. "[ [link removed] ]Videos Contradict State Lawmaker's Claim He Left Capitol While It
Was 'Still Peaceful'," HuffPost, 05/21/2021

 

 


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