John,
The right-wing Supreme Court striking down abortion rights―which we have fought for and held dear for decades―was not about state’s rights. If it was, this same Supreme Court would not have simultaneously struck down New York’s concealed carry gun law, which helped keep residents safe in public spaces such as grocery stores and subways.
When Mitch McConnell stole two Supreme Court seats―first by denying President Obama’s nominee in 2016, then by rushing through Trump’s nominee in 2020―Republicans fomented a far-right majority on the court with the goal of taking away our rights and implementing their anti-abortion, pro-gun, and pro-billionaire agenda.
They have succeeded. But this fight is far from over.
We need to fight back through activism and elections. Right now, we have Wall Street and cryto-billionaires attempting to replace progressive members of Congress with Wall Street Democrats and buying elections in swing districts and states.
Justice Democrats is a critical ally in our fight to expand progressive power in Congress by electing more working people and BIPOC candidates who have the lived experience of millions of marginalized people.
Because of re-districting, I’m running for re-election in a new district in Michigan. And, a billionaire-funded super PAC has committed to spending at least $1 million in an attempt to defeat me.
They’re threatened by my leadership on human rights and holding the rich and powerful accountable.
Every dollar donated to my re-election campaign is going toward reaching voters in our new district through door knocking, phone and text banking, community events, mailers, and TV, radio, and digital ads.
Thank you for having my back and for building our movement for the moment and the future.
In solidarity,
Rep. Rashida Tlaib
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