John,

I think it's safe to say that these last few weeks has been difficult for
us all. As a woman, bonus mom to three amazing young women, and a
godmother, mentor, and advocate for many women and girls, I have certainly
cycled through moments of anger, frustration, and despair. But I won’t
stop fighting and I hope you won’t either.

Six unelected justices bought and paid for by an extremist political
minority just stripped away the rights of millions of women to privacy,
choice, and bodily autonomy and they used the flimsiest of excuses to do
so. 

Republicans have been preparing for this moment for years ― well so have
we. Progressive voters aren't going to stand by and accept anything less
than a full-throated defense of Roe.

For 18 years, DFA has been fighting and advocating for women's rights by
working to elect candidates up and down the ballot in not only blue states
but EVERY state through our 50-State Strategy. And not only Democrats, we
elect progressives, who, unlike the Democratic establishment, do not run
away from tough fights.

[ [link removed] ]So please rush a donation to DFA right now so we can fight like hell to
elect candidates on the frontlines who will work tirelessly to protect and
defend a women’s right to choose.

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We know that voting is not the only answer but it is one of the critical
ways we can work to save our democracy in November.

Each of our programs at DFA protects women’s rights at a different level
and are instrumental in protecting the right to abortion, reproductive
healthcare, privacy, and bodily autonomy.

We know the fights are at the local and state level with mayors,
prosecutors, DAs, AGs, state legislators, and governors standing up to
protect women at all costs. These programs need to be expanded now so that
more Americans can have elected officials who represent their beliefs and
are not afraid to stand up and speak truth to power.

I briefly outlined some details of these programs below and our team will
go more in-depth about the specifics of our work this year over the next
few days.

[ [link removed] ]If you are able to support this work, we need you now more than ever.
Please consider making a donation of [ [link removed] ]$20, [ [link removed] ]$50, [ [link removed] ]or even $100 today
[ [link removed] ]so we can work to protect those elected leaders and candidates who need
it the most.

* Purple to Blue: Our work to flip legislative chambers and win
statewide races in conservative states where Democrats rarely invest
energy or resources is the first, and best, line of defense to fight
for a woman’s right to choose. Gaining even one chamber of the
legislature can serve as a check on Republican power in these states.
Winning statewide elections, especially gubernatorial races are also
essential. Electing candidates like Beto O’Rourke and Stacey Abrams
will be a critical check on Republican legislatures who attempt to
pass these dangerous, arcane laws.

* Establish Justice: Republicans continue to work day and night to stack
the courts with conservative judges because they know that our courts
have power over so many issues. Our Establish Justice Initiative
combats this by working to fill the courts with progressive thinkers
who will uphold a woman’s right to choose. Attorneys general, district
attorneys, and prosecutors, even sheriffs, will have enormous power
over how the laws passed in these states are enforced. Electing
strong, bold pro-choice progressives will be essential to protecting
women’s right to privacy and autonomy.

* Save the Senate: With a more progressive Senate, we can overcome
Kyrsten Sinema’s and Joe Manchin’s refusal to abolish the filibuster
and codify Roe v. Wade into law. DFA’s three U.S. Senate candidates
Cheri Beasley - NC, Mandela Barnes, and Charles Booker - KY will
deliver a Senate that fights for our rights, instead of turning the
Senate into a rubber stamp for the Republican's right-wing agenda.

Fundamental rights are on the line. Women and girls across the country are
depending on us. What we do between now and November will make a huge
difference. [ [link removed] ]Will you please make a contribution today to help carry
this work forward?

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Thank you for your investment in a better future for all,

-Yvette

Yvette Simpson, CEO
Democracy For America




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