Friend, I need to be extremely upfront with you about where the fight for reproductive justice stands.

The U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade is a sickening triumph that Republican extremists worked toward achieving for decades. From passing laws to curb bodily autonomy in GOP-controlled states to electing Donald Trump and confirming his anti-abortion justices to the Supreme Court, Republicans have long sought a complete removal of a woman's freedom to control her own body.

The reversal of Roe v. Wade was not the end of their radical, anti-women agenda, however. It was the moment that the floodgates were opened. Now, they are gearing up for a national ban on abortion. Legislation was already drawn up in the House of Representatives, and just last week, Lindsey Graham introduced an abortion ban in the Senate.

The most surefire way to stop them from succeeding is by protecting Democratic control of Congress.

The best way to guarantee reproductive freedom everywhere is to protect and expand Senate control – and to pass legislation that would enshrine the Roe standard into federal law.

So, at this urgent moment for our nation, I'm humbly asking you to donate $5 – or whatever you can spare – to help me protect this must-win Senate seat. Mitch McConnell's campaign committee is already targeting me, and I'm up against an opponent handpicked by Donald Trump – so I'd appreciate anything you can pitch in right now.

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In the Senate, I introduced the Women's Health Protection Act, which would enshrine Roe's now-overturned precedent into federal law – and protect the right to an abortion no matter what any right-wing judges or lawmakers say and do.

Unfortunately, Mitch McConnell and all of the Republican Senators blocked this law from advancing, and by doing so, they ensured that Republicans maintain their control over a women's bodily autonomy in dozens of states that put abortion restrictions and bans into effect.

It's long past time we abolish the filibuster to protect reproductive freedom, but we simply cannot accomplish that without expanding Democratic control of the Senate. With national Republicans sitting on millions to attack Democrats like me and flip seats from blue to red, I urgently need this grassroots team to join me in fighting back and protecting this seat.

Please, donate $5 or more to help me continue fighting for our reproductive freedom. Whatever you can donate will help protect this crucial seat and ensure control of the Senate remains with Democrats.

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Thank you,

Dick



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